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India reports 151 case of coronavirus; paramilitary forces go 'battle mode'

Indian Army reports its first patient after a 34-year-old soldier of Ladakh Scout regiment tested positive.

India reports 151 case of coronavirus; paramilitary forces go 'battle mode'
Updated On : 18 Mar 2020 | 6:56 PM IST

Good news for women in Navy: SC grants permission for permanent commission

The apex court was of the view that men and women should be treated equally

Good news for women in Navy: SC grants permission for permanent commission
Updated On : 17 Mar 2020 | 7:26 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: New helpline number launched as cases rise to 114

The coronavirus death toll across the globe rose to 6,684 on Monday, with over 174,000 confirmed cases. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on COVID-19

Coronavirus LIVE: New helpline number launched as cases rise to 114
Updated On : 17 Mar 2020 | 12:39 AM IST

Four LeT, Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists in killed in Anantnag encounter

The fire was retaliated leading to an encounter in which four terrorists were killed, the spokesman said

Four LeT, Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists in killed in Anantnag encounter
Updated On : 15 Mar 2020 | 7:04 PM IST

Bharat Electronics: Phase of earnings decline may be a thing of the past

Dependent on defence capex, the company is also unlikely to be impacted by coronavirus-led disruption

Bharat Electronics: Phase of earnings decline may be a thing of the past
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 10:37 PM IST

Indian Armed Forces now have 9,449 women personnel, most in the Army: Govt

Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said there are 685 women personnel in the Navy, 1,872 in the Air Force and 6,892 in the Army.

Indian Armed Forces now have 9,449 women personnel, most in the Army: Govt
Updated On : 04 Mar 2020 | 8:08 PM IST

China has realised it cannot back Pakistan all the time: Army Chief on FATF

Earlier, it was reported that Pakistan will remain in the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list

China has realised it cannot back Pakistan all the time: Army Chief on FATF
Updated On : 20 Feb 2020 | 6:59 PM IST

Women in armed forces: Army chief welcomes SC verdict, says road map ready

Army Chief General M M Narvane said the Supreme Court judgment was a welcome decision as it brought out a sense of clarity and purpose

Women in armed forces: Army chief welcomes SC verdict, says road map ready
Updated On : 20 Feb 2020 | 5:36 PM IST

Women in armed forces: A look at their roles in armies around the world

According to National Geographic, at least 16 industrialized nations permit women to serve on the frontline or in combat roles

Women in armed forces: A look at their roles in armies around the world
Updated On : 20 Feb 2020 | 5:35 PM IST

Letter to BS: Permanent commission for women in Army is a great decision

Time and again, women in all spheres of our society have proven beyond doubt that they are not inferior to their male counterparts

Letter to BS: Permanent commission for women in Army is a great decision
Updated On : 19 Feb 2020 | 11:48 PM IST

SC grants women right to permanent commission and command in Indian Army

The Court dismissed the defence ministry's contention that "owing to prolonged absence during pregnancy, motherhood and domestic obligations," women were not equipped to deal with hazards of service"

SC grants women right to permanent commission and command in Indian Army
Updated On : 17 Feb 2020 | 10:00 PM IST

Permanent commission for Women officer: Quest, a chequered history, says SC

In December of the same year, women could be employed in five more departments -- Signals, Intelligence, Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Artillery Regiment

Permanent commission for Women officer: Quest, a chequered history, says SC
Updated On : 17 Feb 2020 | 9:23 PM IST

India looking to set up separate theatre command for J&K: CDS Gen Rawat

Gen Rawat also said that submarines are a priority over aircraft carrier for the Navy

India looking to set up separate theatre command for J&K: CDS Gen Rawat
Updated On : 17 Feb 2020 | 1:33 PM IST

Grant women officers permanent commission in Army in 3 months: SC to Centre

The bench said women officers in the past have brought laurels to the country and change of mindset is required on the part of the government to put an end to gender bias in armed forces.

Grant women officers permanent commission in Army in 3 months: SC to Centre
Updated On : 17 Feb 2020 | 11:40 AM IST

Thales sees opportunities in India after military plans theatre commands

The first batch of RBE2 air defence radar systems will roll out from the joint venture between Thales and Reliance Defence Limited next month, Sourisse told.

Thales sees opportunities in India after military plans theatre commands
Updated On : 14 Feb 2020 | 7:07 PM IST

One year of Pulwama terror attack: What happened and how India responded

Tensions flared up between India and Pakistan after the convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack

One year of Pulwama terror attack: What happened and how India responded
Updated On : 14 Feb 2020 | 9:26 AM IST

India readying $2.6 billion US naval helicopter deal ahead of Trump trip

India's defence purchases from the United States have reached $17 billion since 2007 as it has pivoted away from traditional supplier Russia

India readying $2.6 billion US naval helicopter deal ahead of Trump trip
Updated On : 11 Feb 2020 | 10:48 AM IST

Strategic shift: India asks private companies to firm up defence production

With defence budget stagnating and government agencies lagging in building weapon systems, India needs the private sector to fill up the production vacuum

Strategic shift: India asks private companies to firm up defence production
Updated On : 05 Feb 2020 | 7:24 PM IST

Little outdated: Army Chief on CAG criticising poor clothing of troops

The Army is very well prepared today, the Chief asserted.

Little outdated: Army Chief on CAG criticising poor clothing of troops
Updated On : 04 Feb 2020 | 9:53 PM IST

India to create air defence, logistics and peninsula theatre commands: CDS

The government also decided to create a new Department of Military Affairs (DMA) under the Defence Ministry, which is headed by the CDS as its secretary.

India to create air defence, logistics and peninsula theatre commands: CDS
Updated On : 04 Feb 2020 | 8:37 PM IST