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July 28, 2023 8:00 PM

No cases, withdrawn in 2019, are being reopened regarding disability pensions to veterans, says Defence Ministry

The Defence Ministry has said that no cases, withdrawn in 2019, are being reopened regarding disability pensions to veterans. The Ministry has termed the media report in this regard as misleading and factually incorrect. It said, the Ministry has gone for appeal only in those cases where the Medical Boards have clearly stated that injury or disability is Neither Attributable Nor Aggravated (NANA) by military service. The Ministry said, the Government is sensitive towards the matter of disability...

July 28, 2023 7:40 PM

India & Malaysia discuss wide-ranging issues of mutual interest during 10th meeting of Sub Committee on Military Cooperation in New Delhi

India and Malaysia discussed wide-ranging issues of mutual interest during the 10th meeting of the Sub Committee on Military Cooperation in New Delhi. The Defence Ministry said that both sides have explored effective and practical initiatives to further expand the bilateral defence engagements during the meeting that was held yesterday. The Ministry said that during the meeting, the Indian delegation highlighted the potential of the national defence industry with the capacity and capability...

July 13, 2023 8:12 PM

Defence Ministry, FSSAI sign MOU to promote use of millet and healthy eating practices among armed forces

The Defence Ministry and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the use of millets and healthy eating practices among the armed forces and ensure availability of safe and nutritious food. The MoU was signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi today. The Union Health Ministry said, this collaboration will ensure training of food handlers and chefs of...