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  Rajnath Singh visits 'INS Baaz' to review operational preparedness of Andaman and Nicobar Command

  India | January 06, 2023 16:51 IST

  Rajnath Singh visits INS Baaz: According to defence sources, Rajnath Singh was accompanied by Lieutenant General Ajai Singh AVSM, the commander-in-chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) and interacted with the troops.

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  CRPF DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen takes additional charge as BSF DG

  India | December 30, 2022 18:32 IST

  Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chief Thaosen is Singh's batchmate from the Madhya Pradesh cadre and according to an order issued by the Union Home Ministry, he will hold the 'additional charge' of BSF DG till further orders.

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  Agnipath scheme: First batch of Agniveers join Indian Army from Jammu & Kashmir

  India | December 27, 2022 7:28 IST

  The bench, which concluded hearing arguments on pleas directly challenging the Agnipath scheme, will continue hearing on Thursday submission on those petitions concerning the recruitment processes for the armed forces under certain previous advertisements.

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  OPINION | Agnipath: Who provoked the youth against new recruitment scheme?

  India | June 19, 2022 14:43 IST

  Protests intensified in Bihar too, where youths set fire to at least 20 coaches of Vikramshila Express and Sampark Kranti Express at Lakhisarai and Samastipur stations, and blocked traffic on highways in Buxar, Bhgalpur and Samastipur.

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  Defence ministry announces changes in military acquisition procedure

  India | April 25, 2022 22:50 IST

  The ministry also decided to dispense with the requirement of the Integrity Pact Bank Guarantee (IPBG) to reduce the financial burden on the Indian defence industry, a move aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing.

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  View from sky: Special Forces of the Indian Army conduct airborne exercise | Photos

  India | March 15, 2022 19:52 IST

  The exercise involved advanced aerial insertion techniques, including Combat Free Fall and integrated battle drills by Airborne and Special Forces troops.

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  Ahead of Republic Day security beefed up in Delhi, other states | Details

  India | January 26, 2022 0:08 IST

  Security agencies have warned Delhi Police that on the occasion of Republic Day Khalistani terrorists can strike in the national capital. Security has been stepped up across poll-bound Punjab and neighbouring Haryana ahead of Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday

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  Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Pulwama

  India | December 15, 2021 14:05 IST

  A terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Usgam Pathri in the Rajpura area of Pulwama.

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  Army Day: CDS Gen Rawat, Chiefs of armed forces pay tribute at National War Memorial

  News | January 15, 2021 11:40 IST

  The Army Day celebrations began in Delhi. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Naravane, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh paid tributes at National War Memorial. Army Day is celebrated on Jan 15 every year. On this day in 1949, Field Marshal KM Cariappa became the first Indian to take charge of the Indian Army.

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  Indian armed forces celebrate 'Veterans' Day'

  News | January 14, 2021 13:53 IST

  The Indian armed forces celebrated 'Veterans' Day' on January 14. The wreath laying ceremony was held at 'Gaurav Stambh' - a monument to commemorate Victory at Sea. Indian armed officers paid tribute to all deployed personnel of the Western Naval Command. The 'Veterans' Day' marks recognition of services provided by first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army, Field Marshal KM Cariappa. On this day in 1953, Field Marshal KM Cariappa got retired.

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  Aatmnirbhar Bharat: HAL's Light Combat Helicopter is a game-changer for defence forces

  News | November 24, 2020 8:33 IST

  Designed and developed by the city-based state-run defence behemoth (HAL), LCH is the world's multi-role lightest attack helicopter, with a highest flight ceiling.

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  Light Combat Helicopter to be inducted into the armed forces soon

  News | November 23, 2020 20:09 IST

  The LCH has been certified by the relevant agency for induction into the IAF and the Indian Army soon.

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  I-Day celebrations: Indian Armed Forces Band gives musical performance at North Block | Watch

  India | August 09, 2020 22:41 IST

  Ahead of the 74th Independence Day and part of its ongoing celebrations, the Indian Armed Forces (Tri-Service) Band gave a musical performance at North Block on Sunday.

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  Sachin Tendulkar salutes Indian Armed Forces for act of solidarity with country's COVID-19 warriors

  Cricket | May 03, 2020 15:48 IST

  Indian Air Force chopper showered flower petals on the National Police Memorial to laud their efforts in the fight against the novel virus. Flower petals were also showered at hospitals across Delhi and Sukhoi 30 MKIs, MiG 29s and Jaguars conducted a flypast over Rajpath while also showering petals. 

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  India's armed forces now do not hesitate to cross border to protect country: Rajnath Singh

  India | February 26, 2020 10:19 IST

  India's approach in dealing with terrorism has undergone a major change as its armed forces now do not hesitate to cross the border to protect the country against the menace, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on the first anniversary of the Balakot air strike.

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  Firepower: America has world's strongest military. Check where India stands

  India | January 15, 2020 15:03 IST

  Global Firepower has released Power Index 2019 listing out countries on the basis of how powerful their militaries are on a scale of 1-137. While the US tops the list, check out where India lies on list of countries with most powerful militaries.

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  Cyber crooks attack Indian armed forces

  India | December 07, 2019 16:34 IST

  After the Armed Forces were attacked by cyber crooks on Friday late night , the tri-services cyber wings issued emergency warning to all the defence personnel not to access mail titled -- 'Notice' -- with attachments, sources said on Saturday.

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  Over 80 militant attacks on armed forces in less than 2 years

  India | July 17, 2019 21:12 IST

  More than 80 terrorist attacks against Indian armed forces have taken place in less than two years despite strict security guidelines having been issued for defence installations across the country in the wake of the 2016 Pathankot attack.

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  Missile manufacturer BDL to have Rs 25K crore orders

  India | July 16, 2019 15:33 IST

  Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a defence public sector undertaking, will have an order book of Rs 25,000 crore for the next five years, including Rs 8,084 crore orders currently on hand.

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  Modi govt approves joint cyber, space and special forces teams for three services

  India | October 05, 2018 13:53 IST

  The new divisions will be formed for bringing on a single platform personnel and assets of Army, Air Force and Navy.