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US Defence Pick's Mother Accuses Him Of Decades-Long Mistreatment Of Women
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, faces accusations from his mother of a ‘lack of character’ due to his behaviour towards women.
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18 Years On, A War Crime Investigation Haunts Trump's Defence Secretary Pick
Eighteen years ago, an operation targeting suspected al-Qaeda militants in Iraq took a dark turn when US soldiers killed three detainees under suspicious circumstances. At the centre of renewed scrutiny is Pete Hegseth.
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Rajnath Singh Meets US Secretary Of Defence On Sidelines Of 11th ASEAN Meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on November 21, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence.
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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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US Approves Sale Of $52 Million Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys To India
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has approved a possible foreign military sale of anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment to India at an estimated cost of USD 52.8 million.
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Pact Signed For Positioning Of Indian Officers At Key US Commands: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to review and further deepen the existing defence cooperation activities between the two countries.
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India, US Military-To-Military Relationship Strong: Pentagon
The military-to-military relationship between India and the United States is strong, the Pentagon said Thursday on the eve of the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defense Secretary Austin Lloyd.
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New Defence, Health Secretary In Top-Level Bureaucratic Reshuffle By Centre
The government today announced a big reshuffle of senior bureaucrats in key departments. The latest appointments include new postings across finance, defence, and minority affairs.
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Relationship With India Remains One Of Great Importance: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23.
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Iran Could Attack Israel Today, Netanyahu Eyes Preemptive Strike: Report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could commence as early as Monday, Axios reported.
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"Won't Go Unavenged": India's Strong Message After Kathua Ambush Kills 5
The killing of five Armymen in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua yesterday will not go unavenged, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said today, while expressing condolences for their families.
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US Urges Israel's Defence Minister To Avoid Lebanon Escalation
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Israel during a Monday meeting with its defense minister to avoid further escalation in Lebanon as they discussed efforts to reach a deal to free hostages in Gaza.
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UK Armed Forces Data Exposed In Suspected Chinese Cyberattack: Report
A third-party payroll system has been hacked, potentially compromising the bank details of all serving armed forces personnel and some veterans.
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India Presses For "Zero-Tolerance Approach Towards Terrorism" At SCO Meet
India on Friday emphasised on the need to adopt a "zero-tolerance approach" towards terrorism in all its forms for prosperity and development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, officials said.
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India-US Jet Engine Deal Is Revolutionary: Defence Secretary
The India-US deal to jointly produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force is revolutionary, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers on Wednesday.
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US Defence Pick's Mother Accuses Him Of Decades-Long Mistreatment Of Women
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, faces accusations from his mother of a ‘lack of character’ due to his behaviour towards women.
-
18 Years On, A War Crime Investigation Haunts Trump's Defence Secretary Pick
Eighteen years ago, an operation targeting suspected al-Qaeda militants in Iraq took a dark turn when US soldiers killed three detainees under suspicious circumstances. At the centre of renewed scrutiny is Pete Hegseth.
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Rajnath Singh Meets US Secretary Of Defence On Sidelines Of 11th ASEAN Meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on November 21, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence.
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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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US Approves Sale Of $52 Million Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys To India
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has approved a possible foreign military sale of anti-submarine warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment to India at an estimated cost of USD 52.8 million.
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Pact Signed For Positioning Of Indian Officers At Key US Commands: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to review and further deepen the existing defence cooperation activities between the two countries.
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India, US Military-To-Military Relationship Strong: Pentagon
The military-to-military relationship between India and the United States is strong, the Pentagon said Thursday on the eve of the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defense Secretary Austin Lloyd.
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New Defence, Health Secretary In Top-Level Bureaucratic Reshuffle By Centre
The government today announced a big reshuffle of senior bureaucrats in key departments. The latest appointments include new postings across finance, defence, and minority affairs.
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Relationship With India Remains One Of Great Importance: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23.
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Iran Could Attack Israel Today, Netanyahu Eyes Preemptive Strike: Report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could commence as early as Monday, Axios reported.
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"Won't Go Unavenged": India's Strong Message After Kathua Ambush Kills 5
The killing of five Armymen in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua yesterday will not go unavenged, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said today, while expressing condolences for their families.
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US Urges Israel's Defence Minister To Avoid Lebanon Escalation
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Israel during a Monday meeting with its defense minister to avoid further escalation in Lebanon as they discussed efforts to reach a deal to free hostages in Gaza.
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UK Armed Forces Data Exposed In Suspected Chinese Cyberattack: Report
A third-party payroll system has been hacked, potentially compromising the bank details of all serving armed forces personnel and some veterans.
-
India Presses For "Zero-Tolerance Approach Towards Terrorism" At SCO Meet
India on Friday emphasised on the need to adopt a "zero-tolerance approach" towards terrorism in all its forms for prosperity and development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, officials said.
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India-US Jet Engine Deal Is Revolutionary: Defence Secretary
The India-US deal to jointly produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force is revolutionary, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers on Wednesday.
