TLDRAfter the controversy surrounding former army chief General (retired) Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny', the Indian government is considering imposing a 20-year cooling-off period before senior ex-officials can publish books. This proposal comes in response to Naravane's claims about the India-China military standoff in eastern Ladakh in August 2020, which sparked a political firestorm. A formal order on the cooling-off period is expected soon.

Source: Hindustan Times February 14, 2026 12:30 UTC