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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as new Defence Secretary with JD Vance casting tie-breaking vote
World | Jan 25, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTPete Hegseth, former Fox News host and combat veteran, has been cleared by US Senate as Defence Secretary. Notably, Hegseth has been accused of heavy drinking and aggressive behaviour toward women.
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Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes charge as new Defence Secretary: Know about senior bureaucrat
India | Nov 01, 2024, 02:00 PM ISTRajesh Kumar Singh has succeeded Giridhar Aramane, a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, who superannuated on October 31. Singh is the 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre.
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World Defence industry facing capacity crunch, India must step up: Defence Secretary Giridhar
News | May 15, 2024, 11:40 AM ISTDefence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane on May 14 attended an event in Mumbai marking the 250th year of service of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Biden unaware till Tuesday
World | Jan 10, 2024, 01:45 PM ISTThe Department of Defence waited three days to inform the White House that Austin was hospitalised in ICU for "an elective medical procedure". Even Austin's own deputy was kept in the dark, as the secret hospitalisation sparked a furious backlash, especially from Republicans.
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Former Indian Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar appointed as advisor to USISPF board
World | Nov 15, 2023, 03:42 PM ISTKumar served as the Defence Secretary between August 2019 and October 2022, preceded by Sanjay Mitra. He is credited with transforming the defence industry ecosystem under the Atmanirbhar Bharat concept launched by PM Modi.
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Giridhar Aramane takes over as new Defence Secretary, vows to make India safe and prosperous country
India | Nov 01, 2022, 05:23 PM ISTDefence Secretary of India: Before assuming the charge, Giridhar Aramane visited the National War Memorial and paid obeisance to the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in order to protect the country.
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UK Defence Secretary warns about Russian forces moving into Ukraine
World | Feb 22, 2022, 04:34 PM ISTUK Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, issued the warning to a meeting of defense ministers from the nations of the Joint Expeditionary Force in Leicestershire, England.
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India-US partnership a force for global good: PM Modi meets US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III
India | Mar 20, 2021, 08:47 AM ISTUS Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III arrived in New Delhi on Friday on a three-day visit to India.
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Chris will do a great job: Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper after election defeat
World | Nov 10, 2020, 05:49 AM ISTStruggling to accept his election defeat, Donald Trump on Monday fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper - a Pentagon leader he believes wasn’t loyal enough. The decision was widely expected as Trump had grown increasingly unhappy with Esper over the summer, including sharp differences between them over the use of the military during the civil unrest in June.
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US State Secy Mike Pompeo, Defence Secy Mark Esper to visit India next week for 2+2 talks
World | Oct 21, 2020, 07:36 AM ISTIndia will be the most consequential partner for the US in the Indo-Pacific this century, US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday ahead of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between the two countries next week.
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Bangladesh defence secretary dies of coronavirus
World | Jun 29, 2020, 08:51 PM ISTBangladesh defence secretary Abdullah Al Mohsin Chowdhury died of coronavirus-related complications on Monday at a military hospital.
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Ajay Kumar named new defence secretary
India | Aug 21, 2019, 09:42 PM ISTAjay Kumar will replace Sanjay Mitra whose term ends on August 23, according to the Prime Minister-headed Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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Trump nominates Mark Esper to be his new defence secretary
World | Jun 22, 2019, 09:52 AM ISTThe nomination of Esper, who is currently serving as the Secretary of the Army and previously served as a Vice President for Government Relations at the Raytheon Company, comes days after Patrick Shanahan withdrew his nomination from the top Pentagon position.
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Rajiv Gauba could be new Cabinet Secretary, new Defence Secretary also on anvil
India | May 27, 2019, 01:55 PM ISTHe had got a second extension of one year in June last. This way he would have served for four years like his immediate predecessor Ajit Seth who too served for four years.
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Three service chiefs, defence secretary brief Manohar Parrikar
India | Nov 11, 2014, 07:31 PM ISTNew Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was today given a detailed briefing by the top echelons of the Ministry as well as the three service chiefs on various matters including acquisition proposals and processes, and
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Philip Hammond appointed new foreign secretary
World | Jul 15, 2014, 05:50 PM ISTLondon: UK defence secretary Philip Hammond was today appointed the new foreign secretary as part of Prime Minister David Cameron's biggest re-shuffle ahead of a general election next year.58-year-old Hammond, considered as an impressive orator
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US military efforts in Iraq focus on advisory role: Chuck Hagel
World | Jul 04, 2014, 11:41 AM ISTWashington: US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Thursday they are focusing American military efforts in Iraq on securing the American embassy and personnel in Baghdad, while advising Iraqi security forces based on assessing the
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US deploys aircraft carrier to Gulf
World | Jun 15, 2014, 07:11 AM ISTWashington: US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday ordered the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush to move from the North Arabian Sea into the Gulf, amid escalating violence in Iraq.The order will provide President
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R.K. Mathur takes over as defence secretary
India | May 25, 2013, 05:51 PM ISTNew Delhi, May 25: R.K. Mathur, a 1977 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Manipur-Tripura cadre, took over as defence secretary Saturday.According to an official release, Mathur has a rich and varied experience in public
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Tatra Sipox Seeks Govt's Sanction To File Case Against Army Chief
India | Mar 30, 2012, 10:42 PM ISTBangalore, Mar 30: Tatra Sipox (U.K.) Ltd, the company whose Tatra off-road vehicles are extensively used by the Army and is now in the eye of a storm over alleged bribery allegations, has written to