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Keen To Deepen Ties With India In Defence, Energy: US Official
Translating the vision enunciated by Donald Trump and PM Modi in their meeting into "concrete progress" was the focus of talks on Tuesday between US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
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US Defence Secretary Hegseth Keeps Trump's Favor For Now Despite String of Missteps
In the high-frequency churn of President Donald Trump's first term, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's repeated missteps would have fuelled guessing games about his imminent firing.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Under Scrutiny Over Venezuela Boat Strikes
Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wary of the Fox News Channel host and skeptical of his capacity, temperament and fitness for the job.
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Explained: Why Trump Deployed National Guard In The US Capital
The shooting of two members of the National Guard in the US capital has shined a spotlight on President Donald Trump's controversial decision to station more than 2,000 troops in the city.
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Ukrainian Defence Firm Names Ex-US Official Mike Pompeo To Advisory Board
A leading Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturer said that it has named former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to its newly launched advisory board, a move aimed at tightening oversight while it is investigated by anti-corruption authorities.
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India, US Sign Landmark 10-Year Defence Framework In Malaysia
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth exchanged an agreement on the framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between two nations
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"No More Beards, Long Hair": Pete Hegseth's Military Grooming Rules Draw Criticism From Sikhs
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's recent remarks on military grooming standards have drawn sharp criticism from the Sikh Coalition, a leading advocacy group for Sikhs in the US military. The new grooming rule restricts beards and long hair.
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Pete Hegseth Criticises 'Fat Generals,' Diversity Initiatives In Military
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed "fat generals" and diversity initiatives that he said led to decades of decay in the military and told a rare gathering of commanders on Tuesday they should resign if they do not support his agenda.
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US Orders "Male-Level" Fitness, Ends "Woke" Rules For Military Troops
US President Donald Trump revealed that he wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and joined Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday in declaring an end to "woke" culture.
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'India Ties Critical': Marco Rubio On Meeting S Jaishankar Amid Tariff Row
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
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Israel Sets Gaza "On Fire" As Top US Diplomat Warns "Savages Like Hamas"
Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City on Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the ally's goal of eradicating Hamas and warned that only days may be left for a diplomatic solution.
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Op Sindoor Served As Reality Check On Needs Of Nuclear-Warfare: Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Friday that Operation Sindoor served as a reality check for the armed forces by pointing out the areas where we can do better, where we need to adapt to the changing needs of nuclear warfare.
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Why Was Department Of War Renamed After World War II And Why Donald Trump Wants It Restored
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, reviving its historic title from 1789 to 1947.
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Ukrainian Former Parliamentary Speaker Shot Dead
A Ukrainian lawmaker who formerly served as speaker of parliament was shot dead, in what President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned as a "horrific murder".
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"Bit Tense On Day 1, But...": Defence Secretary On Op Sindoor 'Stress'
Those involved in Operation Sindoor were confident right from the beginning that they could dominate the enemy side, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said.
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Keen To Deepen Ties With India In Defence, Energy: US Official
Translating the vision enunciated by Donald Trump and PM Modi in their meeting into "concrete progress" was the focus of talks on Tuesday between US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
-
US Defence Secretary Hegseth Keeps Trump's Favor For Now Despite String of Missteps
In the high-frequency churn of President Donald Trump's first term, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's repeated missteps would have fuelled guessing games about his imminent firing.
-
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Under Scrutiny Over Venezuela Boat Strikes
Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wary of the Fox News Channel host and skeptical of his capacity, temperament and fitness for the job.
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Explained: Why Trump Deployed National Guard In The US Capital
The shooting of two members of the National Guard in the US capital has shined a spotlight on President Donald Trump's controversial decision to station more than 2,000 troops in the city.
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Ukrainian Defence Firm Names Ex-US Official Mike Pompeo To Advisory Board
A leading Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturer said that it has named former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to its newly launched advisory board, a move aimed at tightening oversight while it is investigated by anti-corruption authorities.
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India, US Sign Landmark 10-Year Defence Framework In Malaysia
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth exchanged an agreement on the framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between two nations
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"No More Beards, Long Hair": Pete Hegseth's Military Grooming Rules Draw Criticism From Sikhs
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's recent remarks on military grooming standards have drawn sharp criticism from the Sikh Coalition, a leading advocacy group for Sikhs in the US military. The new grooming rule restricts beards and long hair.
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Pete Hegseth Criticises 'Fat Generals,' Diversity Initiatives In Military
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed "fat generals" and diversity initiatives that he said led to decades of decay in the military and told a rare gathering of commanders on Tuesday they should resign if they do not support his agenda.
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US Orders "Male-Level" Fitness, Ends "Woke" Rules For Military Troops
US President Donald Trump revealed that he wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and joined Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday in declaring an end to "woke" culture.
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'India Ties Critical': Marco Rubio On Meeting S Jaishankar Amid Tariff Row
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
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Israel Sets Gaza "On Fire" As Top US Diplomat Warns "Savages Like Hamas"
Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City on Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the ally's goal of eradicating Hamas and warned that only days may be left for a diplomatic solution.
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Op Sindoor Served As Reality Check On Needs Of Nuclear-Warfare: Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Friday that Operation Sindoor served as a reality check for the armed forces by pointing out the areas where we can do better, where we need to adapt to the changing needs of nuclear warfare.
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Why Was Department Of War Renamed After World War II And Why Donald Trump Wants It Restored
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, reviving its historic title from 1789 to 1947.
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Ukrainian Former Parliamentary Speaker Shot Dead
A Ukrainian lawmaker who formerly served as speaker of parliament was shot dead, in what President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned as a "horrific murder".
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"Bit Tense On Day 1, But...": Defence Secretary On Op Sindoor 'Stress'
Those involved in Operation Sindoor were confident right from the beginning that they could dominate the enemy side, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said.
