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4 female cadets from Punjab’s Mai Bhago preparatory institute selected to defence academies

June 06, 2025 1:43 pm

Congratulating the cadets, minister Aman Arora said their achievement will inspire more young women from Punjab to pursue careers as commissioned officers in the defence services.

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AC jackets for Indian Special Forces soon, says Manohar Parrikar

August 20, 2017 9:50 am

"In a Special Forces operation, there is extensive exercise. Body heats up, he (soldier) is very uncomfortable. At that time if he has an air conditioned jacket, he is more comfortable. Trial is on," former Defence Minister Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said.

Govt tweaks policy: Defence forces can’t use jammers

January 22, 2016 1:26 am

Police, jails, IB and RAW can use equipment; schools, pvt firms cannot.

CBSE circular directs schools to tell students about career options in forces

September 27, 2013 1:47 am

Students of classes XI and XII must be provided guidance on various career options.

UP tops NHRC list of encounter deaths

September 24, 2013 3:30 am

Assam,with 275 encounter deaths,including 38 at the hands of the defence forces and four by the paramilitary,is next on the list.

Politicians hurting our forces,says former Army Chief

August 28, 2012 3:50 am

Former Army chief V K Singh accused politicians today of trying to weaken the defence forces,even as he sought support for an anti-corruption stir on the lines of the JP Movement

I-Day speech: Defence forces ready to meet any challenge,says PM

August 15, 2012 9:50 am

'Govt will continue to work for these forces,providing them with necessary technology and equipment'

Army best career option,says Chief

April 16, 2012 2:55 am

Army chief General V K Singh inspired school children to opt for a career in the defence forces.

Kalam praises R&DE Engineers,says robots as soldiers can be reality soon

February 10, 2012 2:16 am

With institutions like Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) (R&DE(E)) doing a great job,deploying robots as soldiers could soon be a reality on the border,said former president APJ Abdul Kalam at the golden jubilee celebrations of R&DE(E) on Thursday.