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Govt gives nod to formation of Village Defense Guards in J-K
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 3 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs has given a nod to the formation of Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Watching China while supporting Ukraine: US
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 2 (ANI): Russia and China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Moscow having invaded Ukraine and Beijing seeking to wrest control of Taiwan, US Department of Defence said in a statement on Tuesday (local time).
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Russian forces movement towards Kyiv 'stalled' for now, says US defense of
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 2 (ANI): Russian forces' movement towards the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv is currently "stalled," a senior US defense official said on Tuesday morning (local time).
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Adhere to Indian Embassy advisories, do not leave safe bunkers: Retired Ma
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): After an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv city on Tuesday, defense expert Retired Major General PK Sehgal urged Indian citizens to adhere to the Indian Embassy advisory and asked them to not leave safe bunkers.
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NATO to double military contingent in Estonia: Estonian Defense Minister
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Tallinn [Estonia], March 1 (ANI/Sputnik): NATO allies will double their military presence in Estonia within the next two to three months to ensure "deterrence" on the eastern flank, Estonian Defense Minister Kalle Laanet said on Tuesday.
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Former US defense officials to visit Taiwan
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], March 1 (ANI): A delegation of former US defense and security officials will arrive in Taiwan on Tuesday for a two-day visit, which is likely to evoke a strong reaction from China.
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Myanmar extends ceasefire with ethnic armed groups
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], March 1 (ANI): Myanmar's military has extended its ceasefire agreements with ethnic armed groups until the end of 2022, local media reported on Tuesday.
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Finland, Norway to send Ukraine weapons amid Russia's special operation
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Moscow [Russia], March 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The Finnish government has decided to provide the Ukrainian authorities with military assistance, including assault rifles, anti-tank weapons and combat ration packages, the Finnish defense ministry said on Monday.
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Turkey kills 1 PKK, 4 YPG members
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], February 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Turkish security forces killed four members of Syria's Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria, Turkey's Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Slovakia to send Ukraine Air Defense Systems, Anti-Tank Munition: Defense
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Bratislava [Slovakia], February 28 (ANI/Sputnik): The Slovak cabinet on Sunday agreed to send Ukraine air defense systems and anti-tank missiles worth 4.5 million euros (USD 5 million), Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad said Sunday.
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Russian Armed Forces ordered to advance as Ukraine rejects talks: Defense
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Moscow [Russia], February 27 (ANI): The Russian Armed Forces were ordered to advance in all directions after Ukraine refused to hold talks, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesperson Igor Konashenkov said on Saturday.
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Russia strikes Ukrainian military facilities with Cruise Missiles: Defense
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Moscow [Russia], February 26 (ANI/Sputnik): The Russian armed forces struck Ukrainian military facilities with sea- and land-based cruise missiles at night, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said on Saturday.
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