Military
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Drones used in Russian base attacks in Syria were opposition-controlled, says Moscow
World | Jan 10, 2018, 01:57 PM ISTThe Russian Defence Ministry confirmed that the drones were from Muazar settlement in ldlib, the de-escalation zone controlled by the moderate opposition.
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Year Ender: 9 Biggest Fashion Trends Of 2017
Fashion | Dec 29, 2017, 05:26 PM ISTThese trends have made it big in the fashion world. Check them out!
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Let's celebrate the sense of patriotism, this Independence Day, by watching 5 Armed Force TV shows
Masala | Aug 14, 2018, 07:01 PM ISTIndependence Day 2018-Let's recall the TV Shows that showed Indian Armed Forces in all its glory.
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Flood fury: Military called in parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan
India | Jul 24, 2017, 11:15 PM ISTMilitary was today called out to help in relief and rescue operations in some districts of Gujarat and Rajasthan after copious rains caused floods, leaving thousands of people marooned.
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Amid Sikkim standoff, China quietly moves tonnes of military gear into northern Tibet: report
World | Jul 19, 2017, 12:49 PM ISTAmid the ongoing standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in the Doklam area, reports have suggested that China may have quietly moved “tend of thousands of tonnes” of military equipment, including army vehicles and troops, to Tibet
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5 Myths about Military Diet busted
Lifestyle | Jun 08, 2017, 02:54 PM ISTThe military diet is a low-calorie weight loss diet
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Military not getting its due share, defence spending 'burden' for many: Army chief Bipin Rawat
India | May 04, 2017, 11:57 PM ISTArmy chief General Bipin Rawat today said that military is not getting its due share as the spending on defence is considered a burden by many in the country.
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Any nation is as strong as its military, says PM Modi
National | Oct 09, 2016, 11:01 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there is a great need for an exceptionally strong military as it is a prerequisite for a country to become a capable one, which is a present-day
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People's Liberation Army of China to be most modern military by 2020: Report
World | May 13, 2016, 02:09 PM ISTBeijing: China aims to complete the reform of its 2.3-million-strong army and have the most modern armed forces capable of 'informationised warfare' by 2020, laying a solid foundation for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to
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ISIS suicide bombers hit Iraqi military compound, killing 8
World | Mar 02, 2016, 07:53 AM ISTBaghdad: Four suicide bombers disguised as soldiers struck an Iraqi military headquarters in the western town of Haditha on Tuesday, killing eight army officers, including a local commander, in an attack claimed by the Islamic
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Pakistan to shore up military infra in Gilgit-Baltistan: Report
World | Feb 18, 2016, 03:06 PM ISTIslamabad: Pakistan is planning to set up a brigade-level military infrastructure in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to provide security to its ambitious USD 46 billion economic corridor with China passing through the strategic
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Pakistan plans reforms in militancy-hit tribal regions
World | Nov 28, 2015, 10:52 AM ISTIslamabad: A high level committee in Pakistan has been working on reforms to bring the country's tribal regions to the national mainstream as violent extremism and terrorism has badly disrupted the lives of the people.The
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India, Russia to boost military cooperation
India | Nov 03, 2015, 12:07 AM ISTMoscow/New Delhi: India and Russia today decided to step up military ties as they sought to firm up a multi-billion dollar deal for the new generation Russian S-400 Triumf anti-ballistic missile system and possible leasing
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Tough-talking Hillary Clinton says she persuaded India to back Iran sanctions
World | Sep 10, 2015, 12:59 PM ISTWashington: Outlining how as America's top diplomat she persuaded energy-hungry countries like India to back sanctions against Iran, Hillary Clinton says she would be willing to use force to keep Tehran from getting the bomb."Here's
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Government may announce OROP today: Sources
India | Sep 05, 2015, 09:19 AM ISTNew Delhi: Government is expected to announce the implementation of One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme for ex-servicemen today.The government has accepted the veterans' demand that OROP be effective from July 1, 2014, with arrears,
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Delay in OROP dangerous to military ethos: 4 ex-Service Chiefs write to President
India | Aug 13, 2015, 08:59 PM ISTNew Delhi: Terming the delay in rolling out of 'One Rank One Pension Scheme' for ex-servicemen a danger to political military ethos of the country, four former service chiefs have written an open letter to
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China's military wants more teeth to counter India, US, Japan
World | Aug 03, 2015, 05:58 PM ISTBeijing: Bracketing India along with the US, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam as “threats” to China'a airspace, the PLA in a study has sought the broadening of its air surveillance and attack capabilities with high-speed cruise
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Pervez Musharraf harmed cause of Kashmir the most: Pakistan minister Pervaiz Rashid
World | Jul 12, 2015, 07:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf harmed the cause of Kashmir the most and the issue would have been solved by now if the former president had not overthrown a democratically-elected government in 1999,
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IS releases new video of massacre at Iraq's Air Academy
World | Jul 12, 2015, 04:11 PM ISTBaghdad: The Islamic State terrorist group has released new video footage showing last year's mass execution of hundreds of Iraqi soldiers in the northern city of Tikrit, media reported on Sunday.The 22-minute video, including both newly
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India, Kyrgyzstan can do much together to ensure regional peace: Modi
World | Jul 12, 2015, 02:19 PM ISTBishkek: Seeking a peaceful and secure neighbourhood amidst threat of terrorism and extremism, India and Kyrgyzstan today signed four agreements including one on bolstering defence cooperation and holding annual joint military exercises.Prime Minister Narendra Modi,