‘India-China border peaceful due to sincere efforts’
July 31st, 2012 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, July 31 (IANS) The governor of Arunachal Pradesh and former army chief Gen (retd) J.J. Singh Tuesday said a peaceful India-China border is an outcome of sincere efforts and ... Read more...
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Antony visits forward posts in Kashmir
July 30th, 2012 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 29 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony visited a forward post in the Kupwara sector on the final day of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir and interacted ... Read more...
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Antony calls for better synergy among security forces in Kashmir
July 28th, 2012 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 28 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Saturday called for better coordination among various security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir to meet the challenges from across the borders and ... Read more...
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Antony in Jammu and Kashmir to review security
July 28th, 2012 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Saturday arrived in Jammu and Kashmir on a two-day visit to review the security situation in the border state.Indian Army chief ... Read more...
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Separatist shutdown mars life in Kashmir
July 28th, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 28 (IANS) Life was adversely affected here and in other major towns of the valley Saturday following a shutdown called by the separatists to protest the killing of ... Read more...
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Antony orders probe into Kashmir youth’s killing (Lead)
July 26th, 2012 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Concerned over local protests after a Jammu and Kashmir teenager, suspected to be a militant, was killed by army personnel, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday ... Read more...
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Adarsh Society land belongs to defence, says Antony
July 21st, 2012 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Saturday asserted that the land in the city on which the controversial Adarsh Society stands belongs to the defence ministry.He said that ... Read more...
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Army ex-chief faces court, granted bail in defamation case (Second Lead)
July 20th, 2012 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) In a first for a four-star defence officer, former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh Friday appeared before a Delhi court in a defamation case filed ... Read more...
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Defamation case: Bail for Gen. V.K. Singh, four officers (Lead)
July 20th, 2012 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday granted bail to former army chief Gen V.K. Singh and four other army officers in a defamation case filed by Lt. ... Read more...
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Defamation case: V.K. Singh, four officers get bail
July 20th, 2012 - 12:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday granted bail to former army chief Gen V.K. Singh and four other army officers in a defamation case filed by Lt ... Read more...
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Ex-army chief did not see Adarsh a security threat
July 20th, 2012 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Deposing before a two-member judicial commission investigating the Adarsh Housing Society scam, former army chief Gen. Deepak Kapoor Thursday said he did not consider that the ... Read more...
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Face trial for defamation, three army officers told (Lead)
July 16th, 2012 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday refused to give any relief to three army officers and told them to appear before the trial judge July 20 ... Read more...
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Face trial for defamation, three army officers told
July 16th, 2012 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday refused to give any relief to three army officers and told them to appear before the trial judge July 20 ... Read more...
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North Korean army chief removed (Lead)
July 16th, 2012 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
Pyongyang, July 16 (IANS) North Korea's army chief, Vice Marshal Ri Yong Ho, has been relieved of his post due to his illness, Xinhua reported Monday, citing the official ... Read more...
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Pakistan discusses reopening of NATO supply routes
July 15th, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 15 (IANS) Pakistan's top political and military leadership held a meeting at President House over reopening of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan.The meeting was held late Saturday night ... Read more...
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Gen Singh conferred Nepal Army General rank
July 11th, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Bikram Singh, on a four-day's official visit to Nepal, was Wednesday conferred the rank of an honorary General of the ... Read more...
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Indian Army chief in Nepal to strengthen military bond
July 10th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Indian Army chief, Gen. Bikram Singh, left Tuesday on a four-day visit to Nepal during which he will also be conferred the honorary ... Read more...
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Peru’s president relieves 22 generals
July 4th, 2012 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS
Lima, July 4 (IANS/EFE) President Ollanta Humala relieved 22 generals of their commands in an effort to reinvigorate strategically important units of the Peruvian army, a media report said.Personnel changes ... Read more...
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Push for army’s combat chopper demand
July 2nd, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Indian Army's demand for a separate attack helicopter fleet to support its ground troops during battle has got a boost with Defence Minister ... Read more...
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Gilani, Kayani to attend Saudi prince’s funeral
June 17th, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 17 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani left for Saudi Arabia Sunday to attend the funeral prayers of ... Read more...
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‘No link between Siachen, other issues with Pakistan’
June 16th, 2012 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, June 16 (IANS) India attaches no link between the progress in talks with Pakistan on reducing military presence in Siachen Glacier and other bilateral matters, ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka’s former army chief vows to topple government
June 14th, 2012 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, June 14 (IANS) Sri Lanka's former army chief Sarath Fonseka said Thursday that he aimed to topple the government and create a new political culture, ruling out any possibility ... Read more...
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Lesser known northeastern crafts caught in marketing bottleneck
June 14th, 2012 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The hazy focus on developing and marketing lesser-known crafts and textiles of India's northeastern region - as well as the associated cultural heritage - has ... Read more...
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Army chief visiting Jammu and Kashmir Friday
June 14th, 2012 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, June 14 (IANS) Army chief Gen Bikram Singh will be in Jammu and Kashmir Friday to review the overall security situation, his first visit to any state after assuming ... Read more...
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Top militant leaders arrested in Assam
June 13th, 2012 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Aizawl, June 13 (IANS) Two top leaders of separatist outfit Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) were arrested by Mizoram Police in southern Assam, officials said here Wednesday."Acting on a tip-off, the ... Read more...
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BEML chairman suspended, claims innocence (Lead)
June 11th, 2012 - 11:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Banaglore, June 11 (IANS) The defence ministry Monday suspended public sector undertaking Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) chairman V.R.S. Natarajan on a recommendation from the CBI that is probing ... Read more...
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Court stays aviation regulator’s curbs on chopper firm
June 11th, 2012 - 11:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday stayed the order of the aviation regulator suspending the permit to fly choppers given to Global Vectra Helicorp, the ... Read more...
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Pakistan, India hold talks on Siachen (Lead)
June 11th, 2012 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 11 (IANS) Pakistan and India Monday began two-day talks to resolve the dispute over Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield. Pakistan army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has ... Read more...
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BEML chief suspended
June 11th, 2012 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The defence ministry Monday suspended public sector undertaking Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML) chairman V.R.S. Natarajan from his post on a recommendation from the CBI ... Read more...
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My life is under threat: Sri Lankan ex-army chief
June 10th, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, June 10 (IANS) Former Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka, who was recently released from prison, Sunday said his life is under threat and he needs to be provided ... Read more...
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Former army chief documents life, views in memoir (With Image)
June 10th, 2012 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Ethics, morality and corruption are issues that are gaining more relevance particularly with regard to conduct of officers in higher ranks, says former army chief ... Read more...
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Courage, war & Allah on bookshelf (IANS Books this Week)
June 9th, 2012 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) This week, the book case is a mixed narrative of valour, jihad, conspiracy and Allah. Browse with IANS....1.Book: "A Soldier's General: The Autobiography"; Written by ... Read more...
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Court summons former army chief in defamation case (Third lead)
June 8th, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday issued summons to former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh in a defamation case filed by Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh.Metropolitan Magistrate ... Read more...
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Court summons former army chief in defamation case (Second Lead)
June 8th, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday issued summons to former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh in a defamation case filed by Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh.Metropolitan Magistrate ... Read more...
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Court summons former army chief in defamation case (Lead)
June 8th, 2012 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday issued summons to former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh in a defamation case filed by Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh.Metropolitan Magistrate ... Read more...
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