Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
November 2005 India Special Weapons News
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- India's actions on nuclear deal contingent on US actions IRNA 25 Nov 2005 -- India made it clear that its actions with regard to implementation of the July 18 nuclear deal with the US would be "contingent at every stage" on actions taken by the other side.
- Government agrees to allow exports of missiles IRNA 23 Nov 2005 -- The government of India has agreed in principle to allow exports of missiles but clearances to which country they can be exported has yet to come, said Dr Prahalada, chief controller of research and development and director of Defence of Research and Development Laboratories (DRDL).
- Focus more on nuclear proliferation from Pakistan: India to IAEA IRNA 20 Nov 2005 -- India welcomed the progress made by the UN nuclear watchdog in obtaining a document related to Iran's nuclear program and expressed hope it will shed more light on the clandestine activities of the Pakistan-based A Q Khan network.
- Indian Army, Air Force display prowess in `Operation Desert Strike' IRNA 19 Nov 2005 -- Indian armed forces Friday conducted large-scale war maneuvres in the Thar Desert baring their newly acquired lethal weapons platforms and systems before Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee and observers from 40 countries, including China.
- Indo-US air exercise concludes IRNA 18 Nov 2005 -- The second Indo-US air exercise in which F-16 Fighting Falcons and E-3 Gentry Airborne Warning System and Control Aircraft of the US Air Force took part of System and Control aircraft of the US Air Force-(USAF) took part for the first time concluded at the Indian Air Force's Klaikunda airbase in West Bengal.
- Saran says national interest to decide India's stand in IAEA vote IRNA 17 Nov 2005 -- The government maintained that India's position in the coming International Atomic Energy Agency meeting in Vienna on the Iran nuclear issue would be in accordance with the country's national interest.
- Congressman Backs India for Permanent U.N. Security Council Seat Washington File 16 Nov 2005 -- A prominent U.S. lawmaker has voiced strong support for India's bid to become a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.
- Pakistan, India Open Final Crossing Point in Kashmir for Quake Aid VOA 16 Nov 2005 -- Pakistan and India have opened a fifth and final crossing point along the Line of Control in the divided Kashmir region to exchange earthquake relief aid.
- Russian, Indian Officials Discuss $10 Billion In Arms Contracts RFE/RL 16 Nov 2005 -- The Indian defense minister said today that Russia and India are discussing some $10 billion worth of arms sales contracts.
- Iran expects India share its nuclear experience with Tehran: paper IRNA 16 Nov 2005 -- A morning daily said on Wednesday that Tehran expects New Delhi share its experience and assist Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
- Yechury discusses India's stand on IAEA vote with Sonia IRNA 16 Nov 2005 -- CPM leader Sitaram Yechury Wednesday met UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and is understood to have discussed the issue of India's stand on a possible vote on the Iran nuclear issue at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting.
- Yet Another Bombing in Kashmir Kills 2, Injures Dozens VOA 16 Nov 2005 -- A car bomb explosion in Indian Kashmir's summer capital, Srinagar, has killed at least two people and injured about 40 others
- India Says Russian Military Imports Reaching $9 Billion RFE/RL 15 Nov 2005 -- India's defense minister said today that New Delhi is spending nearly $9 billion on Russian weapons and military equipment.
- Maoist Rebels Storm Jail in Eastern India VOA 14 Nov 2005 -- Indian authorities have stepped up security in eastern Bihar state after Maoist rebels stormed a jail, killing at least two people
- Pakistan, India open third Kashmir crossing for quake survivors' help IRNA 12 Nov 2005 -- Pakistan and India on Saturday opened the third crossing point on the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed region of Kashmir to allow entry or aid to victims of last month's earthquake, but no Kashmiri was allowed to cross over.
- Indian Police Arrest Alleged Coordinator of Delhi Blasts VOA 13 Nov 2005 -- Indian police have arrested a Kashmiri man, who they believe planned last month's deadly bomb attacks that killed at least 60 people and wounded more than 200 in New Delhi.
- Pakistan, India open second crossing point IRNA 09 Nov 2005 -- Pakistan and India on Wednesday opened another crossing in their disputed Kashmir region to exchange aid for survivors of the devastating October 8 earthquake, but did not allow any Kashmiri to cross over.
- U.S., Indian Airmen take next step in growing relationship AFPN 08 Nov 2005 -- The U.S. and Indian air forces opened the next chapter in their growing relationship when exercise Cope India 2006 began here Nov. 7.
- Indo-US joint military air exercise begins IRNA 07 Nov 2005 -- The six-day joint Indo-US military air exercise began this morning at Kalaikunda airforce station in West Midnapore district amidst protest demonstrations by Left Front activists.
- Naga rebel leader threatens to end ceasefire IRNA 05 Nov 2005 -- A frontline tribal separatist group in India's northeastern state of Nagaland Saturday threatened to call off an eight-year-old ceasefire with New Delhi if their demands were not met by January, rebel leaders said.
- Indian gov't gives nod to Indo-US joint air exercises IRNA 05 Nov 2005 -- Notwithstanding the Left's opposition, the government decided to go ahead with the biggest-ever joint fighter exercises between the IAF and US Air Force planned to be held in Kalaikunda airbase in West Bengal and US military aircraft have started arriving for these maneuvres.
- US Officials Seek Congressional Support For Nuclear Deal with India VOA 03 Oct 2005 -- Bush administration officials appeared before a Senate panel Wednesday to promote a plan to share civilian nuclear technology with India. Some lawmakers are skeptical about the deal.
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