Indian Army’s Northern Command celebrates 41st raising day
June 17th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, June 17 (IANS) The Indian army's largest and most sensitive formation, the Northern Command, celebrated its 41st anniversary Sunday, recalling its achievements since its inception and how it is ... Read more...
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Last veteran of 1971 war Gen. Ghosh retires
May 31st, 2012 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) "As the last veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, I hang up my uniform and pay my solemn gratefulness to our brave soldiers who laid down ... Read more...
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Indian-origin British lawyer fights for Kargil martyr
December 11th, 2011 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Palampur (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 11 (IANS) Twelve years after the Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan, a new 'battle' is on - to get justice for an Indian Army officer ... Read more...
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`Ceasefire in 1947-48 war was unwarranted’
July 17th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) A former Indian Army officer who took part in the 1947-48 operations against Pakistan-backed tribesman in Jammu and Kashmir feels that a ceasefire that halted ... Read more...
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First Marut’s maiden flight remembered at HAL (Lead)
June 17th, 2011 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 17 (IANS) State-run defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Friday re-kindled fond memories of the maiden flight of its first fighter bomber Marut (HF-24), which took to skies ... Read more...
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HAL relives first fighter’s maiden flight 50 years ago
June 17th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 17 (IANS) State-run defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) celebrated the maiden flight of its first fighter bomber here Friday. It was on this day five decades ago ... Read more...
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India, Bangladesh cross-border trade looking up
December 2nd, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Agartala, Dec.1 (ANI): Cross-border trade between India and Bangladesh is looking up, and this will go a long way in countering the threat of terrorism in the South Asian region, said Bangaldesh ... Read more...
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‘US should target LeT, which can compel Indo-Pak war “in single stroke”, with drones’
November 14th, 2010 - 12:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): The United States should use drones to target Lashkar-e-Taiba hideouts if Pakistan does not destroy them, says a bipartisan US task force."What we're suggesting is that we ... Read more...
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Vikrant maritime museum proposal to be revived
October 5th, 2010 - 11:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) The proposal to convert the decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into a maritime museum is expected to be revived soon with fresh tenders for the project, a top ... Read more...
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US fears another Mumbai type attack to ignite Indo-Pak war
July 22nd, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 22 (ANI): The United States has expressed fears of yet another Mumbai type attack on India aimed at igniting a war with Pakistan.Talking to media persons on his special aircraft ... Read more...
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Pakistani militants want to incite Indo-Pak war: Kasuri
July 13th, 2010 - 10:57 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Jul 13 (ANI): On the eve of Indo-Pak foreign ministers meeting slated to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan's former Foreign Minister Khursheed Mehmood Kasuri today urged both the countries not ... Read more...
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Mumbai attacks aimed at igniting Indo-Pak war: Malik
June 29th, 2010 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, June 29 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the November 2008 terror attacks, in which over 173 people were killed and over 300 injured, was actually aimed instigating ... Read more...
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US worried over Lashkar triggering Indo-Pak war
March 11th, 2010 - 12:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar.11 (ANI): A top US Army official has raised concerns over the possibility of a war between India and Pakistan triggered by extremist groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).Addressing the Senate ... Read more...
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India believe 74 missing defence personnel in Pak custody
March 10th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): The Union Government on Wednesday said that 74 missing defence personnel languishing in Pakistani jail.Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, External Affairs Minister S M ... Read more...
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India cannot ‘bully’ Pakistan: FO
January 23rd, 2010 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan.23 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit has criticised Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna for his remarks that any further terror attack on India originating from Pakistani soil would ... Read more...
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Unresolved water issue could trigger Indo-Pak war, says Gilani’s Advisor
January 3rd, 2010 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Jan.3 (ANI): The impending issues over sharing river water between India and Pakistan could trigger a war between the two countries, Advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on ... Read more...
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Lt. Gen Lamba is new chief of staff in Army Training Command
June 3rd, 2009 - 10:36 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 3(ANI): Lieutenant General Arvinder Singh Lamba has taken over as the new Chief of Staff, HQ Army training Command in New Delhi on Wednesday.Lamba is an officer with vast ... Read more...
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Architect of Indian Navy’s 1971 victory Admiral Nanda passes away
May 12th, 2009 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Former Navy Chief Admiral Sardari Mathradas Nanda, who made the country realise the full potential of the Indian Navy during the Indo-Pak war of 1971, died in ... Read more...
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Modi accuses Congress of displaying ‘helplessness’ on security issues
April 14th, 2009 - 9:41 pm ICT by ANI
Balasinor (Gujarat), Apr 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the Congress of displaying 'helplessness' on security issues whenever in power."Instead of ... Read more...
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President to award presidential standards to two IAF units
March 25th, 2009 - 11:32 am ICT by ANI
Gorakhpur, Mar 25 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will award presidential standards to 105 Helicopter Unit and 108 Squadron of Indian Air Force (IAF) here today for their meritorious services and on ... Read more...
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President to arrive in Gorakhpur today
March 24th, 2009 - 11:57 am ICT by ANI
Gorakhpur, Mar 24 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will arrive here on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh this evening.
On Wednesday, the President will award presidential standards to 105 Helicopter Unit ... Read more...
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Homage to unknown solider marks 61st Indian Army Day
January 15th, 2009 - 3:43 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Indian Army commemorated its 61st Foundation Day by paying homage to the unknown soldier at the ''Amar Jawan Jyoti'' here on Wednesday.
Chiefs of the three ... Read more...
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Indian army commemorates 61st Foundation Day
January 15th, 2009 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Indian Army commemorated its 61st Foundation Day by paying homage to the unknown soldier at the ''Amar Jawan Jyoti'' here on Wednesday.
Chiefs of the three ... Read more...
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Pakistani tribesmen to fight with army in case of Indo-Pak war
January 11th, 2009 - 6:52 pm ICT by ANI
Wana (Waziristan), Jan.11 (ANI): Tribal leaders in Pakistan have said that incase India initiates a war with Pakistan then tribal people would not hesitate to strike back, The Daily Times reported.
Attending ... Read more...
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Lt. Gen Noble Thamburaj takes over as Vice Chief of the Army staff
January 1st, 2009 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): Lieutenant General Noble Thamburaj assumed the office of Vice Chief of the Army staff here today.
Lieutenant General Noble Thamburaj, a 1969 batch officer, had a ... Read more...
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He had helped Indian Army track enemy footprints during two wars (Feature)
December 29th, 2008 - 12:05 pm ICT by IANS
Vav (Gujarat), Dec 29 (IANS) He could identify an enemy soldier by just seeing the footprints in the desert sand in Kutch and had played a crucial role in helping the Indian ... Read more...
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Indo-Pak war can create trouble for India- based multinationals, says Stratfor
December 26th, 2008 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.26 (ANI): A US-based geopolitical security and intelligence service has claimed that if a war between India and Pakistan takes place then it will raise the security risk for ... Read more...
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Pakistan wont ask India for consular access to Kasab
December 25th, 2008 - 12:40 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Dec 25 (ANI): Pakistan will not ask India for consular access to the lone terrorist arrested after the Mumbai terror attacks until his nationality is confirmed.
Pakistan Prime Minister adviser ... Read more...
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US, UK had to intervene to prevent Indo-Pak war
December 7th, 2008 - 12:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec.7 (ANI): Pakistan''s High Commissioner in Britain Wajid Shamsul Hassan has claimed that Britain and the United States had to intervene to prevent India from attacking Pakistan following the Mumbai ... Read more...
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Mumbai terror attack has many lessons for media- part 2
December 3rd, 2008 - 9:00 pm ICT by ANI
RECOLLECTIONS OF A COMMUNICATOR:
By I. Ramamohan Rao
New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): It is unfortunate that things had to happen that way. Indians have been aware of the use of information ... Read more...
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Ex-Pak PM says water crisis may lead to Indo-Pak war
November 3rd, 2008 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad , Nov 3 (ANI): PML-Q chief and former Pakistan premier Ch. Shujaat Hussain has reportedly said the water crisis (between India and Pakistan ) could become extremely dangerous unless the ... Read more...
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Hero of 1965 war remembered
September 9th, 2008 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Asal Uttar (Khem Karan Sector), Sept.9 (ANI): Civilians as well as defence personnel today saluted Param Vir Chakra awardee Company Quarter Master Havaldar Abdul Hamid on the 43rd anniversary of his ... Read more...
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Baba Sheikh Bhram shrine at Indo-Pak border promotes brotherhood
August 27th, 2008 - 9:51 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh Robin
Indo-Pakistan border, Aug.27 (ANI): Located on the "zero line" of the India-Pakistan border, Baba Sheikh Bhram Dargah has today become a place of brotherhood and religious harmony for ... Read more...
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Musharrafs fate no different from three earlier dictators Ayub, Yahya, Zia
August 19th, 2008 - 11:29 am ICT by ANI
Lahore , Aug 19 (ANI): The one common thing among the four military dictators Pakistan has seen in its 61 years after Separation in 1947 is that all of them assumed ... Read more...
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New Army complex to be dedicated to Manekshaw
June 30th, 2008 - 8:33 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): The Central Government has decided to name an under-construction complex for warfare studies in the Delhi Cantonment area after Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.
Army chief General Deepak ... Read more...
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