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Japan launches new maritime unit to counter China amid tensions over Taiwan Strait
Hiroshima, April 7: Japan's Defence Minister Gen Nakatani on Sunday expressed commitment to enhancing the transport capabilities of the Self-Defense Forces for remote southern islands via a newly established unit focused on maritime logistics amid rising tensions over the Taiwan Strait, as reported by Kyodo News.
K'taka: Sri Ram Sena to give 'trishul deeksha' to 1,000 women for self defence
Hubballi, April 3: Right-wing organisation Sri Ram Sena will give 'Trishul Deeksha' to 1,000 Hindu women, training them in self-defence on the death anniversary of college student Neha Hiremath, who was killed by her jilted lover on the college campus.
Delhi Police strengthens self-defence capabilities with Krav Maga training
New Delhi, March 26: In a move to enhance its self-defence capabilities, the Delhi Police has incorporated the Israeli martial art Krav Maga into its training program with the assistance of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
South Korea, US, Japan hold trilateral drills involving American aircraft carrier
Seoul, March 20: South Korea, the United States and Japan have conducted joint naval drills involving the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier, Seoul's defence ministry said on Thursday, in efforts to better deter and counter North Korea's chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) threats.
Japanese General Yoshihide highlights complex maritime threats in the Indo-Pacific
New Delhi, March 19: General Yoshihide Yoshida, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, on Wednesday highlighted the complex maritime threats in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing the need to protect the waters.
Japan: Wildfire in Yamanashi continues to burn
Tokyo, Jan 19: A wildfire that broke out on Saturday in the mountains spanning Japan's Kofu City and Fuefuki City in Yamanashi prefecture remained uncontained, local media reported on Sunday.