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EC's opposition to CAPF deployment does not augur well for fair polls: Wes
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 7 (ANI): West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar on Tuesday said that the State Election Commission's (SEC) opposition to the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) during the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls does not augur well for
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Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Tejas' to release in theaters on this date
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 7 (ANI): On the occasion of Armed Forces Day, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut announced that her upcoming film 'Tejas', in which she would be seen as Air Force pilot Tejas Gill, will be releasing in theaters next Dussehra on October 5, 2022.
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No proposal to bring CAPFs who joined after 2004 under old pension scheme:
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI): There is no proposal under consideration for new entrants of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) under the old pension scheme as applicable to the Armed Forces, replied Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday.
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Meghalaya MP moves adjournment motion notice in LS over demand to repeal A
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI): National People's Party (NPP) MP Agatha Sangma on Tuesday moved an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over the demand to repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).
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On 'Armed Forces Flag Day', PM Modi urges citizens to contribute towards f
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New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday acknowledged contributions of the Indian armed forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day and urged the countrymen to contribute towards the forces' welfare.
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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma bats for AFSPA's removal
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], December 6 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, on Monday demanded the removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the northeast.
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CM Neiphiu Rio demands removal of AFSPA from Nagaland after firing inciden
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Mon (Nagaland) [India], December 6 (ANI): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Monday demanded the removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the state stating that the law has tarnished the image of the country.
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Russian armed forces get first batch of New Mi-8AMTSh-VN helicopters - Sou
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], December 6 (ANI/Sputnik): The Russian Armed Forces have received the first batch of the new transport-attack helicopters, the Mi-8AMTSh-VN, a defence industry source told Sputnik.
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Launch of global participation campaign for Operation Blue Freedom - Water
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Auroville (Lakshadweep Islands) [India], December 4 (ANI/PNN): Team CLAW is a team of Special Forces Veterans from the Indian Armed Forces creating specialised ecosystems for empowering people with disabilities under their flagship initiative 'Operation Blue Freedom'.
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Centre upgrades Union Minister Narayan Rane's security from 'Y+' to 'Z' ca
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI) Based on recent threat inputs, the Centre on Friday upgraded Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Narayan Rane's armed security cover from 'Y+' to 'Z' category, sources said.
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UK announces new action plan to end HIV infections, deaths by 2030
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], December 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK government announced on Wednesday a new HIV action plan backed by 23 million pounds (30.5 million dollars) to end infections and deaths in England by 2030, while the Ministry of Defence said changes are being introduced to make it easier for peop
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West Bengal BJP chief writes to Governor, requests deployment of CAPF for
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 30 (ANI): West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday wrote to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar requesting him to deploy Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) for the upcoming municipal elections in the state.
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