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Surgeon Vice Admiral Sarin becomes first woman DG of Armed Forces Medical Services

She has also been conferred with a Chief of Army Staff Commendation (2017), Chief of Naval Staff Commendation (2001) and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation (2013) for distinguished service, the ministry said.

01 October 2024, 05:37 IST

Surgeon Vice Admiral Sarin becomes first woman DG of Armed Forces Medical Services

Surgeon Vice Admiral Sarin becomes first woman DG of Armed Forces Medical Services

Surgeon Vice Admiral Sarin becomes first woman DG of Armed Forces Medical Services

01 October 2024, 05:37 IST

India's military preparedness must be of very high order: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

In an address at an event, Gen Chauhan also identified operational preparedness, modernisation of the armed forces, transformation and indigenisation of military hardware as key pillars to boost national security.

18 September 2024, 13:59 IST

India's military preparedness must be of very high order: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

India's military preparedness must be of very high order: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

India's military preparedness must be of very high order: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

18 September 2024, 13:59 IST

India's top military brass deliberates on creation of joint command and control centres

Under the theaterisation model, the government seeks to integrate the capabilities of the army, air force and navy and optimally utilise their resources for wars and operations.

04 September 2024, 13:03 IST

India's top military brass deliberates on creation of joint command and control centres

India's top military brass deliberates on creation of joint command and control centres

India's top military brass deliberates on creation of joint command and control centres

04 September 2024, 13:03 IST

Defence Ministry approves 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore

The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cleared the "Acceptance of Necessity” – the first stage in India’s defence acquisition process - for 10 proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore.

03 September 2024, 11:44 IST

Defence Ministry approves 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore

Defence Ministry approves 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore

Defence Ministry approves 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore

03 September 2024, 11:44 IST

At least 9 killed as Israel begins major military operation in West Bank

The raids followed months of escalating Israeli operations in the occupied territory, where nearly 3 million Palestinians live under Israeli military rule.

28 August 2024, 13:46 IST

At least 9 killed as Israel begins major military operation in West Bank

At least 9 killed as Israel begins major military operation in West Bank

At least 9 killed as Israel begins major military operation in West Bank

28 August 2024, 13:46 IST

Pakistan’s Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) awarded to top Chinese general

Gen Li Qiaoming received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) from President Asif Ali Zardari at a special ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr (President House). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Gen Asim Munir, service chiefs and parliamentarians attended the event.

27 August 2024, 17:31 IST

Pakistan’s Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) awarded to top Chinese general

Pakistan’s Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) awarded to top Chinese general

Pakistan’s Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) awarded to top Chinese general

27 August 2024, 17:31 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, casting attacks as preemptive

Israel and Hezbollah have regularly traded fire on Israel’s northern border since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out in October — a conflict that has long threatened to engulf the region.

25 August 2024, 03:07 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, casting attacks as preemptive

Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, casting attacks as preemptive

Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon, casting attacks as preemptive

25 August 2024, 03:07 IST

Chinese military’s new focus: Winning wars against 'strong enemies, opponents'

President Xi Jinping has also directed the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to improve its strategic ability to defend the country's sovereignty and development interests.

24 August 2024, 17:45 IST

Chinese military’s new focus: Winning wars against 'strong enemies, opponents'

Chinese military’s new focus: Winning wars against 'strong enemies, opponents'

Chinese military’s new focus: Winning wars against 'strong enemies, opponents'

24 August 2024, 17:45 IST

Why Chinese and Russian militaries are training together

The military exercises are, in some ways, the most vivid expression of an alignment between China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir Putin of Russia as they have sought to challenge their chief geopolitical rival, the United States.

14 August 2024, 20:50 IST

Why Chinese and Russian
militaries are training together

Why Chinese and Russian
militaries are training together

Why Chinese and Russian militaries are training together

14 August 2024, 20:50 IST

French military jets collide mid-air, leaving two people missing; one pilot found safe

French media reported that rescuers were looking for a missing flying student who was in one of the planes

14 August 2024, 15:33 IST

French military jets collide mid-air, leaving two people missing; one pilot found safe

French military jets collide mid-air, leaving two people missing; one pilot found safe

French military jets collide mid-air, leaving two people missing; one pilot found safe

14 August 2024, 15:33 IST