'Made in Varanasi' badges shine bright on army uniforms of UK, US and more

IANS | August 1, 2024 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) In a commendable testament to India's growing potential, the indigenously produced goods are making their presence felt on foreign shores. The latest in the array of products going global is the 'Made in Varanasi' badges which are shining bright on the uniforms of armed forces pertaining to many countries including the US and African nations.

Pioneering military leader: Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair's journey to DG Medical Services in Indian Army

IANS | August 1, 2024 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Renowned for its professionalism and commitment to gender inclusivity, the Indian Army set a new record on Thursday by appointing its first woman officer to the esteemed position of Director General Medical Services. Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair has been honoured with the appointment to this prestigious post.

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

IANS | August 1, 2024 10:56 AM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Thursday said that Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army), becoming the first woman officer to be appointed to the prestigious post.

Iran's supreme leader orders attack on Israel for Haniyeh killing: Report

IANS | August 1, 2024 5:36 AM

Tehran, Aug 1 (IANS) Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued an order for Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, a media report said, citing three unnamed Iranian officials.

Wayanad tragedy: Toll reaches 245, 240 people missing, war of words begins between Centre and Kerala (Roundup)

IANS | July 31, 2024 9:46 PM

Wayanad (Kerala), July 31 (IANS) Rescue and relief operations continued on a war footing at the landslide-devastated areas of four villages in Kerala's Wayanad on Wednesday, with 94 more bodies recovered, taking the death toll to 245, in one of the worst disasters to hit the state, with 240 other people still missing, even as a war of words broke out between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over prior warning of the disaster.

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'Made in Varanasi' badges shine bright on army uniforms of UK, US and more

Pioneering military leader: Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair's journey to DG Medical Services in Indian Army

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

Iran's supreme leader orders attack on Israel for Haniyeh killing: Report

Wayanad tragedy: Toll reaches 245, 240 people missing, war of words begins between Centre and Kerala (Roundup)

Wayanad landslide: Army intensifies rescue operation, death toll reaches 176

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

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