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Dhaka, February 24 The new government of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has re-established a press wing for President Mohammad Shahabuddin at his office.The president's press wing had been abolished by the previous interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.A statement from the...

Tehran, February 24 – Despite "unprecedented external threats," the government remains focused on keeping Iran away from the danger of war, a top administration official stated on Tuesday.Iran's official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani...

Moscow, February 23 Russia is fighting for its future, for independence, and for truth and justice, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday as the war in Ukraine entered its fifth year on Tuesday.Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This year, it has...

New Delhi, February 23 Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena announced on Monday a 20 per cent reservation for ex- Agniveers in the recruitment of male constables in the Delhi Police, with exemptions from the physical efficiency test and a three-year relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit.The...

New Delhi, February 23 – Islamabad's airstrikes inside Afghanistan followed less than four days after media reports widely quoted Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stating in an interview that his country would not hesitate to carry out air operations inside the neighbouring country.The...

President Mohammed Shahabuddin accused former Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus of repeatedly failing to follow constitutional procedures. In an interview with a Bangla Daily, he criticised Yunus for issuing several ordinances without adequate justification, despite the need for some emergency...

Jaipur, February 22 A large crowd gathered at the iconic Jal Mahal promenade here on Sunday to witness a spectacular aerial display by the Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and Sarang Helicopter Display Team.Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also...

Jammu, February 19 – An Agniveer allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle at an army camp in Jammu, J&K, on Thursday, officials said.The 24-year-old Agniveer, from Uttar Pradesh, was on guard duty at the Nagrota garrison when he allegedly took his own life around midnight.The...

Feb 18, New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, reviewed the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.A total of 85 ships, including 19 foreign warships, participated in the fleet review, reflecting the scale and diversity...

President Droupadi Murmu is reviewing the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 in Visakhapatnam today as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Upon arrival, the President received a ceremonial guard of honour from the Eastern Naval Command and was welcomed by senior naval officers. The...

Visakhapatnam, February 18 The International Fleet Review commenced here on Wednesday, where President Droupadi Murmu was given a guard of honour upon her arrival.The President was greeted by senior naval officials, followed by a musical performance of the national anthem and a national song...

President Droupadi Murmu will review the 2026 International Fleet Review (IFR) off the coast of Visakhapatnam today. A correspondent for Akashvani reports that this will be one of the largest maritime gatherings in India. As the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the President is scheduled...

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Visakhapatnam this evening to participate in the 2026 International Fleet Review (IFR). The President landed at the INS Dega Naval Air Station, where she was warmly welcomed by Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan...

New Delhi, February 17 – Indian President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday for a two-day visit to witness the International Fleet Review (IFR).As the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the President will review the IFR, which is a ceremonial gathering...

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh, starting today, to observe the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026. She will arrive in Visakhapatnam this evening. Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will receive her. A...

New Delhi, February 16 – President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday that officers of the Audit and Accounts Service are the custodians of public trust and the guardians of financial prudence.She was speaking during a meeting with trainee officers of the Indian Audit & Accounts Service, the...

New Delhi, February 15 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold talks with his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, in Bengaluru on February 17, with some key outcomes expected from the bilateral dialogue to boost defence cooperation.A defence cooperation agreement is expected to be renewed...

Pune, February 14 A seminar at the Indian Army's Southern Command in Pune brought together senior military leaders, veterans, scientists, industry leaders, and academic experts to discuss ways to build an integrated, future-ready, and technologically empowered force, an official release said...

Pune, February 13 Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Friday that assumptions about permanent allies or adversaries are increasingly becoming unreliable in the current global order, and that India must remain prepared – mentally, structurally, and materially – to act...

New Delhi, February 13 AAP leader Sanjay Singh demanded in the Rajya Sabha that the government recruit young men who have cleared the examinations for enrolment in the armed forces, and called for an end to the practice of soldiers being made to serve senior officials.Raising the issue during...