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US sanctions Sri Lankan Army officer for human rights violations
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"Pursuant to Section 7031(c), the Department of State is designating Bulathwatte for his involvement in a gross violation of human rights, namely torture and/or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment of Sri Lankan journalist, Keith Noyahr, in May 2008," US State Department s
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India-Australia hold joint military drills under 'Austra Hind 22'
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Announcing the details of the exercise earlier in the day, the public relations officer of Jaipur said, "Ex #austrahind 2022 underway at MFFR - Indian Australian Army joint training UN mandate Focus on Interoperability, Learning Best Practices -Weaponry, Drills, Jointmanship."
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India, Australia discuss ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The joint military exercise 'Austra Hind-22' began at Rajasthan's Mahajan Field Firing Range on November 28, focusing on peacekeeping operations under the UN mandate.
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Xi Jinping ensures "complete control" of Chinese military after securing t
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Xi has ensured that armed forces make preparations to focus their energy on efficiency to launch a war and bolster their ability to win.
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US announces military assistance worth USD 275 million for Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The package includes additional ammunition for high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS), 80,000 155mm artillery rounds and counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems equipment.
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US exit from Afghanistan bolstered TTP activities in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The TTP gained considerable ground and increased its footprint and magnitude of activities during the peace talks process, The News International newspaper reported.
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US planning to announce new sanctions against Russia, China
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The US Defense Department just released the 2022 China Military Power Report last week, and both China and Russia were central in October's National Defense Strategy.
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The Fabulous lives of Pakistani Generals
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
An army's role around the world is to protect its country from perceived and actual threats and to ensure national security. But in Pakistan, where extortion and corruption are rife, the army takes on the role of the mafia.
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SC dismisses curative plea of NGO Roots in Kashmir seeking probe into kill
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A curative petition filed by Roots, a Kashmiri Pandit-based NGO was dismissed by the Supreme Court on Thursday. The petition sought a probe into the killing of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley in 1989-90, during the heights of militancy.
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'Deeply disturbing': UN on first public execution since Taliban takeover
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Taliban on Wednesday carried out the first public execution of a man charged with murder since the militant group took over the country last year, Voice of America (VOA) reported. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the public execution of a man took place in a sports stadium in wes
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Chinese leader Jiang Zemin and his tainted Tibet legacy: Report
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Jiang, 96, was among the very few leaders who held top positions including general secretary of the Communist Party, chairman of the Central Military Commission, and president of China. His death was announced in a letter addressing the whole Party, the entire military and the Chinese people
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Air Marshal B Chandra Sekhar acknowledges critical role of Air Traffic Con
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
To mark the successful completion of 143 Air Traffic Surveillance Services (ATSS) course and 108 Air Traffic Management & Air Laws (basic) course, a Graduation Ceremony was held at Air Traffic Control Officers Training Establishment (ATCOTE), Air Force Academy Hyderabad on Wednesday.
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