Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Additional Director General of the NCC Directorate Maharashtra, Major General Vivek Tyagi, said on Monday that a drone training centre will come up in Nagpur soon for NCC Cadets. Briefing the media on the Mauritius delegation’s visit to the NCC Maharashtra Directorate HQ, he said, “It was a very useful interaction with Mauritius delegates, the aim for the meeting was building youths for the nation building because today many countries are realising the true importance of …
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Washington, April 16 (IANS) The US on Thursday asserted that it controls maritime traffic in and out of the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Iranian claims of dominance over the strategic waterway as tensions remain high despite a fragile ceasefire. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran lacked the naval capability and situational awareness to control shipping routes, accusing it of resorting to threats against commercial vessels.”You’d like to say publicly, Iran, that you control the Strait of Ho…
Washington, April 7 (IANS) The strategic Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a central flashpoint in the escalating U.S.-Iran standoff, with President Donald Trump calling it “a very big priority” even as he warned Tehran of severe consequences if negotiations fail. Addressing a crowded White House press conference, Trump underscored the vulnerability of the narrow oil chokepoint, saying it could be disrupted with minimal effort. “To close the strait, all you need is one terrorist that some…
Vav‑Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India’s stability amid global energy and geopolitical challenges, particularly in West Asia, while sharply criticising the Congress for “undermining” national unity and “spreading rumours”. Speaking after launching projects worth over Rs 19,800 crore in Vav-Tharad, the Prime Minister referred to the turbulence in West Asia and its impact on energy supplies worldwide.“We can see how many countr…
Washington, Mar 27 (IANS) President Donald Trump said US forces have “totally won the war” against Iran, asserting that Tehran’s military capabilities were largely destroyed, as he granted a 10-day window for negotiations before further action. Speaking in a phone interview on Fox News’ “The Five”, Trump said the US military campaign had neutralised Iran’s ability to wage war.“We’ve already won the war. Militarily, we’ve totally won the war,” he said.He said the st…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has warned that Iran will face major consequences if it continues to double down and refuses to cooperate with the American and international community requirements. In an interview with IANS, Azar also asserted that Israel will continue with its operations until the Iranian threats are neutralised. Excerpts:IANS: How does Israel assess the risk of a full-blown war if US attacks Iranian power plants. What measure is Israel tak…
Washington, March 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that successive layers of Iran’s leadership had been “eliminated” during ongoing US military operations, saying the country was struggling to find new leaders amid sustained pressure.Speaking at a roundtable on Monday in Memphis, Trump said US strikes had not only targeted military infrastructure but also senior figures within Iran’s system. “We eliminated their leaders. We had the first set of leaders; they’re gone,” he sa…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Defence Ministry’s Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) will organise a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at Aravali Auditorium, Near Shankar Vihar Metro Station, Delhi Cantonment, on Friday.The job fair began at the auditorium at 7 a.m., and ex-servicemen were required to carry their I-cards and five copies of their biodata, a Defence Ministry official said.The DGR said the fair will offer several benefits to industry employers, including free online registrati…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Defence Ministry’s Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) will organise a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at Aravali Auditorium, Near Shankar Vihar Metro Station, Delhi Cantonment, on Friday, a Defence Ministry official said. The job fair will begin at the auditorium at 7 a.m., and the ex-servicemen will be required to carry their I-Card and five copies of their biodata, it added.The DGR said the fair will offer several benefits to industry employers, includi…
Washington, March 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that American forces have inflicted devastating damage on Iran’s military infrastructure, claiming that Tehran has lost much of its naval and air defence capability as US strikes intensified during the ongoing conflict.Speaking to reporters before departing the White House, Trump described the operation as unprecedented in scale and effectiveness, asserting that Iranian military assets had been severely degraded.“Our milita…