Military personnel

Centre rejects demand for higher military service pay for 1 lakh personnel; Army to seek review

The Army is reportedly upset with the decision taken by the Finance Ministry and will seek its review.

Dec 04, 2018, 16:19 PM IST

820 military personnel discharged, says Turkish Defence Ministry

The Turkish Defence Ministry on Thursday said 820 military personnel were dismissed as part of an ongoing probe into the July 15 coup attempt, media reported.

Sep 01, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

Indonesia bans police, troops from playing Pokemon Go

Indonesia has ordered police not to play Pokemon Go while on duty and will soon ban military personnel as well, officials said Wednesday, as the armed forces chief warned the smartphone game was a security threat.

Jul 20, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Cabinet brings cheers for Armed forces; salary more than doubled

Bringing cheers for India's armed forces, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday more than doubled their salary by adhering to the recommendations made by the 7th Pay Commission.

Jun 29, 2016, 15:20 PM IST

'Pak agreed its JIT won't get access to military personnel'

Pakistan had agreed ahead of its Joint Investigation Team's visit to India that it would not get access to any of the defence personnel involved in the counteroffensive against the perpetrators of the Pathankot Air Force Station attack.

Apr 07, 2016, 19:53 PM IST

2016 Rio Olympics: Hosts Brazil to deploy 38,000 military personnel during Games

The Rio Olympics will take place from August 5-21 and the Paralympics will be held from September 7-18.

Mar 10, 2016, 09:48 AM IST

Military personnels have 50% risk of motor neurone disease

It is extremely rare, affecting only five to seven people in every 100,000 in the UK.

Oct 25, 2015, 20:07 PM IST