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Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumes command of IAF's Western Air Command
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
With a career spanning over three decades, Air Marshal Mishra was commissioned into the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot in December 1986 and has accumulated more than 3000 flying hours throughout his career.
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US Defence Bill includes key measures to address Uyghur repression in Chin
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Uyghur-American activists have hailed the inclusion of critical measures in the 2025 US defence spending bill, which aims to address the ongoing repression of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls 2025 a year of reform, says "A step i
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms.' With this declaration, the MoD aims to transform the Armed Forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of integrated multi-domain operations.
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United States: Pentagon appeals court upholds plea deals of 9/11 plotters
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The US government may move forward with the controversial plea agreements involving three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, following a ruling by a Defence Department appeals court, the Washington Post reported.
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Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its shores
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to the MND, one of the two PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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From January 1, defence forces' chiefs to have ADCs from sister services
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Moving towards deeper integration, the three services chiefs will have their Aide De Camps (personal staff officers) from sister services.
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PLI schemes driving manufacturing sector to new heights, reshaping industr
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes across 14 sectors under the Make in India initiative are demonstrating good results. The manufacturing and construction sectors saw near double-digit growth in FY 2023-24.
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"Another year where bilateral strategic ties bloomed": UK Defence Adviser
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The UK Embassy's Defence Adviser, Chris Saunders, on Tuesday highlighted that 2024 was a crucial year for the India-UK defence partnership.
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Pakistan's Defence Minister raises doubts over 'sincerity' of Imran Khan's
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"I am repeatedly asking what happened to the person [PTI founder Imran Khan] who did not want to shake hands with us [and is now desperately seeking dialogue with the government]," Asif said.
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Taiwan detects 5 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its shores
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to the MND, three of the five PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Confidence, attitude, sports science: Story behind Haryana Steelers' impec
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
This was Haryana's first-ever title win in the Pro Kabaddi League. It is a result of impeccable scouting efforts made by the JSW Sports management over the past couple of years, as they continued to put faith in youngsters and invested in developing local talent. The hard push to rope in Sha
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America announces USD 1.25 billion to Ukraine for critical security, defen
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The package includes authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, which has an estimated value of USD 1.25 billion, to provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs, including missiles for air defence; munitions for rocket systems and artillery
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