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Veer Senani Rally at Jhajjar attracted more than 17000 Veterans

March 15, 2015 at 8:59 AM

Veer Senani Rally organized at Jhajjar in Haryana attracted more than 17000 Veterans from nine districts of Haryana i.e Rothak, Jhajjar, Jind, Bhiwani, Hisar, Rewari, Fetehabad, Sirsa and Mahendergarh.

Egyptian army to hand over power May 24

May 3, 2012 at 1:10 AM

Cairo, May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Egypt's military is ready to hand over power to a new president after the first round of the vote May 24, Egyptian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Sami Anan said.

Tatra truck deal: Antony assures action after CBI probe

May 2, 2012 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K Antony on Wednesday said the government would take stringent action against those involved in corruption and in the procurement of Tatra heavy-duty trucks for the army.

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Huge increase in candidates seeking central jobs

May 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) There has been a whopping eight-fold increase in the number of applicants for the prestigious Staff Selection Commission examinations, from one million to nearly nine million in the past four years, a top official said here Tuesday.

Ex-Pakistani envoy gets US award

April 29, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) Former Pakistani ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani has been given an award by a US non-profit group for his distinguished service for the advancement of public discourse on foreign policy, Geo News reported Sunday.

IAF targets 42 aircraft squadrons in next five-year plan

April 28, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Bangalore, Apr 28 (ANI): The Indian Air Force has expressed to achieve the target of 42 aircraft squadron over the next five-year plan as against the current inventory of 34.

Israel leaders misleading public on Iran: Ex-security chief

April 28, 2012 at 8:26 PM

London, April 28 (IANS) The former chief of Israel's domestic intelligence agency has accused the country's leadership of "misleading" the public on the merits of a possible military strike on Iran, BBC reported.

India test flies naval variant of LCA

April 27, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Bangalore, April 27 (IANS) India Friday joined an elite club of countries by test flying the naval variant of its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in this tech hub under a partially cloudy sky.

Man held for taking hostages in London

April 27, 2012 at 8:42 PM

London, April 27 (IANS) A man, strapped with gasoline cylinders, Friday took four people hostage in a London building and threatened to blow up an office when he failed to get a heavy goods vehicle licence, a media report said. The 50-year-old was later arrested.

Maiden flight of Naval Light Combat Aircraft carried out

April 27, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Bangalore, Apr 27 (ANI): The maiden flight of the Naval variant of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) was carried out successfully at the HAL Airport here on Friday.

Israeli army chief says Iran 'unlikely' to develop nuclear weapons

April 25, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Jerusalem, Apr 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Israel's military chief said on Wednesday that Iran is unlikely to pursue nuclear weapons while stressing that a military option is prepared for such a prospect.

North Korea marks army's 80th founding anniversary

April 25, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Pyongyang, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a national meeting on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army (KPA).

Bieber's fans jammed hotel line

April 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber's fans went crazy when he checked into a hotel here -- more than 2,000 fans pretending to be his friends and relatives called and reportedly jammed the telephone lines of the hotel.

Antony tells Commanders modernisation process will get topmost attention

April 24, 2012 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Asserting that while modernisation remains the topmost priority of the government, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday said this however cannot be done at the cost of a set of core values-transparency, probity and accountability.

UK company to allow staff sleep at work in space pods during Olympics

April 23, 2012 at 5:41 PM

London, April 23 (ANI): Staff at a London company will be given the choice to sleep at work during the Olympics, in a bid to avoid busy commutes.

UK company to allow staff sleep at work in space pods during Olympics

April 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM

London, April 23 (ANI): Staff at a London company will be given the choice to sleep at work during the Olympics, in a bid to avoid busy commutes.

US naval chief accorded ceremonial welcome in Delhi

April 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): The Chief of Naval Operations of the United States, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on Monday.

China, Russia hold joint naval exercise

April 22, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Beijing, April 22 (IANS) China and Russia Sunday began a joint naval exercise that will focus on maritime defence.

Russia to test first combat drone in 2014

April 20, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will test its first domestically-produced strike unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in 2014, First Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sukhorukov said Friday.

Pulitzer prize winners announced

April 17, 2012 at 5:04 PM

The reputed Pulitzer award for the coveted public service given to the Philadelphia Inquired for its exploration

2012 Pulitzer Prizes announced

April 17, 2012 at 8:47 AM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) The Philadelphia Inquirer Monday won the coveted public service Pulitzer, as the 96th annual Pulitzer Prizes were announced in New York's Columbia University.

IAF poised for strategic transformation, says Air chief Browne

April 10, 2012 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, said here today that the Indian Air Force (IAF) was poised for a strategic transformation and asked the Air Force Commanders to focus on maintaining high operational readiness.

Army chief sends complaint to CBI on bribery offer

April 10, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh has sent his complaint to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Rs 14 crore alleged bribery offer made to him by a retired officer to clear the supply of a tranche of 600 vehicles.

'US to rely on India, NDN if Pak doesn't re-open NATO supply routes'

April 9, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Mar 31(ANI): The US will have to rely on India and the Northern Distribution Network (NDN) if Pakistan fails to re-open NATO supply routes, a military official has said.

CBI grills Vectra boss Rishi for a third time over Tatra-BEML army deal

April 2, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr.2 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday questioned Vectra Group chief Ravi Rishi for a third time in connection with the controversy around the Indian Army's Tatra-BEML deal.

Antony directs Army to streamline acquisitions to check slippages

April 2, 2012 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony today reviewed various issues and proposals relating to acquisition for the Indian Army, and asked them to streamline procedures to prevent slippages in the future.

Tatra truck row: CBI issues restraint order on Vectra chief Ravi Rishi

April 1, 2012 at 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Apr.1 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday issued a restraint order on non-resident Indian (NRI) businessman Ravi Rishi from leaving the country, as it said that the latter would be needed for questioning next week in connection with a case related to the supply of Tatra trucks to the Indian army.

DRDO chief says Tatra trucks have performed well for Indian Army

March 31, 2012 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Mar.31 (ANI): Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) chief V. K. Saraswat on Saturday defended the use of Tatra trucks in the Indian Army, saying the vehicles had performed rather well.

US soldier charged with 17 murder counts in Afghan massacre could face death

March 24, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Washington, Mar 24 (ANI): A US soldier, who has been accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians in their homes, has been charged with premeditated murder and could face the death penalty.

Haqqani admits to making 8 'non memo related' phone calls to Ijaz between May 9 and 12, 2011

March 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Islamabad, Mar 22(ANI): Pakistan's former ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has admitted to making at least eight phone calls of about 40 minutes to Pakistan- American businessman Mansoor Ijaz between May 9 and 12, 2011, but denied that the MemoGate was the topic of their conversation.

Haqqani admits to making 8 'non memo related' phone calls to Ijaz between May 9 and 12, 2011

March 22, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Islamabad, Mar 22(ANI): Pakistan's former ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has admitted to making at least eight phone calls of about 40 minutes to Pakistan- American businessman Mansoor Ijaz between May 9 and 12, 2011, but denied that the MemoGate was the topic of their conversation.

Pak military hierarchy reshuffle likely before year end

March 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Islamabad, Mar 17 (ANI): The military hierarchy will see a reshuffle in a phased manner and before the end of this year, over half of the formations would reportedly have new faces as their commanders.

Pak military hierarchy reshuffle likely before year end

March 17, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Islamabad, Mar 17 (ANI): The military hierarchy will see a reshuffle in a phased manner and before the end of this year, over half of the formations would reportedly have new faces as their commanders.

Mario Balotelli parks car in no parking zone again

March 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Mario Balotelli has broken another parking rule, as he parked his red Ferrari in a no parking zone while treating girlfriend Raffaella Fico to some fine Italian cuisine on an outing in Milan last month.

Mario Balotelli parks car in no parking zone again

March 15, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Mario Balotelli has broken another parking rule, as he parked his red Ferrari in a no parking zone while treating girlfriend Raffaella Fico to some fine Italian cuisine on an outing in Milan last month.

Sweatshop horror exposed at Chinese-owned factories in Bangladesh

March 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM

London, Mar.14 (ANI): Workers at two Chinese owned knitwear factories in Bangladesh have revealed that they have been beaten and humiliated while churning out clothes for BHS Fashions Ltd.

Sweatshop horror exposed at Chinese-owned factories in Bangladesh

March 14, 2012 at 5:56 PM

London, Mar.14 (ANI): Workers at two Chinese owned knitwear factories in Bangladesh have revealed that they have been beaten and humiliated while churning out clothes for BHS Fashions Ltd.

Kingfisher airlines remain landed unpaid staff didn't turn up

March 13, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Staff of kingfisher airlines didn?t turn up for the work demonstrating resentment due to delay in their salary.

US army warns soldiers against tagging Facebook photographs to keep location secret

March 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Washington, Mar 10(ANI): The US army has warned soldiers against posting photographs on Facebook that could disclose their location to the enemy and put their lives at risk.

US army warns soldiers against tagging Facebook photographs to keep location secret

March 10, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Washington, Mar 10(ANI): The US army has warned soldiers against posting photographs on Facebook that could disclose their location to the enemy and put their lives at risk.

Ijaz says he's not sure about Zardari-Kayani phone call on Osama raid

March 4, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Islamabad, Mar 4 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has issued a clarification in which he claimed that he is not sure of the authenticity of telephonic conversation between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief about Army Staff Ashfaq Pervez Kayani in the intervening night of May 1 and May 2.

Ijaz says he's not sure about Zardari-Kayani phone call on Osama raid

March 4, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Mar 4 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has issued a clarification in which he claimed that he is not sure of the authenticity of telephonic conversation between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief about Army Staff Ashfaq Pervez Kayani in the intervening night of May 1 and May 2.

High-level meeting 'to take stock of Pak-US relations' held at Presidency

March 1, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Islamabad, Mar 1(ANI): President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Sherry Rehman gathered for a high-level meeting at the Presidency to take stock of Pak-US relations.

High-level meeting 'to take stock of Pak-US relations' held at Presidency

March 1, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Islamabad, Mar 1(ANI): President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Sherry Rehman gathered for a high-level meeting at the Presidency to take stock of Pak-US relations.

US plans to apologise to Pak over Salala air raids 'hindered' by Afghan Quoran burning protests

February 25, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): The United States' plans to apologise to Pakistan for the November NATO air strikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in the Salala area of Mohmand Agency, have been hindered by riots in Afghanistan over the burning of copies of the Quran at a NATO base on Monday night.

US plans to apologise to Pak over Salala air raids 'hindered' by Afghan Quoran burning protests

February 25, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): The United States' plans to apologise to Pakistan for the November NATO air strikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in the Salala area of Mohmand Agency, have been hindered by riots in Afghanistan over the burning of copies of the Quran at a NATO base on Monday night.

Top US military chief says 'challenges in Syria differ geographically, militarily from Libya'

February 20, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): A top US military commander has said security challenges in Syria are different geographically and militarily to those in Libya, and added that intervention by NATO forces would be difficult.

India, Saudi Arabia agree to set up 'Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation'

February 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): In an endeavor to give a further boost to the defence ties between the two nations, India and Saudi Arabia have decided to set up a 'Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation' to work out the contours of the relationship.

US Navy official says forces prepared to combat possible Iran attack

February 13, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Washington, Feb 13(ANI): A top U.S. Navy official has said that he is aware of Iran's military capabilities, but stressed that his forces are prepared to confront any Iranian aggression in the region.

Antony begins two-day visit to Saudi Arabia

February 13, 2012 at 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony left on a two visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday. This is the first ever visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Riyadh.

Antony to visit Saudi Arabia to boost defence cooperation

February 11, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): In a bid to boost defence cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia, Defence Minister AK Antony will be embarking on a two- day visit to Riyadh, beginning Monday.

Select the best for army chief

February 11, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb.11 (ANI): Wise generals don't fight avoidable wars. The Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh, fought a prolonged war on a personal issue, stretched his lines beyond a limit and lost it.

Sex scandals rocks Islamabad's International Islamic University

February 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (ANI): Sex scandals have hit the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) hard in recent months, with reports saying that several faculty and staff members are eying junior students.

Sex scandals rocks Islamabad's International Islamic University

February 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (ANI): Sex scandals have hit the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) hard in recent months, with reports saying that several faculty and staff members are eying junior students.

US commander to visit Pak to initiate mending of strained bilateral ties

February 8, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Islamabad, Feb 8 (ANI): The Obama administration is reportedly sending a senior American military commander to Pakistan this month in what is being seen as a first step towards getting a strategic relationship that has been frozen for over two months back on track.

Balotelli gets another parking ticket while out on dinner with girlfriend

February 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Mario Balotelli has picked up another car fine while he was out for dinner with his girlfriend on Wednesday night in Manchester.

Balotelli gets another parking ticket while out on dinner with girlfriend

February 3, 2012 at 10:36 AM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Mario Balotelli has picked up another car fine while he was out for dinner with his girlfriend on Wednesday night in Manchester.

New Air Force One tapes give insight on Kennedy death

February 1, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Washington, Feb.1 (ANI): The US National Archives has released long-lost recordings of the Air Force One flight back to Washington on the day of John F Kennedy's assassination.

Oz boss leaves staff dumbfounded with $15m bonus

February 1, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Melbourne, Feb 1 (ANI): A father and his two sons, who own Australia's largest bus company, have been dubbed the country's most generous bosses after they rewarded their staff a staggering 15-million-dollar gift-the ultimate pay-off for their hard work and loyalty.

Oz boss leaves staff dumbfounded with $15m bonus

February 1, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Melbourne, Feb 1 (ANI): A father and his two sons, who own Australia's largest bus company, have been dubbed the country's most generous bosses after they rewarded their staff a staggering 15-million-dollar gift-the ultimate pay-off for their hard work and loyalty.

New Air Force One tapes give insight on Kennedy death

February 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Feb.1 (ANI): The US National Archives has released long-lost recordings of the Air Force One flight back to Washington on the day of John F Kennedy's assassination.

'Only Panetta urged Obama to give go-ahead for Bin Laden Abbottabad raid'

January 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Washington, Jan 28(ANI): US Defence Secretary and former CIA chief Leon Panetta was the only member of the inner circle who had urged President Obama to give a go-ahead to the Navy Seals raid on former Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's compound, Vice President Joe Biden has claimed.

'UK military's 'amateurish' Afghan campaign failed to learn lesson of Iraq War'

January 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

London, Jan 28(ANI): Britain's Chief of the Defence Staff has slammed the Afghan campaign as "amateurish" and "verging on the complacent" and accused the country of failing to learn lessons from the Iraq War.

'Only Panetta urged Obama to give go-ahead for Bin Laden Abbottabad raid'

January 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Jan 28(ANI): US Defence Secretary and former CIA chief Leon Panetta was the only member of the inner circle who had urged President Obama to give a go-ahead to the Navy Seals raid on former Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's compound, Vice President Joe Biden has claimed.

'UK military's 'amateurish' Afghan campaign failed to learn lesson of Iraq War'

January 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM

London, Jan 28(ANI): Britain's Chief of the Defence Staff has slammed the Afghan campaign as "amateurish" and "verging on the complacent" and accused the country of failing to learn lessons from the Iraq War.

Volleyball removed from dolphin's stomach in China

January 24, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Shanghai, Jan 24 (ANI): Doctors in China managed to remove a toy volleyball from a dolphin, which had been swallowed by the mammal while playing.

Volleyball removed from dolphin's stomach in China

January 24, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Shanghai, Jan 24 (ANI): Doctors in China managed to remove a toy volleyball from a dolphin, which had been swallowed by the mammal while playing.

Army Chief refuses to comment on age row

January 23, 2012 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh, on Monday refused to comment on the ongoing issue surrounding his date of birth, saying the matter is sub-judice.

Zardari, Kayani agree to keep NATO supplies blocked till parliament's decision

January 21, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Islamabad, Jan 21 (ANI): Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kiyani has told President Asif Ali Zardari to keep NATO supplies blocked till parliament takes a decision on it.

Govt. has no intention of sacking Kayani, Pasha: Pak AG

January 20, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Islamabad, Jan 20 (ANI): Pakistan Attorney General Maulvi Anwarul Haq claimed in the Supreme Court that the government had no intention of sacking Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt-Gen Ahmad Shuja Pasha.

Govt. has no intention of sacking Kayani, Pasha: Pak AG

January 20, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Islamabad, Jan 20 (ANI): Pakistan Attorney General Maulvi Anwarul Haq claimed in the Supreme Court that the government had no intention of sacking Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt-Gen Ahmad Shuja Pasha.

Hitler's secret Poland fortress to be turned into major tourist attraction

January 19, 2012 at 9:14 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Adolf Hitler's secret fortress 'Wolf Lair', located deep in the heart of a forest in north-eastern Poland, is to be turned into a major tourist attraction.

Israel's decision to strike Iran still 'far off', says defence minister

January 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Jerusalem, Jan.19 (ANI): Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak has said that his country's decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities is still "very far off".

Hitler's secret Poland fortress to be turned into major tourist attraction

January 19, 2012 at 12:40 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Adolf Hitler's secret fortress 'Wolf Lair', located deep in the heart of a forest in north-eastern Poland, is to be turned into a major tourist attraction.

I am answerable only to parliament: Gilani

January 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Islamabad, Jan 16 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that under the constitution, he was answerable only to parliament and not to any individual.

US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman to visit Israel amid escalating tensions with Iran

January 16, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Washington, Jan 16(ANI): Israel has confirmed that US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Martin Dempsey will arrive in the country to hold talks this week.

Ijaz threatens to "expose" Haqqani's "lies' with such clarity that won't allow him to run or hide

January 16, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Islamabad, Jan 16 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has threatened the country's former ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani that he will come to Pakistan to appear before a judicial commission probing the Memo gate scandal to "expose all his lies".

US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman to visit Israel amid escalating tensions with Iran

January 16, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Washington, Jan 16(ANI): Israel has confirmed that US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Martin Dempsey will arrive in the country to hold talks this week.

Ijaz threatens to "expose" Haqqani's "lies' with such clarity that won't allow him to run or hide

January 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Islamabad, Jan 16 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has threatened the country's former ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani that he will come to Pakistan to appear before a judicial commission probing the Memo gate scandal to "expose all his lies".

I am answerable only to parliament: Gilani

January 16, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Islamabad, Jan 16 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that under the constitution, he was answerable only to parliament and not to any individual.

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