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Assam extends Afspa in four districts citing ‘recent disturbances’ in Bangladesh | India News – Times of India

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The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (Afspa) has been extended in four districts of Assam for another six months, citing potential threats to internal law and order following “recent disturbances” in neighboring Bangladesh.According to a notification issued on Tuesday, the districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar will remain designated as “disturbed areas” under Afspa.The…

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Botched Naga op: SC closes criminal cases against 30 Armymen | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed criminal proceedings by Nagaland Police against the 30 Army personnel for allegedly killing 13 civilians in a 2021 botched operation to ambush militants in the state’s Mon district. It said the Centre had declined sanction, which is mandatory before proceeding against Army personnel under Section 6 of the…

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Forces poised to shed more ‘vestiges of colonial era’ – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: After taking several steps in line with the government’s directive to shed “vestiges of the colonial era” and “Indianise” military traditions and customs, ranging from junking of western tunes in the Beating Retreat ceremony to the introduction of kurta-pyjamas in naval messes, the armed forces are now poised for some more measures.The country’s…

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Rajnath Singh pushes for ‘joint military vision’ to tackle global challenges | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Ahead of the impending creation of integrated theatre commands, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday told the armed forces to evolve a ‘joint military vision‘ and prepare for challenges the country may face in future wars, amid the continuing military confrontation with China and turmoil in the neighbourhood.“India is a peace loving nation…

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‘Be prepared for unexpected’: Rajnath Singh tells Armed Forces to ‘keep eye on happenings in neighbouring countries’ | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India is a “peace-loving nation” but the Armed Forces need to be “prepared for war in order to preserve peace”. Speaking at the maiden Joint Commanders’ Conference in Lucknow on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting, Singh commended the Armed Forces…

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Manipur CM N Biren says Delhi agencies trying to reimpose Afspa in valley | India News – Times of India

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GUWAHATI: Manipur CM N Biren Singh Thursday informed the legislative assembly that various central agencies were pushing for reimposing Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in the valley districts of the state since violence broke out in May 2023.Responding to a call attention motion on “the long-standing demand” for removal of Afspa from Manipur moved…

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Armed forces formulate new doctrine for cyberspace operations | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The armed forces have formulated a new joint doctrine for cyberspace operations, which have become critical in modern-day warfare especially in the backdrop of China developing potent cyber-warfare and cyber-espionage capabilities.The doctrine, which was released by chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan in the presence of the three Service chiefs on Tuesday,…

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Congress manifesto hints at religious quota in armed forces: Rajnath Singh | India News – Times of India

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh echoed PM Modi’s recent remarks and alleged Wednesday that Congress’s manifesto for ongoing LS polls suggests covert attempts to introduce religion-based reservation even within the armed forces.Addressing a gathering of intellectuals in support of BJP-TDP-Jana Sena alliance in Visakhapatnam, senior BJP politician accused Congress of drawing from Sachar Committee report, which…

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Soldier’s bathroom fall injury can’t be cause for disability pension: AFT | India News – Times of India

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CHANDIGARH: Injuries suffered due to slipping in the bathroom of army barracks do not qualify a soldier for disability pension, Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has ruled, underscoring that wounds or death must be directly linked to armed forces services rather than being accidental occurrences common to people. An AFT division bench, comprising Justice (retd) Anil…

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