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Centre launches three new initiatives for welfare of ex-servicemen, their
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday launched three new initiatives for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans' Day which is celebrated on 14 January every year.
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Committed towards welfare of India's ex-servicemen: Rajnath Singh on Armed
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day of Friday acknowledged the contributions of the veterans and said that the Centre is committed to the welfare of India's ex-servicemen.
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100 new Sainik schools to provide more opportunities for girls to join arm
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday announced that 100 new Sainik schools will be set up in the country to provide an opportunity for girls to join the armed forces and contribute to national security.
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Assam will see some rationalization of AFSPA this year: CM Sarma
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], January 2 (ANI): Amid the clamour for repealing of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that that this year there will be some rationalization of AFSPA.
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Malian armed forces say 8 soldiers died, 7 injured after recent terrorist
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Bamako [Mali], December 31 (ANI/ Sputnik) - The number of soldiers who died as a result of a Wednesday attack in the western part of Mali increased to eight, and seven more were injured, the Malian Armed Forces said.
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Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland for 6 months
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): The Centre on Thursday extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 or AFSPA in Nagaland for another six months, mentioning that the state is in such a "disturbed and dangerous condition" that the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is
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Pakistan oppn leaders question Imran Khan govt on recruitment of retired o
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 29 (ANI): Pakistan's opposition leaders on Wednesday questioned PM Imran Khan's government about the recruitment of retired officers of the armed forces to the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).
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COAS General MM Naravane conveys appreciation to retiring army officers
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane on Tuesday conveyed his deep appreciation to all retiring army officers for their contribution to the nation and the armed forces.
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Centre forms panel to look into withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland, seeks rep
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): The Central government has formed a seven-member committee to suggest withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act, 1958 (AFSPA) from Nagaland and asked to submit its report within three months.
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AFSPA should be withdrawn immediately from Nagaland: Brinda Karat
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (Marxist) Senior Leader and Politburo member Brinda Karat hit out at the Centre for setting up a panel to look into the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Nagaland and said the law should be withdr
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Extend jurisdiction of panel reviewing withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland t
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], December 26 (ANI): Soon after the announcement of the formation of a committee on withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday demanded extension of the panel's jurisdiction to that of entire
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Panel formed to look into AFSPA withdrawal in Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio govt a
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kohima (Nagaland) [India], December 26 (ANI): A committee will be constituted, which will have to submit its report within 45 days on withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Disturbed Area Act from Nagaland, informed the state government.
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