February 2019 - India Special Weapons News

Group Behind India-Pakistan Flare-up Profiled VOA 28 Feb 2019 -- The tension between India and Pakistan that led to both sides flexing their military muscles this week was triggered by a terror attack claimed by a U.S.-designated terror group based in Pakistan.
US Sees Possible Easing of India-Pakistan Tensions VOA 28 Feb 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump signaled there might be an easing of tensions between nuclear-armed South Asian rivals India and Pakistan after days of escalation that resulted in skirmishes between their air forces and fears of all-out war.
Pakistan to Release Captured Indian Fighter Pilot as 'Peace Gesture' VOA 28 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan will release the Indian fighter pilot captured after his plane was shot down earlier this week in the disputed Kashmir region.
China opens up airspace in response to India-Pakistan crisis Global Times 28 Feb 2019 -- China is taking positive measures to deal with international flights after Pakistan shut down its airspace, opening part of Chinese airspace for foreign airlines to reroute.
Pakistan welcomes regional efforts to defuse Pak-India tensions IRNA 28 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has welcomed efforts by international community to defuse tension between Pakistan and India.
Russia offers to mediate between India, Pakistan amid mounting clashes Press TV 28 Feb 2019 -- Russia says it is prepared to mediate between archrivals India and Pakistan, amid heightened cross-border tensions between the two neighbors and the threat of an all-out conflict.
PM: Pakistan to return captured Indian pilot Friday Press TV 28 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan says his administration will return a captured pilot "as a peace gesture" to India as recent cross-border tensions fuel fears of an all-out war.
Indians should 'stand as rock' against enemy: PM Modi Press TV 28 Feb 2019 -- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his countrymen to "stand as a rock" in the face of the "enemy," as recent cross-border military tensions with neighboring Pakistan fuel fears of an all-out conflict between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
Pakistan Says It Will Release Captured Indian Pilot To Ease Tensions RFE/RL 28 Feb 2019 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says Islamabad will release an Indian pilot captured by Pakistani forces on February 27 after his warplane was shot down in the disputed region of Kashmir.
PM Modi Urges Citizens to 'Stand as Rock' as Indian-Pakistani Standoff Escalates Sputnik 28 Feb 2019 -- On Wednesday, India and Pakistan engaged in an air battle with both sides reportedly losing a fighter jet, a day after the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out an airstrike against what it said was a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist group camp located in the Pakistani-controlled part of Kashmir.
Indian Military Confirms to Press That IAF MiG-21 Shot Down Pakistani F-16 Sputnik 28 Feb 2019 -- Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated this week after Pakistan reportedly shot down a pair of Indian Air Force (IAF) warplanes which flew into Pakistani-controlled territory in the contested province of Kashmir.
India Has Right to Fight Terrorists in Pakistan Just Like US Does - Minister Sputnik 28 Feb 2019 -- Tensions between South Asian nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan spiked this week after Pakistan reportedly shot down a pair of Indian Air Force warplanes which flew into Pakistani-controlled territory in Kashmir on Wednesday following a terrorist attack on an Indian army convoy earlier this month.
Pakistan to Release Indian Pilot on Friday as 'Peace Gesture' - Prime Minister Sputnik 28 Feb 2019 -- Earlier, India called upon Pakistan to release and return the Indian MiG-21 fighter jet pilot who was arrested by the Pakistan Army after his warplane had been shot down.
India Ships Fuel to Kashmir Airfields as Tensions With Pakistan Spike - Reports Sputnik 28 Feb 2019 -- This week, nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan aerially engaged with one another in the disputed Kashmir region for the first time since their last war in 1971.
Pakistan and India Exchange Fire in Kashmir - Indian Defence Ministry Sputnik 28 Feb 2019 -- Pakistani servicemen shelled on Thursday morning India's positions located across the so-called Line of Control (LoC) separating the Indian- and Pakistani-controlled parts of the disputed Kashmir region, having violated the ceasefire, Lt. Col. Devender Anand, the spokesman for the Indian Defense Ministry said.
PAF shot down two Indian fighter planes, pilot arrested Radio Pakistan 28 Feb 2019 -- Director General ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor says Pakistan Air Force shot down two Indian aircraft inside Pakistani airspace on Wednesday.
DoD Urges India, Pakistan to Cease Military Actions After Kashmir Air Skirmishes Sputnik 28 Feb 2019 -- Acting US Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan is urging India and Pakistan to avoid further military actions after the two countries engaged in an air battle, Pentagon spokesperson Lt. Col. Dave Eastburn said in a statement.
Q&A On Kashmir Crisis: 'Neither Side Has Any Interest In Provoking A War' RFE/RL 27 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan says it shot down two Indian warplanes and captured one pilot on February 27, a day after India launched air strikes on what it described as a militant base in Pakistani territory.
Tensions Escalate as Indian, Pakistani Fighter Jets Take Military Action VOA 27 Feb 2019 -- Tensions escalated Wednesday between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan amid claims and counter claims of shooting down each other's fighter planes.
India foils Pakistan's attempt to target its military installations: MEA All India Radio News 27 Feb 2019 -- India on Wednesday foiled Pakistan's attempt to target its military installations and shot down one Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft.
Army destroys five Pakistan posts in retaliation to cross border firing along LoC in Jammu Division All India Radio News 27 Feb 2019 -- The Indian Army destroyed five forward posts of Pakistan in a befitting retaliation to firing from across the border in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu Division last night.
Tension between Pakistan, India rises to alarming level IRNA 27 Feb 2019 -- Tensions between Pakistan and India have increased to an alarming level prompting the international community to ask both countries to exercise restraint and make efforts to de-escalate tensions.
Iran calls for restraint as India-Pakistan tension heightens ISNA 27 Feb 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has called on India and Pakistan to show restraint amid reports of heightened tension between the two sides.
India shuts down airports in Indian-controlled Kashmir, Amritsar amid escalating tension with Pakistan People's Daily 27 Feb 2019 -- Indian authorities Wednesday ordered closure of airports for civilian aeroplanes in Indian-controlled Kashmir and Amritsar of Punjab state in wake of the growing tension with neighboring Pakistan, officials said.
India says 2 air force pilots killed as aircraft crashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir People's Daily 27 Feb 2019 -- A pilot and a co-pilot of Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed after a Mi-17 jet crashed Wednesday in Indian-controlled Kashmir, Indian officials said.
Zarif urges restraint as India, Pakistan come to blows Press TV 27 Feb 2019 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has called on both Pakistan and India to exercise restraint, following recent tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Pakistan military says it shot down 2 Indian jets after airspace violation Press TV 27 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan says it has shot down two Indian military jets, which violated its airspace, and captured two pilots amid escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors over the recent developments in disputed Kashmir.
Four Pakistani nationals killed in India shelling of Kashmir Press TV 27 Feb 2019 -- Pakistani officials say four civilians have been killed in India's shelling of the disputed Kashmir region amid growing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
PM reiterates offer of dialogue to India to resolve issues Radio Pakistan 27 Feb 2019 -- Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again extended an offer of dialogue to India to defuse the current situation and resolve all issues peacefully.
Pakistan, India Claim Downing Of Each Other's Warplanes In Kashmir Escalation RFE/RL 27 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan and India say they have shot down each other's warplanes in a dramatic escalation of their conflict over the disputed region of Kashmir.
UN Urges India, Pakistan to De-Escalate Tensions in Disputed Kashmir Region Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is monitoring the Indian-Pakistani conflict with deep concern and has urged both sides to take steps to reduce tensions, UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said at a press briefing on Wednesday.
India Submits Data on Terrorists They Targeted in Kashmir to Pakistan – Reports Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- India has submitted information about the complicity of the Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist group in the recent terror attack in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan, Times of India reported on Wednesday.
India Urges Pakistan to Immediately Release Pilot Arrested Over Kashmir Incident Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- New Delhi calls on Islamabad to immediately release and return to homeland the Indian pilot arrested by the Pakistani Army following the aerial incident over the disputed Kashmir region, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
India Summons Pakistan Envoy Over Recent Escalation, Targeting of Military Posts Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- India's Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned Pakistan's acting high commissioner and condemned the violation of the Indian air space by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), which targeted Indian military posts. He also hit out at the "vulgar" display of an injured Indian Air Force pilot which Pakistan claims was caught in action.
Pakistani PM Says Country Ready to Cooperate With India on Kashmir Attack Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- The Pakistani military earlier announced that two Indian pilots have been captured. The downing of the Indian jets came a day after Indian warplanes struck a military training camp in Pakistani-controlled parts of Kashmir.
Moscow Urges India, Pakistan to Show Restraint Amid Escalated Tensions Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- Moscow is closely following the recent escalation of the Indian-Pakistani tensions and calls for the relevant parties to show restraint, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.
India Closes Northern Airspace Amid Escalation of Tensions With Pakistan Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- The Indian government has suspended air traffic in the northern part of the country after an Indian Air Force jet crashed in the Budgam area of Central Kashmir amid reports of Pakistan shooting down Indian fighter jets.
Indian Air Force Chopper Crashes in Kashmir - Reports Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- The last two days have seen a flurry of military activities in the troubled region following the February 14 Phulwama terror attack which killed scores of Indian paramilitary troops.
India Shoots Down Pakistan's Jet Over Kashmir, Lost 1 MiG-21 - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- On Tuesday, India bombed a terrorist camp in the Pakistani-controlled part of Kashmir, violating the neighbouring country's airspace. Already-tense bilateral relations have been escalating between the two Asian nuclear powers after mid-February's suicide attack, which left over 40 Indian paramilitary troops dead.
India FM Says Kashmir Strike Targeted Terrorists, Refutes Military Attack Claims Sputnik 27 Feb 2019 -- India's airstrike against a terrorist camp in the disputed Indian- and Pakistani-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir region was not a military attack because the Indian jets were targeting terrorists, Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said Wednesday.
Concern Regarding India-Pakistan Tensions US Dept. of State 26 Feb 2019
India Test Fires Short-Range Quick-Reaction Missile Following Kashmir Airstrike Sputnik 26 Feb 2019 -- This has boosted morale at India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which developed the missile; during the last test, conducted in April 2018, the missile took off from its launcher successfully but rolled uncontrollably during flight and then plunged into the Bay of Bengal.
China urges peace and dialogue between India and Pakistan Global Times 26 Feb 2019 -- China urged India and Pakistan to practice good communication and exercise restraint, which will help maintain regional stability, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said after Indian fighter jets crossed into Pakistani territory on Tuesday.
Pakistan rejects Indian claims of targeting terrorists' camps IRNA 26 Feb 2019 -- A special meeting of Pakistan's National Security Committee chaired by the Prime Minister on Tuesday rejected Indian claims of targeting an alleged terrorist camp in Pakistan's Balakot area and the claim of heavy casualties, state media reported.
Pakistan says 'shall respond' to India's 'uncalled-for aggression' Press TV 26 Feb 2019 -- In the wake of India's airstrikes on purported militant training camps, Pakistan is talking retaliation.
Iran urges India, Pakistan to exercise restraint amid tensions Press TV 26 Feb 2019 -- Iran says India and Pakistan should exercise restraint and resolve tensions peacefully after New Delhi conducted airstrikes against what it called a militant training camp in Pakistani territory.
Indian jets strike 'militant training camp' inside Pakistan Press TV 26 Feb 2019 -- India says it has conducted "preemptive" airstrikes against a militant training camp inside Pakistan, shortly after the Pakistani military accused New Delhi of violating its territory in the Kashmir region.
Timeline: India-Pakistan Spat Over Kashmir Spanning Five Decades Sputnik 26 Feb 2019 -- The Kashmir dispute dates back to 1947, when shortly after India and Pakistan gained independence from British colonial rule, Pakistani forces along with the local militia attacked the Kashmir valley region ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh, who, after initially resisting acceded to India, much to Islamabad's dismay.
India Calls Its Air Strike Across Border 'Non-Military' and 'Pre-Emptive' Sputnik 26 Feb 2019 -- In response to the February 14 Pulwama terror attack, India's air force carried out an assault on an alleged terrorist base in Pakistan-administered-Kashmir; several facilities were destroyed. Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad had claimed responsibility for the suicide attack, which killed over 40 Indian soldiers.
Indian Jets Destroy Terrorist Camp Across Line of Control in Kashmir - Minister Sputnik 26 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan Forces 'Ready to Respond to Any Misadventure'
India Says It Carried Out Airstrike Targeting Militant Camp in Pakistan VOA 26 Feb 2019 -- India says it has carried out pre dawn airstrikes in Pakistan on a camp of the Islamist militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad, which claimed responsibility for a suicide car bomb that killed 40 paramilitary troops in Indian Kashmir nearly two weeks ago.
Pakistan Says Indian Aircraft Cross Into Disputed Airspace In Kashmir RFE/RL 26 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan's military said one or more Indian aircraft crossed into disputed airspace over the region of Kashmir, prompting Pakistan to scramble its own fighter jets in response.
The Foreign Secretary's call with Indian and Pakistan Foreign Ministers UK FCO 25 Feb 2019 -- On 25 February, the Foreign Secretary had calls with Indian Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj and the Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
India troops, militants engage in fatal gunfight in Kashmir amid escalated tensions Press TV 25 Feb 2019 -- Five people have been killed in another shootout between Indian troops and suspected militants in Kashmir as New Delhi steps up its crackdown and arrest campaign in the disputed region in the aftermath of a recent deadly bomb attack on its military forces.
Afghanistan Begins Exports to India Through Iranian Port VOA 25 Feb 2019 -- Afghanistan has started shipping goods to India for the first time through a newly developed Iranian seaport in a bid to improve exports and reduce reliance on routes through its uneasy neighbor, Pakistan.
Afghanistan Sends First Exports To India Via Iran's Chabahar Port RFE/RL 24 Feb 2019 -- Landlocked Afghanistan has sent its first export shipment to India through Iran's strategic Chabahar Port.
India vows all options to win 'decisive battle' against Pakistan Press TV 23 Feb 2019 -- The Indian government has denounced Pakistan as a "rogue state," stressing that the country will exercise all options required to overpower Islamabad, which New Delhi holds accountable for a deadly terrorist attack in the disputed region of Kashmir last week.
India Threatens to Block Rivers to Pakistan After Attack in Kashmir - Minister Sputnik 23 Feb 2019 -- Indian authorities decided to build dams to block the supply of fresh water from Indian rivers to Pakistan after the recent deadly terror attack in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Minister of Transport, Shipping and Water Resources Nitin Gadkari has stated.
Pakistan army vows 'full force' response if India attacks Press TV 22 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan's army warns that it will respond to any attack by India with "full force" amid a freighted atmosphere surrounding the ties between the two nuclear-armed neighbors regarding Kashmir.
Trump Calls India-Pakistan Standoff 'Very Dangerous' RFE/RL 22 Feb 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has called the standoff between Pakistan and India a "very dangerous situation" and warned that New Delhi is considering "something very strong" after an attack on its forces in the disputed region of Kashmir.
India to cut flow of river water to Pakistan as tensions rise over Kashmir attack Press TV 22 Feb 2019 -- India has once again threatened to restrict the flow of water through its rivers to Pakistan as tensions heighten following a deadly bomb attack in the Indian-controlled Kashmir.
India's Supreme Court Orders Protection of Kashmiris VOA 22 Feb 2019 -- India's Supreme Court has ordered the government to protect Kashmiris following reports of a backlash against Kashmiri students and traders in the wake of a suicide attack in Indian Kashmir that killed 40 Indian paramilitary troops last week.
Pakistani PM Authorizes Army to Respond to 'Any Aggression' by India VOA 21 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan's prime minister, Imran Khan, has authorized his military forces to immediately respond to "any aggression" against the country by India, officials said Thursday.
Top Indian Court to Review its Earlier Judgement on $8.7 Billion Rafale Deal Sputnik 21 Feb 2019 -- In December last year, the Supreme Court of India, while hearing a number of petitions alleging irregularities in the deal, virtually vindicated Narendra Modi government's insistence that due process was followed in finalising the $8.7 billion deal with France.
US pushes Pakistan to punish perpetrators of Kashmir bombing Press TV 20 Feb 2019 -- The United States has pressed Pakistan to punish those behind a deadly bombing in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir that claimed the lives of 44 Indian paramilitary troops last week.
UN chief urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions Press TV 20 Feb 2019 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on India and Pakistan to immediately take measures to de-escalate tensions following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that has increased the risk of violent conflict between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
India & Pakistan Attempting to Drum Up Support Following Pulwama Attack Sputnik 20 Feb 2019 -- As tensions between India and Pakistan skyrocketed after a suicide car bombing in Kashmir, claiming the lives of more than 40 Indian security personnel, the New Delhi has been trying to isolate the Islamabad in the world stage, accusing the government of harbouring and assisting terrorist forces.
UN Chief Asks India & Pakistan to Exercise Maximum Restraint - Reports Sputnik 20 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan's permanent mission to the UN approached the United Nations urging the world body to step in to defuse tensions between the nations arising as the fallout of the Pulwama terror attack on Indian soil. It also requested a meeting with the secretary-general.
UN chief urges India and Pakistan to dial down tensions in wake of Kashmir attack UN News 20 Feb 2019 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called on India and Pakistan to take steps to defuse tensions in the wake an attack in Kashmir late last week that left dozes of Indian security forces dead.
Treasury Sanctions Indian Narcotics Trafficker Jasmeet Hakimzada and His Network US Treasury 20 Feb 2019 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) identified Indian national Jasmeet Hakimzada as a Significant Foreign Narcotics Trafficker pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act). OFAC also designated two Indian nationals and four entities registered in India or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that form part of the narcotics trafficking organization run by Jasmeet Hakimzada.
Saudi Arabia to Cooperate with India on Terrorism VOA 20 Feb 2019 -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in New Delhi that terrorism is a common concern and his country would cooperate with India in combating terrorism and extremism.
Pakistan Launches Diplomatic Push to Counter India After Attack VOA 19 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan launched an intense diplomatic push to repel India's efforts to isolate it after India blamed a Pakistan based group for an attack Friday in Kashmir killing more than 40 security personnel.
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate after Deadly Kashmir Attack VOA 19 Feb 2019 -- India says Pakistan should "stop misleading the international community" and take action against the perpetrators of a deadly militant attack in Indian Kashmir, while Islamabad has warned it will swiftly retaliate if New Delhi launches any military action against Pakistan.
Pakistan's Khan urges dialog on Kashmir, warns India against military action Press TV 19 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for dialog with India to ease tensions that were triggered days after a bomb attack claimed the lives of over 40 paramilitary troops in the disputed region of Kashmir.
Pakistan's spy agency involved in Kashmir bombing: India Press TV 19 Feb 2019 -- A senior Indian military commander in Kashmir says Pakistan's main spy agency was involved in a deadly bomb attack in the disputed region that killed more than 40 Indian troops last week.
Pakistan Urges Talks With India, Asks UN To Help Defuse Tensions RFE/RL 19 Feb 2019 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his country had nothing to do with a suicide bombing that killed dozens of Indian soldiers in Kashmir and called for talks as the only way to ease tensions.
Indian Ex-Naval Officer On Death Row Is A 'Terrorist,' Pakistan Tells UN court RFE/RL 19 Feb 2019 -- An Indian citizen on death row in Pakistan for alleged spying committed "terrorist" acts on New Delhi's orders, lawyers representing Islamabad told the UN's top court on the second day of a hearing over the fate of the man.
In Fresh Violence, 4 Soldiers, 2 Militants Killed in Indian Kashmir VOA 18 Feb 2019 -- Four Indian soldiers and three suspected militants were among nine people killed Monday in a fierce gun battle as Indian security forces hunted for the organizers of a deadly suicide bombing that killed 40 paramilitary personnel in Indian Kashmir and escalated tensions between India and Pakistan.
4 Indian Soldiers, 2 Terrorists Killed in Counter-Terror Operation in Kashmir Sputnik 18 Feb 2019 -- This is the second incident involving a major loss of life of Indian security personnel after the one that took place on Thursday, when a suicide bomber from Jaish-e-Mohammed, a jihadist organisation, rammed an explosives-laden SUV into a paramilitary convoy belonging to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), killing over 40 servicemen.
Pakistan Recalls Envoy From India Amid Rising Tensions RFE/RL 18 Feb 2019 -- Pakistan has recalled its ambassador from New Delhi for consultations amid growing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, the Foreign Office in Islamabad said on February 18.
9 killed in Kashmir gunfight days after deadly bombing Press TV 18 Feb 2019 -- At least nine people, including five Indian soldiers, have been killed in a fresh gun battle in Kashmir, days after a bomb attack claimed the lives of over 40 paramilitary troops in the disputed Himalayan region.
India Deploys Additional Army Units Along Myanmar Border As Threat Escalates Sputnik 18 Feb 2019 -- The Indian government is wary of people – militants and refugees alike - crossing over the border and taking shelter inside the country.
Iran says India seeking to join INSTEX IRNA 18 Feb 2019 -- Iran says India has requested to join the European special payment mechanism, called INSTEX, to facilitate financial transactions and ease trade.
ICJ Begins Hearing Case of Indian National on Death Row in Pakistan Sputnik 18 Feb 2019 -- India had moved the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in May 2017 after Indian national and former Navy personnel Kulbhushan Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism.
Russia Ready to Upgrade India's A-50EI Airborne Early Warning - UAC Sputnik 18 Feb 2019 -- Russia is ready to upgrade the India-operated A-50EI airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, including with the involvement of third countries, Yury Slyusar, the president of the Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), told Sputnik.
India on alert for communal strife after Kashmir attack Press TV 17 Feb 2019 -- The Indian government is on alert following a recent deadly attack on Indian forces in Kashmir that has triggered a wave of communal violence against Kashmiris residing in different parts of India.
India says no support for sanctions against Iran IRNA 16 Feb 2019 -- India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said Saturday her government would not support sanctions imposed on Tehran.
India summons Pakistan envoy, vows revenge after Kashmir bombing Press TV 15 Feb 2019 -- India has summoned Islamabad's ambassador after a Pakistani-based militant group took responsibility for a deadly car bombing in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
India Blames Pakistan, Demands Action After Kashmir Attack RFE/RL 15 Feb 2019 -- India has demanded that Pakistan crack down on terror groups operating from its territory after a deadly suicide bombing claimed by a Pakistan-based Islamist group killed 44 Indian paramilitary police in Kashmir.
New Delhi Summons Pakistani Envoy Following Attack on Indian Military - Source Sputnik 15 Feb 2019 -- A suicide attack on an Indian military convoy on Thursday left dozens dead in Indian-controlled Kashmir. According to police, all 44 people in one of the buses in the convoy were killed in the attack, with another person from another vehicle also being killed in the blast, the IANS news agency reported.
India Promises Strong Response to Kashmir Attack VOA 15 Feb 2019 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed a strong response to a deadly attack on security personnel in Indian Kashmir as New Delhi said that there was "incontrovertible evidence" that Pakistan had a "direct hand" in the assault and called for its complete isolation.
India's Modi: 'Terrorists Will Pay' for Kashmir Bombing VOA 15 Feb 2019 -- Speaking Friday about the car bombing in Indian Kashmir, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the "terrorists and their patrons have committed a big mistake and will pay a big price for this."
Car bomb attack on Indian military convoy kills dozens in Kashmir Press TV 14 Feb 2019 -- At least 44 Indian paramilitary personnel have been killed and dozens more wounded after a bomber rammed an explosive-laden car into a military convoy in restive Kashmir.
At Least 40 Security Personnel Killed in Deadly Indian Kashmir Attack VOA 14 Feb 2019 -- At least 40 paramilitary soldiers were killed Thursday in Indian Kashmir when a bomber rammed a vehicle laden with explosives into a convoy.
Terrorist Attack on Indian Security Forces Convoy US Dept. of State 14 Feb 2019
Russia to Honour All S-400 Delivery Commitments to India - Ambassador Sputnik 14 Feb 2019 -- All commitments on the delivery of S-400 air defence missile systems to India under a $5 billion contract will be fully implemented, including deadlines, Russian Ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev has told Sputnik.
India to Purchase 21 Russian MiG-29 Jets to Improve Air Combat Strength - Report Sputnik 13 Feb 2019 -- A top-level Indian Air Force (IAF) team visited a Russian facility to check the MiG-29 fighter jets; later, it submitted a favourable report to IAF Headquarters, according to the news portal Print.
Indian Air Force MiG-27 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Pakistan Border, Pilot Safe Sputnik 12 Feb 2019 -- The fighter jet, which got airborne for a training mission from Jaisalmer, crashed at around 6.10 pm (Indian Standard Time) near the Pokhran Range.
India Starts Shortlisting Firms for $4 Billion Naval Utility Helicopter Deal Sputnik 12 Feb 2019 -- The Indian Navy wants 4.5-tonne twin-engine naval helicopters that can be used for both shore-based and offshore operations and operate from ship decks in all weather and around the clock.
India Successfully Tests Upgraded Version of Ballistic Missile Killer Sputnik 12 Feb 2019 -- The PDV (Prithvi Defence Vehicle) tested on Tuesday is set to replace the Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) in India's multi-layered ballistic missile defense program that currently comprises two components-the PAD for high altitude interception and Advanced Air Defense (AAD) Missile for lower altitude interception.
Fully Loaded and Home-Made: India Begins Production of Tejas Fighter Jet Sputnik 11 Feb 2019 -- The fully loaded Tejas MK-1 will be equipped with battle-ready capabilities, including mid-air refuelling, AESA radar, an electronic warfare array, and smart bombs.
China, India clash over PM Modi's visit to disputed state Press TV 10 Feb 2019 -- China has condemned a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a disputed border region which triggered a war between the nuclear-armed neighbors in 1962.
China voices strong opposition to Modi's visit to region on east section of its border with India People's Daily 10 Feb 2019 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday expressed strong opposition to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to a region on the east section of the China-India border.
Indian PM Modi's Office had Parallel Negotiations with Rafale Team - Reports Sputnik 08 Feb 2019 -- The Indian Defence Ministry set up a seven-member negotiation committee for the purchase of 36 Rafale jets from France under the government to government contract. However, The Hindu, an Indian English-language daily, has revealed that there were parallel negotiations for the same deal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office.
India Successfully Test Fires Air-to-Air Version of Anti-Tank Missile – Reports Sputnik 08 Feb 2019 -- Metaphorically named Nag (meaning cobra), it can be launched from both land and air-based platforms. The strike range of the weapon is 4 km and 7 km respectively.
India - 777 Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures Self-Protection Suite DSCA 06 Feb 2019 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of two (2) 777 Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Self-Protection Suites (SPS) for an estimated cost of $190 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
With No Deal for Minesweepers on the Cards, Indian Navy Hunts for Alternative Sputnik 06 Feb 2019 -- The Indian government has failed to conclude a deal with foreign manufacturers to acquire mine countermeasure vessels since 2005. In the meantime, the last batch of minesweepers retired last year, rendering the Indian Navy devoid of the crucial asset.
India Enlists France's Arianespace to Replace Dying Satellite - Report Sputnik 04 Feb 2019 -- The replacement satellite, GSAT-31, will provide wide-beam coverage to facilitate communication over large oceanic regions including the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean using a wide-band transponder. The two Ku-band beacon down-link signals are transmitted for the purpose of ground tracking.
Russian official: Iran, India to join INF Treaty IRNA 03 Feb 2019 -- Iran and India will be the new members of Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), some media reported on Sunday.
Union Budget 2019: India Announces Meagre Rise in Defence Allocation Sputnik 01 Feb 2019 -- The Indian government on Friday announced a two percent increase in the defence allocation for the year 2019-20, leaving country's armed forces high and dry on modernisation in comparison to China and Pakistan.
French-Made Fighter Jet of Indian Air Force Crashes in Bengaluru: 1 Pilot Killed Sputnik 01 Feb 2019 -- The cause of the crash remains to be announced by authorities. At least one pilot has been killed as a result of the crash.
As Elections Loom, India's Government Promises Income Support for Farmers VOA 01 Feb 2019 -- With an eye on wooing voters ahead of what is expected to be a tough national election, India's Hindu nationalist government announced cash handouts of billions of dollars for poor farmers.

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