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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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In A First, Canada Appoints Woman To Lead Armed Forces
Canada named a woman as the country's top soldier for the first time ever on Wednesday, continuing a push by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to appointment women to the most senior jobs.
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Myanmar Junta Enforces Mandatory Military Service For Young People: Report
Myanmar's junta has declared mandatory military service for all young men and women, state media said on Saturday, as it struggles to contain armed rebel forces fighting for greater autonomy in various parts of the country.
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3 Women Officers Represent India At World Defence Show In Saudi Arabia
Three women military officials -- Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Colonel Ponung Doming and Lt Commander Annu Prakash -- are among the personnel representing India at the World Defence Show in Riyadh.
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Central Armed Police Forces Have Over 41,000 Women Personnel: Government
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that steps were being taken to encourage the recruitment of women personnel in the Central Armed Police Forces.
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Women Personnel Being Appointed As Onboard Warships: Centre In Lok Sabha
The Indian government announces the appointment of women in combat roles, grants permanent commission, introduces a 'green channel policy' for military procurement, establishes defence industrial corridors, and emphasizes technology transfer initiati
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Women Officers To Rule Indian Coast Guard Contingent At Republic Day Parade
Showcasing a significant stride towards gender inclusivity in the country's armed forces, women officers will take the helm of the Indian Coast Guard contingent during this year's Republic Day parade.
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10 Trailblazing Women Who Made History In Indian Armed Forces This Year
The Indian Army is actively promoting the participation of women officers by implementing inclusive policies to encourage their enlistment and service in the force.
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Navy Ranks To Be Renamed To Reflect Indian Culture, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted his government is committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces and said Indian Navy ranks would be renamed according to the country's culture.
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What Delhi High Court Said On Employing Men As Nurses In Armed Forces
When a woman officer can be posted in Siachen, a man can also be employed as a nurse in the Army, the Delhi High Court observed on Tuesday as it pitched for gender equality in the armed forces.
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Soft Postings For Women, Transgender Quota In Forces: Parliament Panel
Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee asked the Union Home Ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.
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5 Ex-Armed Forces Chiefs Write To President, PM On Haridwar Hate Speeches
"The unity and cohesiveness of our men and women in uniform, including the CAPFs and Police Forces, will be seriously affected by allowing such blatant calls for violence," they said.
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"First Step Towards Gender Equality" In Forces: Army Chief On Women In NDA
Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane on Friday said as the NDA opens its doors to women cadets, it is expected that they will be welcomed with the same sense of fair play and professionalism for which the Indian armed forces are known world-over.
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Bihar Police Squad Of 92 Woman Commandos To Fight Maoists, Terrorists
Ninety-two women constables, selected from the Bihar Special Armed Police, who have been trained at the Central Training Centre of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Mutkhed in Maharashtra, will fight against Maoists and terrorists.
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Eligibility At Class 12 Level And More Details On Women's Entry Into NDA
Women cadets will be able to enter the National Defence Academy (NDA) at class 12 level, sources in the armed forces said today, shortly after the government told the Supreme Court about the landmark move that women will be admitted into the NDA for
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"My Way Or Highway": Top Army Officer's Bizarre Review Of Women Colonels
Nearly two years after Army promoted 108 woman officers to the rank of Colonel after Supreme Court's landmark judgment, a top general has flagged multiple concerns, including "mundane ego issues" and "lack of empathy" in 8 Colonel-rank women officers
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In A First, Canada Appoints Woman To Lead Armed Forces
Canada named a woman as the country's top soldier for the first time ever on Wednesday, continuing a push by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to appointment women to the most senior jobs.
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Myanmar Junta Enforces Mandatory Military Service For Young People: Report
Myanmar's junta has declared mandatory military service for all young men and women, state media said on Saturday, as it struggles to contain armed rebel forces fighting for greater autonomy in various parts of the country.
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3 Women Officers Represent India At World Defence Show In Saudi Arabia
Three women military officials -- Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Colonel Ponung Doming and Lt Commander Annu Prakash -- are among the personnel representing India at the World Defence Show in Riyadh.
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Central Armed Police Forces Have Over 41,000 Women Personnel: Government
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that steps were being taken to encourage the recruitment of women personnel in the Central Armed Police Forces.
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Women Personnel Being Appointed As Onboard Warships: Centre In Lok Sabha
The Indian government announces the appointment of women in combat roles, grants permanent commission, introduces a 'green channel policy' for military procurement, establishes defence industrial corridors, and emphasizes technology transfer initiati
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Women Officers To Rule Indian Coast Guard Contingent At Republic Day Parade
Showcasing a significant stride towards gender inclusivity in the country's armed forces, women officers will take the helm of the Indian Coast Guard contingent during this year's Republic Day parade.
-
10 Trailblazing Women Who Made History In Indian Armed Forces This Year
The Indian Army is actively promoting the participation of women officers by implementing inclusive policies to encourage their enlistment and service in the force.
-
Navy Ranks To Be Renamed To Reflect Indian Culture, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted his government is committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces and said Indian Navy ranks would be renamed according to the country's culture.
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What Delhi High Court Said On Employing Men As Nurses In Armed Forces
When a woman officer can be posted in Siachen, a man can also be employed as a nurse in the Army, the Delhi High Court observed on Tuesday as it pitched for gender equality in the armed forces.
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Soft Postings For Women, Transgender Quota In Forces: Parliament Panel
Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee asked the Union Home Ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.
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5 Ex-Armed Forces Chiefs Write To President, PM On Haridwar Hate Speeches
"The unity and cohesiveness of our men and women in uniform, including the CAPFs and Police Forces, will be seriously affected by allowing such blatant calls for violence," they said.
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"First Step Towards Gender Equality" In Forces: Army Chief On Women In NDA
Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane on Friday said as the NDA opens its doors to women cadets, it is expected that they will be welcomed with the same sense of fair play and professionalism for which the Indian armed forces are known world-over.
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Bihar Police Squad Of 92 Woman Commandos To Fight Maoists, Terrorists
Ninety-two women constables, selected from the Bihar Special Armed Police, who have been trained at the Central Training Centre of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Mutkhed in Maharashtra, will fight against Maoists and terrorists.
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Eligibility At Class 12 Level And More Details On Women's Entry Into NDA
Women cadets will be able to enter the National Defence Academy (NDA) at class 12 level, sources in the armed forces said today, shortly after the government told the Supreme Court about the landmark move that women will be admitted into the NDA for
