Armed Forces
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Armed forces to be strengthened further as Centre approves proposals worth Rs 84,328 crore
India | Dec 23, 2022, 12:17 AM ISTWhile Indian Army with platforms and equipment such as futuristic infantry combat vehicles, light tanks and mounted gun system providing a quantum jump to Indian Army's operational preparedness.
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Himachal: First Zorinmawia inter services X-country Championship from Oct 29-Nov 1 at Bir Billing
Other Sports | Oct 28, 2022, 08:58 PM ISTIt is to be noted with pride that the championship is named in immortal memory of Indian Army Extreme sport professional Sep Zorinmawia of Assam Regiment, who sacrificed his life in pursuit of excellence during validation paragliding flying training at Bir Billing on Oct 5, 2022.
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India's S-400 vs Pak's HQ-9: Which fares better?
India | Jul 26, 2022, 11:38 PM ISTWith a history of several wars and an almost war-like situation three years ago, the acquisition of the air defence systems by the south Asian neighbours calls for a comparison of both the S-400 and the HQ-9.
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Recruitment process to remain unchanged, regimentation system to continue: Tri-services on Agnipath
India | Jun 21, 2022, 05:01 PM ISTThe scheme, which envisages a four-year term for 75 percent of recruits, was an outcome of a long period of consultation within the three services and the Ministry of Defence besides deliberation among several wings of the government.
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Delhi's Sainik School to be named after Bhagat Singh, announces CM Kejriwal
Education | Mar 22, 2022, 02:06 PM ISTKejriwal claimed that the school has already received 18,000 applications for it. Any student residing in Delhi can take admission in this school for classes 9th and 11th.
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Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on plea seeking OROP in armed forces with automatic revision
India | Mar 15, 2022, 10:30 PM ISTThe plea has been filed by the Indian Ex-servicemen Movement (IESM) through advocate Balaji Srinivasan against the Centre's formula of OROP.
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On Women's Day, Army Chief Naravane visits AWWA exhibition in New Delhi | PICS
India | Mar 08, 2022, 10:30 PM ISTThe AWWA has organized a Pan India exhibition for its artists and entrepreneurs at various locations in the country including Udhampur, Jaipur, Bhatinda among other cities.
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SC seeks Centre's stand on 'One Rank, One Pension', asks if it went back to automatic enhancement
India | Feb 16, 2022, 10:17 PM ISTThe top court asked the government whether it can consider automatic annual revision instead of the current policy of periodic review once in five years.
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IAF chopper crash: Bodies of remaining 10 armed forces personnel identified, cremation of 5 held
India | Dec 12, 2021, 06:54 AM ISTChief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika and his Defence Adviser Brigadier LS Lidder were among the 13 people killed in the crash on Wednesday. Gen Rawat, his wife and Brig Lidder were cremated at Delhi's Brar Square Crematorium Friday evening.
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PM Modi to hand over helicopters, drones to armed forces on November 19
India | Nov 15, 2021, 11:04 PM ISTThe Prime Minister will also unveil the first project that starts at Jhansi in the UP defence corridor. A unit for manufacturing of Bharat Dynamics Ltd for developing propulsion system for anti guided missiles worth Rs 400 crore will be set up over there.
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Rajnath Singh to address SCO webinar today on 'role of women in Armed Forces'
India | Oct 14, 2021, 07:51 AM ISTClosing address of the webinar will be delivered by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Air Marshal BR Krishna.
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'Jal, Thal and Nabh': PM Modi lauds efforts of armed forces in fight against Covid
India | May 06, 2021, 07:00 PM ISTAs India battles the second wave of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that country's armed forces have left no stone unturned in strengthening the fight against Covid-19.
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Armed forces recalling medical officers from key bases for deployment at COVID care facilities
India | May 04, 2021, 12:10 AM ISTAs India battels a calamitous second wave of COVID-19, the armed forces are taking a series of measures like recalling doctors and other medical staff from key bases to help civilian authorities deal with the sudden surge in coronavirus infections.
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Rajnath Singh invokes emergency powers to allow Armed Forces to set up Covid facilities
India | Apr 30, 2021, 10:12 PM ISTThe emergency powers have been granted initially for a period of three months from May 1 to July 31.
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5 security personnel martyred, several others injured in Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter
India | Apr 03, 2021, 11:54 PM ISTFive security personnel were martyred and 12 others injured on Saturday in an encounter with Naxals in a forest along the border between Bijapur and Sukma districts in Chhattisgarh, police officials said. The body of a woman Maoist was also recovered from the encounter spot, they said.
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US, Canada rescue 31 from sinking boat in Atlantic
News | Mar 04, 2021, 06:25 PM ISTCanadian and American rescuers are describing a tightly choreographed effort in heaving Atlantic seas that saved 31 seafarers early Wednesday before an offshore scallop dragger sank off Nova Scotia.
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India, Japan ink agreement to bolster defense ties
News | Sep 11, 2020, 03:00 PM ISTIndia and Japan signed an agreement on Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services (Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement) between the Armed Forces of India and The Self-Defense Forces of Japan.
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AirAsia India offers 50,000 seats without base fares to armed forces
India | Aug 14, 2020, 04:24 PM ISTOn the eve of the Independence Day, the airline said the travellers can submit their details online between August 15 and August 21 to avail the offer.
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UPSC may soon open doors for transgenders as MHA sets ball rolling for recruitment in CAPF
Good News | Jul 03, 2020, 08:41 AM ISTIn what is being seen as a historic move, the Union Home Ministry has set the ball rolling for recruitment of transgenders in Central Armed Police Force. Transgenders can soon aspire to lead combat troops in central paramilitary forces as the government is mulling allowing them take the annual UPSC exam for recruitment as officers in these forces deployed across the country for various internal security duties.
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2 CAF personnel killed, another injured after colleague opens fire at camp
India | May 30, 2020, 10:04 AM ISTPlatoon commander Bindeshwar Sahani and head constable Rameshwar Sahu were killed in the incident, while another platoon commander Lachhuram Premi sustained injuries.