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China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system

The Philippines has announced plans to buy the United States’ Typhon missile system, triggering China to warn of an impending “arms race” in the Asia Pacific region. Philippine military chief Lieutenant-General Roy Galido said on Monday that the country would acquire the mid-range missile system, already deployed by the US army on its territory for annual joint military exercises, “for …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

In Assad’s hometown, few shared in his family’s fortune. They hope they won’t share in his downfall

Associated Press

QARDAHA, Syria — On the walls of the palatial mausoleum built to house the remains of former Syrian President Hafez Assad, vandals have sprayed variations of the phrase, “Damn your soul, Hafez.” Nearly two weeks after the ouster of his son, Bashar Assad, people streamed in to take photos next to the burned-out hollow where the elder Assad’s grave used …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Army pays tribute to Tashi Namgyal, who sounded Pak intrusion alert in 1999

India Today

The Army paid tribute to Tashi Namgyal, the Ladakhi shepherd credited with alerting Indian troops about Pakistan's intrusion in the Kargil sector in 1999. “Fire and Fury Corps extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Tashi Namgyal - The first informant of Kargil intrusion leading to the War. Shree Tashi Namgyal is survived by a wife, two sons and a …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Mohali building collapse toll rises to 2, efforts on to rescue trapped people

India Today

The body of a boy was found on Sunday from a three-storey building that collapsed in Punjab's Mohali, taking the death toll to two, as intensive efforts from various rescue agencies continued in the hope of finding survivors trapped under the rubble. In a remarkable display of coordinated efforts, Indian Army columns along with NDRF and state rescue teams have …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

US army says two navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in ‘friendly fire’

Al Jazeera

Incident not the result of ‘hostile fire’, says US military, as Yemen’s Houthis claim their attack on US carrier brought the aircraft down. Two United States navy pilots have been shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, says the US military. Yemen’s Houthi fighters later on Sunday claimed they had “targeted” the aircraft carrier USS …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

Anita Katyal | Fuss over edited Amit Shah clip; how Priyanka got her ‘Bangla’ bag

Deccan Chronicle

Irrespective of who is to blame for last week’s scuffle between MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on the Parliament House premises, the fact is that the Narendra Modi government was rattled by the campaign launched by a united Opposition against home minister Amit Shah for what it described as “derogatory” references to Babasaheb Ambedkar in his …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for a deadly military checkpoint attack in the northwest

Associated Press

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban on Saturday claimed responsibility for a deadly military checkpoint attack in the country’s northwest. The Pakistani Taliban have stepped up their offensive against the military and police since November 2022, when they unilaterally ended a ceasefire with the government after the failure of months of talks, hosted by Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers in Kabul. Also …

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2 days ago

Syrian soldiers distance themselves from Assad in return for promised amnesty

Associated Press

DAMASCUS, Syria — Hundreds of former Syrian soldiers on Saturday reported to the country’s new rulers for the first time since Bashar Assad was ousted to answer questions about whether they may have been involved in crimes against civilians in exchange for a promised amnesty and return to civilian life. Members of Bashar Assad’s army or a pro-government militia, gather …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Over 2,000 personnel searching for missing Manipur man: Army to court panel

India Today

The Army informed a committee appointed by the Manipur High Court that it had been conducting extensive searches and deploying around 2,000 people each week, to locate the man who had been missing since November 25. A two-judge bench of Justices D Krishnakumar and Golmei Gaiphulshillu, constituted a committee on December 3 to look into the disappearance of Laishram Kamal, …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Army veteran sentenced to probation for milestone conviction in Oath Keepers sedition plot

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Army veteran was sentenced on Friday to probation instead of prison for his milestone conviction — and his leadership role — in a violent plot by members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group to keep Donald Trump in the White House after he lost the 2020 presidential election. James, 37, of Arab, Alabama, expressed remorse …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

An ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claims to have captured a major regional army headquarters

Associated Press

BANGKOK — A powerful ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claimed Friday to have scored a major victory in the war against the ruling military, even as neighboring nations at a meeting in Thailand were discussing efforts to end the conflict peacefully. Rakhine has become a focal point for Myanmar’s nationwide civil war, in which pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic minority …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Air Force rescues 12 Army personnel stuck in Sikkim after road accident

India Today

The Indian Air Force on Friday successfully evacuated 12 paramilitary personnel who got injured in a road accident near Juluk in the Sikkim sector. Responding promptly, the Eastern Air Command deployed Cheetah helicopters to the Juluk helipad, located at an altitude of approximately 12,000 feet, and Mi-17 helicopters stationed in Gangtok. "The Indian Air Force today carried out swift rescue …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Army to add long-distance offensive capability, MoD inks Rs 7,629 crore Self-Propelled Artillery Guns contract

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro on Friday to procure 155 mm/52 calibre K9 Vajra-T Self-Propelled Tracked Artillery Guns for the Indian Army, aiming to enhance long-distance offensive capabilities. It is part of the Indian Army's Artillery modernisation plan which will lead to the 'mediumisation' of the Arm. The MoD said, "The procurement …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Who is Kyle Clifford, crossbow suspect accused of killing three UK women?

Al Jazeera

Clifford, who denies murdering the wife and daughters of a BBC presenter, has also been charged with raping one of them. Kyle Clifford, a former British Army soldier who is accused of murdering a woman and her two daughters in the United Kingdom, has now also been charged with raping one of the women. On July 10, Clifford was accused …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

Salary Of Army Personnel Can't Be Attached To Realise Maintenance Arrears, Only Central Govt Authorised To Make Deductions: Punjab & Haryana HC

Live Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that the salary of an Army personnel cannot be attached to realise the arrears of maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, as only the Central government is authorised to make deductions. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar said, “In furtherance of the legislative intent behind Sections 25 and 91 of the Army Act, while the …

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Who is to blame for Myanmar’s collapse into military tyranny?

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Suu Kyi’s father, Aung San, …

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Who is to blame for Myanmar’s collapse into military tyranny?

The Independent

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Army sets up biodegradable sanitary napkin facility in Ladakh

India Today

The Indian Army has set up a biodegradable sanitary napkin production facility, under 'Operation Sadbhavana', at Martselang village in Ladakh. The project aims to improve menstrual hygiene and promote environmental sustainability in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh regions. Run by local women, the facility produces good quality, affordable, biodegradable, and UV-treated sanitary napkins. The project not only creates economic opportunities …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

1971 Mortar from Pakistani Army Found in Cooch Behar

Deccan Chronicle

Kolkata: A mortar, apparently belonging to the Pakistani Army used during the Liberation War that gave birth to Bangladesh in 1971, was found buried underground 53 years later in a northern district of West Bengal. Sub divisional police officer Biman Mitra said that a group of labourers was digging up the ground for construction work at Jhikri under Choudhurihat gram …

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4 days, 21 hours ago

Secret US Army study hints we're living in a holographic universe

Daily Mail

We could be living in a two-dimensional holographic universe. Scientists outside the classified realm have also entertained versions of these 'holographic universe' theories — including a series of 'Holometer' experiments at the US Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Lab. Lt Col McDonnell's 29-page report for the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command has garnered increasing attention online — …

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5 days ago

Is the Indian Army Ready for Women in Leadership Roles?

The Hindu

Published : Dec 18, 2024 18:42 IST - 8 MINS READ It all began with a letter by a top Army officer that was “leaked” to social media. The “double standards of competence” leadership model suggests that because historically men have had access to leadership roles, women leaders must be outstandingly qualified to succeed. “Lieutenant General Puri’s letter essentialises leadership …

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Prayerful, playful, mystical: Some of AP’s most compelling religion photos of 2024

Associated Press

Fittingly, in photographs depicting aspects of faith, it’s often the light that is most riveting. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A riverboat carrying the Eucharist cruises down the Ohio River between Wellsburg, West Virginia, and Brilliant, Ohio, Sunday, June 23, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

A flight was delayed in Atlanta for over an hour. A man got out his saxophone and played Christmas songs for fellow passengers

CNN

CNN — Army veteran Wayne Hoey takes his saxophone with him everywhere. “She asked, ‘You have a saxophone?’ I said, ‘It’s in the overhead bin.’ “ The flight attendant got permission from the cockpit and Hoey started his impromptu serenade. And I’d just go ahead and play it.” Hoey said he treated his captive audience to a handful of songs, …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

Hyderabad: Army School Annual Day Celebrated

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: “Celebrate life’s challenges and joys alike, for they shape who we are,” said Brig. Shailendra Singh, Commandant of AOC Centre and chairman of Army Public School, RK Puram, while addressing the audience at the school’s 26th Annual Day celebrations. Urging students to approach every phase of life with resilience and optimism, he praised their efforts and performances that brought …

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China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system

In Assad’s hometown, few shared in his family’s fortune. They hope they won’t share in his downfall

Army pays tribute to Tashi Namgyal, who sounded Pak intrusion alert in 1999

Mohali building collapse toll rises to 2, efforts on to rescue trapped people

US army says two navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in ‘friendly fire’

Anita Katyal | Fuss over edited Amit Shah clip; how Priyanka got her ‘Bangla’ bag

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for a deadly military checkpoint attack in the northwest

Syrian soldiers distance themselves from Assad in return for promised amnesty

Over 2,000 personnel searching for missing Manipur man: Army to court panel

Army veteran sentenced to probation for milestone conviction in Oath Keepers sedition plot

An ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claims to have captured a major regional army headquarters

Air Force rescues 12 Army personnel stuck in Sikkim after road accident

Army to add long-distance offensive capability, MoD inks Rs 7,629 crore Self-Propelled Artillery Guns contract

Who is Kyle Clifford, crossbow suspect accused of killing three UK women?

Salary Of Army Personnel Can't Be Attached To Realise Maintenance Arrears, Only Central Govt Authorised To Make Deductions: Punjab & Haryana HC

Aung San Suu Kyi: Who is to blame for Myanmar’s collapse into military tyranny?

Aung San Suu Kyi: Who is to blame for Myanmar’s collapse into military tyranny?

Army sets up biodegradable sanitary napkin facility in Ladakh

1971 Mortar from Pakistani Army Found in Cooch Behar

Secret US Army study hints we're living in a holographic universe

Is the Indian Army Ready for Women in Leadership Roles?

Prayerful, playful, mystical: Some of AP’s most compelling religion photos of 2024

A flight was delayed in Atlanta for over an hour. A man got out his saxophone and played Christmas songs for fellow passengers

Hyderabad: Army School Annual Day Celebrated