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Amid COVID-19 situation, Defence forces asked to put on hold their acquisi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): At a time when a budget cut is in sight for the armed forces, the three services have been told to put on hold their acquisition processes to buy new weapon systems till the COVID-19 situation continues in the country.
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Top US military official believes Kim Jong-un still in control of armed fo
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 23 (ANI): A top US military official said on Wednesday that he assumes North Korea's 'supreme' leader Kim Jong-un is still in full control of his country's armed forces despite reports he may be seriously ill.
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Scrap the Rs 30,000 Cr Central Vista, instead of deducting 40% from salari
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday urged the Centre to scrap the Rs 30,000 crore Central Vista instead of allegedly cutting the salaries of the COVID-19 frontline warriors and others working in government jobs as a contribution to the PM CARE
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Defence Minister, CDS review Sheketkar panel recommendations to enhance co
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New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the recommendations of the Sheketkar Committee with the Chief of Defence Staff and the three services chief in order to enhance the combat capabilities of the three armed forces on Monday.
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COVID-19: Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness of Armed Forces Medical Servi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed the activities of Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and its assistance to civilian authorities to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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20 Afghan prisoners released in line with Peace Deal, claims Taliban
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 17 (Sputnik/ANI): The Taliban on Thursday released 20 Afghan policemen and members of the armed forces to the central government in the eastern Laghman province, Zabihullah Mujahid, the group's spokesman, said on Friday.
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UPSC to decide on fresh dates for remaining civil services-2019 personalit
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): In view of the prevailing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday announced that a decision on fresh dates for the remaining civil services-2019 personality tests will be taken after May 3.
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UP Police, PAC donate Rs 20 crore to CM relief fund to tackle COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) on Wednesday donated Rs 20 crore to Chief Minister's relief fund to fight the menace of coronavirus in the state.
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3 Taliban militants killed, 5 injured in Afghanistan
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Kabul [Afghanistan], April 12 (Sputnik/ANI): Three Taliban terrorists have been killed, and five more have suffered injuries in a preemptive strike by the Afghan armed forces in Helmand province, the country's military said in a statement on Sunday.
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COVID-19 lockdown: Cop's hand chopped off, others injured in attack by 'Ni
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 12 (ANI): A policeman's hand was chopped off and few others were injured when a group of Nihangs (an armed order of the Sikh community) allegedly attacked them at a vegetable market in Punjab's Patiala district on Sunday, police said.
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50 crew-members onboard French aircraft carrier test positive for COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Paris [France], April 10 (ANI): As many as 50 crew members on-board France's sole aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle have tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Friday. The parts of the ship have been put under the lockdown as per the French armed forces ministry.
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Stay fit, be ready for toughest eventualities amid COVID-19 lockdown: ITBP
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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Indo Tibet Border Police (ITBP) Director-General SS Deswal, has in a written message to personnel of the central armed police force, on Wednesday asked them to be ready for toughest eventualities by staying fit and continuing physical activities amid the nat
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