US rules out permanent military presence in Maldives

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:48

The US has ruled out a permanent military base in the Maldives, amid reports that new government in Male has decided not to sign a defence cooperation pact with Washington in this regard.

Eastern Army commander reviews preparedness at Sino-Indian border

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 00:21

Eastern Army Commander Tuesday reviewed the preparedness and security situation of the operational areas in the Sikkim and north Bengal sectors at the Sino-Indian border.

Six Army officers booked for harassing junior

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 23:46

Six Army officers, including two Brigadier rank officials, have been booked by Ajmer Police for allegedly harassing a junior officer.

Top Afghan army general warns of high risk over US pact delay

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:47

A top Afghanistan general has warned the country of high risk, if it further delays signing the security pact with the United States on its military withdrawal in 2014.

AAP ready to rule Delhi? Kejriwal meets LG Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 23:31

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet Lt Governor Najeeb Jung here Monday amid clear signs that his party is preparing to take power in Delhi with Congress support.

AIPA asks for common registration form for nursery classes

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:57

All Indian Parents Association (AIPA) on Friday wrote to the Director of Education demanding issuance of common registration form for admission in nursery classes in unaided recognised private schools following a new set of criteria issued by the Lt Governor Najeeb Jung recently.

Delhi nursery admissions: Lt Guv issues fresh guidelines, school authorities unhappy

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 09:12

Few weeks ahead of nursery admissions begin in Delhi schools, Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has issued fresh guidelines following a Delhi High Court order passed recently in response to a PIL moved by a social jurist.

Arvind Kejriwal refuses security offered by Delhi Police

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 01:20

Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday refused security offered by Delhi Police.

Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag designated Army Vice-Chief

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 20:52

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, who heads Eastern Command, was on Thursday designated as the Vice-Chief of Army Staff in what is being seen as a precursor to his elevation as the next Army chief when incumbent General Bikram Singh retires next year.

Delhi Lt Governor invites BJP`s Harsh Vardhan; will uncertainty over govt formation end?

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 07:39

In a bid to break the impasse on government-formation, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung yesterday spoke to BJP`s chief ministerial candidate Dr Harsh Vardhan and invited him to discuss the issue with him on Thursday.

Pakistan Lt Gen Haroon Aslam resigns after he fails to become Army Chief

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 18:15

Lt Gen Haroon Aslam of the Pakistan Army today resigned a day after he was superseded by his two juniors who were made the new Army chief and the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee (CJSCS).