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Raj Basu · 2024-10-22T23:10:31+0530

In a statement that highlights the challenges faced by India's indigenous defence industry, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Indian Navy, announced Tuesday that the US-made MQ-9B Reaper drones are better suited to the Navy's maritime surveillance needs than the domestically...

ANI · 2024-10-22T22:37:25+0530

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday emphasised the need to rebuild trust between India and China following the recent border patrolling agreement. Speaking at an event titled "Decade of Transformation: Indian Army in Stride with the Future" at the United Service Institution, Gen...

PTI · 2024-10-22T22:30:40+0530

Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Tuesday said the naval force was happy to learn about India and China reaching an agreement on patrolling along the LAC in eastern Ladakh as he underlined that in national security issues, it is "not easy" to come to any kind of a settlement...

UNI · 2024-10-22T22:27:29+0530

Former Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Tuesday reaffirmed that the Mizo National Front (MNF) will fiercely oppose any move by the current Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government to transfer control of the Lengpui Airport, near Aizawl, to the Indian Air Force (IAF). Speaking to party workers at...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-10-22T18:36:57+0530

Kochi, India – A Russian Navy detachment, featuring the advanced diesel-electric submarine Ufa and the rescue tug Alatau, arrived in Kochi on October 21st for a scheduled port visit. This visit highlights the robust and enduring maritime cooperation between India and Russia. The Ufa, a Project...

PTI · 2024-10-22T18:26:34+0530

China on Tuesday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with India to end the standoff between the two armies in eastern Ladakh. “Over a recent period, China and India have been in close communication through diplomatic and military channels on issues related to the China-India border,”...

PTI · 2024-10-22T18:25:14+0530

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday hit out at Canada for its “double standards” as the ties between New Delhi and Ottawa came under severe strain over the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil last year. “Double standards is a very mild word for it,”...

PTI · 2024-10-22T18:23:37+0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Monday that India does not believe in “taken-for-granted” relations, and the world is realising that trust and reliability make the foundation of the country’s ties. His comments at the NDTV World Summit came amid deepening chill in India’s ties with...

PTI · 2024-10-22T18:20:09+0530

India values close cooperation within BRICS which has emerged as an important platform for dialogue and discussion on a range of key issues concerning global developmental agenda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Modi made comments in a statement before embarking on a two-day visit...

IANS · 2024-10-22T18:18:54+0530

Kishore Mahbubani, a distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore said on Tuesday that the United Nations (UN) is “not weak by accident, but by design” and also argued that India should replace the United Kingdom (UK) on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to...

PTI · 2024-10-22T18:16:51+0530

Former chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday lashed out at Pakistan for perpetrating terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, saying Islamabad will have to stop terror incidents here if it wants to have friendly relations with India. Abdullah said there can be...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-22T12:49:25+0530

In a move that could redefine armored warfare, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is developing a revolutionary new ammunition system for main battle tanks. Led by Major General Rajiv Narayanan, a Professor of Practice at the institute, and in collaboration with Lieutenant...

Raj Basu · 2024-10-22T11:46:15+0530

In a significant move to strengthen its nuclear deterrence capabilities, India quietly launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) this week at the Ship Building Center in Visakhapatnam. This launch comes amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and underscores India's...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-22T11:17:30+0530

India's ambitious Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program has garnered international attention, with Serbian military experts praising its innovative design and cutting-edge technology. The FRCV, intended to replace the aging T-72 main battle tanks in the Indian Army, is being lauded for its...

PTI · 2024-10-22T10:13:25+0530

Innovation in the manufacturing sector is critical to achieve exponential growth as India moves towards the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, Bharat Forge Chairman and MD Baba Kalyani said on Monday. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, he also stressed on the need to develop...

PTI · 2024-10-22T10:05:09+0530

At least 10 nuclear reactors are being installed in the country while two reactors in Gujarat’s Kakrapar have started generating power commercially, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology was informed on Monday. According to sources, the new nuclear reactors coming up in...

ANI · 2024-10-22T09:59:48+0530

Air Forces of India and Singapore commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal on Monday. The bilateral phase of the exercise will be conducted from November 13 to 21, 2024, and is expected to generate intense...

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MQ-9B Reaper Superior to TAPAS UAV for Indian Navy's Extended Range and Endurance Needs, Says Vice Chief

"Restoring trust with China will take time": Army Chief on India-China border patrolling agreement

'Not Easy' to Reach Border Settlement: Navy Vice Chief Welcomes India-China Border Breakthrough

MNF vows to oppose handover of Lengpui Airport to Indian Air Force

Russian New Kilo-class Submarine Ufa Docks in Kochi, Strengthening India-Russia Maritime Cooperation

China Confirms Agreement To End Border Standoff In Eastern Ladakh

EAM Jaishankar slams Canada for its ‘double standards’

India Does Not Believe in ‘Taken-for-granted’ Relations: PM Modi

PM Modi says BRICS summit emerged as important platform for dialogue

India should replace UK in UNSC for making it stronger: Kishore Mahbubani

No talks should be held with Pakistan till it stops terror attacks: Farooq Abdullah

IIT Madras Developing Ramjet-Powered FSAPDS Shells with High-Speed and 9km Range for Main Battle Tanks

India Launches Fourth SSBN Nuclear Submarine with 75% Indigenous Content and 3,500km Range K-4 Nuclear Ballistic Missiles

India's FRCV Tank Impresses Serbian Military Experts with Protective Design, Dual Autoloader System and AI-Powered Targeting

Baba Kalyani Calls for Homegrown Tech and Innovation to Drive Manufacturing Boom and Become Developed Nation by 2047

India's Nuclear Power Surge: 10+ Reactors Under Construction, Kakrapar Duo Goes Live

Rafale vs F-16: India and Singapore Air Forces to Engage in Advanced Combat Simulations during Joint Exercise

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