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Republic Day Celebrations Do Not End On January 26. Here's Why January 29 Matters
While January 26 marks the adoption of the Constitution in 1950 and features the iconic parade at Kartavya Path, the Ministry of Defence recognises January 29 as the official end of the festivities.
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'Will Shoot First, Ask Questions Later': Denmark's Greenland Warning To US
The Danish defence ministry said that soldiers will be required to shoot first and ask questions later if the United States invades Greenland.
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Russia Plans Medal For Civilians, Troops For Recovering Bodies In War Zone
Russia's defence ministry has proposed a medal for servicemen and civilians who helped to recover bodies from combat zones - a rare official indication that Russia is struggling to account for the missing nearly four years into the war with Ukraine.
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China Expels Top General, Eight Military Officials Over Corruption
China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption, the Defence Ministry said Friday.
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Over 1,000 To Receive Gallantry Awards On 15 August, Jammu And Kashmir Gets Most
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the official list of recipients of medals for Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services on the occasion of Independence Day on Friday.
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Man With Fake Government ID, Car Plate Arrested By Mumbai Police
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly posed as an IAS officer, stayed at a Customs' guest house in Mumbai and travelled in a car with the 'Government of India' name plate, an official said on Monday.
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Security Agencies Detect Fake Defence Ministry Links Targeting Sensitive Info
Indian cyber-security agencies have detected a phishing fraud that "mimics" the official website of the Ministry of Defence to "harvest" the log-in credentials of officials to "steal" sensitive government documents.
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CBI Arrests 4 For Pushing Indians Into Russia-Ukraine War
The CBI has arrested four people including a contractual translator in the Russian Defence Ministry for their alleged involvement in the human trafficking network that pushed Indians into the Russia-Ukraine war zone, officials said Tuesday.
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Defence Ministry Issues Tender To Procure 97 More Tejas Mk-1A Fighter Jets
The defence ministry has issued a tender to state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procurement of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas for the Indian Air Force, officials said today.
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Rahul Gandhi's Plane In Kochi Neither Granted Landing Approval Nor Denied: Official
Defence spokesperson said on Friday that the Union Defence Ministry had neither accorded nor denied landing permission for an aircraft carrying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Naval airport in Kochi.
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India Working On Joint Military Doctrines To Enhance Synergy Among Forces
India is in the process of formulating joint military doctrines in sync with its efforts to enhance synergy among the three services and other key wings of the defence establishment, officials said.
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Defence Ministry Approves Setting Up Of 23 New Sainik Schools
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved setting up of 23 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode, officials said on Saturday.
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Russia Shoots Down 28 Drones Sent Over Crimea By Ukraine
Russian forces have downed 28 Ukrainian drones over Crimea overnight, Moscow's defence ministry and a local official said on Tuesday.
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India, China Agree To "Speed Up" Resolution Of Ladakh Standoff: Beijing
China today top military officials of India and China during their latest round of talks have agreed to "speed up" the settlement of "relevant issues" related to the prolonged standoff in eastern Ladakh besides safeguarding peace in the border areas.
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Government Signs Rs 19,600 Crore Deal To Get 17 Next Generation Vessels
The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.
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Republic Day Celebrations Do Not End On January 26. Here's Why January 29 Matters
While January 26 marks the adoption of the Constitution in 1950 and features the iconic parade at Kartavya Path, the Ministry of Defence recognises January 29 as the official end of the festivities.
-
'Will Shoot First, Ask Questions Later': Denmark's Greenland Warning To US
The Danish defence ministry said that soldiers will be required to shoot first and ask questions later if the United States invades Greenland.
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Russia Plans Medal For Civilians, Troops For Recovering Bodies In War Zone
Russia's defence ministry has proposed a medal for servicemen and civilians who helped to recover bodies from combat zones - a rare official indication that Russia is struggling to account for the missing nearly four years into the war with Ukraine.
-
China Expels Top General, Eight Military Officials Over Corruption
China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption, the Defence Ministry said Friday.
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Over 1,000 To Receive Gallantry Awards On 15 August, Jammu And Kashmir Gets Most
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the official list of recipients of medals for Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services on the occasion of Independence Day on Friday.
-
Man With Fake Government ID, Car Plate Arrested By Mumbai Police
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly posed as an IAS officer, stayed at a Customs' guest house in Mumbai and travelled in a car with the 'Government of India' name plate, an official said on Monday.
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Security Agencies Detect Fake Defence Ministry Links Targeting Sensitive Info
Indian cyber-security agencies have detected a phishing fraud that "mimics" the official website of the Ministry of Defence to "harvest" the log-in credentials of officials to "steal" sensitive government documents.
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CBI Arrests 4 For Pushing Indians Into Russia-Ukraine War
The CBI has arrested four people including a contractual translator in the Russian Defence Ministry for their alleged involvement in the human trafficking network that pushed Indians into the Russia-Ukraine war zone, officials said Tuesday.
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Defence Ministry Issues Tender To Procure 97 More Tejas Mk-1A Fighter Jets
The defence ministry has issued a tender to state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procurement of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas for the Indian Air Force, officials said today.
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Rahul Gandhi's Plane In Kochi Neither Granted Landing Approval Nor Denied: Official
Defence spokesperson said on Friday that the Union Defence Ministry had neither accorded nor denied landing permission for an aircraft carrying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Naval airport in Kochi.
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India Working On Joint Military Doctrines To Enhance Synergy Among Forces
India is in the process of formulating joint military doctrines in sync with its efforts to enhance synergy among the three services and other key wings of the defence establishment, officials said.
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Defence Ministry Approves Setting Up Of 23 New Sainik Schools
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved setting up of 23 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode, officials said on Saturday.
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Russia Shoots Down 28 Drones Sent Over Crimea By Ukraine
Russian forces have downed 28 Ukrainian drones over Crimea overnight, Moscow's defence ministry and a local official said on Tuesday.
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India, China Agree To "Speed Up" Resolution Of Ladakh Standoff: Beijing
China today top military officials of India and China during their latest round of talks have agreed to "speed up" the settlement of "relevant issues" related to the prolonged standoff in eastern Ladakh besides safeguarding peace in the border areas.
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Government Signs Rs 19,600 Crore Deal To Get 17 Next Generation Vessels
The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.
