Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
April 2009 - India Special Weapons News
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- IAF's SU-30 MKI crashes, one pilot dead IRNA 30 Apr 2009 -- A sophisticated Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft crashed near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Thursday killing one of the two pilots.
- Pilot killed in Indian Su-30 fighter crash RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2009 -- An Indian Su-30MKI fighter plane crashed on Thursday morning in the west of the country, killing the pilot.
- Independent Candidates Rising in India Politics VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- There has been a huge increase in the number independent candidates vying for seats in India's parliament this election.
- Voting begins in strike-hit Kashmir IRNA 30 Apr 2009 -- The second round of elections for the Indian parliament began in Kashmir, under the shadow of a boycott.
- Indians Vote in Third Round of Staggered General Election VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- India has held another round of its staggered general election, which is being conducted in five stages over a month.
- India asks LTTE to surrender and come to negotiating table IRNA 29 Apr 2009 -- India has asked Sri Lankan rebels, LTTE to surrender and come to the negotiating table.
- Indian forces on alert to check LTTE infiltration IRNA 29 Apr 2009 -- Indian forces are on alert to prevent any infiltration bid by Tamil Tiger cadres fleeing the military offensive against them in Sri Lanka.
- Indian officials leave for Colombo for talks on trapped civilians IRNA 24 Apr 2009 -- India's Foreign Secretary and National Security left for talks with Sri Lankan government.
- U.S. 7th Fleet to Conduct Exercise Malabar 09 with Japan, Indian navies Navy NewsStand 23 Apr 2009 -- Ships, aircraft and submarines from US, Japan and India will take part in Malabar 09 April 26 to May 3.
- Russia launches military transport plane project with India RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2009 -- The Russian government in 2009 to part finance a joint project with India to develop a new military transport plane.
- Millions of Indians Vote in Phase 2 of Staggered Parliament Election VOA 23 Apr 2009 -- Millions of Indians have voted in the second phase of the country's month-long, staggered election to choose a new parliament.
- India Maoists Free Passenger Train, Hostages VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- Police in eastern India say communist rebels have released hundreds of train passengers they took hostage.
- Indian train with 700 passengers seized by Maoists in Jharkhand IRNA 22 Apr 2009 -- Maoists seized a train with nearly 700 passengers on board in Jharkhand's Latehar district and triggered blasts.
- Russia confirms Admiral Gorshkov delivery to India in 2012 RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2009 -- Russia will deliver the modernized Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier to the Indian Navy in 2012.
- Grim security scenario in Pakistan a cause for worry: India IRNA 20 Apr 2009 -- India's Defense Minister Antony: Grim security scenario in Pakistan is a source of worry for the region.
- India 'to remain top buyer of Russian combat aircraft until 2015' RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2009 -- India will remain main purchaser of Russian-made aircraft for the next 15 years under existing and prospective contracts.
- Russia, India, China outline development of nuclear sectors RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2009 -- Officials from Russia, India and China confirmed their countries' interest in developing nuclear technology.
- India orbits two satellites in single launch RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2009 -- India successfully launched a carrier rocket to orbit a radar imaging satellite with "spying" capabilities and an indigenous telecoms micro satellite.
- India Launches High-Tech Imaging Satellite VOA 20 Apr 2009 -- India has launched a sophisticated Israeli-built all-weather imaging satellite.
- US India discuss terrorism, situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan IRNA 18 Apr 2009 -- A US Congressional delegation led by House Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Howard Berman met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and discussed terrorism and the situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Mumbai gunman moves to retract confession, alleges torture RIA Novosti 17 Apr 2009 -- Sole gunman captured alive during attack in Mumbai asked his lawyer on to retract his confession, saying it was forced.
- Mumbai Terror Attack Trial Begins VOA 17 Apr 2009 -- In India, the trial of the lone suspected gunman captured in last year's Mumbai terror attacks has begun under heavy security.
- India to continue efforts to isolate Pakistan in int'l arena: Pranab IRNA 17 Apr 2009 -- Pranab Mukherjee: "UPA government would continue its efforts to isolate Pakistan in the international arena".
- India asks Sri Lanka to mitigate Tamil plight IRNA 17 Apr 2009 -- India appealed to the Rajapaksa Government to respond to the Tamil civilian problem in the war zone but ruled out any mediation on the issue.
- India urged to avoid lapses in Mumbai probe IRNA 16 Apr 2009 -- Pakistan on asked India to avoid errors in the on-going investigation process into the November Mumbai attacks due to sensitivity of the issue.
- Mumbai gunman gets new lawyer, trial to resume Friday RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2009 -- A new lawyer has been found for the only gunman captured alive during attack in Mumbai, and the trial will resume on Friday.
- India Completes First Phase of Voting in National Election VOA 16 Apr 2009 -- At least 18 people were killed as India's voters cast ballots in the first part of a five-stage election in the world's largest democracy.
- Polls open in India for world's largest election RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2009 -- Tens of millions of people throughout India began voting , in a month-long election that is unlikely to produce an outright winner.
- Indians Vote in National Election VOA 16 Apr 2009 -- The first of five phases of voting has begun in India, which is holding the world's largest parliament elections.
- India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile IRNA 15 Apr 2009 -- India successfully test fired a version of nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile with a range of 350 kms from the Integrated Test Range.
- India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2009 -- India successfully test-fired on Wednesday a Prithvi-II ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, Indian media reported.
- Mumbai Terror Trial Delayed After Gunman's Lawyer Dismissed VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- An Indian court has delayed the trial of the only surviving gunman in last year's Mumbai terrorist attacks.
- Lawyer of accused Mumbai terrorist dismissed as trial opens RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2009 -- An Indian court removed the lawyer of the sole suspect captured alive during last November's terrorist attack in Mumbai.
- India asks Pakistan to act on Mumbai attacks IRNA 15 Apr 2009 -- India asked Pakistan to act as enough information has been given to it by New Delhi about Mumbai terror attacks.
- India all set for first phase of Lok Sabha polls on Thursday: report IRNA 15 Apr 2009 -- India is all set for the first phase of the 5 phases of Lok Sabha polls on Thursday, April 16.
- India to Vote in 5-Stage Election VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- India's month-long staggered general election begins Thursday, pitting the ruling Congress Party-led coalition against opposition alliance.
- Sri Lanka announces ceasefire thanks to New Delhi efforts IRNA 14 Apr 2009 -- Sri Lanka's announcement for the two-day ceasefire is due to efforts taken by New Delhi.
- Women terrorists across LoC may try to infiltrate into India IRNA 14 Apr 2009 -- India's Army Chief General Depak Kapoor: Women terrorists from the other side of the LoC may try to infiltrate into India.
- Russia delivers first batch of nuclear fuel to India RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2009 -- Russia's TVEL delivered its first shipment of nuclear fuel for Indian heavy-water reactors.
- India to hold trilateral naval exercise with US and Japan IRNA 10 Apr 2009 -- India will hold a trilateral naval exercise with the US and Japan in the Pacific Ocean by end of this month.
- A security personnel killed in an attack by separatists in Assam IRNA 10 Apr 2009 -- A paramilitary trooper was killed and 15 people injured Friday in an attack on a passenger train in Assam.
- North Korea briefs India on satellite launch IRNA 09 Apr 2009 -- Amid global uproar over its rocket launch, North Korea has briefed India on the development.
- Regional Challenges Need Regional Solutions, Mullen Says AFPS 09 Apr 2009 -- Regional challenges require regional solutions, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in New Delhi, India, yesterday.
- India's spy satellite to eye terrorists, infiltrators IRNA 08 Apr 2009 -- India will launch a spy satellite from Sriharikota spaceport on April 20 primarily to keep an eye on its borders and help anti-terrorist operations.
- US Envoy Urges India, Pakistan, Afghanistan to Cooperate on Regional Security VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- Top US envoy said India, Pakistan and Afghanistan need to work together to protect regional security.
- US discusses Afghanistan, Pakistan policy with Indian officials IRNA 08 Apr 2009 -- US Envoy underlined the need that India and Pakistan need to work together with the US to face common threat of terrorism.
- India voices concern over North Korea's long-range rocket test IRNA 07 Apr 2009 -- Expressing concern over North Korea's long-range rocket test, India said Monday, "It has potential of having a "destabilizing effect".
- Security situation in South Asia deteriorated very sharply: India IRNA 07 Apr 2009 -- Citing violence in neighboring Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, India said the security situation deteriorated sharply.
- Taliban have entered Kashmir: Report IRNA 07 Apr 2009 -- According to reports intelligence agencies have intercepted communications indicating Taliban associated militants managed to enter Kashmir.
- Maximum security alert sounded in India's restive Assam state IRNA 07 Apr 2009 -- A maximum security alert was sounded in India's Assam after serial explosions and grenade attacks.
- Assam rocked by series of bomb explosions IRNA 07 Apr 2009 -- Assam was rocked by a series of bomb explosions and grenade attacks Monday, killing eight people and wounding 60 more, officials said.
- U.S., Indian air forces discuss partnership efforts AFNS 07 Apr 2009 -- Senior air force officials from India and the United States met to discuss operational concepts and to chart the way ahead for future exchanges.
- Two Bomb Explode in India's Northeastern Assam State VOA 06 Apr 2009 -- In India's northeastern Assam State, seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured in two powerful bomb blasts.
- 6 killed, 30 injured in powerful blast in India's Assam IRNA 06 Apr 2009 -- At least 6 people were killed and 30 wounded in a powerful explosion at a crowded marketplace in Assam.
- Six dead, 30 injured in explosion in northeast India RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2009 -- An explosion killed six people and injured 30 on Monday in Guwahati, the largest city in the northeast Indian state of Assam.
- Three Indian ships visit Bandar Abbas IRNA 04 Apr 2009 -- Three Indian ships are visiting the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas from April 4-7 as part of a good will visit, Indian Embassy in Tehran announced here on Saturday
- Accused Mumbai Terrorist Finally Finds Lawyer VOA 01 Apr 2009 -- The sole surviving gunman suspected of participating last year's terrorist attack in Mumbai has been having difficulty keeping a lawyer.
- India offers help in restructuring paramilitary force in Bangladesh IRNA 01 Apr 2009 -- India: Any "recalcitrant elements" of the BDR will not be allowed to enter the country.
- One killed, 16 injured in an explosion in Assam IRNA 01 Apr 2009 -- One person was killed and 16 injured in a powerful explosion in India's restive northeastern state of Assam.
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