Combat
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India approves biggest ever defence deal for 156 indigenous LCH Prachand helicopters
India | Mar 28, 2025, 09:15 PM ISTIndia cleared its biggest defence deal for 156 Made-in-India LCH Prachand helicopters, boosting indigenous military production under 'Make in India.' HAL's high-altitude combat helicopters will enhance IAF and Army capabilities.
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March end blues: How to combat increased back pain, stress
Health | Mar 13, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTMarch's end can bring back pain due to stress, weather changes, and neglected routines. Expert suggests stretching, relaxation techniques, and good posture to prevent and manage it.
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INS Vagsheer: India's most dreaded submarine is here to give sleepless nights to enemies
India | Apr 15, 2022, 06:35 PM ISTINS Vagsheer will be transferred on April 20. Once it is inducted, a sea trial of the beat will be carried out for a year.
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India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: Modi
India | Nov 01, 2019, 02:41 PM ISTAfter the two leaders co-chaired the fifth Inter-Governmental Consultations, India and Germany signed five joint declarations of intent and inked 11 pacts in fields such as space, civil aviation, maritime technology, medicine and education
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First time: CRPF gets sanction to install sanitary pad dispensers for women in combat
India | Jul 21, 2019, 03:02 PM ISTFunds have been sanctioned to procure a total of 288 pad vending machines and as many incinerators to scientifically dispose of used sanitary napkins. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has also been authorised to purchase 783 steel frame stands for drying clothes for all its six 'mahila' battalions, 15 special anti-riot units of the Rapid Action Force and training institutions.
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Six antibodies with 'dual diagnostics' capability discovered to combat Zika virus
Nov 30, 2018, 05:01 PM ISTThe antibodies "may have the dual utility as diagnostics capable of recognising Zika virus subtypes and may be further developed to treat Zika virus infection," said Ravi Durvasula from Loyola University in the US.
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TROPEX: Forces conduct month-long major exercise to test combat readiness
India | Feb 26, 2017, 07:55 PM ISTIn a bid to validate operational warfighting concepts, the Indian Navy has carried out Theater Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX) which saw the participation of its strategic assets including nuclear-powered submarine and aircraft carrier INS Vi
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Dengue-blocking mosquito released in Brazil
World | Sep 25, 2014, 08:58 AM ISTRIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian researchers have freed a batch of mosquitoes infected with a dengue-blocking bacteria they hope can combat the tropical disease naturally.Scientists at the Rio de Janeiro-based Fiocruz research institute are taking part
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Russia calls for international efforts to combat terrorism
World | Sep 16, 2014, 07:16 AM ISTMoscow: Russia is calling on the international community to join efforts in defeating terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.Russia insists that the fight against terrorism and
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UN pledges to help Kenya combat terrorism
World | Jun 28, 2014, 09:43 PM ISTNairobi: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday said the world body is determined to work with the Kenyan government in combating terrorism."It is my hope that under President Kenyatta's leadership, Kenya will enjoy prosperity, peace,
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Demonetise Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes to combat black money, says aam aadmi
Aug 31, 2012, 11:24 AM ISTNew Delhi, Aug 16: The common man wants the government to demonetise high denomination currency notes like Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 to effectively combat the menace of black money in the country, a Finance
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Pranab Calls For Global Info Sharing To Combat Black Money
Oct 14, 2011, 06:20 PM ISTParis, Oct 14: Concerned over reluctance of some countries to share banking data, Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that such information should be made available on demand to combat menace of black money
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Gaddafi Onslaught Pushes Rebels Back From Brega
World | Apr 06, 2011, 07:38 AM ISTTripoli/Washington, Apr 5 : A fierce offensive by government troops pushed Libyan rebels attempting to take the key oil town of Brega further east, as diplomatic moves to end the over month-long conflict made little
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Airstrikes Destroy 30 Percent Of Gaddafi's Weapons
World | Apr 05, 2011, 09:14 PM ISTBrussels, Apr 5: The international aerial onslaught against Moammar Gaddhafi's forces has destroyed 30 percent of Libya's military capacity, a senior NATO official said Tuesday.NATO warplanes have flown 851 sorties in the six days since