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This War Hero Fought Against Both China And Pak, Was Taken Prisoner In '62
Brigadier Amar Jit Singh Behl, a veteran of the 1962 India-China war, died yesterday at the age of 82 at a military hospital in Haryana's Chandimandir.
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Air Force Veteran Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath Dies
Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath (retd), the Indian Air Force veteran who flew numerous reconnaissance sorties over Tibet and Pakistan in his Canberra aircraft in the 1962 and 1965 wars, died in Mumbai on Tuesday.
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War Veteran Retired Major General BK Mahapatra Dies In Odisha
Major General (retired) Basant Kumar Mahapatra, who had participated in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars, died at a hospital in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, family sources said. He was 87.
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"Disbanded Muslim Regiment A Lie": Veterans Write To PM, President
A widely circulated social media post denigrating India's Muslim soldiers may adversely affect the armed forces' morale, besides fuelling communal hatred in the country, a group of 120 retired officers have warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind.
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War Veterans Urge President Ram Nath Kovind To Extend Medical Facilities
A group of veterans of the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars on Monday urged President Ram Nath Kovind to extend them medical facilities and applicable pension as per their rank and years of service.
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Protesting Ex-Servicemen Felicitate 1965 War Veterans
On a day when President Pranab Mukherjee held a 'high tea' reception for veterans of 1965 India-Pakistan war, the ex-servicemen protesting over the government's One Rank One Pension scheme felicitated the war veterans at a parallel event.
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1965 War Celebrations: Some Veterans Boycott President's Invite
There were mixed emotions of happiness, anger and anguish at Jantar Mantar as the veterans today celebrated the victory of the 1965 war, with many boycotting the President's invite to commemorate the historic event to protest the government's decision of "not implementing" the 'One Rank One Pension' scheme as per their demands.
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President Pranab Mukherjee Meets Families of 1965 War Heroes
President Pranab Mukherjee today met family members of the winners of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest gallantry award along with other veterans of the 1965 India-Pakistan war at the conflict's golden jubilee commemorative exhibition in New Delhi.
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Section of Protesting Veterans to Boycott President House Function
A section of protesting ex-servicemen have decided to boycott a high tea being organised by President Pranab Mukherjee next week to felicitate the veterans of 1965 War even as they wrote to the Centre today highlighting the "serious shortcomings" in its 'One Rank One Pension' scheme.
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Veterans Protesting for Amendments in OROP Scheme Boycott President's Invite
A section of protesting ex-servicemen have decided to boycott a high tea being organised by President Pranab Mukherjee next week to felicitate the veterans of 1965 War.
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OROP: Veterans Ask Ex-Chiefs to Boycott Official Functions
Protest over 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme for ex-servicemen continued for the 95th day on Thursday, the veterans stepping up the agitation and appealing to former service chiefs not to take part in 1965 war commemoration functions.
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1965 War Victory Celebrations Dampened By OROP Protests
For the first time, veterans today boycotted the official celebrations and commemorated the 1965 victory at Jantar Mantar. continuing with their demand for One Rank One Pension.
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One Rank One Pension Talks Break Down, Veterans Boycott War Event
With talks on One Rank One Pension or OROP breaking down again on Thursday night, upset veterans are boycotting celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of India's successes in the 1965 war against Pakistan.
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1965 War Heroes Fight a New Battle as India Celebrates its Golden Jubilee
As India celebrates the golden jubilee of India's victory in the 1965 war with Pakistan, most of the veterans who fought in that war, are fighting a very different battle on the streets now, demanding One Rank One Pension from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance government.
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This War Hero Fought Against Both China And Pak, Was Taken Prisoner In '62
Brigadier Amar Jit Singh Behl, a veteran of the 1962 India-China war, died yesterday at the age of 82 at a military hospital in Haryana's Chandimandir.
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Air Force Veteran Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath Dies
Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath (retd), the Indian Air Force veteran who flew numerous reconnaissance sorties over Tibet and Pakistan in his Canberra aircraft in the 1962 and 1965 wars, died in Mumbai on Tuesday.
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War Veteran Retired Major General BK Mahapatra Dies In Odisha
Major General (retired) Basant Kumar Mahapatra, who had participated in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars, died at a hospital in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, family sources said. He was 87.
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"Disbanded Muslim Regiment A Lie": Veterans Write To PM, President
A widely circulated social media post denigrating India's Muslim soldiers may adversely affect the armed forces' morale, besides fuelling communal hatred in the country, a group of 120 retired officers have warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind.
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War Veterans Urge President Ram Nath Kovind To Extend Medical Facilities
A group of veterans of the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars on Monday urged President Ram Nath Kovind to extend them medical facilities and applicable pension as per their rank and years of service.
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Protesting Ex-Servicemen Felicitate 1965 War Veterans
On a day when President Pranab Mukherjee held a 'high tea' reception for veterans of 1965 India-Pakistan war, the ex-servicemen protesting over the government's One Rank One Pension scheme felicitated the war veterans at a parallel event.
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1965 War Celebrations: Some Veterans Boycott President's Invite
There were mixed emotions of happiness, anger and anguish at Jantar Mantar as the veterans today celebrated the victory of the 1965 war, with many boycotting the President's invite to commemorate the historic event to protest the government's decision of "not implementing" the 'One Rank One Pension' scheme as per their demands.
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President Pranab Mukherjee Meets Families of 1965 War Heroes
President Pranab Mukherjee today met family members of the winners of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest gallantry award along with other veterans of the 1965 India-Pakistan war at the conflict's golden jubilee commemorative exhibition in New Delhi.
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Section of Protesting Veterans to Boycott President House Function
A section of protesting ex-servicemen have decided to boycott a high tea being organised by President Pranab Mukherjee next week to felicitate the veterans of 1965 War even as they wrote to the Centre today highlighting the "serious shortcomings" in its 'One Rank One Pension' scheme.
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Veterans Protesting for Amendments in OROP Scheme Boycott President's Invite
A section of protesting ex-servicemen have decided to boycott a high tea being organised by President Pranab Mukherjee next week to felicitate the veterans of 1965 War.
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OROP: Veterans Ask Ex-Chiefs to Boycott Official Functions
Protest over 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme for ex-servicemen continued for the 95th day on Thursday, the veterans stepping up the agitation and appealing to former service chiefs not to take part in 1965 war commemoration functions.
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1965 War Victory Celebrations Dampened By OROP Protests
For the first time, veterans today boycotted the official celebrations and commemorated the 1965 victory at Jantar Mantar. continuing with their demand for One Rank One Pension.
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One Rank One Pension Talks Break Down, Veterans Boycott War Event
With talks on One Rank One Pension or OROP breaking down again on Thursday night, upset veterans are boycotting celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of India's successes in the 1965 war against Pakistan.
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1965 War Heroes Fight a New Battle as India Celebrates its Golden Jubilee
As India celebrates the golden jubilee of India's victory in the 1965 war with Pakistan, most of the veterans who fought in that war, are fighting a very different battle on the streets now, demanding One Rank One Pension from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance government.
