August 2020 - India Special Weapons News

India's Anti-Terror Body Arrests Man Who Allegedly Provided Military Information to Pakistan's Spies Sputnik 31 Aug 2020 -- Earlier in April, India's anti-terror unit registered a case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) after arresting Mohammad Rashid from Uttar Pradesh in January. The state's anti-terrorist squad claimed Rashid was in contact with Pakistan's Inter- Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency and had visited them twice.
Deputy Secretary Biegun Remarks at the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum US Dept. of State 31 Aug 2020
Health Ministry to rush Central teams to UP, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha India PIB 31 Aug 2020 -- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to deploy high level Central teams to four States of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. These States are seeing a sudden surge in the number of COVID cases and some of them are also reporting high mortality.
On a steep rise, India conducts more than 4.23 cr tests India PIB 31 Aug 2020 -- India has exhibited determined resolve to expand the testing which has led to an exponential hike of COVID-19 testing. Starting from a single test in one lab in Pune in January 20202, the daily testing capacity has been scaled up to more than 10 lakh in August 2020.
China dismisses India claims of military 'provocation' at disputed border Press TV 31 Aug 2020 -- Beijing has dismissed India's claims of "provocative" military movements by Chinese troops at the contested border line dividing the two Asian neighbors.
Fresh Clash Erupts Between Indian-Chinese Troops in Pangong Tso Sputnik 31 Aug 2020 -- India and China have been in a border stand-off along the 4,057 km Line of Actual Control since the last week of April. The violent face-off between the troops of the neighbouring countries in Pangong Tso on 15 June left 20 Indian army soldiers dead, resulting in a series of disengagement talks at the diplomatic and military level.
India Accuses Chinese Troops of Attempting to Encroach Himalayan Border VOA 31 Aug 2020 -- Indian authorities say their troops thwarted an attempt by Chinese soldiers to change the status quo in the northern Ladakh region, where both sides have been locked in a tense standoff along their disputed Himalayan border for more than four months. China has dismissed the allegations.
Indian troops' illegal crossing of LAC will 'escalate tensions' Global Times 31 Aug 2020 -- China strongly opposes Indian troops' illegal crossing of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Monday, which is a severe violation of the consensus reached before at the multilevel talks between the two countries, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command said on Monday night.
India's illegal crossing of LAC a severe violation of consensus: PLA Global Times 31 Aug 2020 -- China strongly opposes the illegal crossing by Indian troops of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Monday, which is a severe violation of the consensus reached at the multilevel talks between the two countries previously, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command said on Monday night.
China demands India to withdraw troops that illegally trespassing LAC and avoid escalation on border PLA Daily 31 Aug 2020 -- India troops on Monday illegally trespassed the Line of Control (LOC) again at the southern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake and near the Reqin Mountain and conducted flagrant provocations, said Senior Colonel Zhang Shuili, spokesperson for the Western Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, urging that the Indian side should immediately withdraw its troops and avoid any escalation in the situation.
Beijing says in talks with India to solve border dispute amid latest accusation PLA Daily 31 Aug 2020 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday that its troops have never crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) amid a China-India border standoff, after the Indian army alleged that China's troops violated the previous consensus.
Further boost to 'Make in India'; MoD signs contracts worth Rs 2580 Cr with Indian Companies for supply of Pinaka Regiments to Indian Army India PIB 31 Aug 2020 -- Providing further boost to the 'Make in India' initiative of Government of India in the Defence Sector, Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD) has today signed contracts with M/s. Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML), M/s. Tata Power Company Ltd. (TPCL) and M/s. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for supply of Six Pinaka Regiments to the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army at an approximate cost of Rs. 2580 Crores.
SITUATION UPDATE: EASTERN LADAKH India PIB 31 Aug 2020 -- On the Night of 29/30 August 2020, PLA troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements during the ongoing standoff in Eastern Ladakh and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo.
India's COVID-19 tally surpasses 3.5 mln, with 78,761 new cases Global Times 30 Aug 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally surpassed 3.5 million, rising to 3,542,733 as the death toll rose to 63,498 on Sunday, showed the latest data released by the country's health ministry.
India's maintains its high Recovery Rate: total Recoveries cross 27 lakh India PIB 30 Aug 2020 -- With more patients recovering and being discharged from hospitals and home isolation (in case of mild and moderate cases), India's COVID-19 total recoveries have crossed 27 lakh today.
India crosses another landmark- records highest ever tests in a single day India PIB 30 Aug 2020 -- India has crossed a crucial milestone in the fight against COVID-19. For the first time, a record number of more than 10.5 lakh COVID tests have been conducted in a single day.
India Sets World Record for Coronavirus Infections in 24 Hours VOA 30 Aug 2020 -- India reported 78,761 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours on Sunday, the highest single day rise in the world since the pandemic began, while the county is continuing to open its economy.
India records 77,266 new COVID-19 cases, 1,057 deaths in single day Global Times 29 Aug 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 3,387,500, and deaths reached 61,529 on Friday, showed the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
Total Recoveries in India surpass 26 lakh India PIB 29 Aug 2020 -- A significant feature of India's management of COVID-19 cases is the growing rate of recovered patients. Higher number of patients are recovering and being discharged from hospitals and home isolation (in case of mild and moderate cases). These recoveries are being achieved because of adherence to the "National Standard Treatment Protocol" by all health facilities across the country as well as by regular daily monitoring of positive cases under home isolation.
Unprecedented upsurge in testing, India crosses a new peak of 4 cr tests.htm India PIB 29 Aug 2020 -- In its fight against COVID-19 since January 2020, India has crossed another peak. The cumulative tests have seen an unprecedented upsurge and surpassed 4 crore today.
Controversy Rages as India Presses Ahead With College Entrance Tests Amid Pandemic VOA 29 Aug 2020 -- India is grappling with whether entrance examinations for engineering and medical colleges should take place amid a pandemic as it prepares to hold the twice-postponed tests for an estimated 2.5 million students.
Secret Tunnel Detected Along India-Pakistan Border in Jammu, Officials Say Sputnik 29 Aug 2020 -- The BSF safeguards the 3,300 km international border along India's Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat areas. According to officials, there have been multiple incidents that have placed border security forces on a high-alert footing, due to what is claimed to be an infiltration of terrorists into India.
Seven Terrorists, One Soldier Killed in India's Jammu and Kashmir in Security Operation Sputnik 29 Aug 2020 -- The issue of terrorism in India's Kashmir Valley dates back to the 1990s, when demands for independence from the country began to be made in the region. The Indian government accuses neighbouring Pakistan, which also lays claim to the region, of fuelling Kashmiri secessionism
Pakistan Sees Taliban as Buffer to India in Future Afghanistan, Experts Say VOA 28 Aug 2020 -- As Afghanistan's warring sides prepare to hold long-awaited negotiations next week to establish peace, Pakistan is trying to push the Taliban to come to the table in a move that experts say is an attempt by Islamabad to increase its influence in postwar Afghanistan and counter its rival India.
India records 77,266 new COVID-19 cases, 1,057 deaths in single day Global Times 28 Aug 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 3,387,500, and deaths reached 61,529 on Friday, showed the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India tests more than 9 lakh samples each day, two days in a row India PIB 28 Aug 2020 -- India has tested more than 9 lakh COVID-19 samples each day for the second consecutive day, keeping a sharp focus on "TEST, TRACK AND TREAT" strategy of the Union Government. India has already created a capacity of doing 10 lakh tests per day. 9,01,338 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.
Active cases only 22% of total COVID cases India PIB 28 Aug 2020 -- In pursuance of the Centre's strategic and graded TEST, TRACK and TREAT approach, India is registering continuous progress on the recovery front and reduction in the fatality rate. In the past five months, more than 3/4 of COVID-19 cases have recovered and less than 1/4 is active now.
In India, Coronavirus Infections Among Endangered Tribe Raise Concerns VOA 28 Aug 2020 -- The coronavirus has hit a threatened tribe in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, raising concerns about the impact the pandemic could have on other endangered tribes in the archipelago that lies off the mainland.
Four Terrorists Killed in Gunfight in Indian-Administered Kashmir Sputnik 28 Aug 2020 -- Terror incidents have witnessed a sharp jump in Indian-administered Kashmir, with over 150 terrorists killed in encounters by security forces in the first seven months of this year. While the Indian government has said youths joining terrorism has declined "remarkably", it admitted a spike in terrorism.
Indian refiners stop buying crude oil from Chinese companies Press TV 28 Aug 2020 -- India has stopped purchasing crude oil from China-linked companies, as part of New Delhi's recent move to restrict imports from neighboring countries in the wake of an escalating border dispute.
States urged to proactively limit COVID transmission and keep the mortality below 1% India PIB 27 Aug 2020 -- Cabinet Secretary holds a video conference (VC) with the Chief Secretariesand Health Secretaries of nine States and one UT at 1030 hrs today.
With more than 9 lakh tests in last 24 hour, India tests nearly 3.9 crore India PIB 27 Aug 2020 -- India strategic approach for COVID-19 response and management- "TEST TRACK TREAT"- emphasises the key principle of high level of testing on a sustained basis leading to early diagnosis. Timely diagnosis furnishes opportunities to isolate or hospitalise the positive cases adequately in advance for appropriate treatment. This in turn facilitates lower mortality rates and speedy recovery.
India Reports Record Daily Jump of 75,760 Coronavirus Infections SPA 27 Aug 2020 -- India reported on Thursday a record daily jump of 75,760 coronavirus infections, taking its total caseload to 3.31 million as cases surged across the country, data from the federal health ministry showed, according to Reuters.
China, India agree to further ease border tension: Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 27 Aug 2020 -- Since the Galwan Valley clash, China and India have held several rounds of talks through military and diplomatic channels, and progress has been made in disengaging the frontline troops of both sides, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, when introducing the current China-India border situation and commenting on the two sides' military ties at a regular press conference on Thursday.
China, India agree to further de-escalate border tensions: spokesman PLA Daily 27 Aug 2020 -- China and India have agreed to further ease tensions in the border area, a Chinese military spokesman said Thursday.
India, China Reaffirm Commitment to Complete Troop Disengagement Along LAC Sputnik 27 Aug 2020 -- Indian and Chinese diplomats have held another meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to work toward complete disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said on Thursday.
With more than 8 lakh average tests every day, India scales up COVID-19 testing India PIB 26 Aug 2020 -- Early identification of the COVID-19 infections through timely and aggressive TESTING has played a pivotal role in India's strategy to fight the pandemic.
As Recoveries in India grow, difference with Active Cases widens India PIB 26 Aug 2020 -- The number of recoveries in India today exceeds the active cases by 3.5 times.
Russian-Indian Brahmos Missile Orders Grew $1Bln in 6 Months Despite Pandemic Sputnik 26 Aug 2020 -- The Russian-Indian missile joint venture Brahmos saw a $1 billion increase in orders in six months since the beginning of the year despite the coronavirus pandemic, the company's co-director, Aleksandr Maksichev said.
India's Bihar state to build two 500-bed makeshift COVID-19 hospitals Global Times 25 Aug 2020 -- Two 500-bed COVID-19 makeshift hospitals will be established in India's eastern state of Bihar, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Monday.
Following "TEST, TRACK, TREAT" strategy, India tests nearly 3.7 crore India PIB 25 Aug 2020 -- Keeping the focus on "Test, Track and Treat" strategy, India has tested nearly 3.7 crore cumulative COVID-19 samples so far. With India's strong resolve to rapidly increase the number of daily tests, the cumulative testing as on date has reached 3,68,27,520.
Highest ever single day recoveries of 66,550 in last 24 hours India PIB 25 Aug 2020 -- Collaborative and strategic measures led by the Union Government and implemented by the States/UTs are showing results.
Indian Troops Armed With Russian-Made Portable SAMs Reportedly Deployed Near China Border Sputnik 25 Aug 2020 -- Relations between the Asian powers worsened dramatically in June, after Indian and Chinese troops engaged in deadly melee combat in a disputed area in the Galwan River Valley situated between Ladakh, India and China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
INDIAN ARMY ORGANISES SEMINAR ON IMPACT OF DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ON FIGHTING PHILOSOPHY IN FUTURE CONFLICTS India PIB 25 Aug 2020 -- Warfare has undergone a sea change due to the emergence of new domains of warfare and disruptive technologies.
Inauguration of DRDO's 500 Bed COVID Hospital in Patna India PIB 24 Aug 2020 -- A 500 bed Covid Hospital with 125 ICU beds, set up by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Patna was inaugurated today by Shri Nityanand Rai, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Home Affairs.
On a steady march, India conducts a total of nearly 3.6 crore tests India PIB 24 Aug 2020 -- A key component in India's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been early identification of the positive cases by timely and aggressive TESTING. Prompt identification and isolation synced with efficient treatment have led to the rising number of recoveries and low and declining mortality due to COVID-19.
India's total Recoveries cross 23 lakh India PIB 24 Aug 2020 -- With more patients recovering and being discharged from hospitals and home isolation (in case of mild and moderate cases), India's COVID-19 total recoveries have crossed 23lakh today.
India Ready for Military Action If Talks on Ladakh Fail With China, Reports Claim Sputnik 24 Aug 2020 -- Last week, Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) met for the 18th time to discuss disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control. The status quo ante needs to be restored to that of before May 2020. The troops have been in a border stand-off for almost five months.
DRDO identifies 108 Systems and Subsystems for industry to design, develop and manufacture towards achieving "Atmanirbhar Bharat" India PIB 24 Aug 2020 -- Responding to the clarion call given by Hon'ble Prime Minister for "Atmanirbhar Bharat", the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken several initiatives to strengthen the indigenous defence ecosystem. Towards
BrahMos Says Got Permission From Russia, India to Export Missiles to Third Countries Sputnik 24 Aug 2020 -- BrahMos Aerospace, a joint Russian-Indian developer of the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missiles, said on Monday it got greenlighted by the governments of Russia and India to export the missile to third countries.
India's COVID-19 tally surpasses 3 million Global Times 23 Aug 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally surpassed 3 million on Sunday, reaching 3,044,940, according to the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
High recoveries push India's Recovery Rate to nearly 75% India PIB 23 Aug 2020 -- A consistently increasing number of recoveries has pushed India's Recovery Rate amongst the COVID-19 patients to nearly 75%.
Maintaining daily testing spree of more than 8 lakhs, India tests more than 3.5 crore India PIB 23 Aug 2020 -- Starting from one test in January 2020 through a single lab in Pune, India has exceeded cumulative tests of more than 3.5 crore today. Consistently testing more than 8 lakhs tests since the last six days, with 8,01,147 COVID-19 tests in the past 24 hours, the total has touched 3,52,92,220.
India's virus caseload tops 3 million SPA 23 Aug 2020 -- India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections, AP reported.
India's daily COVID-19 testing hits new high of 1 mln Global Times 22 Aug 2020 -- India conducted over a million COVID-19 tests in a single day, which is a new record.
India records Highest ever single day peak of 63,631recoveries India PIB 22 Aug 2020 -- On the day, India's daily tests have scaled a new peak of 10 lakh 23 thousand,India has achieved another milestone as it recorded highest ever single day recoveries of 63,631 in the last 24 hours.
India crosses a crucial milestone in the fight against COVID-19 India PIB 22 Aug 2020 -- Keeping to its promise of exponentially increasing the daily COVID-19 tests to 10 lakhs, India has crossed the significant milestone in its fight against COVID today.
India's incapacity in dealing with COVID-19 embodied by surging daily infection number Global Times 21 Aug 2020 -- As a developing country with insufficient medical resources, India's incapacity in dealing with COVID-19 has been shown by its skyrocketing daily infection numbers, observers said, after the country set a fresh record for the number of infections registered in a single day, which surpassed the number of the US.
India reaches another record of highest single day recoveries India PIB 21 Aug 2020 -- On a continuous path of registering high single day recoveries, India has touched another peak of posting the highest recoveries of COVID-19 cases in a single day. 62,282 have recovered and been discharged in the past 24 hours.
With higher number of patients getting cured, India's total Recoveries Reach nearly 21 lakh India PIB 20 Aug 2020 -- With more patients recovering and being discharged from hospitals and home isolation (in case of mild and moderate cases), India's total COVID-19 recoveries have reached nearly 21 lakh today.
On a steady march, India conducts record high of more than 9 lakh tests in a single day India PIB 20 Aug 2020 -- On the path of a steady rise, India has scaled a new peak in daily testing.
India 'to withdraw 10,000 paramilitaries from Jammu and Kashmir' Press TV 20 Aug 2020 -- India's Ministry of Home Affairs has reportedly ordered the immediate withdrawal of at least 10,000 paramilitary forces from the disputed Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Washington Warns India Against Major Arms Deals with Russia Sputnik 20 Aug 2020 -- The United States is warning India against purchasing significant Russian weapons like advanced anti-aircraft systems or fighter jets as they may impede its defence cooperation with the West, US Assistant Secretary of State Clarke Cooper told reporters on Thursday.
India continues on its path of high testing: more than 8 lakh tests/day for 2nd day in a row India PIB 19 Aug 2020 -- Keeping the focus on "TEST, TRACK AND TREAT" strategy, India has tested more than 8 lakh COVID-19 samples for the 2nd consecutive day in a row. With a strong resolve to rapidly increase the number of tests done per day to touch 10 lakh/day testing capacity, 8,01,518 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.
India scales another peak: Total recoveries cross 2 million India PIB 19 Aug 2020 -- Fast on the heels of crossing 3 crore cumulative tests, India has recorded another high. Total number of recoveries has crossed 2 million today (20,37,870).
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh asks Naval Commanders to deliberate on key focus areas; India PIB 19 Aug 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed Naval Commanders on the inaugural day of the Naval Commanders' Conference on 19 August 2020. He complimented the men and women of Indian Navy for their role in protecting the maritime interests of the nation and expressed confidence in the Indian Navy's preparedness to meet any challenge through a proactive response in deploying its ships and aircraft.
India tests a new record- nearly 9 lakh tested in one day India PIB 18 Aug 2020 -- India has set another record in COVID-19 tests conducted per day. Nearly 9 lakh (8,99,864) testes have been conducted in a single day, the highest tests/day so far. With this, the cumulative tests have reached 3,09,41,264.
COVID-19 deaths surpass 50,000 in India Global Times 17 Aug 2020 -- The total COVID-19 deaths surpassed 50,000, reaching 50,921, in India on Monday, said the health ministry.
India sets a new landmark, exceeds 3 crore tests India PIB 17 Aug 2020 -- In a testament to the focussed, consistent and coordinated efforts of the Centre and the State/UT governments, India has set a new landmark of conducting 3 crore tests.
India reports highest ever single day recoveries of 57,584 India PIB 17 Aug 2020 -- India has been marching firmly on the road to enhanced recoveries every day. Today, the country registered the highest single day recoveries with as many as 57,584 COVID-19 patients getting cured and discharged in the last 24 hours.
India Surpasses 50,000 Coronavirus Deaths VOA 17 Aug 2020 -- India on Monday reported its coronavirus death toll has surpassed 50,000 after it confirmed more than 900 new dead in one day.
India: 3 policemen killed in Kashmir militant attack Press TV 17 Aug 2020 -- Three Indian policemen have been killed in a militant attack on a security checkpoint in the Indian-administered Kashmir, New Delhi says.
One of the lowest globally, India's Case Fatality Rate below 2% and sliding India PIB 16 Aug 2020 -- On a continuous positive path of slide in its COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate, India has one of the lowest mortality globally. It stands at 1.93%, as of today. This is a result of coordinated efforts of the Centre and State/UT governments which has led to a continuous decline in the Mortality Rate.
India's Congress Party Slams Narendra Modi Over Ladakh: 'Cowardice Allowed China to Take our Land' Sputnik 16 Aug 2020 -- India's main opposition Congress party has been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies, including the handling of recent border skirmishes with China, in which Indian 20 soldiers were killed. Congress has also been critical of the government's claim that China did not occupy or intrude into Indian territory.
NCC all set for a major expansion to cover 173 border and coastal districts India PIB 16 Aug 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal of the National Cadet Corps for a major expansion scheme to meet the aspirations of youth in all the border and coastal districts.
Modi: India Has 3 COVID Trials Underway VOA 15 Aug 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech Saturday, said the South Asian nation has three COVID-19 trials underway.
3 COVID-19 vaccines undergoing trials in India: PM Modi Global Times 15 Aug 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that as many three COVID-19 vaccines are in different stages of trials in the country, and once they are finally produced, India will ramp up infrastructure for mass production of the vaccines.
India reaches another record of highest single day recoveries India PIB 15 Aug 2020 -- On a continuous path of registering high single day recoveries, India has touched another peak of posting the highest recoveries of COVID-19 cases in a single day. 57,381 have recovered and discharged in the past 24 hours.
India conducts record high of nearly 8.5 lakh tests in a single day India PIB 14 Aug 2020 -- As a result of ramping up its testing facilities on a sustained basis, with the aim of touching 10 lakh tests/day, India has touched a new high of the highest number of tests in a single day, so far. A record high of 8,48,728 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. This has taken the cumulative tests to 2,76,94,416.
India marches ahead with "Atmanirbhar Bharat" India PIB 14 Aug 2020 -- The Centre has been leading the graded, pre-emptive, proactive and collaborative response and management of COVID-19, along with the State/UT governments. As part of its continued efforts towards progressively augmenting and strengthening the medical infrastructure across the country, various policy decisions have been taken on a regular basis.
ISRO pays tribute to Dr Vikram Sarabhai by announcing that Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter has captured the Moon images of "Sarabhai" Crater India PIB 14 Aug 2020 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that to mark the completion of one year of centenary celebrations of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the Father of India's Space Programme, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has sought to pay tribute to him in a special way by announcing that Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter has captured the Moon images of "Sarabhai" Crater.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launches Indigenisation portal SRIJAN; DPSUs sign Contracts and MoUs with Industry Partners and Academia; Atmanirbhar Week celebration of MoD concludes India PIB 14 Aug 2020 -- On the final day of Atmanirbhar Week celebration of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today launched Department of Defence Production, MoD's portal SRIJAN which is a 'one stop shop online portal that provides access tothe vendors to take up items that can be taken up for indigenization.
Monsoons Cause Havoc in India as Climate Change Alters Rainfall Patterns VOA 14 Aug 2020 -- Searching through the rubble of a tea plantation that collapsed after heavy rains lashed India's southern Kerala state last week, rescuers counted 55 casualties. The resulting landslide buried homes of several workers in the hillside's debris – several children were among the victims.
India conducts a record high of more than 8.3 lakh tests in a single day India PIB 13 Aug 2020 -- Crossing the 8 lakh/day milestone of tests in a single day, India has registered a record high of 8,30,391 tests conducted in the last 24 hours in India. In pursuance of the "Test, Track and Treat" strategy, India is geared up to reach the testing capacity of 10 lakh tests per day.
India posts highest ever single day recoveries of 56,383 in a single day India PIB 13 Aug 2020 -- India touched another peak of highest ever single day recoveries of 56,383 in a single day. With this number, the total recovered COVID-19 patients have touched nearly 17 lakh (16,95,982) today.
Union Govt reaches the landmark of distributing more than 3 Cr N95 Masks to States India PIB 13 Aug 2020 -- In the relentless work of State/UT governments for containment and management of COVID-19, the Union Government's central role has been in strengthening health infrastructure to fight the pandemic and its effective management.
India Rebuffs 'Lies and Half-Truths' of Pakistan's Envoy to China on Jammu and Kashmir Sputnik 13 Aug 2020 -- India and Pakistan have been engaged in squabbling over Jammu and Kashmir, which both countries claim in full, but rule in part. Islamabad launched a diplomatic war against New Delhi after the latter abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution in August 2019 to strip the erstwhile state of its special status.
Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Sarthak' launched India PIB 13 Aug 2020 -- An Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Sarthak' by Ms. Veena Ajay Kumar, wife of Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar today.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launches 15 products developed by Defence PSUs and OFB; India PIB 13 Aug 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched here today four products each by OFB and BEML, two by BEL and one each by HAL, BDL, MDL, GRSE and GSL, developed by respective DPSUs/ OFB as part of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' week celebrations which continues till tomorrow, the 14th August 2020.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) India PIB 13 Aug 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) through an online webinar. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries were also present at the event.
India's COVID-19 tally crosses 2.3 million as deaths surge past 46,000 mark Global Times 12 Aug 2020 -- The total number of COVID-19 cases in India rose to 2,329,638 on Wednesday as the deaths crossed the 46,000 mark, reaching 46,091, said the data released by the federal health ministry.
National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 deliberates on strategy to ensure COVID-19 vaccines' availability and its delivery mechanism India PIB 12 Aug 2020 -- National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19, met for the first time on 12th August. The meeting was chaired by Dr V K Paul, Member Niti Aayog along with Secretary (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) as co-Chair.
Record highest single day recoveries of 56,110 registered India PIB 12 Aug 2020 -- The record highest single day recoveries at 56,110 registered in the last 24 hours are the result of the successful implementation of effective containment strategy, aggressive and comprehensive testing coupled with standardized clinical management of the critical patients based on holistic Standard of Care approach.
India Deploys Domestically-Produced Armed Helicopters to Contested Ladakh on Chinese Border Sputnik 12 Aug 2020 -- India has deployed fighter jets, transport aircraft, and thousands of additional troops to the Ladakh region to counter movement by the People's Liberation Army. The two Asian giants have failed to reach a consensus on disengagement in Pangong Tso and Depsang Valley after six rounds of military-level talks.
With nearly 16 lakh Recoveries, India's Recovery rate nearly 70% India PIB 11 Aug 2020 -- The successful implementation of effective containment strategy, aggressive and comprehensive testing coupled with standardized clinical management of the critical patients based on holistic Standard of Care approach, have resulted in a sharp hike in the recovery rate, which is pegged at nearly 70% today.
DAC approves procurement proposals worth Rs 8,722.38 crore, including 106 Basic Trainer Aircraft for IAF India PIB 11 Aug 2020 -- To strengthen the Armed Forces by relying on indigenous capability to take forward the initiative on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh accorded approval for capital acquisitions of various platforms and equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces here today. Proposals for an approximate cost of Rs 8,722.38 crore were approved.
India Approves Proposals Worth $1.1 Billion to Strengthen Armed Forces Amid Border Tensions Sputnik 11 Aug 2020 -- On Sunday, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced an embargo on the import of 101 types of defence equipment to boost the domestic industry. The Defence Ministry revealed that a budget of $7 billion has been set aside for domestic capital procurement in the current financial year.
India's COVID-19 recoveries cross the historic peak of 1.5 million India PIB 10 Aug 2020 -- India's COVID-19 recoveries have crossed the historic peak of 1.5 million today. Recovery of 15,35,743 patients has been made possible because of the policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively & TREATING efficiently. Better ambulance services, focus on Standard of Care and use of non-invasive oxygen have given the desired results.
Clarification: Indigenously manufactured items amongstnegative list for imports India PIB 10 Aug 2020 -- Consequent to release of the negative list of items for import by Ministry of Defence (MoD) on August 09, 2020, certain queries have been received with respect to inclusion of some of the items like the light combat aircraft LCA Mark 1A, Pinakarocket system and Akash missile system, which are manufactured in India.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launches modernization/ up-gradation of facilities and new infrastructure creation of Defence PSUs and OFB India PIB 10 Aug 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the initiatives of a number of modernisation and up-gradation of facilities as also new infrastructure creation by Defence PSUs and OFB, through digital link here today, as part of the Atma Nirbhar Week celebration of the Ministry of Defence.
India's COVID-19 cases reach 2,215,074, deaths rise to 44,386 Global Times 10 Aug 2020 -- India's COVID-19 case tally rose to 2,215,074 and the number of deaths surged to 44,386, the data issued by the federal health ministry said on Monday.
India Reports Record Coronavirus Deaths VOA 10 Aug 2020 -- India on Monday reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus deaths, the most the country has recorded in a single day since the pandemic began.
In Kashmir shootout, another politician from Modi's party is killed Press TV 10 Aug 2020 -- Another politician from India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has succumbed to gunshot wounds hours after being shot by pro-independence fighters in Kashmir.
India touches a new peak of 7,19,364 tests in a day India PIB 09 Aug 2020 -- In a new high, India has scaled the peak of testing more than 7 lakhs tests in a single day. Continuing the streak of more than 6 lakh tests in a single day for several days, India's tests have grown exponentially. 7,19,364 tests were done in the last 24 hours.
MoD's big push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative; India PIB 09 Aug 2020 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his address to the Nation on May 12, 2020 had given a clarion call for a self-reliant India based on the five pillars, i.e., Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography & Demand and announced a special economic package for Self-Reliant India named 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
India's COVID-19 cases surpass 2.1 mln, deaths rise to 43,379 Global Times 09 Aug 2020 -- India's total COVID-19 tally rose to 2,153,010 and the number of deaths surged to 43,379, according to the latest data issued by the federal health ministry on Sunday.
India Imposes Import Embargo on 101 Military Items VOA 09 Aug 2020 -- India is imposing an import embargo on 101 weapons and other military hardware items.
India's Total Recoveries cross 14.2 lakh India PIB 08 Aug 2020 -- Focused and effective efforts of containment, testing, isolation and treatment by the Centre and State/UT governments have resulted in increasing percentage recovery rates and steadily falling Case Fatality Rates.
Centre directs the States to focus all efforts on reducing COVID-19 mortality India PIB 08 Aug 2020 -- Coordinated, graded and pro-active management of COVID-19 by the Union and State/UT governments has ensured the national Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is on the slide.
India, China to Hold Sixth Round of Corps Commander-Level Talks Sputnik 08 Aug 2020 -- India has been demanding that China restore the status quo along the Ladakh border, where the military forces of the two nations have amassed troops and weaponry since April-May. The corps commanders of India and China have held five talks since June, but failed to agree upon a total disengagement process, despite a consensus.
US, India record highest daily deaths, cases from coronavirus Press TV 07 Aug 2020 -- As the new coronavirus pandemic rages on to take a heavy toll across the globe, the United States and India have registered their record daily jump in deaths and infections respectively over the past months.
With Fastest Global COVID-19 Growth, India Races Past 2 Million Cases VOA 07 Aug 2020 -- With the fastest COVID-19 growth in the world, India has raced past 2 million cases, as public health experts warn that the pandemic in the world's second most populous country will not slow anytime soon.
Health Ministry engages with Districts reporting Higher COVID-19 Mortality India PIB 07 Aug 2020 -- Those districts that are reporting COVID-19 mortality higher than the national and states' average are a cause of concern.
For the 4th successive day, India tests more than 6 lakh samples in 24 hours India PIB 07 Aug 2020 -- In a testament to the consistent and coordinated efforts of the Centre and the State/UT governments, India continues its track record of testing more than 6 lakh COVID-19 samples each day for the fourth successive day.
Recovery Rate climbs a new high of nearly 68% India PIB 07 Aug 2020 -- India continues on the path of COVID-19 management boosted by two significant achievements, continuously rising recovery rate among the COVID-19 patients and Case Fatality Rate that has remained much below the global average.
India's COVID-19 cases cross 2-million mark People's Daily 07 Aug 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally crossed 2 million mark on Friday, reaching 2,027,074, the federal health ministry said.
India Exceeds 2 Million Coronavirus Cases SPA 07 Aug 2020 -- India reported Friday that its coronavirus cases have doubled in three weeks to over 2 million, a sign the world's second-most populous country is struggling to slow the spread of the virus, Kyodo reported.
India, Pakistan Engage in Heavy Mortar Firefight Along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara - Video Sputnik 07 Aug 2020 -- India and Pakistan continue to violate ceasefire along the Line of Control in their ongoing Kashmir conflict. In June, New Delhi accused Islamabad of violating the ceasefire over 2,000 times this year, while the latter blamed India for engaging in cross-border firefights 957 times during the same period.
'There is a Chinese Mole in the Defence Ministry,' Alleges India's Former Home Minister Sputnik 07 Aug 2020 -- The Indian Defence Ministry published a document on its website a few days ago on Chinese intrusion in the Ladakh region, but it was removed on Thursday (6 August), kicking up a row. The document had confirmed Chinese intrusion in the Ladakh region, contrary to the claim of Prime Minister Modi that they had left.
India Launches Nationwide Raids in Swiss Pilatus Jet Deal Scam Sputnik 07 Aug 2020 -- India's top probe agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) suspects that Swiss company Pilatus may have paid off officials in the defense ministry and air force via intermediary Sanjay Bhandari in order to secure a key contract back in 2009.
Thousands of Workers Linked to COVID-19 Relief Call to Strike for Basic Amenities in India Sputnik 06 Aug 2020 -- India went into a complete lockdown on 25 March to combat COVID-19. Since the pandemic hit the country, frontline personnel including doctors, sanitation workers, and paramedics, have been working tirelessly to stop the spread of the virus.
India tests a new record of 6,64,949 tests in last 24 hours India PIB 06 Aug 2020 -- Keeping the focus on "Test, Track and Treat" strategy, India has continued testing more than 6 lakh COVID-19 samples for the third consecutive day in a row. India's resolve to rapidly increase the number of tests done per day has resulted in a successful march towards 10 lakh/day testing capacity with 6,64,949 tests conducted in the last 24 hours.
India's COVID-19 Recovery Rate climbs to 67.62%, as total recoveries cross 13.2 lakh India PIB 06 Aug 2020 -- The total recoveries of COVID-19 patients have jumped to 13,28,336 with 46,121 COVID-19 patients being discharged in the last 24 hours. With such consistent increase in recoveries, the gap between recovered patients and active COVID-19 cases has reached 7,32,835.
Union Govt. releases Rs. 890.32 cr as II installment of COVID-19 Financial Package to States/UTs India PIB 06 Aug 2020 -- Government of India has released Rs. 890.32 cr as the second installment of the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package to 22 States/UTs.
India's COVID-19 deaths surpass 40,000-mark as tally reaches over 1.9 mln People's Daily 06 Aug 2020 -- The death toll in India due to COVID-19 surpassed the 40,000-mark on Thursday, reaching 40,699, as the total tally reached 1,964,536, said the data released by the federal health ministry.
India Slams China's Attempt to Raise Kashmir Issue at UNSC Sputnik 06 Aug 2020 -- On Wednesday, China convened a meeting at the United Nations Security Council to discuss the Kashmir issue. However, the attempt was in vain as UNSC members asked India and Pakistan to resolve the issue bilaterally. Four of the five permanent members - the US, UK, France, and Russia - sided firmly with India.
India tests more than 6 lakh tests in 24 hours, for 2nd day in a row India PIB 05 Aug 2020 -- India has continued testing more than 6 lakh COVID-19 samples for the second consecutive day. The resolve of Union and State/UT Governments to follow aggressive testing as the first important step in the early detection and treatment/home isolation of COVID-19 positive cases has resulted in India rapidly increasing the number of tests done per day.
India records highest ever single day recoveries of 51,706 India PIB 05 Aug 2020 -- India has recorded the highest ever single day recoveries in the last 24 hours. With a sharp increase of 51,706 COVID-19 patients recovering, the recovery rate has reached a new high of 67.19% and continues to improve each day. The recoveries till now total up to 12,82,215, more than twice the active cases.
India's COVID-19 cases surpasses 1.9 million mark People's Daily 05 Aug 2020 -- India's health ministry on Wednesday announced that the country has surpassed 1.9 million COVID-19 cases, reaching 1,908,254.
Pakistan's Khan slams 'oppressor' India over Kashmir Press TV 05 Aug 2020 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says India's move last year to revoke Kashmir's autonomous status was a "crime against humanity," describing New Delhi as an "oppressor and aggressor."
Pakistan unveils new map with all of disputed Kashmir as own territory Press TV 05 Aug 2020 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved a "new political map" of the country that marks the Indian-controlled part of the disputed Kashmir region as Pakistani territory.
India Reaching a 'Blind Alley' in Kashmir, Asserts Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan Sputnik 05 Aug 2020 -- Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the legislature of Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday to express solidarity with the people of India-administered Kashmir on the first anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, changing the temporary status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Independent rights experts call on India to remedy 'alarming' situation in Jammu and Kashmir UN News 05 Aug 2020 -- UN-appointed independent human rights experts have called for urgent action in India's Jammu and Kashmir, amid concerns of ongoing abuses against civilians there.
One Year Later, Human Rights Violations Continue in Indian Kashmir VOA 05 Aug 2020 -- One year after India revoked partial independence for a territory under its control, residents and human rights groups say the situation in Indian-controlled Kashmir remains deeply disturbing.
Indian PM takes part in controversial Hindu ceremony at site of destroyed mosque Press TV 05 Aug 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken part in a controversial ceremony for the laying of the foundation of a Hindu temple at the site of a destroyed mosque.
Modi Lays Temple Foundation Stone Marking Victory for Hindu Nationalist Party VOA 05 Aug 2020 -- In a ceremony watched by millions of Indians on television, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers and laid the foundation stone for a grand Hindu temple to be built in the northern town of Ayodhya on the site of a mosque demolished by Hindu radicals.
India's total recovered cases are now double the active cases India PIB 04 Aug 2020 -- With 12,30,509 total recoveries, India's recovered cases are twice the active cases, as of today. 44,306 patients discharged in the last 24 hours. This has taken the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients to 66.31%. Coordinated implementation of COVID-19 management strategy by the Union and State/UT governments and selfless sacrifice of all frontline health workers has ensured that the recoveries are continuously on the rise.
India tests more than 6.6 lakh samples in last 24 hours India PIB 04 Aug 2020 -- A record 6,61,892 samples were tested for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This takes the cumulative testing to 2,08,64,750 samples and the Tests per Million (TPM) to 15,119.
India's COVID-19 cases surpass 1.8 million People's Daily 04 Aug 2020 -- India's health ministry announced on Monday that the country's COVID-19 cases have surpassed 1.8 million, reaching 1,803,695.
Pakistan Includes Indian-Controlled Kashmir In Newly Unveiled National Map RFE/RL 04 Aug 2020 -- Pakistan has unveiled a new political map of the country that includes Indian-controlled Kashmir, in a symbolic move that coincides with the one-year anniversary of India stripping the Muslim-majority region of its semi-autonomy.
India imposes curfew in Kashmir ahead of anniversary of autonomy revocation Press TV 04 Aug 2020 -- India has imposed a curfew in many parts of the Indian-controlled Kashmir ahead of the first anniversary of New Delhi's decision to abolish the disputed region's autonomous status.
Pakistan's New Map Includes Earlier Uncontested Indian Territories, Sparking Fresh Conflict Sputnik 04 Aug 2020 -- India included Aksai Chin in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and certain territories bordering Nepal in its political map issued last November. At the time, Beijing termed the Indian decision as a "challenge to China's sovereignty", while Islamabad dismissed it as "incorrect, legally untenable and void".
Indian Kashmir Curfew Imposed Ahead of Revocation Anniversary VOA 04 Aug 2020 -- Indian authorities have imposed a curfew in Indian-controlled Kashmir a day ahead of the first anniversary of revocation of the region's partial autonomy. Authorities took action to prevent violent protests against a move that analysts say has deepened alienation in India's only Muslim majority territory.
GRANT OF PERMANENT COMMISSION TO WOMEN OFFICERS IN INDIAN ARMY: ARMY HQ ISSUES DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS India PIB 04 Aug 2020 -- Consequent to the receipt of formal Government Sanction Letter for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in Indian Army, the Army HQ is in the process of convening a Special Number 5 Selection Board for screening women officers for grant of PC.
India's COVID-19 cases surpass 1.8 million Global Times 03 Aug 2020 -- India's health ministry announced on Monday that the country's COVID-19 cases have surpassed 1.8 million, reaching 1,803,695.
India crosses a milestone, conducts more than 2 crore COVID tests India PIB 03 Aug 2020 -- In a landmark achievement, India has tested 2,02,02,858 COVID-19 samples so far. This is pursuant to the key strategy followed by State/UT governments under the guidance of Centre for management of COVID-19 to "Test aggressively, Track efficiently and Isolate and Treat promptly". Effective implementation of this approach has led to ramping up the testing capacity across the country and facilitated widespread COVID testing of people.
DCGI approves Phase II+III trials of Oxford University vaccine by Serum Institute, Pune India PIB 03 Aug 2020 -- The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given approval to Serum Institute of India, Pune to conduct Phase II+III clinical trials of Oxford University-Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine (COVISHIELD) in India. This will hasten the development of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 watch, Aug. 2: India's home minister tests positive People's Daily 03 Aug 2020 -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
MoD releases draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 India PIB 03 Aug 2020 -- In order to provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing, multiple announcements were made under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Package'.
India's COVID-19 cases surpass 1.7 million Global Times 02 Aug 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 1.7 million-mark on Sunday, reaching 1,750,723, announced the federal health ministry.
India records highest ever single day COVID-19 recoveries of 51,255 India PIB 02 Aug 2020 -- A staggering more than 51,000 recoveries were registered in India in the last 24 hours. With 51,225 patients cured and discharged, India's total recoveries from COVID-19 have touched 11,45,629. With the highest ever single day increase in recovered patients in the last 24 hours, the recovery rate has seen a high of 65.44%. This means that more and more COVID-19 patients are getting cured and discharged.
India's Case Fatality Rate (CFR) lowest at 2.15% since 1st Lockdown India PIB 01 Aug 2020 -- India continues to maintain the record of registering and maintaining the lowest COVID-19 mortality rate at the global platform. The Case Fatality Rate stands at 2.15% today and it is lowest since the 1st Lockdown started. It has been continuously reducing from around 3.33% in mid-June.
Riding on the heels of falling Case Fatality Rate, the Union Government decides to permit exports of ventilators India PIB 01 Aug 2020 -- The Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 has considered and agreed to the proposal of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare allowing the export of made-in-India ventilators. This decision has been communicated to the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for further needed action to facilitate the export of indigenously manufactured ventilators.

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