Court questions government on discouraging woman army officers
March 26th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday questioned the government on its approach of discouraging short service commission women officers opting for permanent commission in the army."Why are ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
‘Permanent commissions for women only in select branches’
November 23rd, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Women officers in the Indian armed forces will be granted permanent commissions only in selective non-combative branches with the defence ministry formulating a policy in ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Military tribunal reduces ex-woman officer’s punishment
July 14th, 2011 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 13 (IANS) The Chandigarh bench of a military tribunal Wednesday commuted the one-year sentence awarded to retired Major Dimple Singla, who was the first woman officer of the ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Israeli report says Gaza flotilla assault was legal
January 24th, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by BNO News
JERUSALEM (BNO NEWS) -- The Turkel Commission, which investigated the flotilla incident, has concluded that Israel was entitled under international law to board the Mavi Marmara, according to a document released before ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Permanent Commission for women in Army
August 2nd, 2010 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): The Central Government on Monday told the Supreme Court that the army will consider giving permanent commission to serving women Short Service Commission Officers in its Judge ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Israel Cabinet to discuss Gaza flotilla attack probe modalities
June 14th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, June 14 (ANI): The Israeli Cabinet will meet here on Monday to approve the establishment of a special independent committee to investigate the Gaza flotilla raid.The committee will include observers from ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Axed Pak Army commando opposed to ‘Lal Masjid’ operation still denied justice
June 8th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, June 8(ANI): A Pakistan Army commando, who had allegedly opposed the Lal Masjid operation in 2007 and was subsequently court-martialled, is seeking the help of Chief Justice of Pakistan for justice.Lance ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Major General Nair becomes Judge Advocate General of Army
April 30th, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): Major General CS Nair has been appointed as the 14th Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Indian Army and will take charge on May 1.A post-graduate ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Retired woman officer jailed for a year after court martial (Lead)
March 4th, 2010 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Chandigarh March 4 (IANS) For the first time in Indian Army's history, a retired woman officer has been sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for one year after an army court held her ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Woman officer jailed for a year after court martial
March 4th, 2010 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 4 (IANS) A woman military officer has been sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for one year after an army court held her guilty of corruption, indiscipline and professional impropriety.
Major Dimple Singla, ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Woman Army Officer court martialled
March 4th, 2010 - 11:51 am ICT by ANI
Chandigarh, Mar 4 (ANI): Woman Army Officer Major Dimple Singhla has been court martialled after being found guilty of corruption charges.Major Singhla has been sentenced to one-year imprisonment for the charges inflicted ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Woman officer of Indian Army placed under arrest
February 2nd, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 2 (IANS) A woman officer of the Indian Army, facing a general court martial in Punjab's Zirakpur town on charges of accepting a bribe, has been placed under arrest by ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Indian Army flouting guidelines on sexual harassment?
August 31st, 2009 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Indian Army goes by the Army Act while probing allegations of sexual abuse. But in the process it may be blatantly overlooking guidelines issued ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
No gender discrimination in forces, court directs government
July 24th, 2009 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Rooting for gender equality, the Delhi High Court Friday asked the government to make "some arrangement" to provide women officers in the armed forces at least retirement ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
29 children killed in Mexico fire (Lead)
June 6th, 2009 - 10:07 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, June 6 (DPA) At least 29 children were killed Friday in a fire at a day care centre in Mexico's northwest city of Hermosillo, officials said.
The victims, aged three months ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Gender bias in armed forces not acceptable: Court
April 24th, 2009 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Delhi High Court Friday criticised the government for not being serious about bringing gender equality in the armed forces and sought explanation for not granting permanent commission ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Court asks government for permanent commission to women officers
February 23rd, 2009 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday asked the central government to consider granting permanent commission in the armed forces to serving women officers.
A division bench headed ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Israel Army probing phosphorus shell use against civilians in Gaza Strip
January 20th, 2009 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, Jan.20 (ANI): The Judge Advocate General of the Israel Defence Force (IDF) is investigating the alleged use of phosphorous shells during Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip.
According to the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Israel hopes warning leaflets over Gaza may help counter war crime claims
January 13th, 2009 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem, Jan 13 (ANI): The leaflets that the Israeli Air Force has dropped over Gaza during Operation Cast Iron warning civilians of impending air strikes and ground movements could help its ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Women granted permanent commissions in armed forces
September 26th, 2008 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Making a small beginning in ensuring a greater role for women in the armed forces, the Indian government Friday decided to grant permanent commissions in select cadres ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
NDA willing to open doors to women
May 31st, 2008 - 8:50 pm ICT by admin
Khadakwasla (Maharashtra), May 31 (IANS) The National Defence Academy (NDA), that trains male cadets to eventually serve as officers in the Indian defence forces, has welcomed the idea of opening its doors ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Army moots permanent commission for women officers
May 13th, 2008 - 9:27 pm ICT by admin
Chandigarh, May 13 (IANS) Faced with a shortfall of 12,000 officers in the army, the central government considers giving permanent commission to women officers in various non-combat streams of the armed forces. ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Army commanders favour permanent commission for women
May 1st, 2008 - 9:04 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Opening up more avenues for women in the Indian Army, its top commanders Thursday recommended permanent commissions to lady officers in more branches. The army commanders agreed ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Oz judge compares Queensland university to an Islamic madrassa
April 23rd, 2008 - 2:09 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Apr.23 (ANI): A judge of the Queensland District Court has described the states Griffith University as being similar to a hard-line Islamic "madrassa" in Pakistan.
Accusing the Queensland institution of promoting ... Read more...
Posted in National |