Belarusian border guards get flak over teddy bears
August 3rd, 2012 - 1:26 am ICT by IANS
Minsk, Aug 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has blamed the national border guard service over the "bombing" of hundreds of teddy bears from a plane intruding into the ... Read more...
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Jailed British policeman found hanging in jail
July 31st, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 31 (IANS) A former policeman who murdered his detective lover has been found hanging in a prison cell in Britain. He was on a suicide watch, ... Read more...
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Antony triples service chiefs’ financial powers (With Image)
May 28th, 2012 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) With criticism mounting over delays in defence acquisitions, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday hiked the financial powers of the three armed forces headquarters to ... Read more...
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During security review, India talks about Pakistan’s Shaheen
April 25th, 2012 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan's test-firing an intermediate range nuclear-capable ballistic missile Wednesday, less than a week after India conducted its 5,000-km Agni-V test figured in a monthly security ... Read more...
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British teen comes alive after being brain dead
April 25th, 2012 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
London, April 24 (IANS) A teenager declared brain dead by four doctors in Britain made a miraculous recovery after his emotive parents requested medics for a second opinion moments before ... Read more...
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Minefield of controversies lie in next army chief’s way (Comment)
April 15th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
When Lt Gen Bikram Singh takes over as India's 27th army chief on May 31, he will be the first ever to be elevated to the force's top job under ... Read more...
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British spy planes grounded over safety fears
April 14th, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 14 (IANS) British air defence surveillance planes have been grounded amid safety fears, a media report said Saturday.Service chiefs ordered the RAF's ageing Boeing Sentry E-3D jets not ... Read more...
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Parliamentary panel to query service chiefs, but not on April 20
April 13th, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The three armed forces chiefs will be questioned on the gaps in India's military preparedness but not on April 20 as has been reported in ... Read more...
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Service chiefs to depose before parliamentary panel
April 9th, 2012 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Taking serious note of the gaps in defence preparedness, a parliamentary panel Monday summoned the three armed forces chiefs to depose before it April 19-20 ... Read more...
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Army recommended promotion of graft-accused officer: Antony
March 29th, 2012 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday said General V.K. Singh-led Army Headquarters had recently recommended promotion of the lieutenant general against whom the army chief has ... Read more...
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Indian Air Force chief begins Bangladesh trip
March 18th, 2012 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, Sunday left for a four-day trip to Bangladesh to step-up bilateral military ties between ... Read more...
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President Patil reviews naval fleet
December 20th, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) Reviewing the fleet of 81 ships and 44 aircraft as part of the 10th Presidential Fleet Review, President Pratibha Patil sailed on board INS Subhadra ... Read more...
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Oz minister backs India uranium deal, says no to Pakistan
December 6th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne/New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Backing the ruling Labour Party's decision to export uranium to India, Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith Tuesday rejected a similar deal for Pakistan and ... Read more...
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Antony reviews security situation
November 15th, 2011 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday reviewed the country's internal and external security situation with the armed forces chiefs, when the demand for withdrawal of ... Read more...
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British military officials using choppers as taxis
August 21st, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Senior military officials in Britain have been accused of using helicopters like taxis after running up bills for tens of thousands of pounds on short-haul flights.According ... Read more...
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Armed forces considering greater role for women officers: Antony
June 10th, 2011 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India Friday said women will play a greater role in its armed forces, which are in the process of opening up more streams for them ... Read more...
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PM reviews security situation, discusses AfPak
June 8th, 2011 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Against the backdrop of disclosures by David Coleman Headley linking Pakistan's ISI spy agency to the 26/11 attack, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday chaired ... Read more...
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Afghan defence minister to visit India from Wednesday
May 31st, 2011 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Afghan Defence Minister General Abdul Rahim Wardak will be on a three-day visit to India from Wednesday to explore opportunities for expanding bilateral military ... Read more...
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PM reviews security after ISI warning
May 16th, 2011 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday met the three service chiefs to make a fresh assessment of the security situation, a day after Pakistan's spy ... Read more...
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Beating Retreat weaves soul-stirring musical evening (Lead)
January 29th, 2011 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) It is very rare when a show of lights and sounds penetrates the body and also leaves one bristling with patriotism. The Beating Retreat ceremony at ... Read more...
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Nation gets set to celebrate 61st Republic Day
January 25th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.25 (ANI): India will celebrate its 61st Republic Day on Wednesday with the usual armed forces march past and culturally rich fanfare.President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, ... Read more...
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PAC quizzes army, air force chiefs on canteen irregularities
January 12th, 2011 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The chiefs of the army and air force as well as the vice chief of the navy were Wednesday questioned by parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) ... Read more...
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Army, IAF chiefs to appear before PAC over canteen irregularities
January 8th, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Chiefs of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) and vice chief of the Indian Navy will be appearing before parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) ... Read more...
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Not aware of PAC letter over canteen irregularities: Army chief
January 6th, 2011 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh Thursday denied having received any summons from the Public Accounts Committee of parliament asking all three service chiefs to appear before ... Read more...
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Environment ministry to hear Adarsh society Jan 4
December 28th, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The environment ministry Tuesday granted an extension of seven days to Mumbai's scam-hit Adarsh housing society for the hearing on its show-cause notice for "unambiguously" violating coastal ... Read more...
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Chinese Premier Wen ends Pakistan visit
December 19th, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Dec. 19 (ANI): Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao concluded his three-day visit to Pakistan on Sunday after addressing a joint session of the country's Parliament.Pakistani Prime Minister Yusaf Raza Gilani and ... Read more...
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Environment ministry to hear Adarsh society’s reply next week
December 14th, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The environment and forests ministry will next week hear the reply of Mumbai's scam-hit Adarsh housing society to the show-cause notice issued for "unambiguously" violating coastal regulation ... Read more...
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Armed Forces Flag Day observed on Tuesday
December 7th, 2010 - 9:03 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): Armed Forces Flag Day was observed throughout the country on Tuesday to remember the sacrifices made by the gallant servicemen in defending the integrity of the nation.The ... Read more...
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Adarsh Society to file reply in Bombay High Court
December 6th, 2010 - 11:54 am ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Dec 6 (ANI): The Bombay High Court on Monday will hear a plea against the controversial Adarsh Housing Society on the environment violation.Adarsh Society has to reply to the Environment Ministry's ... Read more...
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Adarsh society asked to reply to notice by Dec 6
November 29th, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The environment ministry Monday granted an extension of seven days to Mumbai's scam-hit Adarsh housing society for replying to its show-cause notice for "unambiguously" violating coastal regulation ... Read more...
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Environment ministry issues show cause notice to Adarsh society
November 12th, 2010 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The environment ministry Friday issued a show cause notice to Mumbai's scam-tainted Adarsh housing society for removing the unauthorised structure for violating environmental laws.In the notice, the ... Read more...
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Shiv Sena demands action against Chavan, officials
November 9th, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Tuesday demanded that the government initiate action against the politicians and bureaucrats involved in the Adarsh housing scam which has claimed the scalp of ... Read more...
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Antony orders CBI probe into Adarsh housing scam (Second Lead)
November 9th, 2010 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Adarsh housing society scam, allegedly involving top politicians, bureaucrats and former service ... Read more...
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Antony orders CBI probe into Mumbai housing scam (Lead)
November 9th, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the multi-crore rupees Adarsh housing society scam, allegedly involving top politicians, bureaucrats and ... Read more...
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Tainted former army chief seeks meeting with Antony
November 4th, 2010 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Former army chief General (Retd) Deepak Kapoor who has been named in the Adarsh housing society scam Thursday sought an audience with Defence Minister A.K. Antony ... Read more...
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