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India sends holy Sarayu water to Sri Lanka for consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma temple
India sends sacred water from Sarayu river to Sri Lanka for Seetha Amma Temple's consecration, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations. The ceremony signifies the spiritual and cultural bond between the two nations, with Mahant Shashikant Das praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's contributions.
CAG creating multiple databases to make audit more transparent
Speaking about the cooperation between the Institute of ICAI and PIOB, he said it will help develop standards, sharing of best practices and promote the auditing profession.
Modi government tells Supreme Court not to encroach on executive domain
The Modi government curtly told the SC not to encroach into executive's domain and suggested that judiciary would do better by devising ways to tackle massive pendency of cases.
Time for India to sit at UNSC high table: Envoy
Hailing India's crucial win in polls to the UN Board of Auditors, Asoke Mukerji said the victory is a "recognition of India's institutional depth."
Portal for pension-related info to ex-servicemen launched
CAG Shashikant Sharma today launched a website for providing pension-related information to ex-servicemen.
R K Mathur gets additional charge of Defence Secretary
"R K Mathur was today given the additional charge of Defence Secretary for three months by the Government," an official said.
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R K Mathur likely to be Defence Secretary
Currently working as Secretary (Defence Production) in the Defence Ministry, Mathur is a 1977-batch IAS officer of Manipur-Tripura cadre.
Antony discusses incursion issue with top security brass
Defence Minister A K Antony today discussed ways of resolving the Chinese incursion issue with the top security brass of the country.
Indo-Sino talks to focus on border management, CBMs
Strengthening of border management mechanisms and CBMs are expected to be high on agenda during the Defence Secretary-level talks between India and China tomorrow.
Probe ordered into reports of hacking of DRDO computers
According to media reports, Chinese hackers have had access to some sensitive information.
Antony assures parliamentary panel of completing housing project on time
A K Antony today assured a parliamentary committee that Married Accommodation Project (MAP) for armed forces will be completed by 2018.
China should strengthen control over border with India: expert
China would not initiate disputes with any country, but was "capable of handling possible disputes in the region."
India-China military officials hold Annual Defence Dialogue
Top defence officials of India and China began two-day fifth Annual Defence Dialogue to discuss issues concerning the bilateral military ties.
Defence Secretary to lead delegation to China next month
During his meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Defence Minister A K Antony had accepted an invitation from Liang to visit Beijing next year.
India, Israel Defence Secretary-level talks from December 3
India and Israel are expected to discuss the progress in their joint military projects including air defence systems and specialised radars..
India, Japan to hold talks on foreign policy, defence issues
India and Japan will hold their second round of '2 + 2' dialogue on foreign policy issues and defence matters on Monday in Tokyo.
Defence Minister A K Antony reviews security scenario with Services chiefs
Defence Minister A K Antony today reviewed the security situation in and around the country with the three Services chiefs at a meeting here.
Defence fortifies western front, new bases along Pakistan border
New bases of India's most potent fighter as well as advanced sensor units have come up on the weastern front, along the border with Pakistan.
Indo-Pak defence talks end with no forward movement on Siachen
"Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to make serious, sustained and result-oriented efforts for seeking an amicable resolution of Siachen," said a joint statement.
Indo-Pak talks on Siachen; no great breakthrough expected
The Defence Secretaries of India and Pakistan today began talks on the military standoff on Siachen as Islamabad called to demilitarise the region.
Parliamentary panel strongly dismisses troop movement report
Panel dismissed a report about movement of troops near the capital in Jan after the govt stated that it was based on "wrong inferences.
Parliamentary panel strongly dismisses troop movement report
Standing Committee on Defence was informed by Def Secy that Army did not need to seek permission from the Govt for such troop movement.
Call for action against ‘coup’ scaremonger
The demand for a probe into the matter is gathering momentum amid indications that Army headquarters may itself seek an inquiry.
Defence ministry likely to respond to House panel on 'alarmist' report
Sources said the ministry brass has committed to come with a detailed response to the daily’s report on the alleged alarm over troop movements towards Delhi.
Army Chief letter row: Army puts requirements before Parliamentary Committee
Army today highlighted before a Parliamentary Committee its requirements but these did not reflect the "deficiencies" flagged earlier.
Army chief, Antony come face to face
The Army Chief had filed a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday challenging the government decision on his age issue.
Defence Minister A K Antony meets PM Mamohan Singh on Army Chief Gen V K Singh's action over age issue
The meeting came a day after Gen Singh filed a writ petition in the apex court challenging the Defence Ministry's rejection of his contention.
India proposes new border facility as CBM with China
India has proposed to set up a new Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) venue along the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh stretch of the Sino-Indian border.
Afspa pruning caught in National Conference-Congress crossfire
Ruling coalition partners National Conference and Congress were battling each other over pruning areas that should be under Afspa.
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