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US Forces To Leave Iraq By End Of 2021 Says US President Joe Biden
Following his talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa-al-Kadhimi, US President Joe Biden announced on July 26 that the US forces' mission will conclude and they will withdraw from Iraq by the end of 2021. However, the US troops will continue to train and advise the Iraqi military to its fight against ISIS (Islamic State Militant Group), Biden said. There are currently 2,500 US troops in Iraq.
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ISRO To Launch GISAT-1 On Mar 28 For Realtime Border, Disaster Vigil
The Indian Space and Research Organisation has planned to launch an earth observation satellite on March 28 to enhance the Geo monitoring of India. Named GISAT-1, the satellite will provide real-time images of the borders and will help in monitoring natural disasters. To be launched from Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota spaceport, the GISAT-1 will be carried by GSLV-F10 "subject to weather conditions". Initially slated for March 5, 2020, the… read-more
Tags: satellites, ISRO, Defense, Border Security
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Army Major Makes World's First Flexible Bulletproof Jacket 'Shakti'
Indian Army Major Anoop Mishra has successfully developed the world’s first flexible bulletproof jacket 'Shakti' that be worn by both women and men. The universal ballistic jacket has been designed to absorb the impact of bullets and reduce their penetration to the human torso. Earlier, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik had appreciated the vest that is capable of protecting the personnel from explosives.
Tags: Defense, Indian Army, Bulletproof jackets , make in india
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Honey Trap: Ex-Soldier Arrested For Sharing Info With Pakistan
The Military Intelligence department has booked a retired Indian army soldier Saurabh Sharma for allegedly sharing confidential information with Pakistani Intelligence. Released from services in June 2020 over medical conditions, Saurabh fell prey to a cyber honey trap. The MI found he was in contact with the Karachi-based operatives for four years. Booking him under criminal conspiracy and sections of UAPA Act and Secrets Act, officials have… read-more
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