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10 lakh youths got Central govt. jobs in 18 months, says Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad: In the last one and a half years, almost 10 lakh youths have been given permanent government jobs by the Modi government. Without any political interference, the Central government is conducting the recruitment process transparently in a mission mode, based on candidates’ qualifications and talent, said Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy. Addressing the Rozgar Mela at Central Reserve …

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14 hours, 48 minutes ago

Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force

India Today

The Defence Ministry has set up a committee to address the capability development of the Indian Air Force amid critical shortage of fighter jets, weapons, and equipment, government officials told India Today. Chaired by the Defence Secretary, the committee includes senior ministry officials, Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman Dr Samir V Kamat, and IAF representatives. The IAF’s long-pending proposal …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Defence Ministry recommends MoRTH approval for Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: The Union Ministry of Defence has recommended the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for approval of the Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal Pradesh as an alternative route to Leh-Ladakh to be designated as a project of strategic importance. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the he path for the construction of the much-awaited Bhubu Jot …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Syrian authorities appoint HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers

Al Jazeera

Asaad Hassan al-Shibani named foreign minister and Murhaf Abu Qasra defence minister. Syria’s new rulers have appointed a foreign and defence minister, the official Syrian news agency SANA reports, as they seek to build international relations two weeks after Bashar al-Assad was ousted. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar, reporting from Damascus, said Abu Qasra and al-Shibani were “very much close” to …

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3 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu highlights India’s push for AI and emerging tech in defence

The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday underscored India’s commitment to leveraging emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of its defence systems. “The traditional definitions and methods of warfare are being challenged by emerging technologies and new strategic partnerships,” said the President. The President also spoke about India’s growing influence in global defence discussions through multilateral economic …

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3 days, 5 hours ago

Goldman Sachs Sees Nifty Reaching 27,000 In 2025, Bullish On Housing, Agriculture, Defence Stocks

ABP News

Goldman Sachs India 2025 Outlook: Goldman Sachs has shared its strategic outlook for Indian equities in 2025, highlighting significant growth potential in sectors such as housing, agriculture, defence, tourism, and the rapidly expanding affluent consumer market. We forecast MSCI India earnings growth of 12 per cent, 13 per cent, and 16 per cent for CY 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively—slightly …

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Time ripe to launch new phase of self-reliance in defence production: President Murmu

The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the time is now ripe for launching a new phase of self-reliance in defence production by manufacturing technologically advanced equipment within the country. LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu presents Colours to College of Defence Management, Secunderabad https://t.co/ZqSGPHnHGc — President of India December 20, 2024 “Through initiatives such as ‘Make in India’, ‘Ease of Doing Business’ …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump. It is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, both as it relates to defence industrial base cooperation as well as operational cooperation …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

34 Air Force accidents in 5 years, 19 due to human error: Parliamentary panel

India Today

The Standing Committee on Defence, in its latest report, disclosed that the Indian Air Force recorded 34 aircraft accidents during the 13th Defence Plan period. YEARLY BREAKDOWN OF ACCIDENT The report provides a year-wise distribution of accidents: 2017–18: 8 accidents 2018–19: 11 accidents 2019–20: 3 accidents 2020–21: 3 accidents 2021–22: 9 accidents The spike in accidents during 2018–19 and again …

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3 days, 22 hours ago

Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avig

Daily Mail

Convicted sex attackers were met by angry crowds as they left the court in Avignon today - with protesters who have been supporting Gisele Pelicot through her rape trial ordeal declaring 'shame on you!' Police had to protect the man hiding behind a face mask and hood from angry protesters jeering at him Gisele Pelicot leaves the courthouse after hearing …

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4 days, 1 hour ago

Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year

India TV News

Yearender 2024: A lot has happened in India's defence arena over the last 12 months as the country made significant strides in bolstering its Armed Forces with a focus on modernizing its military assets and enhancing indigenous production. This year, key achievements in the defence sector include the induction of advanced Predator drones and the establishment of a domestic manufacturing …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

Britain could send troops to Ukraine in £225m support package as defence secretary vows to 'put a lot more pressure' on Vladimir Putin

Daily Mail

Britain could send troops to Ukraine as part of a £225million support package for Kyiv, the Defence Secretary has hinted - as he vowed to 'put a lot more pressure' on Vladimir Putin. Pictured is a British soldier teaching Ukrainian recruits how to assault a building Defence Secretary John Healey is open to sending UK troops to Ukraine to train …

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UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Defence secretary John Healey poses in front of the Wall of …

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4 days, 9 hours ago

'Armed Forces Custodian Of Nation's Integrity': Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt To Frame Grievance Redressal Mechanism For Their Families

Live Law

Highlighting the urgent need for a welfare and grievance redressal mechanism for the families of serving defence personnel, particularly those separated due to military exigencies, the Allahabad High Court has directed the UP government to frame a policy in this regard, with the active participation and input of serving senior defence officials. Taking note of the case of the petitioner, …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

UK announces new funding for Ukraine amid ‘critical’ situation

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK has pledged a new £225 million package of …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Air Force claims 'human error' caused chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat

India TV News

The Indian Air Force has confirmed that the helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of former Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others was caused by 'human error'. Human error was identified as the most frequent cause, responsible for 16 accidents, including the incident involving the 2021 Mi-17 V5 helicopter that was …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

US's strong action against Pakistan, sanctions aerospace, defence agency for proliferation of missiles

India TV News

Washington: The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned flagship aerospace and defence agency -- National Development Complex -- on charges of contributing to Pakistan's ballistic missile programme. The NDC has worked to acquire items in furtherance of Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile programme -- including special vehicle chassis intended to be used as launch …

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Britain intensifying military support to Ukraine with new aid package: official

China Daily

British Defence Secretary John Healey is greeted by Ukrainian Defence Secretary Rustem Umerov, at the Ministry of Defence in Kyiv, during a visit to Ukraine. KYIV -- Britain is intensifying its military support to Ukraine with a new aid package that includes naval drones, air defense systems and artillery, British Defense Secretary John Healey said Wednesday. On the same day, …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Putin plans to meet Bashar al-Assad, says Russia not defeated in Syria

Al Jazeera

Vladimir Putin says he has not met the deposed Syrian ruler since he fled Damascus for the Russian capital. President Vladimir Putin says Russia has not been defeated in Syria after rebel groups ousted his ally and longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad, earlier this month. In his first public comments on the subject on Thursday, Putin said he had not yet …

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5 days ago

‘President’s Colours is a matter of pride for College of Defence Management’

The Hindu

The College of Defence Management, Secunderabad, is set to receive the President’s Colours from President Droupadi Murmu on December 20, marking a milestone in its five-decade journey. This recognition underscores CDM’s legacy of shaping strategic leadership and imparting higher defence management skills to senior military officers,” said the Commandant. A legacy of excellence The CDM was inaugurated as the Institute …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

Russia says it has detained a suspect in the Moscow bombing that killed a senior general

Associated Press

Russia’s security service said Wednesday it detained a citizen from Uzbekistan in the bombing that killed a senior general as he left his southeastern Moscow apartment — a bold assassination that was claimed by Ukraine’s security service. Investigators work near a scooter at the place where Lt. General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

Vietnam to showcase locally made weapons at international arms fair, eyes military exports

Firstpost

Vietnam is a major importer of weapons, especially from Russia, having invested for years in its defence capabilities in an unstable region where it has clashed with China over boundaries in the South China Sea Russian-made S125-2TM anti-aircraft missiles are displayed at the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022, in Hanoi, Vietnam. File image/ Reuters Vietnam will showcase locally made weapons …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Global arms sales rise to $632 billion in 2023, up 4.2% from 2022: Report

India Today

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has revealed that global arms sales surged to $632 billion in 2023, marking a 4.2 per cent increase from 2022. A significant trend noted in the report is the expansion of arms revenues among a higher number of companies, with 73 companies in the SIPRI Top 100 Arms-Producing and Military Services Companies 2023 reporting …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet

India Today

In a bid to address the Indian Air Force’s dwindling squadron strength, a parliamentary committee on defence has urged the Ministry of Defence to expedite the production of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. While the Air Force requires 42 squadrons to effectively handle a two-front threat scenario with Pakistan and China, it currently operates only 31 active squadrons, each consisting …

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10 lakh youths got Central govt. jobs in 18 months, says Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force

Defence Ministry recommends MoRTH approval for Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal

Syrian authorities appoint HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers

President Droupadi Murmu highlights India’s push for AI and emerging tech in defence

Goldman Sachs Sees Nifty Reaching 27,000 In 2025, Bullish On Housing, Agriculture, Defence Stocks

Time ripe to launch new phase of self-reliance in defence production: President Murmu

India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon

34 Air Force accidents in 5 years, 19 due to human error: Parliamentary panel

Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avig

Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year

Britain could send troops to Ukraine in £225m support package as defence secretary vows to 'put a lot more pressure' on Vladimir Putin

UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests

'Armed Forces Custodian Of Nation's Integrity': Allahabad HC Directs UP Govt To Frame Grievance Redressal Mechanism For Their Families

UK announces new funding for Ukraine amid ‘critical’ situation

Air Force claims 'human error' caused chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat

US's strong action against Pakistan, sanctions aerospace, defence agency for proliferation of missiles

Britain intensifying military support to Ukraine with new aid package: official

Putin plans to meet Bashar al-Assad, says Russia not defeated in Syria

‘President’s Colours is a matter of pride for College of Defence Management’

Russia says it has detained a suspect in the Moscow bombing that killed a senior general

Vietnam to showcase locally made weapons at international arms fair, eyes military exports

Global arms sales rise to $632 billion in 2023, up 4.2% from 2022: Report

Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet