Last week's terror attack by Pakistan-based militants in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is set to cast a long shadow on India's upcoming election. Political parties across the spectrum have begun using the incident to score political points after initially calling for restraint following the blast.

One of Brigadier-General Tan Chee Wee's first priorities in his new role is to make it second nature for soldiers to flag unsafe practices. The Director Joint Operations and incoming Chief of Staff-Joint Staff has been appointed the first Inspector-General in the Singapore Armed Forces to oversee training safety.