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UN chief calls for probe in killing of civilians in Bucha, Ukraine
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], April 4 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged on Sunday to conduct an independent probe of the killing of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha near Kyiv.
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Germany refuses to supply Ukraine with 100 Marder IFV requested by Kyiv: R
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], April 3 (ANI/Sputnik): Berlin declined Kyiv's request to supply 100 Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, German media Welt reported on Sunday, citing defence sources.
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Russian defense ministry denies Kyiv's allegations of civilian killings in
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], April 3 (ANI/Sputnik): Photos and video footage published by Ukraine allegedly evidencing the Russian forces' crimes in the town of Bucha close to Kyiv are yet another provocation, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Defence Minister to attend Diamond Jubilee conclave of Chetak Helicopter
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Medchal (Telangana) [India], March 30 (ANI): To commemorate the momentous events of the completion of 60 years of the Chetak helicopter in the Indian Armed Forces, a conclave would be organized by Indian Air Force on April 2, informed the Defence Ministry on Wednesday. Defence Minister Rajna
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Border Road Organisation opens Manali-Sarchu road a month ahead of schedul
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): In another major breakthrough of opening up of passes in the North-Western border areas, the Border Road Organisation (BRO) opened up the 210 km long Manali-Sarchu road on NH 1D in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, according to the Defence ministry.
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Defence Ministry approves setting up of 21 new Sainik schools
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): With an aim to establish 100 new Sainik schools across the country in a partnership model, the Defence Ministry on Saturday approved the setting up of 21 such schools, in partnership with NGOs, private schools or state governments.
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Defence Ministry approves 107 Line Replacement Units for indigenisation
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): In order to reduce the imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and ensure self-sustenance in defence manufacturing under 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the Ministry of Defence on Thursday approved another list of 107 strategically important line Repl
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Defence Ministry clears Indian Army's Rs 4,000 crore proposal for surveill
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New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): In a major capability boost for the Indian Army, the Defence Ministry on Tuesday cleared a Rs 4,000 crore proposal for a dedicated surveillance satellite to keep an eye on the activities along the borders with China and Pakistan.
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India tackling narco-terror nexus on western front: MoS Defence
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New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The security situation along the western borders remains largely stable but there are indications of an emerging narco-terror nexus sponsored by inimical elements across the border aimed at causing instability, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt told
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UK to provide Ukraine with high-velocity anti-aircraft missile systems Sta
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], March 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with high-velocity anti-aircraft missile systems Starstreak along with other military aid, the UK Defence Ministry said on Wednesday, following an extraordinary meeting of NATO defence chiefs.
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BRO signs MoU with GRSE for construction of 27 double-lane class 70 modula
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New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of 27 carriageway double lane class 70 modular bridges in border areas.
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Maldives refutes claims of foreign forces' presence in archipelago
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Male [Maldives], March 13 (ANI): Amid the ongoing 'India Out' campaign in the Maldives against the supposed "Indian military presence" in the archipelago, the Maldivian defence ministry has cleared that no armed foreign military personnel are present in the country.
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