Defence ministry announces OBC to get reservation in Sainik schools from 2021-22

New Delhi: The Defence ministry on Friday announced that the reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) will be introduced in Sainik schools from the academic year 2021-22, across the country.The decision was announced by Defence Secretary Ajay Kum...

India, Myanmar for further enhancing their bilateral ties

New Delhi: In order to take forward the bilateral relations between two countries, India and Myanmar on Monday discussed on a range of issue, including connectivity projects, capacity building, power and energy, deepen economic and trade ties.They al...

‘Age is just a number’: 98-year-old war veteran defeats Covid-19 in Mumbai

Sepoy Ramu Laxman Sakpal (retired), seated in wheelchair.New Delhi: Defying the given perception that Covid-19 is deadly for elderly people, an 98-year-old war veteran from Mumbai has completely recovered from novel coronavirus.Sepoy Ramu Laxman Sakp...

Armies of India and Japan commence exercise Dharam Guardian in Mizoram

Shillong: Armies of India and Japan on Saturday commenced their second edition of bilateral annual military Exercise Dharma Guardian at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) in Vairengte of Mizoram.The Japanese contingent is represente...

Defence Minister gives nod for girls to enter Sainik Schools

New Delhi: In what it could be called as bring gender parity in schools run by the defence ministry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday approved a proposal for admission of girl children in Sainik schools w.e.f. academic session 2021-22 in a ph...

Navy chief visits Mizoram, discuss state’s strategic importance

Indian Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Wednesday discussed strategic importance of Mizoram and issues relating to border management with Governor Lt Gen Nirbhay Sharma (Retd). He was on a 4-day visit to northeastern states including Manipur ...