Indian Defence
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More items to be included in list of defence items banned for import, says Rajnath Singh
The Union minister said the move will save ‘crores of rupees’
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Centre to ban import of 101 defence items, Rajnath Singh says ‘big push’ for self-reliance
The defence minister added that the government will continue to identify more equipment for import embargo.
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Chief of defence staff and 3 service chiefs to address media at 6 pm, Covid-19 may be in focus
The topic of the press conference was not announced.
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How BJP leaders responded to the Arnab Goswami WhatsApp leaks plus nine more weekend reads
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The mass radicalisation that India does not acknowledge
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Why Malayalam breakout film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ is ‘the story of most Indian women’
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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There is not a Virender Sehwag in that current team; India are very, very patient: Graeme Swann
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Soldiers in Siachen, Ladakh short on essential gear, clothing and rations: CAG report
Procurement of high-altitude clothing and equipment was delayed by up to four years, leading to acute shortage of such items, the audit report said.
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Indian Air Force inducts eight US-made Apache attack helicopters at Pathankot airbase
The Air Force had signed a contract for 22 Apache helicopters from the United States government and Boeing in September 2015.
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PM Narendra Modi announces creation of post of Chief of Defence Staff to head three services
The prime minister said the Chief of Defence Staff will ensure synergy among the Army, Navy and the Air Force and provide effective leadership to them.
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Video
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‘Daddy, tie my shoelace’: Former South African cricketer Graeme Smith’s son crashes live interview
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Watch: Farmers begin their journey towards Delhi to participate in ‘tractor march’ on Republic Day
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Watch: Finance minister ‘cooks’ halwa to mark the printing of Budget 2021 documents
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‘He was in favour of a secular state’: Subhas Chandra Bose’s daughter on her father’s legacy
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Watch: Stephen Fry reminds us that nuclear missiles can wipe civilisation off the face of the earth
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Indian Army says disability pension is taxed due to exploitation of its benefits
The finance minister released the statement after a circular said personnel who remain in service till retirement will have to pay tax on disability pensions.
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Navy chief appointment: Vice Admiral Bimal Verma files fresh plea with military court
The Defence Ministry had on Saturday rejected his petition against the appointment of colleague junior to him as the next Navy chief.
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Defence Ministry rejects Vice Admiral Bimal Verma’s plea against appointment of next Navy chief
The Armed Forces Tribunal had given the defence ministry 3 weeks to decide on a petition filed by Verma about Vice Admiral Karambir Singh’s appointment.
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The Reel
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Zeb Bangash on the Bollywood cover of ‘Bibi Sanam’: ‘A disservice to the song’s meaning’
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Why Malayalam breakout film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ is ‘the story of most Indian women’
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‘Metro Park 2’ trailer: The NRI Patels from New Jersey is back
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‘Madam Chief Minister’ review: A woman rises to power and falls while trying to hold on to it
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‘The White Tiger’ review: A driver murders his way up the food chain
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Military tribunal directs Centre to reply to plea against appointment of next Navy chief
Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, who is the senior-most naval commander, has challenged the appointment, which overlooks the seniority order.
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Former Navy chief says he will approach EC against Adityanath’s remark calling Army ‘Modiji ki Sena’
L Ramdas said the Armed Forces do not belong to any single individual but serve the country.
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India successfully test-fires two surface-to-air missiles in Odisha
The missile reportedly has a strike range of 30 km and is capable of engaging multiple targets.
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The Field
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Why are England not sending the best team for start of an iconic series versus India: Nasser Hussain
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Badminton: Kidambi Srikanth resumes training in Thailand after mandatory quarantine time reduced
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ISL: Jamshedpur FC and Hyderabad FC split points after goalless draw
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Full text: ‘Gunner for life’ – Mesut Ozil writes emotional farewell post after end of Arsenal saga
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Wrestling nationals: Rohit is new champion in 65kg, Railways take home the team title