Indo-pak
In a first, 4 IAF units to receive President's Standard and Colours
In a historic first, four units of the Indian Air Force will receive prestigious 'President's Standard and Colours' from President Droupadi Murmu at the Hindan air base on March 8. Murmu will be awarding the President's Standard to 45 Squadron and 221 Squadron and the President's Colours to 11 Base Repair Depot and 509 Signal unit, the defence ministry said. It will be the first time in history of the IAF that four units will be awarded President's Standard and Colours together, it said. The award of the President's Standard and Colours is the highest military honour for any armed forces units. The four units selected for the coveted awards have stellar contributions in the IAF's history. The 221 squadron is known as the 'Valiants'. The history of the squadron dates back to 14 Feb 1963 when it was raised at Barrackpore, equipped with Vampire aircraft. Barely two years after its formation, the Squadron was pressed into action in the Eastern theatre during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, whe
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Wreckage of PNS Ghazi, sunk by INS Vikrant in 1971, found near Vizag coast
The sinking of PNS Ghazi was a significant event during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, which concluded with the establishment of Bangladesh in 1971
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World Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan: Will rain play spoilsport in Ahmedabad?
What will the weather conditions be like during today's India vs Pakistan match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023? Details here
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World Cup 2023: Bumrah's mindset ahead of IND vs PAK game; Watch full video
Watch Jasprit Bumrah's full press conference ahead of India vs Pakistan match in ICC Cricket World Cup on October 14 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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World Athletics 2023, IND vs PAK in javelin throw: Neeraj, Nadeem eye glory
India versus Pakistan in Javelin Throw is the new sporting rivalry between the two sides. Here's a brief history of the Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem duel
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A chink in the Indo-Pak ice
Peace overtures call for cautious pragmatism
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Pakistan intensifying efforts to strengthen terrorists along LoC: Army
General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh added that Pakistan is also initiating ceasefire violations
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Pakistan warns India against any misadventure
Indian army cautioned Islamabad, it would have to face consequences of mutilating bodies of soldiers
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Pakistan welcomes US offer to reduce tensions with India
Pak's support for 3rd party mediation comes after India rejected any role for US in Indo-Pak issues
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India reiterates position of bilateral redressal of Indo-Pak
Govt's position for bilateral redressal of all India-Paki issues in an environment free of terror
Pakistan becoming world's terrorism factory, says India at UNHRC
Pak alienated its own people through continued mistreatment of minorities, India tells UNHRC
India, Pak may join as full members of China-led SCO security grouping
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is headquartered in Beijing, was founded in 2001
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Cross-LoC raids tactical rather than strategic success, says a new book
Pakistan is unlikely to abandon its strategy of supporting some jihadis while fighting others
Kashmir is core dispute between India and Pakistan, says Nawaz Sharif
The Pakistan PM was speaking on the occasion of 'Kashmir Solidarity Day'
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Pakistan declines India's invitation to attend Speakers' Summit next month
Officials did not elaborate on the reasons given by Pakistan
Pakistan asks India, WB to inform it of all future hydel projects
The matter discussed during an inter-ministerial meeting presided over by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar
Amid attacks environment not conducive for talks with Pak:Govt
Govt says that there have been a series of cross-border terror attacks from Pakistan-controlled territories across the LoC
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Blocking regional initiatives cannot go on: Foreign Secretary on Pak actions
He adds, basic standards of regional cooperation have to apply and that bulk of member countries want to go ahead with regional initiatives
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Navy rubbishes Pakistani claim of blocking Indian submarine
A Pak navy statement had claimed it had detected and blocked an Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters
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Farooq Abdullah visits border dwellers, bats for Indo-Pak talks
The NC chief also cautioned the people against the 'divisive forces who have miserably failed to govern'
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