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HC fines defence secy, Army chief ₹2L delay in ex-Major’s disability pension

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed a penalty of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh on Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.

Updated 71 days ago

‘It’s awful. Want to throw up’: Did Trump dinner shooting suspect regret attack?

An FBI member stands outside a building next to the house associated with Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the shooting incident in Washington at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, in Torrance, California, U.S.

Updated 77 days ago

US Army chief of staff asked to step down by defense secretary Hegseth: Report

US Army Chief General Randy George 'Fired' by Pete Hegseth, ‘Retirement’ Push Sparks Row Amid War

Updated 101 days ago

US war secretary warns of 'most intense day of strikes' against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also warned Iran that if the country does anything to stop the flow of oil in the Strait of Hormuz, “they will be hit harder than ever.”

Published 125 days ago

The New York Times sues Pentagon over Pete Hegseth's restrictive media rules

The Pentagon has argued that the policy imposes “common sense” rules that protect the military from release of information

Published 220 days ago

Defence secy calls for balancing India’s soft power with hard power

Defence secy calls for balancing India’s soft power with hard power

Published 304 days ago

US defence secretary hints at Pentagon plans to invade Greenland, Panama

Pete Hegseth stated the Department of Defence has contingency plans in place which could be used to invade Greenland and Panama

Published 396 days ago

Ajay Kumar, former defence secretary, appointed as UPSC chairman

Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar.

Updated 425 days ago

Amid Pahalgam tension, defence secretary meets PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Updated 434 days ago

Trump ‘doesn't have 100% confidence’ in Hegseth? ABC interview to shed light

On his 100th day back in office, President Trump expressed doubts about Defense Secretary Hegseth's confidence amidst scrutiny over sensitive information leaks.

Updated 439 days ago

Hegseth replaces military lawyers saying they were not ‘well-suited’

Pete Hegseth, the defence secretary, announced on Monday that he was replacing the senior military attorneys because he didn't believe they were "suited" to make suggestions when legal directives were issued.

Published 503 days ago

Pete Hegseth gets leadership advice over ‘political attacks’ on Black Hawk pilot

Pete Hegseth backed President Donald Trump's contentious claim that diverse hiring practices were to blame for the deadly incident.

Published 525 days ago

Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defence secy amid abuse allegations

(FILES) Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill.

Updated 534 days ago

Pete Hegseth's mom blasts media amid report he could be dropped as defence pick

Pete Hegseth resigned from his position at Fox News after Donald Trump nominated him for the defence secretary post.

Updated 586 days ago

Rajesh Kumar Singh to be new defence secretary as top bureaucrats reshuffled

Rajesh Kumar Singh (Twitter Photo)

Published 695 days ago

Austin returns after secret ICU stint; Pentagon remains mum on discharge

Austin underwent a medical operation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on December 22, 2023.

Updated 917 days ago

Biden orders US strike on Iran-backed forces in Iraq. ‘A response to…’: Pentagon

US President Joe Biden.

Updated 930 days ago

India keen on joint production of Stryker armoured vehicles with US

US army soldiers with their Stryker armoured fighting vehicle attend the final day of NATO Saber Strike exercises in Orzysz, Poland. (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)

Published 976 days ago

India, US are firming up a counter to China

Lloyd Austin's visit highlights how New Delhi and Washington DC have slowly but surely ramped up defence cooperation

Published 1134 days ago

HT This Day: April 9, 1947 -- Indian currency to be independent

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Updated 1192 days ago

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