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Rajnath, Esper discuss coronavirus situation, bilateral defence coopeartio
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a telephonic conversation with his US counterpart Mark Esper during which the Secretary of Defense expressed his appreciation for India's leadership in coordinating COVID-19 related relief efforts among South Asia
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US Defense Secy speaks to Gen Bajwa, expresses appreciation for Pak's supp
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Mar 20 (ANI): US Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday (local time) held a telephonic conversation with Pakistani Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and expressed his appreciation for Pakistan's support to Afghanistan reconciliation process.
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Will take 12-18 months to develop vaccine for coronavirus: Mark Esper
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Mar 18 (Sputnik/ANI): US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said in a press briefing on Tuesday that the Department of Defense believes it will take 12 to 18 months to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Combating COVID-19: Mumbai University postpones vivas
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 17 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the University of Mumbai on Tuesday informed students, research supervisors, and other concerned stakeholders that the open defense vivas scheduled or to be scheduled till March 31 have been postponed till furth
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Turkey 'neutralized' 21 Syrian troops in Idlib
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], Mar 06 (Sputnik/ANI): Turkey "neutralized" 21 Syrian troops in Syria's Idlib in response to a death of a Turkish soldier earlier this week, Turkey's Anadolu news agency reported citing the country's Defense Ministry.
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One more Turkish soldier killed, 2 injured in Syria's Idlib
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Idlib [Syria], Feb 29 (Sputnik/ANI): One more Turkish soldier was killed in Syrian Idlib, while two sustained injures in shelling by Syrian government forces.
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Pompeo to witness signing of US-Taliban agreement, says Trump
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington [US], Feb 29 (ANI): US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, would witness the signing of a United States-Taliban agreement in Doha regarding the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, announced US President Donald Trump on Friday.
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Israel Defence forces say they struck Islamic jihad targets in Syria
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], Feb 24 (Sputnik/ANI): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have attacked Islamic Jihad militant group targets in Syria and the Gaza Strip, IDF said in a statement on Monday.
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Prominent Taliban leader killed in Afghan forces operation in Badakhshan p
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], Feb 20 (Sputnik/ANI): A prominent Taliban leader was killed during an operation by the Afghan security forces in the northeastern province of Badakhshan, The Khaama Press News Agency reported on Thursday, citing the country's Defense Ministry.
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IAF moves closer to providing shield to Delhi against 9/11-type attacks
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 11 (ANI): With the approval of the sale of the Integrated Air Defense Weapon System (IADWS) from America, the national capital region has moved closer towards getting protected from a possible 9/11 type attacks including cruise missiles, drones and fighter aircraft.
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Trump administration approves sale of Integrated Air Defense Weapon System
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Feb 11 (ANI): The Donald Trump administration has approved the sale of an Integrated Air Defense Weapon System (IADWS) to India for an estimated cost of $1.867 billion.
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Grateful to India for evacuating our nationals: Maldives' Defence Minister
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 07 (ANI): Maldives is very grateful to India for evacuating seven Maldivians from coronavirus-hit Wuhan province in China, Defense Minister Mariya Didi said on Friday.
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