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Army, Navy, Air Force Special Forces deployed jointly to hunt terrorists i
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 24 (ANI): In a major step towards enhancing jointness among the three services, the special forces of Army, Navy and Air Force have been deployed in the Kashmir valley to carry out combined counter-terrorist operations.
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India to offer 1,000 PhD fellowships to ASEAN students at IITs
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 14 (ANI): In a major step to boost relations with Asean countries and increase people-to-people ties, the Government has decided to offer 1,000 Ph.D. fellowships to ASEAN students at IITs in India.
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India to have Chief of Defence Staff, says Modi
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): In a major step, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the creation of a new post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for better coordination among Army, Navy and the Air Force.
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Defence Ministry initiates shortlisting of domestic firms for Rs 45,000 cr
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), June 20 (ANI): In a major step under 'Make in India' initiative, the Defence Ministry on Thursday initiated the process for shortlisting domestic partners in the Rs 45, 000 crore project to build six submarines for the Navy in collaboration with foreign vendors.
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Discovery of 'green' hydrogen producing reactor a breakthrough for scienti
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 28 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a thermodynamically-reversible chemical reactor that can produce pure hydrogen, thereby eliminating the need for costly separation of the final product.
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No major step has been taken on the peace process so far: Afghan Chief Exe
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 13 (ANI): Afghan government on Monday expressed dismay over Taliban's refusal to call for a ceasefire during the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan despite repeated requests.
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While Pitroda questions action on terror, ED responds by action taken on t
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 22 (ANI): In a major step to curb terror-funding, the Centre on Friday started seizing properties belonging to terror financiers. At least 13 persons and their properties have so far been identified by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the c
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Navy says it deployed nuclear submarines, aircraft carrier during India-Pa
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): In a major step, the Indian Navy today said it had deployed its frontline warships, including nuclear submarines and aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, near the Pakistan waters in Arabian Sea which forced the Pakistan Navy to remain close to its coastline
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Indian Railways takes comprehensive steps to curb river pollution in Manip
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Manipur [India] Mar 14 (ANI): In a major step towards preventing the Ijei River from pollution during the construction of a railway line, the Indian Railway has come up with a unique initiative to produce bricks from the waste soil that is usually being dumped in the river during constructio
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YouTube CEO says disabling comments on minors’ videos a trade-off for chil
Updated : 7 years ago IST
California [USA], March 2 (ANI): Earlier this week, YouTube announced a series of changes to its platform in response to reports about paedophiles abusing the service to connect with others. One of the major steps to curb the issue, YouTube disabled comments on videos featuring minors.
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NASA, SpaceX launch their most ambitious partnership into orbit
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Florida [USa], Mar 2 (ANI): In a major step towards resuming manned space flights, NASA and SpaceX on Saturday morning (local time) launched a new astronaut capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) from US soil after an eight-year break, reported Al Jazeera.
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J-K govt downgrades, withdraws security of all 18 Hurriyat leaders, 155 ot
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Jammu [India], Feb 20 (ANI): In a major step, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday downgraded and withdrew the security of 18 Hurriyat leaders in the state. According to the spokesperson of Home Department, it was felt that providing security to these separatist leaders is was
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