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December 2013 - India Special Weapons News

  • India's 'Common Man' Party Sees Broad Appeal in Anti-Corruption Stance VOA 30 Dec 2013 -- In India, a new party that is promising to end graft and provide good governance has taken power in the capital after making a stunning debut in elections. The party's emergence could mark a turning point for Indian politics which have long been dominated by issues such as religion, caste and creed.
  • Indian, Pakistani Army Commanders Meet on Kashmir VOA 24 Dec 2013 -- Pakistan and India have agreed to take steps to ensure a cease-fire along the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir. The agreement came at a Tuesday meeting of senior military commanders, the first such interaction in 14 years.
  • India Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile RIA Novosti 23 Dec 2013 -- India on Monday carried out a test of a domestically developed ballistic missile with a range of more than 3,000 kilometers (1,800 miles), local media reported.
  • Russia Ready to Continue Overhaul of Indian Subs RIA Novosti 13 Dec 2013 -- Russia's Zvyozdochka shipyard said Friday that it could receive by mid-2015 at least two Indian Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines for an overhaul that would extend their service life for another 10 years.
  • Eyeing Pakistan, India Treads Carefully As It Mulls Expanded Afghan Role RFE/RL 13 Dec 2013 -- As the U.S. presence in Afghanistan continues to diminish, Kabul is bolstering regional alliances to shore up its security and economic future.
  • India's Ruling Party Beaten in Key State Elections VOA 08 Dec 2013 -- In India, the ruling Congress party is headed for a crushing defeat in elections in four key states, signaling a difficult road ahead for the party as it prepares for national elections next year. The Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged the frontrunner in these states, but it is the impressive showing in the Indian capital by a new party born on an anti-corruption plank that has captured attention.
  • Navy's 28th flotilla berths at Mumbai port IRNA 06 Dec 2013 -- Iranian Navy's 28th Flotilla berthed at Mumbai port on Thursday, a senior Navy commander announced.
  • Iranian warships on three-day goodwill visit to Mumbai IRNA 06 Dec 2013 -- Iranian warships have come calling to Mumbai on a goodwill visit as part of the bilateral defence ties with India.
  • Indian navy keen to expand cooperation with Iran IRNA 06 Dec 2013 -- Commander of India's West Navy underlined the need for the further expansion of cooperation with Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean.
  • India's First Mars Probe Successfully Leaves Earth's Orbit RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2013 -- India's first mission to Mars, Mangalyaan, successfully left Earth's orbit on Sunday morning, beginning its 750-million kilometer journey towards the Red Planet, the Indian Space Research Organization has said.
  • China urges India not to complicate border issue People's Daily 01 Dec 2013 -- China urged India on Saturday to refrain from moves that complicates boundary issues and work with China to create conditions for talks.



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