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Army Displays India's First Native Machine Pistol 'ASMI'
India’s first native machine pistol ASMI was displayed at the Indian Army’s innovation exhibition on January 13. The indigenously developed gun has been built in collaboration between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Army. Compared to the Israeli Uzi guns, ASMI can fire at a range of 100 metres. ASMI would be likely inducted to replace the 9mm pistols employed in the defence forces.
Tags: DRDO, Indian Army, Army, ASMI, make in india
Courtesy: Times Now News
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10 Australian Special Forces Soldiers To Be Dismissed For Illegal Killings
The Australian Defence Department has issued a termination notice to 10 soldiers from special forces after it found valid evidence against them for illegal killings in Afghanistan. An independent report found evidence against 19 Australian soldiers who allegedly killed 39 unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners. Moreover, they have been asked to respond in 10 days. Reportedly, Australia sent it troops to co-shoulder US-led forces in fighting… read-more
Tags: Australia, Afghanistan, Taliban, Special Forces, soldiers, Army, Insurgency, Terrorism
Courtesy: Tribune India
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MP: 4-year-old Boy Who Fell Into 200-ft Deep Borewell Could Not Be Saved
In a tragic incident, 4-year-old Prahlad, who fell into a 200-ft deep borewell in Madhya Pradesh on November 4, could not be saved even after a 3-day long joint-rescue operation. His body was recovered on November 7 at the depth of 60-ft in the borewell. The state CM… read-more
Tags: Madhya Pradesh, Army, Police, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Courtesy: Mid-Day
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Terrorist Attack At Vienna: 2 Civilians Killed, 14 Suffered Critical Injuries
Six locations in Vienna witnessed terrorist attacks after several gunmen launched fire at people on November 2, just a night before Austria was undergoing lockdown. While two civilians were killed, 14 suffered critical injuries. Reportedly, police killed one of the attackers and organized manhunt for the other assailants. Describing it as a "repulsive terrorist attack", Chancellor Sebastian Kurz stated the army and police will work together… read-more
Tags: Vienna, Attack, Lockdown, Army
Courtesy: Reuters
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NDA, NAE 2020 Results Declared By UPSC; Check At Upsc.gov.in
Union Public Service Commission has declared the results for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy Examination (I) and (II). The exam was conducted on September 6 and the candidates can check their results on the official website. The aspirants, who have cleared the examination, should register themselves on the Indian army recruitment website, following which … read-more
Tags: UPSC, NDA, SS, Army, Navy, Airforce
Courtesy: The Times of India
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India, China Deliberate On Implementation Of Five Point Agenda
Diplomats of India and China on September 30 held another round of talks, wherein they focused on implementing the five-point agenda reached between both the countries. During the virtual meeting, both the parties reviewed the current border situation. The Ministry of External Affairs' statement read that the two sides agreed upon holding the next meeting "at an early date" to complete the "process of disengagement" sooner.
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Eastern Ladakh, diplomatic talks, Army
Courtesy: Times Now
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J&K: Centre Withdraws Over 10,000 Troops Post Abrogation of Article 370
According to a report by the Press Trust of India, the Centre has asked for an "immediate" withdrawal of 100 CAPF companies that were positioned in J&K after the removal of Article 370. These troops were asked to revert back to their base locations in the country. The forces that will be leaving J&K include the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force, Border Security Force and others.
Tags: J&K, Article 370, Centre, Army
Courtesy: The Indian Express
