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Jagdish Tytler, Arms Dealer Abhishek Verma Acquitted In Forgery Case: Lawyer
A Delhi court on Tuesday acquitted Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma in a 2009 case of allegedly forging the letterhead of then Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken, a defence lawyer said.
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US Warns Iran Of "Serious Consequences" If It Attacks Israel
The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, spoke with Israeli Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant and reiterated "serious consequences" for Iran if Tehran chooses to launch a direct military attack against Israel.
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China's Communist Party Expels 2 Former Defence Ministers Over Corruption: Report
China's Communist Party on Thursday expelled former defence minister Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe for "serious violations of discipline", a euphemism for corruption, state news agency Xinhua reported.
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"No State Has Power To Abolish CAA, No Power In World Can Stop It": Rajnath Singh In Bengal
Hitting out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "spreading lies" regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the legislation will ensure the safety of the persecuted minorities.
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Once Exiled From Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto On Track To Be President
Dismissed from the military amid speculation of rights abuses, exiled in Jordan, and once banned from the United States, Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto is now poised to be the country's next leader on his third try for the office.
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Need To Find If Enemies Behind Rise In Natural Disasters Also: Minister
Expressing concern over the rising number of natural disasters in some border states and union territories, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday said there is a need for a detailed study to find out if India's adversaries are behind it.
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"Should Set His Party In Order": Rajasthan BJP Chief On Ashok Gehlot's Dig
Coming out in defence of his party top brass amid the Opposition barbs over the delay in naming its chief ministerial pick for Rajasthan, the BJP's state chief CP Joshi on Sunday said there is nothing wrong in having multiple candidates
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"India-US Partnership Force For...": PM Modi After Meeting Top Biden Officials
The India-US partnership is truly a force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin jointly called on him Friday after the conclusion of the '2 2' ministerial dial
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India, US Hold Key Meet To Discuss Efforts For "More Secure World"
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is holding a dialogue with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, with talks expected to focus on strengthening strategic ties and defence partnership between the two countries.
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Antony Blinken, Llyod Austin To Visit India For 2+2 Dialogue
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin would be travelling to India for the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
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"India-Saudi Partnership Crucial For World Stability": PM To Prince Salman
Trade, economy, defence, and cultural cooperation were the main topics of discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud during the latter's State visit today.
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Centre Plans To Increase Vacancies For Women In Army: Minister
"Yes, Sir", the government has a plan to increase the number of women in the Indian Army, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday while responding to a query of a member.
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US Says Russia Looking For Weapons In North Korea To Aid Ukraine Invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday said that the United States believes Russia's defence minister is in North Korea to secure supplies of weapons to aid the stalled invasion of Ukraine.
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Israel Seized Binance Crypto Accounts to 'Thwart' Islamic State, Claims Document
Israel has seized around 190 crypto accounts at crypto exchange Binance since 2021, including two it said were linked to Islamic State and dozens of others it said were owned by Palestinian firms connected to the Islamist Hamas group, documents released by the country's counter-terror authorities show. Israel's National Bureau for Counter Terror Fi...
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AK-203 Rifles For Army In Manufacturing, Testing stage: Government On UP Plant
Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, said the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd (IRRPL) has established all facilities to commence production of the indigenised assault rifles.
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Jagdish Tytler, Arms Dealer Abhishek Verma Acquitted In Forgery Case: Lawyer
A Delhi court on Tuesday acquitted Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma in a 2009 case of allegedly forging the letterhead of then Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken, a defence lawyer said.
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US Warns Iran Of "Serious Consequences" If It Attacks Israel
The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, spoke with Israeli Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant and reiterated "serious consequences" for Iran if Tehran chooses to launch a direct military attack against Israel.
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China's Communist Party Expels 2 Former Defence Ministers Over Corruption: Report
China's Communist Party on Thursday expelled former defence minister Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe for "serious violations of discipline", a euphemism for corruption, state news agency Xinhua reported.
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"No State Has Power To Abolish CAA, No Power In World Can Stop It": Rajnath Singh In Bengal
Hitting out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "spreading lies" regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the legislation will ensure the safety of the persecuted minorities.
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Once Exiled From Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto On Track To Be President
Dismissed from the military amid speculation of rights abuses, exiled in Jordan, and once banned from the United States, Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto is now poised to be the country's next leader on his third try for the office.
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Need To Find If Enemies Behind Rise In Natural Disasters Also: Minister
Expressing concern over the rising number of natural disasters in some border states and union territories, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday said there is a need for a detailed study to find out if India's adversaries are behind it.
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"Should Set His Party In Order": Rajasthan BJP Chief On Ashok Gehlot's Dig
Coming out in defence of his party top brass amid the Opposition barbs over the delay in naming its chief ministerial pick for Rajasthan, the BJP's state chief CP Joshi on Sunday said there is nothing wrong in having multiple candidates
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"India-US Partnership Force For...": PM Modi After Meeting Top Biden Officials
The India-US partnership is truly a force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin jointly called on him Friday after the conclusion of the '2 2' ministerial dial
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India, US Hold Key Meet To Discuss Efforts For "More Secure World"
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is holding a dialogue with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, with talks expected to focus on strengthening strategic ties and defence partnership between the two countries.
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Antony Blinken, Llyod Austin To Visit India For 2+2 Dialogue
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin would be travelling to India for the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
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"India-Saudi Partnership Crucial For World Stability": PM To Prince Salman
Trade, economy, defence, and cultural cooperation were the main topics of discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud during the latter's State visit today.
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Centre Plans To Increase Vacancies For Women In Army: Minister
"Yes, Sir", the government has a plan to increase the number of women in the Indian Army, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday while responding to a query of a member.
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US Says Russia Looking For Weapons In North Korea To Aid Ukraine Invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday said that the United States believes Russia's defence minister is in North Korea to secure supplies of weapons to aid the stalled invasion of Ukraine.
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Israel Seized Binance Crypto Accounts to 'Thwart' Islamic State, Claims Document
Israel has seized around 190 crypto accounts at crypto exchange Binance since 2021, including two it said were linked to Islamic State and dozens of others it said were owned by Palestinian firms connected to the Islamist Hamas group, documents released by the country's counter-terror authorities show. Israel's National Bureau for Counter Terror Fi...
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AK-203 Rifles For Army In Manufacturing, Testing stage: Government On UP Plant
Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, said the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd (IRRPL) has established all facilities to commence production of the indigenised assault rifles.
