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India's military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress were displayed during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Rajpath in New Delhi on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the nation in paying tribute to the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial at the India Gate. ....
China Admits 5 Soldiers Killed In Galwan Valley, To Honour Them
For the first time, China on Friday honoured its four People's Liberation Army soldiers killed and one injured during clashes with Indian Army troops at Galwan Valley, Chinese state media said. ....
Army Plans Skiing Trips In High Altitude Areas To Counter China
To counter expansionist China's habit of creeping forward by making small incremental moves, the Indian Army has planned mountaineering expeditions and research studies at high-altitude areas in the northern borders of the country. ....
US Defence Secretary To Visit India To Discuss Partnership
On the heels of the Quad summit, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit India next week to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as Washington focuses on China as an emerging threat, according to a Pentagon official. ....
Parrikar Biography Stokes Fresh Row Over General Rawat's Elevation As Army Chief
A new biography on former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has stoked a fresh controversy with his claim that he had recommended that Gen. Bipin Rawat supersede two senior officers to become the Army Chief, "convinced that he was a better choice", with the author describing it as "a bold move", contrary to claims at the time that the correct procedures had been followed. ....
China Can Launch Cyber Attacks, India Getting Ready For It: General Bipin Rawat
China can disrupt systems by launching cyber attacks on India and a mechanism is being readied to combat any such move, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, said at an event here on Wednesday. ....
Huma Qureshi Shares Funny Stills From 'Army Of The Dead' Set
Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi on Saturday posted a couple of funny pictures from the set of her international release "Army Of The Dead". Huma Qureshi plays Geeta, a single mother in the new Zack Snyder directorial, which has dropped digitally. ....
Army Chief M.M. Narvane Reviews Security Situation In Kashmir
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General M.M. Naravane, reached Kashmir on Wednesday on a two-day visit to review the prevailing security situation in the Union Territory (UT), the army said in a statement. ....
Why Can't IMD Forecast Extreme Rainfall Beyond 200 Mm?
When mediapersons wanted to know the response of the Maharashtra government on Friday after massive landslides killed more than 40 people with several districts witnessing extreme rainfall and floods, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that there is a need to change the definitions of the terms used by the weather department. ....
Maharashtra floods: Most devastating pictures from the flood-hit state....
