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Shipping Minister Vasan seeks strict action against guilty Italian ship crew
Union Shipping Minister G K Vasan on Monday called for strict action against Italian ship crew responsible for shooting two innocent fishermen in Indian waters. Kerala Police have detained two Italian naval personnel, accused of killing the two Indian fisherman whom they mistook for pirates. The two Indian nationals were killed on February 15 off Kerala's Kollam coast. Armed men from the Italian ship

Another six months for 126 combat planes deal: Antony

New Delhi: India could take another six months to sign a contract for 126 combat planes for which it is holding cost negotiations with France's Dassault Aviation, the lowest bidder, that is offering

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Mi-17 V5 helicopter inducted into Air Force
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS) Defence Minister AK Antony on Friday said that India has always strived for peace, trust and cooperation.

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Army to issue retirement note to Gen V K Singh next week
New Delhi: With an official communication to be sent to Army Chief Gen V K Singh next week about his tenure ending on May 31, the Defence Ministry will announce his successor soon. The Defence

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Advanced Mi-17 V5 helicopter inducted into Indian Air Force

Underlining the role of Russia as a dependable partner in the defence sector, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday pointed out that the Mi-17 V5 is the best helicopter in its class, and assured

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Lessons learnt from Army chief's age row issue: Antony

New Delhi: Lessons have been learnt from the experience in the age row involving General V K Singh but there was no strain in relations between the government and the Army over the issue, Defence

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