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For first time since 1966, India not to have chief guest in R-Day parade
India has decided not to have a chief guest for this year’s Republic Day parade. New Delhi gave the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for taking this decision. Earlier, British PM Boris Johnson cancelled his invitation citing Covid-19 fears.
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Indian Army hands back apprehended Chinese soldier in eastern Ladakh
The Indian Army on Monday handed back the apprehended Chinese soldier at Chushul-Moldo in eastern Ladakh.
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DRDO hands over landing gears, 18 types of filters for P-75 subs to Navy
The CVRDE, a laboratory of the DRDO, on Sunday handed over retractable landing gears for Tapas and Swift unmanned aerial vehicles as well as 18 types of filters for P-75 submarines to its users, an official statement said.
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Story of BSF’s key role, valour and sacrifices in 1971 India-Pakistan war
The contributions of BSF, still in its infancy in 1971, did not find any recognition during the celebrations of the 49th anniversary of resounding victory of India over Pakistan in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Here is the little-known story of how the BSF played a critical role in the 1971 war.
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Jaishankar invites diaspora to be part of India’s growth
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday invited Indian diaspora to be part of the country’s efforts to emerge stronger from the coronavirus crisis.
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India has always pursued independent foreign policy: MEA on S-400 missile deal from Russia
Days after a US Congressional report cautioned that New Delhi's purchase of the Russian-made S-400 air defence system may trigger American sanctions, India on Friday said that it has always pursued an independent foreign policy that also applies to its defence acquisitions and supplies.
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Lt Gen Aich vouches for compulsory NCC training in schools and colleges
Stating that youth is India’s future, National Cadet Corps (NCC) DG Lt Gen Tarun Kumar Aich on Friday said that the NCC training should be made compulsory in schools and colleges but not free of cost.
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IAF chief reviews operational preparedness of units in Eastern Air Command
Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria reviewed the operational preparedness of units deployed in Eastern Air Command area of responsibility from January 5-7.
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France calls India for joint efforts at UNSC
Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Bonne on Thursday called India for joint efforts between two countries during India’s tenure at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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India, France to hold 7th Strategic Dialogue on January 7
India and France will hold their annual Strategic Dialogue on January 7 here.
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