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Kargil War Hero Sonam Wangchuk Dies, Defence Minister, Army Pay Tributes
In a post on X on Friday, Rajnath Singh paid glowing tribute to Col Wangchuk describing him as a highly decorated officer of the Army, renowned for his gallantry, resolute leadership and unwavering commitment to duty.
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Army Clears Lt Col Purohit For Brigadier Rank After 17-Year Legal Battle
The Mumbai NIA court on July 31 had acquitted Purohit and six others in the Malegaon blast case, observing that the prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Two US Navy Ships Collide During Refuelling In Carribean, Two Injured
Two US Navy vessels collided during a refuelling operation in the Caribbean on Wednesday, leaving two personnel with minor injuries, according to Col Emmanuel Ortiz, a spokesman for the United States Southern Command.
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"Truth Prevailed": Wife of Lt Col Prasad Purohit On Malegaon Blasts Acquittal
Lt Colonel Purohit was given a grand welcome at his society in Pune on Sunday. People showered him with petals, bursting crackers, and holding up posters that said 'welcome kaka,' expressing their gratitude for his return.
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"Bygones Are Bygones": Lt Col Prasad Purohit On Malegaon Blasts Acquittal
Nearly 17 years after a blast in Malegaon claimed six lives, a court acquitted all seven accused, including Lt Col Prasad Purohit, for the lack of "reliable and cogent evidence".
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Special Team Formed To Probe Minister's Remark Against Sofia Qureshi
Madhya Pradesh Police constituted a three-member SIT late on Monday night to probe state minister Vijay Shah's remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi in compliance with a Supreme Court order, an official said.
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Who Was Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, Ex-Indian Army Officer Killed In Gaza
Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd), the Indian national who was working with the United Nations (UN) as a security service coordinator, was killed after the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Gaza's Rafah region.
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Ex Indian Army Officer Working With UN Killed In Gaza Attack
A former Indian Army officer working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, becoming the "first international casualty" for the world body since the Israel-Hamas confli
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Col Geeta Rana, 1st Woman Army Officer Posted Near China Border In Ladakh
The officer has taken over the command of the EME independent workshop after the Army cleared 108 vacancies for women officers for taking command of independent units in the Corps of Engineers, Ordinance, EME and other branches.
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"Not Contesting Uttarakhand Polls": General Bipin Rawat's Brother Who Recently Joined BJP
General Bipin Rawat's younger brother Col (retd) Vijay Rawat, who recently joined the BJP, on Sunday said he is not contesting the upcoming assembly polls in Uttarakhand.
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Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Lt Col Harjinder Singh Killed In Chopper Crash
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt and the chiefs of the armed forces on Sunday paid their last respects to Lt Colonel Harjinder Singh, who was among the 13 people killed in a helicopter crash in Coonoor in Tamil Nadu last week.
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Army Officer Sets New Guinness Record For "Fastest Solo Cycling"
An Army Officer has set a new Guinness world record for 'Fastest Solo Cycling (Men)' by covering a distance of 472 km from Leh to Manali in 34 hours and 54 minutes, a defence spokesman said on Sunday.
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Only Officer Who Served In The Indian Army, Navy And Air Force Turns 100
A retired officer who served in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force celebrated his 100th birthday today. Colonel Prithipal Singh Gill (retired) is the only officer who served all three units of India's defence services. He started his career in the pre-World War II era as a young pilot in the Royal Indian Air Force.
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White House Calls Impeachment Testimony Of Key Witness "Conjecture"
The White House attacked a key witness in the House impeachment investigation during his testimony, seeking to undermine one of its own employees as part of a scorched-earth campaign being pursued by allies of US President Donald Trump.
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IMDb CEO Says Movie-Mad India Could Overtake US as Its Top User Base
India is currently the site's second-highest user base worldwide, but that is likely to change, IMDb founder and Chief Executive Col Needham told Reuters.
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Kargil War Hero Sonam Wangchuk Dies, Defence Minister, Army Pay Tributes
In a post on X on Friday, Rajnath Singh paid glowing tribute to Col Wangchuk describing him as a highly decorated officer of the Army, renowned for his gallantry, resolute leadership and unwavering commitment to duty.
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Army Clears Lt Col Purohit For Brigadier Rank After 17-Year Legal Battle
The Mumbai NIA court on July 31 had acquitted Purohit and six others in the Malegaon blast case, observing that the prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Two US Navy Ships Collide During Refuelling In Carribean, Two Injured
Two US Navy vessels collided during a refuelling operation in the Caribbean on Wednesday, leaving two personnel with minor injuries, according to Col Emmanuel Ortiz, a spokesman for the United States Southern Command.
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"Truth Prevailed": Wife of Lt Col Prasad Purohit On Malegaon Blasts Acquittal
Lt Colonel Purohit was given a grand welcome at his society in Pune on Sunday. People showered him with petals, bursting crackers, and holding up posters that said 'welcome kaka,' expressing their gratitude for his return.
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"Bygones Are Bygones": Lt Col Prasad Purohit On Malegaon Blasts Acquittal
Nearly 17 years after a blast in Malegaon claimed six lives, a court acquitted all seven accused, including Lt Col Prasad Purohit, for the lack of "reliable and cogent evidence".
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Special Team Formed To Probe Minister's Remark Against Sofia Qureshi
Madhya Pradesh Police constituted a three-member SIT late on Monday night to probe state minister Vijay Shah's remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi in compliance with a Supreme Court order, an official said.
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Who Was Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, Ex-Indian Army Officer Killed In Gaza
Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd), the Indian national who was working with the United Nations (UN) as a security service coordinator, was killed after the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Gaza's Rafah region.
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Ex Indian Army Officer Working With UN Killed In Gaza Attack
A former Indian Army officer working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, becoming the "first international casualty" for the world body since the Israel-Hamas confli
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Col Geeta Rana, 1st Woman Army Officer Posted Near China Border In Ladakh
The officer has taken over the command of the EME independent workshop after the Army cleared 108 vacancies for women officers for taking command of independent units in the Corps of Engineers, Ordinance, EME and other branches.
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"Not Contesting Uttarakhand Polls": General Bipin Rawat's Brother Who Recently Joined BJP
General Bipin Rawat's younger brother Col (retd) Vijay Rawat, who recently joined the BJP, on Sunday said he is not contesting the upcoming assembly polls in Uttarakhand.
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Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Lt Col Harjinder Singh Killed In Chopper Crash
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt and the chiefs of the armed forces on Sunday paid their last respects to Lt Colonel Harjinder Singh, who was among the 13 people killed in a helicopter crash in Coonoor in Tamil Nadu last week.
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Army Officer Sets New Guinness Record For "Fastest Solo Cycling"
An Army Officer has set a new Guinness world record for 'Fastest Solo Cycling (Men)' by covering a distance of 472 km from Leh to Manali in 34 hours and 54 minutes, a defence spokesman said on Sunday.
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Only Officer Who Served In The Indian Army, Navy And Air Force Turns 100
A retired officer who served in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force celebrated his 100th birthday today. Colonel Prithipal Singh Gill (retired) is the only officer who served all three units of India's defence services. He started his career in the pre-World War II era as a young pilot in the Royal Indian Air Force.
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White House Calls Impeachment Testimony Of Key Witness "Conjecture"
The White House attacked a key witness in the House impeachment investigation during his testimony, seeking to undermine one of its own employees as part of a scorched-earth campaign being pursued by allies of US President Donald Trump.
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IMDb CEO Says Movie-Mad India Could Overtake US as Its Top User Base
India is currently the site's second-highest user base worldwide, but that is likely to change, IMDb founder and Chief Executive Col Needham told Reuters.
