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"I did not handle this right...": US Defence Secy apologizes for mishandli
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Austin underwent surgery in an initial December 22 hospital visit after prostate cancer was detected and he was released the next morning, the Pentagon revealed Tuesday. He returned to the hospital following complications on January 1, but Biden was unaware of his hospitalization until Janua
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"Outraged, deeply saddened" by deaths of three US Army soldiers: Defence S
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said he is "outraged", "deeply saddened" by the deaths of three US Army soldiers in a drone attack on a small US outpost in Jordan.
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US carries out airstrikes on "Iranian-backed militias" in Iraq after repea
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The United States has carried out airstrikes in Iraq targeting facilities used by "Iranian-backed militias" in the country following repeated attacks on US forces, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement on Tuesday (local time).
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"Best representation of women will be seen in this year's Republic Day par
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Friday said that the 75th Republic Day Parade will be the most women-centric, adding that the tableaux of States and Union Territories (UTs) and Central Ministries and Organisations will showcase the country's rich cultural diversity, unity and progress.
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"Will ensure that remaining States, UTs get chance to be represented in ne
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Stressing that the "Centre always emphasises ensuring that all the states and Union Territories get equal representation in Republic Day celebrations, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Friday said that the government will ensure that the remaining states and UTs also get a chance to t
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US President says Defence Secy Austin lapsed by not informing him of his h
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Friday said Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin lapsed in his judgment by not informing him of his hospitalisation, The Hill reported on Friday.
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UK-India Defence Partnership more important than ever: Defence Secretary G
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said the UK-India Defence Partnership is more important than ever and the two countries have signed historic agreements to increase joint exercises, deepen research partnerships and send UK Carrier Strike Group to India in 2025.
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UK, India to see lot more exchange in military hardware, software: Defence
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said the UK, India are travelling in a brand new direction, the two countries will see a lot more exchange in military hardware, software and much else because they are natural partners.
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UK to send Littoral Response Group to Indian Ocean Region; Carrier Strike
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The UK has announced its plans to send its Littoral Response Group to the Indian Ocean Region later this year, with plans for the Carrier Strike Group to visit in 2025. Both will operate and train with Indian forces.
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UP: Defence Secretary inaugurates 'Abhigyaan' at Bharat Electronics Limite
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated 'Abhigyaan', the state-of-the-art auditorium at the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Defence Public Service Unit (DPSU), today in Uttar Pradesh's in Ghaziabad.
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US Defence Secy Llyod Austin hospitalised for treatment of prostate cancer
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Quoting a statement from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, CNN reported that he suffered certain complications that prompted him to be taken to the hospital on New Year's Day, where he is still receiving treatment.
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Defence Secretary urges HAL to partner with private players for developing
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Hailing the important work being done by HAL, Aramane said, "HAL has received applause at the highest levels and the government trusts your capability to deliver and make the country self-reliant. Manufacturing sector is the future of our country and in the coming decades, HAL should focu
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