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defence force news

UPSC CDS I 2024 final results released, 237 candidates qualify

UPSC CDS I 2024 final results have been released at upsc.gov.in.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 07:57 am IST

UPSC NDA NA I Examinations 2024: Check out the list of important instructions

The UPSC has prepared a list of special instructions for candidates applying for National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) examinations, 2024.
Published on Dec 21, 2023 07:15 pm IST

Defying odds, Hisha Baghel set to become Chhattisgarh’s first female 'Agniveer'

Chhattisgarh: Hisha Baghel with her mother and relatives at her residence.
Published on Jan 07, 2023 11:55 am IST

Watch: India, Australia armies hold joint drills 'Austra Hind 22' in Rajasthan

‘AustraHind’ training which in its maiden edition, began on November 28 and will continue till December 11.
Published on Dec 10, 2022 11:13 pm IST

Shifting of Ambala oil terminal gathers pace, truckers protest

The shifting of the 40-acre terminal has been pending for years
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 09:45 pm IST

Amid border dispute with China, defence forces get powers to buy critical weapons, ammunition

Similar financial powers were given to the armed forces after the Uri attack and the Balakot aerial strikes against Pakistan.
Published on Jun 21, 2020 06:41 pm IST

Theatre Commands may not happen in 3 years: Army chief General Naravane

Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, on Thursday said theatre commands may not be operationalised by 2022
Updated on Feb 21, 2020 10:45 am IST

Finally, gender parity in the Indian Army

The decision will encourage more women to think of a career in the military
Updated on Feb 17, 2020 06:01 pm IST

Integration is the way to go | HT Editorial

General Rawat knows that just creating commands is insufficient. The technology needed to merge communication systems, and the creation of a cadre of officers dedicated to the new tri-service structure, are among other steps that are needed
Published on Feb 05, 2020 06:18 pm IST

What Army Rules say about political comments by army-men

File photo of Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat.
Updated on Dec 27, 2019 04:32 pm IST

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend Arms Act

Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill providing a maximum punishment of life imprisonment for manufacturing and carrying illegal arms.
Published on Dec 10, 2019 06:25 am IST

Sushant Singh Rajput reveals he wants to learn morse code, Rhea Chakraborty calls it ‘dream in a dream’

Sushant Singh Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty on a dinner outing. ( Varinder Chawla )
Published on Sept 15, 2019 03:08 pm IST

RTI info: HSVP allowed illegal transfer of plot

Sanjiv Singla, estate officer of the HSVP, said, “I will get this checked and action will be initiated accordingly.”
Updated on Sept 11, 2019 05:02 am IST

Army wants adultery to remain offence for discipline in its ranks

In August this year, the SC quashed General Court Marshal (GCM) proceedings that found a colonel guilty of adultery.
Updated on Jun 27, 2020 07:30 pm IST

Did Indian Army perform #BottleCapChallange with a tank? Here’s the truth about the video

The video is being shared across various social media platforms.
Updated on Jul 21, 2019 01:36 pm IST

Forty years after retirement, IAF man donates over Rs 1 cr to Defence Ministry

Prasad served in the IAF for around nine years before he left it.
Updated on Jul 16, 2019 07:47 am IST

No soldier with a disability will be inconvenienced, says Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh
Updated on Jul 08, 2019 09:25 pm IST

India, Maldives pledge action against terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaking hands with Maldives’ President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in Maldive’s capital Male on June 8, 2019.
Updated on Jun 08, 2019 11:43 pm IST

Former Punjab DGP PC Dogra says never go against your conscience and you will live with no regrets

Former Punjab DGP PC Dogra at his residence in Chandigarh.
Updated on May 30, 2019 05:19 pm IST

India, US to take forward talks for key military pact

BECA is an important precursor to India acquiring armed unmanned aerial vehicles such as the Predator-B from the US.
Updated on Apr 03, 2019 07:39 am IST

Probe ordered into ownership transfer of HSVP plot in Gurugram

A local court on Tuesday asked the police to probe the transfer of ownership of a reserved category plot at Sector 57 — developed by the Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) in 2002 — and to submit a compliance report in the next hearing, on March 27.(Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 21, 2019 01:05 am IST

Akshay Kumar visits BSF camp to promote Kesari, woman officer pins him to the ground in fight. See pics, video

Akshay Kumar on the ground during his fight with a BSF officer.
Updated on Apr 24, 2020 04:56 pm IST

BJP using defence forces for electoral gains: MNS chief

Thackeray was addressing his workers on the 13th founding anniversary of the party. He did not reveal if his party would contest the elections.
Published on Mar 10, 2019 12:36 am IST

‘Don’t use photographs of defence personnel for election campaigns,’ EC tells political parties

The Election Commission’s direction came after a complaint by the ministry of defence.
Updated on Mar 10, 2019 09:17 am IST

Indian Army warns Pakistan against targeting civilians along LoC

The Indian Army warned Pakistan of “dire consequences” after its troops targeted Indian posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) with heavy artillery as Islamabad’s chief military spokesman put the onus for de-escalation on New Delhi.
Updated on Mar 07, 2019 09:33 am IST

Pulwama attack: India should not play against Pakistan in World Cup - Harbhajan Singh

File picture of MS Dhoni
Updated on Feb 19, 2019 09:33 am IST

ISRO launches GSAT-7A satellite that will improve communications for armed forces

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday launched the country’s newest satellite GSAT-7A
Updated on Dec 19, 2018 05:03 pm IST

Supreme Court’s approach on Rafale pleas could set precedent for defence deals

A French fighter aircraft Rafale takes off on the third day of the 11th biennial edition of AERO INDIA 2017 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru.
Updated on Dec 15, 2018 08:40 am IST