Tag: defence
BJP-led Goa Coalition Government Won't Last Full Term: Congress
The BJP-led coalition in the state will not last the full term, Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar said on Thursday, adding that the Congress bloc of 16 legislators was intact and will work as an effective opposition.....
Australian PM Praises Community Response To Cyclone Debbie
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has praised the resilience of Australians affected by tropical cyclone Debbie, a media report said on Tuesday.....
15 Kg Heroin Seized By BSF In Punjab
At least 15 kg heroin was recovered by Border Security Force troopers on Wednesday following an exchange of fire with Pakistani smugglers in Punjab's Ferozepur sector, a BSF officer said.....
Over 8,000 Uber, Lyft Drivers Fail Background Checks In US
More than 8,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in the US state of Massachusetts have been banned from driving under a new, stricter background check regulations, a media report said.....
India Commits $500 Mn Credit For Bangladesh Military
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India had always stood for the prosperity of Bangladesh and committed $500 million credit for the country's defence.....
Defence Ministry To Launch Innovation Organisation
Defence Innovation Organistaion (DIO) is to be launched as a non-profit company later this month to foster technology development and innovative products with commercial potential for the defence sector, informed sources said.....
IAF Officer Dies In Kolkata After Fall From Balcony
A senior Air Force officer posted to the Eastern Air Command at Fort William here died after falling from the balcony of his second-floor home, a Defence Ministry spokesman said on Sunday.....
Amarinder Vs Sajjan: Politics Of A Captain And A Colonel
One is Canada's Defence Minister and the other is the Chief Minister of a state (Punjab) that has strong connections with the North American country. ....
Srinagar Youth Killed When Troopers Fired In Air: BSF
The BSF on Sunday admitted the youth killed here had died when its troopers opened fire in the air in self-defence during a weapon snatching incident.....
'Navy May Look Elsewhere For Subs If Strategic Partnership Model Does Not Work'
The Indian Navy may look for other means to procure submarines if the proposed Strategic Partnership model to select key Indian private players for defence manufacturing projects is not implemented, a senior Navy officer said on Tuesday.....
