Patriotic fervour marks I-Day celebrations in Andhra
August 15th, 2012 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Patriotic fervour marked the 66th Independence Day celebrations across Andhra Pradesh.The main official celebration was held at Secunderabad Parade Grounds in the state capital where Chief ... Read more...
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Indian Army chief lampoons retired officer for complaint(Lead)
May 30th, 2012 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, May 30 (IANS) Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh Wednesday lampooned retired Lieutenant General Tejinder Singh for filing a complaint against him with the defence ministry for defaming ... Read more...
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Armed forces prepared for any challenge: V.K. Singh
May 30th, 2012 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
Pune, May 30 (IANS) All three units of the armed forces were prepared to face any challenged, army chief Gen V.K. Singh said Wednesday, a day before he retires ... Read more...
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Bhutan Army chief in India
March 14th, 2012 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Royal Bhutan Army chief, Major General Batoo Tshering, is in India on a five-day visit to explore further expansion of defence ties between the ... Read more...
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Women’s power reigns in northeastern police
December 15th, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Umsaw Khwan (Meghalaya), Dec 15 (IANS) It was a show of feminine power at the North Eastern Police Academy's (NEPA) passing out parade where women police officers took home most ... Read more...
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Has Bangladesh’s creation benefited India strategically?
December 14th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Has India's role in the creation of Bangladesh 40 years ago benefited this country strategically? The poser, at a seminar here Wednesday, produced ... Read more...
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`China ties don’t impact Bangladesh’s relation with India’
November 29th, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Nov 29 (IANS) Dhaka's relations with Beijing in no way affect India-Bangladesh ties, Bangladesh Army chief General Mohammed Abdul Mubeen said here Tuesday after reviewing the passing out parade ... Read more...
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Bangladesh Army chief to see NDA graduation
November 21st, 2011 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Nov 21 (IANS) Bangladesh's army chief General Mohammed Abdul Mubeen will be the chief guest at the passing out parade of the National Defence Academy (NDA) here Nov 29, ... Read more...
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Bangladeshi army chief to review NDA passing-out parade
November 21st, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Nov 21 (IANS) Bangladesh's Army chief, Gen. Mohammed Abdul Mubeen, will review the passing out parade of the 121st course of the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA) here Nov ... Read more...
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Cadets shake a leg at NDA Ball
November 20th, 2011 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Nov 20 (IANS) After three years of arduous training, cadets at the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA) had a chance to spend a glamorous evening - shaking a leg ... Read more...
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Pakistani PM asks militants to shun violence
October 11th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Tuesday asked militants to shun violence and work for the progress of the country.The prime minister's statement came at ... Read more...
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Delhi Police induct 4,568 constables
September 21st, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Four days after a 2,022-strong batch joined the force, the Delhi Police Wednesday inducted 4,568 constables, including 460 women, for a total force strength of ... Read more...
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Army chief to embark on five-day Bangladesh visit
June 18th, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Forty years after he participated in the 1971 India-Pakistan war to liberate Bangladesh, Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh will embark on a five-day ... Read more...
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Indian Army chief to gift old Howitzer guns to Bangladesh (Lead)
June 16th, 2011 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Forty years after he fought in the 1971 India-Pakistan war to liberate Bangladesh, Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh will be on a five-day ... Read more...
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Indian Army chief to visit Bangladesh June 19-23
June 16th, 2011 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Forty years after he fought in the 1971 India-Pakistan war to liberate Bangladesh, Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh will be on a five-day ... Read more...
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Security situation uncertain, says navy chief
May 31st, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, May 31 (IANS) The security situation around the country is "fluid" and "uncertain", India's navy chief, Admiral Nirmal Verma, said Tuesday."The overall security scenario is uncertain and fluid, with ... Read more...
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Kayani’s ‘broken militants backbone’ repartee to counter US’ scathing war on terror censure
April 23rd, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 23(ANI): The Pakistan military has 'broken the backbone' of militants in the ongoing war on terror, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani has said, just days after ... Read more...
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Now make-it-yourself Kate, William paper dolls
April 4th, 2011 - 10:40 am ICT by IANS
London, April 4 (IANS) A make-it-yourself paper doll kit of the British royal couple - Prince William and Kate Middleton - is fast becoming a collector's item.Priced at 7.99 ... Read more...
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Pak Punjab Taliban not involved in Faisalabad bomb blast: Police chief
March 10th, 2011 - 12:22 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Mar 10(ANI): The terror network behind the Faisalabad blast has been traced and two more suspects have been arrested, but they have no connection with the 'Punjabi Taliban', Pakistan's Punjab ... Read more...
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Development work, police action can address Maoist issue in India: IG, CRPF
February 10th, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Coimbatore, Feb 10 (ANI): N. R. K. Reddy, Inspector General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has said the Maoist issue could be rightly addressed with a mixture of development initiatives and ... Read more...
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700 Tripura State Rifles paramilitary recruits graduate in Agartala
January 3rd, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
By Pinaki DasAgartala, Jan.3 (ANI): Around 700 soldiers of the 13 Tripura State Rifles graduated in a passing out ceremony and took oath of their duty during the event in Agartala.On ... Read more...
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Chidambaram rules out division of Manipur
December 15th, 2010 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, Dec 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said there was no question of dividing the boundaries of Manipur.While interacting the students here, Chidambaram said: " The Union ... Read more...
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Chidambaram renews peace talks with rebels
December 14th, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Umsaw (Meghalaya), Dec 14 (IANS) Home Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday urged militant groups in the northeast to come forward for talks and resolve their demands."In the last two years, the central ... Read more...
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Almost all North East groups are in talks with govt: Chidambaram
December 14th, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Shillong, Dec 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday expressed satisfaction that several militant outfits of North East have entered into negotiations with government-appointed interlocutors.Addressing the passing out parade ... Read more...
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Adarsh scam: Suitable action will be taken against those found guilty, says Army Chief
December 11th, 2010 - 9:26 pm ICT by ANI
Dehradun, Dec.11 (ANI): Army Chief General V. K. Singh on Saturday said that appropriate action would be taken against all those army personnel involved in the Adarsh Housing Society scam.Interacting with ... Read more...
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Government is in favour of aircraft modernization, says Air Chief P.V. Naik
November 29th, 2010 - 10:10 pm ICT by ANI
By Shivaji SalunkePune, Nov.29 (ANI): The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal P. V. Naik said here today that the steps were being taken to modernise the Indian Air Force.Interacting ... Read more...
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Punjab to recruit 500 women constables
November 26th, 2010 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
Phillaur, Nov 26 (IANS) Punjab Police will soon recruit 500 women constables, the state police chief said Friday.Addressing a gathering after the passing out parade of 464 women police constables at the ... Read more...
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4,000 Baloch men inducted into Pakistani Army
October 29th, 2010 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Four thousand cadet officers from the southwestern Balochistan province were inducted into the Pakistan Army Friday, Xinhua reported.A grand ceremony was organised for the passing out parade of ... Read more...
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Dogs passing out parade in Coimbatore
September 25th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
By Jehovah G.Coimbatore, Sep. 25 (ANI): In a unique event, 21 dogs 'graduated' with an exclusive passing out parade after six months of training at the Coimbatore-based Police Dog Squad Training Centre ... Read more...
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Political leadership to decide on revoking AFSPA: Army chief
September 18th, 2010 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) Indian Army Chief, General V.K. Singh, Saturday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which gives the army legal immunity for their actions, is only an ... Read more...
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Hyderabad Air Force Academy’s passing out parade
June 19th, 2010 - 10:22 pm ICT by ANI
Dundigal (Andhra Pradesh), June 19 (ANI): A ceremonial Passing out parade was held today at Air Force Academy, Dindigul, near Hyderabad, where 172 cadets passed out from the premier defence academy as ... Read more...
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Over 600 cadets pass out of Indian Military Academy
June 12th, 2010 - 10:17 pm ICT by ANI
Dehradun, June 12 (ANI): Over 648 cadets including 23 foreign cadets and 23 cadets of Assam Rifles passed out of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun on Saturday.Former Army Chief General ... Read more...
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Fake encounter in Kashmir: Imperatives for a thorough investigation
June 1st, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): The Union Government, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the Army are seized with the investigations into the alleged fake encounter by some Army personnel.It ... Read more...
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India strengthening its border infrastructure: Antony
May 31st, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
Pune (Maharashtra), May 31 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday said India is now strengthening border infrastructure in regions prone to internal and external threats.He pointed out that there was ... Read more...
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First batch of Punjab’s women guards passes out (With Images)
March 7th, 2010 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
Hoshiarpur (Punjab), March 7 (IANS) The International Women's Day eve was a special day for 158 women security guard recruits as they not only passed out after completing their training here but ... Read more...
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