Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
May 2009 - India Special Weapons News
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- India expresses concern over reports of Pak increasing Nuke warheads IRNA 29 May 2009 -- India asked International Community to ensure that Pakistan reduces its nuclear arsenal.
- Pakistan air chief says India's of AWACS has triggered arms race IRNA 29 May 2009 -- Air Marshal Qamar Suleman: Purchase of AWACS by India has triggered a new arms race in the region.
- India conveys 'anguished' over delay in supply of military equipment IRNA 29 May 2009 -- India's Defence Minister A.K. Antony urged foreign vendors, including those from Russia and Israel, to stick to deadlines.
- India plans to replace AWACS with 'modern aircraft' in future IRNA 29 May 2009 -- After inducting its first Airborne Warning and Control System, Indian Air Force planning to replace the aircraft.
- Indian Navy thwarts piracy attempt IRNA 29 May 2009 -- An Indian Naval Ship currently in the Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy surveillance and patrol operations foiled a daring piracy attempt.
- India talks with France, Russia, US to set up more N-reactors IRNA 29 May 2009 -- Talks being held with France, Russia and US, to set up 6 to 8 large nuclear reactors.
- First Russian AWACS plane put in service with Indian air force RIA Novosti 28 May 2009 -- The first Russian-made A-50 Mainstay AWACS aircraft officially entered service on Thursday with the Indian Air Force.
- Indian Air Force had option of deep strike inside Pak after 26/11 IRNA 27 May 2009 -- India had various options following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the force had 'enough' intelligence to do what it wanted.
- India launches tender for 37 combat, cargo helicopters RIA Novosti 27 May 2009 -- Indian Air Force announced a number of tenders for the purchase of 22 combat and 15 heavy-lift helicopters.
- Indian Air Force 'Bison' MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan IRNA 27 May 2009 -- Indian Air Force MiG-21 'Bison' plane crashed near Jodhpur city in Rajasthan state.
- MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in eastern India RIA Novosti 27 May 2009 -- An Indian-manufactured MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in eastern India, the fifth aircraft loss this year for the Indian Air Force.
- India rejects Russian aerial tankers over poor maintenance RIA Novosti 26 May 2009 -- India has dropped Russia from a $1-bln tender to supply six aerial tankers for IAF due to poor after-sales maintenance services.
- India Presses Pakistan for 'Credible Action' Against Terrorism VOA 23 May 2009 -- India's new government is pressing Pakistan to take "credible action" against terrorists said to be hiding in Pakistani territory.
- Dr Manmohan Singh sworn in as India's PM for 2nd term IRNA 22 May 2009 -- Dr Manmohan Singh sworn in as the PM for the second consecutive term on Friday evening.
- Singh Sworn in For 2nd Term as India's Prime Minister VOA 22 May 2009 -- Indian PM Singh has been sworn in for a second term after his Congress party won a decisive victory in parliamentary elections.
- India seeks political solution to Tamil question IRNA 21 May 2009 -- India has sought a political solution to the Tamil question while offering help in the reconstruction effort.
- India's Singh to Be Sworn In as PM Friday VOA 21 May 2009 -- Indian PM Singh will be sworn in for a second consecutive term Friday.
- Indian Election Sidelines Regional Parties, Strengthens Congress Party VOA 20 May 2009 -- Clear victory for the Congress-led alliance sidelined an array of regional and left leaning parties.
- India's Congress Party Picks Singh for Second Term VOA 19 May 2009 -- India's newly elected Congress Party lawmakers have formally selected Manmohan Singh as their leader in parliament for a second term.
- Indian Election Results Likely To Boost Regional Stability RFE/RL 18 May 2009 -- Sounds of drums and dancing people filled the streets of India as processions celebrated the Indian Congress party's victory.
- India's Congress Party Starts Work on Forming a New Government VOA 17 May 2009 -- In India, the ruling Congress Party got down to the job of choosing partners and forming a new government, a day after it beat forecasts to win a better-than-expected victory in general elections. The Congress Party-led alliance has won 261 seats in the 543 member parliament, while its main rival, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party trails with 159 seats. The remaining seats have been won by an array of smaller parties.
- First case of H1N1 confirmed in India IRNA 16 May 2009 -- India's Health Ministry on Saturday confirmed its first case of the H1N1 flu (Swine Flu) in the southern city of Hyderabad.
- People of India votes for secular govt: PM IRNA 16 May 2009 -- Visibly pleased with the emphatic win of the Congress-led UPA in Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) elections 2009, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said, "People of India voted for secular government.
- Congress-led UPA sets to form government IRNA 16 May 2009 -- As the trends received for the 543 seats of Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) elections, Congress-led UPA surged ahead in the race for power in the world's largest democracy, India.
- 7 injured as MIG-27 fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force crashes IRNA 15 May 2009 -- Seven villagers injured as MIG-27 fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan state.
- Seven people injured in Indian MiG-27 jet crash RIA Novosti 15 May 2009 -- An Indian Air Force MIG-27 Flogger ground support aircraft crashed in northwest India, injuring 7 civilians on the ground.
- Keating Visit Promotes Growing U.S.-India Military Relationship AFPS 14 May 2009 -- Senior US commander in the Pacific shared importance of the US-Indian military relationship.
- India's Leading Political Parties Begin Drawing Up Political Strategies VOA 14 May 2009 -- In India the 2 national parties are drawing up their political strategies.
- India Ends Month-Long Elections VOA 13 May 2009 -- Millions of people have voted in the final phase of polling in India, bringing its month-long staggered general elections to a close.
- Sri Lanka's Military Campaign Becomes Election Issue for Southern India VOA 12 May 2009 -- In India, the southern Tamil Nadu state votes Wednesday, when the country holds the last phase of staggered elections.
- India, Kazakhstan to sign civil nuclear agreement IRNA 10 May 2009 -- India and Kazakhstan are expected to sign a broad-based civil nuclear agreement by next month.
- India downplays Chinese presence in Indian waters IRNA 09 May 2009 -- Downplaying Chinese naval exercises with Southeast Asian countries in the Indian Ocean, Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta on Saturday said it did not mean that they are establishing bases.
- Russian experts to investigate Su-30 jet crash in India RIA Novosti 08 May 2009 -- A group of Russian experts has arrived in India to look into the cause of a recent Su-30MKI fighter jet crash.
- India Votes in Fourth Phase of General Elections VOA 07 May 2009 -- Fourth round of India's staggered general election saw millions of people cast votes in 7 states and federally-administered capital, New Delhi.
- Nuclear Negotiator Says U.S. For 'Balanced' Arms Reduction RFE/RL 06 May 2009 -- US President Obama outlined his vision for addressing the threat presented by the proliferation of nuclear arms.
- Mumbai Terror Suspect Pleads 'Not Guilty' VOA 06 May 2009 -- A Pakistani national on trial in India for last year's Mumbai terrorist attack has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.
- India to flight-test new jet trainer with Russian engines RIA Novosti 06 May 2009 -- India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will start in May flight tests of a new jet trainer equipped with Russian AL-55 I engines.
- India, Japan, US Foster Relationships During MALABAR Navy NewsStand 05 May 2009 -- Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and USN expanded their maritime partnerships during MALABAR 2009.
- 15 suspected case of Swine (H1N1) Flu in India found negative IRNA 05 May 2009 -- As the results of five more persons are awaited, samples of 15 suspected cases of H1N1 Flu were found to be negative.
- Pakistan on the Offensive Against Taliban Insurgency in Northwestern Region VOA 01 May 2009 -- Pakistani military is currently engaged in an offensive in the country's northwestern region pursuing Taliban militants.
- No Swine Flu case found in India: Govt IRNA 01 May 2009 -- Indian government has said that not a single suspected case of Swine Flu has been detected in India and there is absolutely no need to panic.
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