History between India and Israel's Haifa city "inspiring", also holds a great "future ahead": MayorAddressing a gathering of about two hundred people assembled to show respect to the Indian soldiers, Mayor Dr Einat Kalisch-Rotem said that...
21 Sep, 2023, 04.41 PM IST
When Nizam of Hyderabad gave Queen Elizabeth a necklace studded with 300 diamondsThe necklace was given to then Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present in 1947 from the Nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad. The Nizam left instruct...
09 Sep, 2022, 03.52 PM IST
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar lays wreath at cemetery for Indian soldiers in IsraelEarlier, the Ministry of External Affairs said that Jaishankar will interact with the Indian-origin Jewish community in Israel, Indologists...
17 Oct, 2021, 08.22 PM IST
Galwan martyr Colonel Santosh Babu's statue unveiled in SuryapetColonel Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, was among 20 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the fierce hand-to...
15 Jun, 2021, 04.26 PM IST
Not '100 per cent satisfied' with Mahavir Chakra awarded to Col Santosh Babu, says his fatherColonel Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, was among 20 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the fierce hand-to...
26 Jan, 2021, 04.28 PM IST
1 Bihar to replace 16 Bihar regiment at Galwan ValleyThe gallant 16 Bihar Regiment, which put up a strong fight at Galwan valley during the skirmish with Chinese troops on June 15, is moving o...
10 Jul, 2020, 12.41 PM IST
Purists fume as Indian Army plans to convert 61st Cavalry into armoured regimentA senior officer at the Army headquarters, confirming the move to TOI on Thursday, said the aim was to transform the Jaipur-based 61st Cava...
15 May, 2020, 10.58 AM IST
ECIL systems play vital role in Akash missile programmeBDL entrusted the responsibility of realising the critical ground support systems -- the combat command and control centre.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.32 PM IST
Army delay in delivering medals forces soldiers to buy replicasThe director of Sainik Welfare, Colonel P Ramesh Kumar (Retd), admitted that there was delay in giving recipients their medal after their n...
11 Jul, 2018, 04.22 PM IST
Original medals and 'tailor copies' up for grabs online for as less as Rs 1359There is a consensus that medals are a source of honour and no one would want to sell them. But original 25th and 50th anniversary-of Indep...
11 Jul, 2018, 04.20 PM IST
Battle of Haifa: Mysore lancers were sent in to support the allied forces in WWIThe Lancers were raised from the remnants of Tipu Sultan’s army after his death in 1799.
24 May, 2018, 02.34 PM IST
Teen Murti Chowk renamed after Israeli city HaifaThe idea of renaming Teen Murti road and chowk after Haifa was proposed in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) council during Prime Mini...
14 Jan, 2018, 05.35 PM IST
Ban Ki-moon appoints Major Gen Jai Shanker Menon as UNDOF HeadUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has named Menon as the Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Fo...
03 Feb, 2016, 04.33 PM IST
CBI closes probe in over Rs 575-crore Akash missile contractSources said CBI had recommended "suitable action" against officials for alleged violation of rules but there was no evidence to proceed ag...
30 Nov, 2014, 06.51 PM IST
Iron ore prices may not change in near future: NMDCState-owned NMDC said it does not foresee any changes in iron ore prices in international or domestic markets as steel demand continues to ...
25 Sep, 2013, 06.07 PM IST
- Second regiment of BrahMos cruise missiles commissioned
The army today commissioned the second regiment of the 290-km- range supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles with 16 weapon systems.
09 Nov, 2011, 08.46 PM IST
- Chidambaram holds meeting to speed up NSG hubs
Chidambaram meet Army officials to speed up NSG hubs
13 Jan, 2009, 04.52 PM IST