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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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Amit Shah To Introduce Central Armed Police Forces Bill In Rajya Sabha Today
The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, provides that for the purposes of appointment of officers from the Indian Police Service in CAPFs, 50% of the posts will be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General.
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How To Become An Aide-De-Camp To President Of India: Step-By-Step Guide
An Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India is one of the most prestigious roles for a young Armed Forces officer. This step-by-step guide explains the journey, selection process, and duties of ADC to the President.
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Trump, In Another Break From The Norm, Interviews 4-Star General Candidates
In a break with past practice, President Donald Trump now meets with candidates for promotion to the rank of four-star general, the White House has acknowledged.
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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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Top Medical Colleges To Study In Maharashtra As Per NIRF Ranking 2024
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth with a score of 64.10 is the best medical college in Maharashtra.
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No 'Shri' To Be Prefixed Before Names Of Coast Guard, Defence Officers: RTI Reply
Amid instances in the recent past where Shri was being used before names of Indian Coast Guard officers instead of their ranks, an RTI reply has explained that only ranks have to be used before names of Indian Coast Guard and defence officers
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Navy Ranks To Be Renamed To Reflect Indian Culture, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted his government is committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces and said Indian Navy ranks would be renamed according to the country's culture.
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Withdraw One Rank, One Pension Notification: Supreme Court To Ministry
The Supreme Court on Monday said the Ministry of Defence cannot take law in its own hands by issuing a communication "unilaterally" that One Rank-One Pension (OROP) arrears to pensioners of the armed forces will be paid in four installments.
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"Rank Cannot Be Determinant Of Nutrition In Armed Forces": Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said rank cannot determine the provision for nutrition in the armed forces and called for a reconsideration of the related rules.
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Officer Files Plea Against Social Media Ban For Army Officials
A senior rank officer of the Indian Army Monday approached the Delhi High Court challenging a recent policy banning armed forces officials from using social networking platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
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Army's "Game-Changing" Proposal To Allow 3-Year Tenure For Civilians: Report
The Army is considering a proposal to allow civilians, including young working professionals, to join the force for three years as officers and in other ranks in areas like logistics and front-line formations. The Army is also considering to take personnel from the paramilitary and central armed police forces for up to seven years, after which they...
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For Congress, OROP Means One Rahul, One Priyanka, Says Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah asserted at a public rally in Himachal Pradesh's Nahan that the Narendra Modi government not just ensured national security but also brought in One Rank One Pension scheme for the armed forces after it came to power.
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Women To Be Given Non-Combat Jobs In Military Police, Reveals BJP Tweet
The Narendra Modi government has decided to induct women in the Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) of the military police corps for the first time ever, the ruling BJP declared through its Twitter handle on Friday. The "historic decision" was yet another milestone in the centre's efforts to provide women with more opportunities in the armed forces...
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UK Opens Recruitment For Armed Forces To Indians, Commonwealth Nationals
The UK government on Monday announced a relaxation of recruitment criteria to allow Commonwealth nationals to apply for jobs in its armed forces to meet a shortage in its ranks, a move that could also benefit Indians.
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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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Amit Shah To Introduce Central Armed Police Forces Bill In Rajya Sabha Today
The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, provides that for the purposes of appointment of officers from the Indian Police Service in CAPFs, 50% of the posts will be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General.
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How To Become An Aide-De-Camp To President Of India: Step-By-Step Guide
An Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India is one of the most prestigious roles for a young Armed Forces officer. This step-by-step guide explains the journey, selection process, and duties of ADC to the President.
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Trump, In Another Break From The Norm, Interviews 4-Star General Candidates
In a break with past practice, President Donald Trump now meets with candidates for promotion to the rank of four-star general, the White House has acknowledged.
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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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Top Medical Colleges To Study In Maharashtra As Per NIRF Ranking 2024
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth with a score of 64.10 is the best medical college in Maharashtra.
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No 'Shri' To Be Prefixed Before Names Of Coast Guard, Defence Officers: RTI Reply
Amid instances in the recent past where Shri was being used before names of Indian Coast Guard officers instead of their ranks, an RTI reply has explained that only ranks have to be used before names of Indian Coast Guard and defence officers
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Navy Ranks To Be Renamed To Reflect Indian Culture, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted his government is committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces and said Indian Navy ranks would be renamed according to the country's culture.
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Withdraw One Rank, One Pension Notification: Supreme Court To Ministry
The Supreme Court on Monday said the Ministry of Defence cannot take law in its own hands by issuing a communication "unilaterally" that One Rank-One Pension (OROP) arrears to pensioners of the armed forces will be paid in four installments.
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"Rank Cannot Be Determinant Of Nutrition In Armed Forces": Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said rank cannot determine the provision for nutrition in the armed forces and called for a reconsideration of the related rules.
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Officer Files Plea Against Social Media Ban For Army Officials
A senior rank officer of the Indian Army Monday approached the Delhi High Court challenging a recent policy banning armed forces officials from using social networking platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
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Army's "Game-Changing" Proposal To Allow 3-Year Tenure For Civilians: Report
The Army is considering a proposal to allow civilians, including young working professionals, to join the force for three years as officers and in other ranks in areas like logistics and front-line formations. The Army is also considering to take personnel from the paramilitary and central armed police forces for up to seven years, after which they...
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For Congress, OROP Means One Rahul, One Priyanka, Says Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah asserted at a public rally in Himachal Pradesh's Nahan that the Narendra Modi government not just ensured national security but also brought in One Rank One Pension scheme for the armed forces after it came to power.
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Women To Be Given Non-Combat Jobs In Military Police, Reveals BJP Tweet
The Narendra Modi government has decided to induct women in the Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) of the military police corps for the first time ever, the ruling BJP declared through its Twitter handle on Friday. The "historic decision" was yet another milestone in the centre's efforts to provide women with more opportunities in the armed forces...
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UK Opens Recruitment For Armed Forces To Indians, Commonwealth Nationals
The UK government on Monday announced a relaxation of recruitment criteria to allow Commonwealth nationals to apply for jobs in its armed forces to meet a shortage in its ranks, a move that could also benefit Indians.
