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Kuwait welcomes India Navy’s First Training Squadron

India and Kuwait traditionally enjoy friendly relations, which are rooted in history and have stood the test of time…reports Asian Lite News In an opportunity to expose trainees to the military and

October 7, 2022

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India’s growing Defence exports

Besides the strategic importance of the deal with Armenia, the export order is a boost for the indigenous defence industry with the Indian government keen to increase the value of Indian arms

October 4, 2022

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AFSPA extended in 9 Nagaland districts

The Centre took the step following a further review of the law and order situation in Nagaland, reports Asian Lite News The Central government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

October 1, 2022

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Navy to shed ‘colonial past,’ PM set to unveil new ensign

Vikrant will strengthen India’s deterrence against China, navy vice chief Vice Admiral SN Ghormade said last week…reports Asian Lite News The Indian Navy will jettison a Colonial-era vestige, the Cross of St

August 30, 2022

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Govt nod likely for fast-track purchase of military weapons

The emergency powers allow forces to acquire any new or in-service equipment on a fast-track basis to improve preparedness for conflict situations…reports Asian Lite News Seeking to further strengthen the operational preparedness,

August 23, 2022

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Indian, Malaysian Navy Chiefs discuss maritime security

Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, would be hosting him…reports Asian Lite News The Navy Chiefs of India and Malaysia have expressed their commitment to

August 19, 2022

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Sivaganga’s forgotten suicide bomber whose sacrifice won a war

She escaped to Virupakshi in Dindigul vowing to return to Sivaganga to avenge her husband’s death and reclaim the kingdom…writes Arun Lakshman Kuyili, the commander-in-chief and personal bodyguard of Rani Velu Nachiyar

August 2, 2022

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Over 800 suicide cases in armed forces in last 5 years

He said various mechanisms to observe and identify armed forces personnel with problems such as depression and suicidal tendencies are in place…reports Asian Lite News A total of 819 suicide cases have

July 20, 2022

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Centre’s nod for ‘BRO cafes’ at border locations

The scheme provides for the development and operation of wayside amenities in a public-private partnership mode with agencies, on a license basis, which will design, build & operate the facility as per

June 23, 2022

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Intermediate range ballistic missile Agni-4 successfully tested

The test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command…reports Asian Lite News The Agni-IV ballistic missile with a range of 4,000 km

June 7, 2022

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