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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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"Gaza Cut Into 2": Key Challenges For Israel In Gaza's Urban War Explained
Israel-Gaza War News: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have encircled Gaza City and what exists now is north and south Gaza after striking the important Salah-Al-Din road that runs north-south.
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Pegasus Maker NSO Group CEO Resigns Ahead of Reorganisation
Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group on Sunday announced that its CEO Shalev Hulio had resigned, while the company would cut 100 jobs ahead of a restructuring effort. Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat has been appointed to oversee the reorganisation, which comes as the company is facing legal action over accusations that its software has been used ...
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Agnipath To Cut Down Defence Salary, Pension Payout? See Current Budget
Defence pensions have been a major part of Government's expenses. Under the Union Budget for 2022-23, pension pay-outs amount to Rs 1,19,696 crore
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Pakistan Trying To Bleed India With Thousand Cuts: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Pakistan is continuously trying to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir through its approach of "bleed India with a thousand cuts."
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UK PM To Offer India Alternatives To Russia Ties On Visit: Report
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will offer to help India cut reliance on Russian oil and defence equipment when he begins a two-day visit this week that will test his diplomatic skills and provide brief respite from a row raging at home.
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MPs' Panel Warns Against Military Funding Cut, Cites Border Tension
Adequate budgetary allocations must be made available to the armed forces in view of the present scenario of heightened tensions with certain neighbouring countries, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence said on Wednesday.
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1 Year's Rain In A Week: Floods Batter Australia As Towns Brace For More
Australian authorities on Friday warned of more rains over the weekend in several flooded regions in the country's east, likely hampering relief efforts as defence personnel try to reach worst-hit towns cut off by days of downpours.
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Karnataka Minister Asks Farmer To "Go Die", Then A Bizarre Defence
A farmer's query about cuts in PDS rice allotment has led to a harsh, insensitive response from a minister in Karnataka. Umesh Katti, the state's Food and Civil Supplies Minister, lashed out when a farmer quizzed him.
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UK Unveils Troop Cut In Defence Modernisation Plans
The UK government on Monday unveiled its much-anticipated military modernisation plans, bolstering the country's navy, special forces and global focus while cutting the size of the army.
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Government Invites Initial Bids For 26% Stake In BEML
The government holds just over 54 per cent in BEML and a cut in government's holding through stake sale will lead to transfer of management control to the successful bidder
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Whenever You Think Of Kickback In Defence Deal, Think Of Congress Leaders: BJP
No deal without a deal and no contract without a cut has been the policy of Congress leaders, the BJP said on Tuesday, attacking the opposition party over reports of kickbacks allegedly received by its members in the AgustaWestland chopper deal.
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New 80-km Road Opened Today Is Good News For Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated a road link between Dharchula (Uttarakhand) and Lipulekh (India-China border) which will drastically cut the travel time of the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrims.
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Rajnath Singh Discusses Lockdown Situation With Group Of Ministers
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Group of Ministers had "an extensive discussion on the prevailing situation post the lockdown" in the country. They also appreciated the Cabinet's decision to cut MP's salary for a year.
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Coronavirus Crisis: Airplane Makers Boeing, Airbus Take Production Hit Amid Tight Supply
Moody's cut its outlook for the aerospace and defence industry to negative from stable and warned that even when markets recover, the damaged balance sheets of most airlines would hurt demand for new aircraft.
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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"Gaza Cut Into 2": Key Challenges For Israel In Gaza's Urban War Explained
Israel-Gaza War News: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have encircled Gaza City and what exists now is north and south Gaza after striking the important Salah-Al-Din road that runs north-south.
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Pegasus Maker NSO Group CEO Resigns Ahead of Reorganisation
Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group on Sunday announced that its CEO Shalev Hulio had resigned, while the company would cut 100 jobs ahead of a restructuring effort. Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat has been appointed to oversee the reorganisation, which comes as the company is facing legal action over accusations that its software has been used ...
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Agnipath To Cut Down Defence Salary, Pension Payout? See Current Budget
Defence pensions have been a major part of Government's expenses. Under the Union Budget for 2022-23, pension pay-outs amount to Rs 1,19,696 crore
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Pakistan Trying To Bleed India With Thousand Cuts: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Pakistan is continuously trying to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir through its approach of "bleed India with a thousand cuts."
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UK PM To Offer India Alternatives To Russia Ties On Visit: Report
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will offer to help India cut reliance on Russian oil and defence equipment when he begins a two-day visit this week that will test his diplomatic skills and provide brief respite from a row raging at home.
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MPs' Panel Warns Against Military Funding Cut, Cites Border Tension
Adequate budgetary allocations must be made available to the armed forces in view of the present scenario of heightened tensions with certain neighbouring countries, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence said on Wednesday.
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1 Year's Rain In A Week: Floods Batter Australia As Towns Brace For More
Australian authorities on Friday warned of more rains over the weekend in several flooded regions in the country's east, likely hampering relief efforts as defence personnel try to reach worst-hit towns cut off by days of downpours.
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Karnataka Minister Asks Farmer To "Go Die", Then A Bizarre Defence
A farmer's query about cuts in PDS rice allotment has led to a harsh, insensitive response from a minister in Karnataka. Umesh Katti, the state's Food and Civil Supplies Minister, lashed out when a farmer quizzed him.
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UK Unveils Troop Cut In Defence Modernisation Plans
The UK government on Monday unveiled its much-anticipated military modernisation plans, bolstering the country's navy, special forces and global focus while cutting the size of the army.
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Government Invites Initial Bids For 26% Stake In BEML
The government holds just over 54 per cent in BEML and a cut in government's holding through stake sale will lead to transfer of management control to the successful bidder
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Whenever You Think Of Kickback In Defence Deal, Think Of Congress Leaders: BJP
No deal without a deal and no contract without a cut has been the policy of Congress leaders, the BJP said on Tuesday, attacking the opposition party over reports of kickbacks allegedly received by its members in the AgustaWestland chopper deal.
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New 80-km Road Opened Today Is Good News For Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated a road link between Dharchula (Uttarakhand) and Lipulekh (India-China border) which will drastically cut the travel time of the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrims.
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Rajnath Singh Discusses Lockdown Situation With Group Of Ministers
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Group of Ministers had "an extensive discussion on the prevailing situation post the lockdown" in the country. They also appreciated the Cabinet's decision to cut MP's salary for a year.
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Coronavirus Crisis: Airplane Makers Boeing, Airbus Take Production Hit Amid Tight Supply
Moody's cut its outlook for the aerospace and defence industry to negative from stable and warned that even when markets recover, the damaged balance sheets of most airlines would hurt demand for new aircraft.
