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DIAV, wife of late Vice Admiral sign agreement to support kin of deceased
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): The Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV) and Veena Nayyar, wife of Late Vice Admiral KK Nayyar, former Vice Chief of Naval Staff signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pledge Rs 2 crore for welfare schemes run by the Army, Navy and Air Force.
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Andhra CM announces ten-time hike in cash award for gallantry awardees fro
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 19 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced a ten-time hike in cash award for the Armed Forces personnel from the state who will win gallantry medals.
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Samsung and udChalo launch an exciting Defence Purchase Program for the In
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 5 (ANI/NewsVoir): Samsung, India's biggest consumer electronics and smartphones brand partners with udChalo, a top Online Travel portal for Indian Defence Personnel, to launch an exciting Defence Purchase Program for the Indian Armed Forces Personnel.
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'Armed Forces Flag Day' to be celebrated throughout December, says Rajnath
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Appealing people to contribute in Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) to honour sacrifices made by soldiers in the line of duty, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday announced that 'Armed Forces Flag Day' would be celebrated throughout Dece
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22,353 cases of coronavirus among serving Armed Forces personnel
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI): The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases amongst serving Armed Forces personnel are 22,353, the Centre informed Rajya Sabha on Saturday.
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Kirti Chakra for J-K Police Head Constable, 3 Army personnel to get Shaury
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): As many as 84 awards and decorations to the Armed Forces personnel and members of the Paramilitary Forces have been approved by the President including one Kirti Chakra for Abdul Rashid Kalas, Head Constable, Jammu And Kashmir Police (Posthumously).
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COVID-19 has affected defence forces in limited numbers, discipline and pa
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Coronavirus has affected the three services in very limited numbers and the discipline and patience of the armed forces' personnel have helped in preventing its spread there, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said on Sunday.
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Armed Forces must remain safe from virus to support people and government:
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said the armed forces' personnel understand that they will have to remain uninfected by the virus to be able to support people and government as the country battles coronavirus outbreak.
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For the first time, CDS commendation cards awarded to defence personnel
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): For the first time in the history of armed forces, personnel from Army, Navy and Air Force were awarded the Chief of Defence Staff Commendation cards for their achievements in their respective forces.
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9 Shaurya Chakras among 409 gallantry awards announced on Republic Day
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind approved 409 Gallantry and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of the 71st Republic Day.
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Pakistan is keeping a sinister eye on J-K: Rajnath Singh
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 14 (ANI): Addressing armed forces personnel on the eve of 73rd Independence Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Pakistan is keeping a sinister eye on Jammu and Kashmir and sends terrorists into Indian territory to disturb peace in the Valley.
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Prez approves 132 gallantry awards, Vir Chakra for Wing Commander Abhinand
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind has approved 132 gallantry awards to armed forces personnel and members of paramilitary forces including third highest gallantry award, Vir Chakra for Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down a PAF F-16 during the dogfight
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