Defence

According to media reports, several Indians have been working as security helpers in the Russian military and they were forced to even fight with Russian soldiers.

“The invite includes logistical support (travel and stay) for the seven veterans and their spouses.

Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi was the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command.

Under the existing provisions, families of Agniveers killed in action are not eligible for regular benefits including pension.

Imphal Valley-based Meitei groups have long been demanding fencing along the border, particularly after ethnic violence in the state, which started in May last year.

“Air Marshal will represent all Australian defence forces.” the source emphasised.

Referring to the recent drone attack on a British ship in the Gulf of Aden, he praised the Indian Navy for providing security to not just Indian ships, but also to those from friendly countries.

Including the three recent ones, seven incidents of hijacking of vessels on the high seas by pirates have been reported during the last three years, said minister of state for defence Ajay Bhatt.

Reviewing the Maldivian misadventures, our Defence expert veteran *Maj. Gen. (R) C P Singh underlines the strategic importance of Lakshadweep Islands for Indo-Pacific region more than a tourism opportunity

The Indian contingent comprised 25 personnel from the Parachute Regiment (special forces) at the second edition of the India-Egypt exercise 'Cyclone'.

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General Manoj Pande said that while a ceasefire is in place on the LAC, continuous ongoing infiltration suggests that terrorist camps across the border remain active.

This June 18, 2020, satellite photo released by Planet Labs, shows the reported site of a fatal clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan River Valley in the Ladakh region near the Line of Actual Control

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Last year, the Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft had carried out refuelling twice at the Indian air bases.

Addressing a conference of CEOs here ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, he also said "a solid set of preparations" is in place for the democratic exercise.

The British High Commission in the statement said here, "Deployment of the UK’s most advanced naval capabilities marks a decisive step in bolstering UK-India security ties."

The hijack attempt by pirates was probably abandoned after the vessel was intercepted by an Indian Navy warship, said the Navy.

Vice-Admiral Kiran Deshmukh took charge as the Chief of Material of the Navy. He was commissioned as an engineer officer in March 1986.

This comes after PM Modi had said on Navy Day, "I am glad that now a glimpse of the legacy of Chhatrapati Veer Shivaji Maharaj is also going to be seen in the epaulettes worn by our naval officers."