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"Preparedness Against Nuclear Threats Is Important": Defence Chief
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said that bio-threats are likely to increase in the post-COVID pandemic era and called for defence preparedness against them.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Raises Concerns Over Moon Impact; Scientists Consider Nuclear Defence
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is drawing global attention as a possible lunar impactor in 2032. Though the chances of Earth impact have dropped, a collision with the Moon could still create dangerous orbital debris. Scientists stress preparedness, exploring deflection missions and nuclear defense strategies.
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India Never Seeks War, But Will Respond If Challenged: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed that India has never been a nation seeking war or initiating aggression but warned that any challenge to the country would be met with decisive strength.
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Operation Sindoor Ongoing, Military Alertness Must Stay High: Defence Chief
Asserting that Operation Sindoor "still continues", Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said the country's military preparedness must remain at a "very high" level, round-the-clock and throughout the year.
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NASA and DoD Simulate Critical Abort Scenarios to Secure Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA and the U.S. Department of Defence carried out joint emergency rescue simulations for Artemis II, rehearsing astronaut recovery during launch abort scenarios. Conducted off Florida’s coast, the drills involved the Orion test capsule, mannequins, and military rescue teams. These exercises enhance preparedness to safely return crew members dur...
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"Operation Shield": Mock Drills Conducted In 6 States, Union Territories
The authorities in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on Saturday conducted a major statewide civil defence exercise named "Operation Shield" to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
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"Operation Shield": Haryana To Hold Blackout, Security Drill Tomorrow
The Haryana government will conduct a major statewide Civil Defence Exercise, "Operation Shield", on May 31, across all 22 districts to enhance the state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
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J&K State Disaster Response Force Conducts Mock Drill At Dal Lake
As part of the Ministry of Home Affairs' initiative for nationwide civil defence preparedness, personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a mock drill at Dal Lake, Srinagar, focusing on boat capsize scenario.
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Defence Chief Anil Chauhan Visits Jammu, Reviews Security Situation
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday arrived on a day-long visit to Jammu to review the security situation and operational preparedness in the region, officials said.
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Defence Minister Visits Siachen In Ladakh, Reviews Military Preparedness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, and reviewed India's overall military preparedness in the region.
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Air Force Chief Emphasises On High Operational Preparedness
The Air Chief Marshal urged all commanders to continue with their efforts to provide a safe operational flying environment.
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Rajnath Singh Reviews Preparedness Of Armed Forces To Tackle Cyclone Biparjoy
As cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat's coastal areas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparedness of the Armed Forces to tackle the storm.
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Agnipath Scheme Will Not Impact Operational Capabilities Says Army Chief
Agnipath Scheme: Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande said that the implementation of the 'Agnipath' scheme will in no way impact the Army's operational capabilities and preparedness along the borders with China and Pakistan.
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Must Make India Self-Reliant In Defence Sector, Says PM In High-Level Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a high-level meeting to review India's security preparedness, and the prevailing global scenario in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, sources have said.
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"Preparedness Against Nuclear Threats Is Important": Defence Chief
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said that bio-threats are likely to increase in the post-COVID pandemic era and called for defence preparedness against them.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Raises Concerns Over Moon Impact; Scientists Consider Nuclear Defence
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is drawing global attention as a possible lunar impactor in 2032. Though the chances of Earth impact have dropped, a collision with the Moon could still create dangerous orbital debris. Scientists stress preparedness, exploring deflection missions and nuclear defense strategies.
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India Never Seeks War, But Will Respond If Challenged: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed that India has never been a nation seeking war or initiating aggression but warned that any challenge to the country would be met with decisive strength.
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Operation Sindoor Ongoing, Military Alertness Must Stay High: Defence Chief
Asserting that Operation Sindoor "still continues", Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said the country's military preparedness must remain at a "very high" level, round-the-clock and throughout the year.
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NASA and DoD Simulate Critical Abort Scenarios to Secure Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA and the U.S. Department of Defence carried out joint emergency rescue simulations for Artemis II, rehearsing astronaut recovery during launch abort scenarios. Conducted off Florida’s coast, the drills involved the Orion test capsule, mannequins, and military rescue teams. These exercises enhance preparedness to safely return crew members dur...
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"Operation Shield": Mock Drills Conducted In 6 States, Union Territories
The authorities in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on Saturday conducted a major statewide civil defence exercise named "Operation Shield" to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
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"Operation Shield": Haryana To Hold Blackout, Security Drill Tomorrow
The Haryana government will conduct a major statewide Civil Defence Exercise, "Operation Shield", on May 31, across all 22 districts to enhance the state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
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J&K State Disaster Response Force Conducts Mock Drill At Dal Lake
As part of the Ministry of Home Affairs' initiative for nationwide civil defence preparedness, personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a mock drill at Dal Lake, Srinagar, focusing on boat capsize scenario.
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Defence Chief Anil Chauhan Visits Jammu, Reviews Security Situation
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday arrived on a day-long visit to Jammu to review the security situation and operational preparedness in the region, officials said.
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Defence Minister Visits Siachen In Ladakh, Reviews Military Preparedness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, and reviewed India's overall military preparedness in the region.
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Air Force Chief Emphasises On High Operational Preparedness
The Air Chief Marshal urged all commanders to continue with their efforts to provide a safe operational flying environment.
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Rajnath Singh Reviews Preparedness Of Armed Forces To Tackle Cyclone Biparjoy
As cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat's coastal areas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparedness of the Armed Forces to tackle the storm.
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Agnipath Scheme Will Not Impact Operational Capabilities Says Army Chief
Agnipath Scheme: Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande said that the implementation of the 'Agnipath' scheme will in no way impact the Army's operational capabilities and preparedness along the borders with China and Pakistan.
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Must Make India Self-Reliant In Defence Sector, Says PM In High-Level Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a high-level meeting to review India's security preparedness, and the prevailing global scenario in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, sources have said.
