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KYIV, Jan 29:Western officials have warned Ukraine that an escalating rift between the defence minister and procurement chief may jeopardize trust in the country and urged the government to resolve the situation quickly so as not to disrupt weapons supplies. The conflict began last week when the Defence Procurement Agencys board unanimously voted to extend director Maryna Bezrukovas contract for another year. However, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov overruled the decision, refusing to renew her
NEW DELHI, Jan 26: President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag at the Kartavya Path on the 76th Republic Day. The flag hoisting was assisted by Indian Navy Officer Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Lt Yogita Saini. The flag unfurling was followed by the national anthem with a booming 21-gun salute given with 105 mm Light Field Guns, an indigenous weapon system, stationed along the iconic Kartavya Path. The gun salute was presented by the ceremonial battery of the 172 Field [] The post Preside