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New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that the ongoing Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp in Lakshadweep is a manifestation of the government’s vision of ‘Swasth Bharat’.He said the five-day camp also reiterates the government’s commitment to provide quality healthcare even in remote areas.”Addressed the inaugural ceremony of the Multi-Speciality Joint Services Medical Camp at Kavaratti in Union Territory of Lakshadweep through video conference,” he sa…

Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Tuesday visited the South Korea-US Combined Forces Command (CFC) and called for a firm readiness posture in a changing security environment, the defence ministry said. During the visit to the CFC based at Camp Humphreys, a key US base in Pyeongtaek located some 60 kilometres south of Seoul, Ahn met with US Forces Korea (USFK) Commander General Xavier Brunson, who also doubles as the CFC Commander, according to the ministry.In the…

Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Tuesday visited the South Korea-US Combined Forces Command (CFC) and called for a firm readiness posture in a changing security environment, the defence ministry said. During the visit to the CFC based at Camp Humphreys, a key US base in Pyeongtaek located some 60 kilometres south of Seoul, Ahn also met with US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson, who also doubles as the CFC commander, according to the ministry.In their me…

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) About 75,000 NCC Cadets participated during Operation Sindoor, assisting the civil administration and providing medical support, Director General Lt Gen Virendra Vats said on Saturday while sharing details of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026. Lt Gen Vats said that the camp is a platform to provide cadets with exposure to the rich culture and traditions of our nation through important events that take place in the National Capital during the run-…

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) On the occasion of the 68th Foundation Day of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the scientists and personnel, praising their unwavering commitment, scientific excellence and deep sense of national duty.DRDO is marking its 68th Foundation Day on Thursday. The organisation was established on this day in 1958 to strengthen India and make the country self-reliant in the fields o…

Seoul, Dec 29 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday warned of a growing security instability surrounding the Korean Peninsula, citing a deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. “The security situation surrounding the Korean Peninsula has become more unstable than ever,” Ahn said in a speech at a forum on an alliance with the United States.”North Korea is advancing its nuclear and missile capabilities and modernizing its conventional forces through mil…