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  • Supreme Court Allows Women To Take NDA Exam on September 5, Says Policy Decision Is Based on ‘Gender Discrimination’

    Supreme Court Allows Women To Take NDA Exam on September 5, Says Policy Decision Is Based on ‘Gender Discrimination’

    Aug 18, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    In a major development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday passed interim order allowing women to take the admission exam on September 5 to National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune. At present only boys can join the NDA. The interim order was passed by a division bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy while hearing a…

  • Exercise INDRA 2021 Closing Ceremony: Indo-Russia Joint Military Drill Culminates

    Exercise INDRA 2021 Closing Ceremony: Indo-Russia Joint Military Drill Culminates

    Aug 12, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The closing ceremony of the Indo-Russia joint exercise INDRA was held on August 12, 2021. The aim of the exercise was to acquaint each other with operational planning, procedures, combat drills and conducting of joint operations against international terrorist groups.

  • INS Vikrant, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier, Returns to Kochi After Successfully Completing Maiden 5-Day Sea Voyage

    INS Vikrant, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier, Returns to Kochi After Successfully Completing Maiden 5-Day Sea Voyage

    Aug 8, 2021

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) ‘Vikrant’ successfully accomplished its maiden sea voyage today for which she had sailed on August 3, 2021 from Kochi. Trials progressed as planned and system parameters proved satisfactory. The carrier would continue to undergo series of sea trials to prove all equipment and systems prior handing over the vessel to the…

  • India-China Border Dispute in Ladakh: Indian Army, PLA Disengage In Gogra; Standoffs in Depsang And Hot Springs Yet To Be Resolved

    India-China Border Dispute in Ladakh: Indian Army, PLA Disengage In Gogra; Standoffs in Depsang And Hot Springs Yet To Be Resolved

    Aug 6, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    ctual Control (LAC) between the two countries in the Eastern Ladakh sector. The breakthrough came after the 12th round of commander level talks between the two armies.

  • Exercise INDRA 2021 Opening Ceremony: Indo-Russia Joint Training Exercise Commences At Prudboy Ranges in Volgograd

    Exercise INDRA 2021 Opening Ceremony: Indo-Russia Joint Training Exercise Commences At Prudboy Ranges in Volgograd

    Aug 4, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indo – Russia joint training Exercise INDRA 2021 commenced at Prudboy Ranges, Volgograd on August 4, 2021, with an impressive opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the National Flags of both countries. Exercise INDRA 2021 will enhance interoperability between the Indian and Russian Armies .

  • India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Named INS Vikrant Sets For Sea Trials

    India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Named INS Vikrant Sets For Sea Trials

    Aug 4, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    n a boost to “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” campaign, sea trials of indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC(P71)) ‘Vikrant’ began on Wednesday. The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier “Vikrant” designed by Indian Navy’s Directorate of Naval Design(DND) is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a Public Sector Shipyard under Ministry of Shipping (MoS).

  • IAF Inducts Rafale Aircraft Into 101 Squadron at Air Force Station Hasimara, Second After ‘Golden Arrows’

    IAF Inducts Rafale Aircraft Into 101 Squadron at Air Force Station Hasimara, Second After ‘Golden Arrows’

    Jul 28, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday, i.e. July 28, operationalised the second Rafale squadron after “Golden Arrows”. The IAF formally inducted Rafale aircraft into No. 101 Squadron at Air Force Station Hasimara in Eastern Air Command (EAC). Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria attended the induction ceremony.

  • INDRA 2021: India And Russia To Hold Joint Military Exercise At Volgograd  From August 1 to 13

    INDRA 2021: India And Russia To Hold Joint Military Exercise At Volgograd From August 1 to 13

    Jul 27, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The 12th Edition of Indo-Russia joint military Exercise INDRA 2021 will be held at Volgograd, Russia from August 1 to 13, 2021. The exercise will entail conduct of counter terror operations under the United Nations mandate by  a joint force against international terror groups. Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019: Indian And US Armies Sing & Dance…

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas: Know About Param Vir Chakra Awardees Of Kargil War 1999

    Kargil Vijay Diwas: Know About Param Vir Chakra Awardees Of Kargil War 1999

    Jul 25, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    During the summers of 1999, the Indian Army defeated Pakistani army and terrorists backed by it in a war which was fought on the mountains of Kashmir in Kargil at an altitude more than 15,000 feet. The Kargil War 1999 was fought between the months of May and July 1999.

  • Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021 Celebrations: Lt Gen YK Joshi Leads ‘Dhruva Kargil Ride’ From Udhampur to Drass to Pay Tribute to Kargil War Heroes

    Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021 Celebrations: Lt Gen YK Joshi Leads ‘Dhruva Kargil Ride’ From Udhampur to Drass to Pay Tribute to Kargil War Heroes

    Jul 22, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Ahead of the 22nd Anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, “Dhruva Kargil Ride” was organised from Udhampur to Drass by the Indian Army on Thursday to commemorate gallant actions of Kargil War heroes. The Dhruva Kargil Ride was flagged off by Kargil War hero, Subedar Sanjay Kumar, PVC. GOC-in-C, Northern Command, The bike rally was…

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