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Topic: US defence secretary

Tulsi Gabbard says there was no classified intelligence information in Signal group chat

Regarding the information on operations related to strikes on Yemen, Director of National Intelligence Gabbar deferred to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Top US officials planned Yemen bombing in an 18-person chat on Signal, accidentally added a journalist

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz created the group, which included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice-President JD Vance & Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

US launches retaliatory airstrikes at 85 targets in Iraq, Syria; more than 30 killed

The strikes were the first in a multi-tiered response by President Joe Biden’s administration to the attack last weekend by Iran-backed militants.

US Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin pledges continued military presence in Iraq

US Defense Secretary made an unannounced trip to Iraq Tuesday, nearly 20 years after the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein & led to the deaths of thousands of Iraqi civilians.

Top US Army general Mark Milley visits Israel to discuss regional security issues

The top US military officer arrived in Israel to discuss regional security issues with his Israeli counterparts and 'will address the many challenges facing Israel', said Colonel Dave Butler.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to Rajnath Singh, recalls meeting with Gen Rawat

During the call, Austin expressed his condolences on the demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat and reaffirmed the US commitment to strengthening bilateral defence ties with India.

Donald Rumsfeld, Bush’s Pentagon chief & face of muscular US military policy, dies at 88

During the 1970s, Rumsfeld became the youngest-ever defense secretary, at age 43, in President Gerald Ford’s administration. He died Tuesday at his home in Taos, New Mexico.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India next week during first overseas trip

Lloyd Austin will embark on his trip on 13 March, during which he is also scheduled to visit Japan and South Korea.

Why Joe Biden’s choice for US defence secretary isn’t just about China

Foreign policy experts may not prefer Biden’s choice Llyod Austin as head of US defence, but their concerns about the Indo-Pacific and China are overblown.

Biden backs Black general for defence secretary but will need waiver of civilian control rule

Lloyd Austin was the head of US Central Command from 2013-2016, replacing Jim Mattis in key military role overseeing troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria & Saudi Arabia.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.