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Bihar Govt formation: 16-17 Ministers likely to be sworn in with CM Nitish Kumar

Around 16 to 17 ministers are expected to be sworn-in along with Chief Minister-designate Nitish Kumar in the oath-taking ceremony on Monday, but it was not clear yet if Sushil Kumar Modi will return as Deputy Chief Minister.

Nov 16, 2020

Rahul Gandhi has a nervous, unformed quality: Obama in his new memoir 'A Promised Land'

While talking about the Rahul Gandhi in his new book 'The Promised Land', former US President Barack Obama has likened Congress leader to a student who does his coursework but lacks the aptitude to master a subject

Nov 13, 2020

'Respect each other's sovereignty': PM Modi's stern message for China, PAK at SCO | 10 key highlights

PM Modi has delivered a stern message to its neighbours Pakistan and China via SCO Summit. Addressing the annual event virtually, PM Modi said that all member nations should respect each others' territorial integrity.

Nov 10, 2020

Trump just fired his Secretary of Defence Mark Esper; the cards are falling fast

The outgoing president of the United States Donald Trump has fired his Secretary of Defence Mark Esper and replaced him with Christopher Miller.

Nov 10, 2020

Winter is coming: China building tunnels for all-weather access in Doklam

After stopping construction momentarily in 2017, the PLA has aggressively ramped up infrastructure in Doklam to ensure the free movement of its troops.

Nov 9, 2020

Proposal to increase retirement age, cut down pension in armed forces irks officers, veterans

Pension accounted for around 28 percent of the defense budget in running the financial year.

Nov 5, 2020

Islamic Centre Delhi labeled 'Jihadi Centre' as Hindu Sena defaces signboard

Hindu Sena members defaced the signboard of the India Islamic Cultural Centre in Delhi, by sticking posters that read "Jihadi Islamic Terrorist Centre" on it. The group said it was angry at the Muslim community for their "terrorist activities" in France.

Nov 2, 2020

Indian Army's massive crackdown on construction scams; MES under CBI scanner

The Indian Army has handed the Meerut project led by Military Engineer Services (MES) to the CBI, but more are likely to follow. Read for details.

Oct 31, 2020

What privacy: Personal details of 4,474 RTI applicants leaked on Govt of India website [details]

The I&B ministry in its reply said it was not aware of the 2016 memorandum directing that personal details of applicants shall not be disclosed.

Oct 31, 2020

Posters of Emmanuel Macron stuck on Bhendi Bazaar road.

French Prez Macron's posters stuck on Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar road, later removed by cops

A viral video surfaced showing vehicles driving over the posters of the French President Emmanuel Macron which were glued to the roads in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar. Macron called the Nice church attack an "Islamist terrorist attack".

Oct 30, 2020

After boasting about its role in Pulwama attack, PAK violates LoC ceasefire in Poonch

Defence Ministry spokesman, Col. Devender Anand, said Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation in Shahpur sector of Poonch but the Indian Army retaliated befittingly.

Oct 29, 2020

US offers F-18 Super hornet fighters to Indian Navy; but money can play spoil sport [Explained]

Historically, budget allocation to armed forces has always been lesser than the requested amount. The cash crunch has resulted in the Navy cutting on its capital acquisition.

Oct 29, 2020

How changing geo-political situation pushes India towards US: Explained

Security and strategic challenges have pushed India to shift its policy from "non-alignment" to strengthening defence ties with the US to meet the geopolitical realities in the South Asian region.

Oct 28, 2020

Amid China stand-off along LAC, NSA Doval meets Pompeo in Delhi.

US will stand by India against China's tyranny: 'Together we can deliver deterrence'

Pompeo's statement is likely to ruffle the feathers in Beijing whose troops have been locked in a stand-off with the Indian Army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.

Oct 27, 2020

India, US need to jointly confront China's threats to security: Pompeo in New Delhi

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday in the national capital said that India and the US need to jointly confront China's threats to security in the Indian subcontinent and the Indo-Pacific.