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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoles demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"I am deeply saddened by the demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain, who left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Zakir Hussain who made playing the tabla his way of life, gave Indian music a reputation all over the world with the swara and dhamaka of his art," the post read.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to soldiers on Vijay Diwas
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday saluted the 'bravery' and 'sacrifice' of India's armed forces for their unwavering courage and patriotism on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.
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French survey shows overwhelming support for Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
An annual French survey reveals strong public support for Taiwan's right to determine its future, rejecting China's claims over the island. Conducted by the Descartes Foundation and the Institute of Advanced Studies in National Defence, the study found that 79.5 per cent of respondents belie
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Rise in Chinese military incursions around Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to the MND, of the eight People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, one crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern and southeastern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
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Taiwan must invest in asymmetric warfare, US expert says
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The report, which was published by the Cato Institute said that Taiwan should maintain its existing conventional forces to combat low-intensity conflicts while acquiring more asymmetric warfare capabilities to counter potential aggression from China, as per Taipei Times.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru strengthens squad with versatile domestic pick
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The defending champions of the Women's Premier League (WPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have reinforced their squad with a well-thought-out strategy in the WPL mini-auction. With their four domestic picks, RCB has bolstered their roster with players who bring versatility, depth, and
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Turkiye calls for dismantling of Kurdish groups in Syria
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Turkiye Defence Minister Yasar Guler on Sunday emphasised on the dismantling of Khurdish groups PKK/YKG in Syria, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
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General Sigdel's visit marks "significant milestone" in boosting ties betw
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The visit of General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, to India, marked a significant milestone in "strengthening the longstanding ties" between the Nepali and Indian Armies. The visit saw high-level engagements with key Indian leaders and discussions on en
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Taiwan reports 4 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday said that 4 Chinese military aircraft and 6 naval vessels were detected operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time).
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Bangladesh: Commission of Inquiry finds involvement of ex-PM Hasina in enf
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance in Bangladesh has found prima facie involvement of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and some high-ranking officials of security forces and her government, including her defence adviser, Major General (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique in the
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Pakistan Defence Ministers questions practicality of holding talks with PT
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said questioned the practicality of initiating talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf amid the protest from party demanding the release of its founder Imran Khan,
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets CDS General Anil Chauhan in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"I met the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, the son of the military land of Uttarakhand, and his family at his residence in New Delhi. On this occasion, I conveyed my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the marriage of his daughter," CM Dhami said.
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