September 2020 - India Special Weapons News

China, India hold 19th meeting on border issues: Chinese FM Global Times 30 Sep 2020 -- China and India are holding the 19th meeting on the consultation and coordination mechanism on the border issue, and the meeting is focusing on the implementation of the five-point consensus that the foreign ministers of the two sides reached in Moscow to deescalate border tensions, Chinese foreign ministry said.
India Hands Over Surveillance Aircraft to Maldives Amid Strategic Tussle with China Sputnik 30 Sep 2020 -- The requirement for a Dornier Maritime Surveillance aircraft was raised during the visit of former President Abdulla Yameen to India in 2016. While it could not get implemented earlier, the present Ibrahim Solih government has been able to see it through.
India - C-130J Follow-on Support DSCA 30 Sep 2020 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of items and services to extend follow-on support for their fleet of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $90 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
India Test Fires Extended Range BrahMos Cruise Missile Amid Deployment Near China Border Sputnik 30 Sep 2020 -- The Indian military has deployed 450 km-range BrahMos cruise missiles and 800 km-range Nirbhay cruise missiles in the Ladakh region, as tensions with China continue simmering despite several rounds of talks.
China Toughens Stance on Ladakh by Terming It as 'Illegally Established' Indian Territory Sputnik 29 Sep 2020 -- Facing their worst standoff in decades, India and China have engaged in full blown clashes at the eastern Ladakh border since June this year. While 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives on 15 June, China is yet to reveal the number of its casualties. Negotiations to resolve the dispute have failed to yield results so far.
India Does Not Recognise 1959 Line of Actual Control: New Delhi Lashes Out at China Sputnik 29 Sep 2020 -- Despite several rounds of talks to defuse tensions in the Ladakh region, India and China have failed to reach a consensus on disengagement. Meanwhile, the two sides have made massive deployments of military assets in the Himalayan region.
China slams India's infrastructure push in disputed border for military control Global Times 29 Sep 2020 -- China does not recognize the so-called Union Territory of Ladakh illegally established by India, and opposes infrastructure construction in disputed border areas for military control purposes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday in response to India building roads along the border.
India's procurement of US rifles 'can't yield border advantage' Global Times 29 Sep 2020 -- India's latest military procurement plan worth Rs 2,290 crore ($310 million) involving US-made rifles cannot help it gain an advantage in the border tensions with China, and recent Indian military moves again revealed its insincerity in solving the dispute through talks, Chinese analysts said on Tuesday.
COVID-19 infects Indian troops, may sway border situation Global Times 28 Sep 2020 -- Chinese observers and netizens believe mass COVID-19 infections in the Indian army, including its border troops, may sway the border situation, as more than 10,000 of its border troops have caught the virus.
India's COVID-19 recoveries higher than number of new cases: health ministry Global Times 28 Sep 2020 -- The number of recovered COVID-19 cases in India has been higher than the number of fresh cases registered over the past nine consecutive days, confirmed an official in the federal health ministry on Sunday.
India's Frontline Troops to Get Additional 72,000 Assault Rifles From US Arms Maker Sig Sauer Sputnik 28 Sep 2020 -- Last year, American infantry weapon maker sealed the first major contract with the Indian Army under fast-track procurement to modernise infantry. The procurement is part of the plan which envisaged by the Indian Army in October 2017 to acquire around 700,000 rifles, 44,000 light machine guns and nearly 44,600 carbines.
Indian, Japanese Naval Ships Conduct Maritime Drills in Arabian Sea, Close to Pakistan - Photos Sputnik 28 Sep 2020 -- India put its Navy on operational alert in the oceans around the country following the border row with China in the Ladakh sector. New Delhi has since deployed its warships along critical sea lanes of communication and other key points.
India's border fire may lead to 'unbearable consequence' Global Times 26 Sep 2020 -- Chinese observers warned on Saturday that India's latest tricks of doubling troops at the border and authorizing frontline soldiers to fire in clashes with the Chinese army, all while agreeing to de-escalate tensions at the negotiating table with China, could further increase the risk of conflict at the border and lead to dangerous consequences for itself.
UN reform is 'the need of the hour': India premier UN News 26 Sep 2020 -- The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, declared that United Nations reform is "the need of the hour", as he addressed world leaders in a video address to the General Debate of the General Assembly, on Saturday.
AHSP Transfer of Pinaka Weapon System from DRDO to DGQA India PIB 25 Sep 2020 -- An important milestone was achieved today on 25 September 2020 when Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) responsibility of Pinaka weapon system was handed over by DRDO to DGQA.
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 6,145,291, deaths reach 96,318 Global Times 25 Sep 2020 -- India recorded 70,589 new COVID-19 cases and 776 deaths on Tuesday, taking the total tally to 6,145,291 and the death toll to 96,318, said the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India's Recoveries on a Steep Upward trend, cross 47.5 lakh India PIB 25 Sep 2020 -- On the day when India's has registered the highest number of tests in a single day with nearly 15 lakhs tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the trend of high recoveries continues unabated.
India scales a historic PEAK, records all-time High of DAILY TESTING India PIB 25 Sep 2020 -- India has scaled a historic peak in the fight against COVID-19. In a landmark achievement, for the first time, a record of very high number of nearly 15 lakh COVID tests has been conducted in a single day.
COVID-19 cases rise to 5,732,518 in India, death toll reaches 91,149 Global Times 24 Sep 2020 -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India Thursday morning rose to 5,732,518, India's federal health ministry said.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 24 Sep 2020 -- For the sixth consecutive day, the number of new confirmed cases has been lower than the new recoveries.
India reports steady trend of higher New Recoveries than New Cases for the 6th successive day India PIB 24 Sep 2020 -- With its focussed strategies and effective people-centric measures, India is reporting exponential increase in recoveries.
Another Industry Support Measure by DRDO India PIB 24 Sep 2020 -- As another measure to support industry, requirement of "Performance Security" for the "Development Contracts" by DRDO and ATVP has been waived as per the approval of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. This will apply to development contracts only, as defined in para 12.5 of the DRDO Procurement Manual, PM 2016, as amended. However, Warranty Bond would continue to be obtained from successful development partner to cover the DRDO/ ATVP interest during the warranty period.
India maintains trend of High Recoveries India PIB 23 Sep 2020 -- With its focussed strategies and effective, coordinated and proactive measures, India is reporting steep increase in recoveries. New recoveries in India have exceeded the new cases for the fifth consecutive day.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 23 Sep 2020 -- India's testing capacity has surged to more than 12 lakh daily tests. Higher than 6.6 cr total tests have been conducted across the country. A high level of testing leads to early identification of positive cases. As evidence has revealed, eventually Positivity Rate will fall.
Setting up of COVID Hospitals India PIB 23 Sep 2020 -- For appropriate management of COVID-19 cases, Government of India has advised State governments to setup a three-tier arrangement of health facilities exclusively for COVID.
COVID-19 Treatment under Ayushman Bharat Yojana India PIB 23 Sep 2020 -- Under Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY), as of 21.09.2020, over 1.26 Crore hospital admission have been authorised since its inception. Out of these 5.13 lakh hospital admissions have been authorized towards testing and treatment of COVID-19.
Purchase of ventilators for COVID-19 India PIB 23 Sep 2020 -- The government of India has placed the following orders for supply of essential medical equipment during the period January, 2020 to till date:
US Reiterates Mediation Offer as Pakistan, India Report Fresh Border Clashes VOA 23 Sep 2020 -- Pakistan and India have reported "intense" cross-border clashes in the disputed Kashmir territory a day after the United States reiterated its offer to facilitate peace talks between the South Asian rivals.
China, India hold sixth round of commander-level talks People's Daily 23 Sep 2020 -- A Chinese military spokesperson said the Chinese and Indian military officials held the sixth round of commander-level talks on Monday.
China, India hold 6th commander-level talks PLA Daily 23 Sep 2020 -- China and India held the sixth commander-level talks at the border personnel meeting point in Moldo on September 21, and the two sides made a joint press release after consultation, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday.
India, China Agree Not to Add Troops on Disputed Himalayan Border VOA 23 Sep 2020 -- India and China have agreed to not send more troops to a disputed border region in the Himalayas, where their respective troops engaged in deadly hand-to-hand fighting in June.
Laser Guided ATGM Successfully Test-fired India PIB 23 Sep 2020 -- Laser Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) was successfully test fired from MBT Arjun Tank at KK Ranges, Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S) Ahmednagar on 22nd Sep 2020. In these tests, the ATGM successfully defeated a target located at 3 km. Laser guided ATGMs lock and track the targets with the help of laser designation to ensure precision hit accuracy.
India Plans $3Bln Drone Deal With US to Keep Eye on Border With China, Reports Say Sputnik 23 Sep 2020 -- India is planning to purchase 30 General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper drones from the United States for approximately $3 billion and use them in the border region with China as well as strategic waterways, India Today reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
India registers a Record of Highest Single day recoveries India PIB 22 Sep 2020 -- In an unprecedented surge, India has recorded the highest number of single day recoveries.
India's New Coronavirus Infections at Lowest in Almost a Month SPA 22 Sep 2020 -- India reported 75,083 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, according to federal health data released on Tuesday, the lowest daily tally in almost a month, Reuters reported.
Remarks by President Trump to the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly The White House 22 Sep 2020
Speaking at UN, Trump accuses China of spreading COVID-19 Press TV 22 Sep 2020 -- US President Donald Trump has once again blamed China for the COVID-19 pandemic and called on Beijing to be punished for its handling of the disease.
Trump Tells UN to Hold China Accountable for Coronavirus VOA 22 Sep 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump called on the United Nations to “hold China accountable for their actions” in a speech to the world body’s General Assembly Tuesday.

China, India agree to stop sending more troops to frontline: China's Defense Ministry Global Times 22 Sep 2020 -- China and India agreed to stop sending more troops to the frontline, refrain from unilaterally changing the situation on the ground, and avoid taking any action that may complicate the situation, Chinese National Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Tuesday, after a series of border clashes between the two countries since May, and escalating tensions in recent months.
JOINT PRESS RELEASE OF THE 6TH ROUND OF SENIOR COMMANDERS’ MEETING BETWEEN INDIA AND CHINA India PIB 22 Sep 2020 -- On September 21, the Indian and Chinese Senior Commanders held the 6th round of Military Commander-Level Meeting.
India rejects high status of dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir Press TV 22 Sep 2020 -- An Indian official has rejected an assertion by Pakistan’s foreign minister that the dispute over Kashmir region is a global matter high on the agenda of the United Nations (UN).
Part of Bigger Strategy? China’s Military Build-up Along India’s Border Doubles in 3 Years - Report Sputnik 22 Sep 2020 -- India expressed concern over the presence of Chinese troops in the Ladakh region during the meeting of foreign ministers in Moscow on the side-lines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on 10 September. New Delhi pointed out that there was no credible explanation for the deployment from the Chinese side.
PM Modi's address to the United Nations General Assembly India PIB 22 Sep 2020
Successful Flight Test of ABHYAS India PIB 22 Sep 2020 -- Successful flight test of ABHYAS - High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) was today conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Interim Test Range, Balasore in Odisha. During the trials, two demonstrator vehicles were successfully test flown. The vehicle can be used as target for evaluation of various missile systems.
COVID-19 cases rise to 5,487,580 in India, death toll reaches 87,882 Global Times 21 Sep 2020 -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India Monday morning rose to 5,487,580, India's federal health ministry said.
COVID-19 Update India PIB 21 Sep 2020 -- A total of 86,961 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country. 76% of the new confirmed cases are concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
India reports more than 90,000 recoveries for the 3rd successive day India PIB 21 Sep 2020 -- India has crossed the significant landmark of more than 80% national Recovery Rate.
Slow Reopening for India’s Taj Mahal After 6-Month COVID Shutdown VOA 21 Sep 2020 -- India’s iconic 17th century Taj Mahal monument reopened Monday after its longest shutdown even as the country grapples with rising coronavirus cases.
Terrorist Activities in Jammu and Kashmir India PIB 21 Sep 2020 -- After 5th August, 2019, the number of terrorist incidents, stone pelting cases registered, civilians killed and security force personnel martyred in terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir have reduced significantly as under: -
China, India in latest round of commander-level talks over border issue Global Times 21 Sep 2020 -- China and India are holding the sixth round of corps commander-level talks over the border issue, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed on Monday.
Rocket Launching Port India PIB 21 Sep 2020 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh informed about the status of setting up of country’s second space rocket launching port by ISRO in Kulasekarapattinam, located in Tamil Nadu in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
Bullet Proof Vests India PIB 21 Sep 2020 -- Bullet Proof Jackets (BPJs) and Ballistic Helmets are provided to soldiers as per authorization and operational requirements. The Contract for procurement of 1,86,138 BPJs and 1,58,279 Ballistic Helmets was concluded in April, 2018 and December, 2016 respectively. Ballistic Helmets equipped with internal communication gear are also part of this procurement.
Ordnance Manufacturing Industries and Laboratories India PIB 21 Sep 2020 -- At present, there is no proposal under consideration for establishing new ordnance industries and laboratories by the Government.
Make In India Scheme India PIB 21 Sep 2020 -- Targets for production of indigenous defence equipment are decided based on requirements of the Armed Forces. Procurement of defence equipment is undertaken from various domestic as well as foreign vendors, based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes and to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges.
COVID hospitals in India India PIB 20 Sep 2020 -- As per the information provided by the States/ UTs on the Covid-19 Portal, State-wise details of Covid dedicated facilities and ICU beds in COVID dedicated facilities (Government and Private both) as on 18th September 2020 is given at Annexure.
India registers a record number of High Recoveries India PIB 20 Sep 2020 -- India has reported high recoveries of more than 94,000 for two successive days.
India scales yet another PEAK- Records all-time High of DAILY TESTING India PIB 20 Sep 2020 -- India has crossed a crucial milestone in the fight against COVID-19. In a landmark achievement, for the first time, a record number of more than 12 lakh COVID tests have been conducted in a single day.
The Last Voyage: Indian Aircraft Carrier Ship 'Viraat' Sails to Gujarat for Final Farewell Sputnik 20 Sep 2020 -- After having served in the UK’s Royal Navy as the HMS Hermes, the vessel was inducted into the Indian Navy back in 1987. In India, the ship was renamed the “Viraat”, which is the Hindi word for “gigantic”. True to its name, the vessel weighs 27,800 tonnes and holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest-serving warship in the world.
Attack of Pakistani Forces on Indian Positions India PIB 19 Sep 2020 -- There have been no attacks by Pakistani forces on Indian positions along the Line of Control and International Border with Pakistan. However, Pakistan troops have been resorting to persistent ceasefire violations along the Line of Control.
Indian Journalist Arrested for Spying for Chinese Intelligence Sputnik 19 Sep 2020 -- Police said that senior journalist Rajeev Sharma had been a regular contributor for the Global Times between 2010 and 2014, following which he was invited to Kunming, China, by his alleged handlers.
Encouragement to Indigenous Production of Defence Equipment India PIB 19 Sep 2020 -- The Government has taken the following policy initiatives to promote ‘Make in India’ in defence sector: -
Startups in Defence Sector India PIB 19 Sep 2020 -- Government is making efforts to promote start-ups in the defence sector under ‘Aatmanirbhar Mission’ to localize the production of defence sector products. The details are as under:
Corporatisation of Ordnance Factories India PIB 19 Sep 2020 -- The Cabinet Committee on Security in its meeting held on 29.07.2020, has approved to convert Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), a subordinate office of Ministry of Defence, into one or more than one 100% Government owned corporate entities, registered under the Companies Act 2013.
Investment in Defence through FDI Route India PIB 19 Sep 2020 -- In May, 2001, the Defence Industry sector, which was hitherto reserved for the public sector, was opened up to 100% for Indian private sector participation, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 26% both subject to licensing. Further
India to Use Double-Humped Camels for Patrolling at China Border, Report Says Sputnik 19 Sep 2020 -- The double-humped camel was found to be best-suited for deployment in the high-altitude areas at the India-China border, as they can carry a load of upto 170 kg and go without water for 72 hours.
India scales another peak of Single day Recoveries India PIB 18 Sep 2020 -- India has recorded an unprecedented high of single day recoveries.
COVID-19 Update India PIB 18 Sep 2020 -- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to depute a high level Central team to Jammu. The district has reported a rise in the number of new COVID cases in the recent days.
Assessment of COVID Prevention India PIB 18 Sep 2020 -- World Health Organization, Country office, India alerted India on 6th January, 2020 about outbreak of pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan city of China. WHO issued a statement on 9th January, 2020 about a novel coronavirus, which was later named as SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease was named COVID-19 by WHO on 11th February, 2020.
COVID Cases and Sero Survey Status India PIB 18 Sep 2020 -- India has one of the lowest cases per million population. It is 3445 for India as compared to 19295 for USA, 20146 for Brazil, 7283 for Russian Federation and 10929 for South Africa. However, cases per million population for India is high as compared to other countries in South East Asia
People affected by COVID-19 India PIB 18 Sep 2020 -- The total number of people affected, recovered and died due to COVID-19 is given below :
India building tunnel in Himalayas to get soldiers to Chinese border in 10 minutes Press TV 18 Sep 2020 -- India has stepped up an infrastructure program on the disputed Himalayan region to bring to an end the construction of a tunnel that will provide an all-weather route for its troops to get to the border with China in only ten minutes.
Traditional Arms Suppliers 'to be Pressured' as India OKs National Security Clause in Defence FDI Sputnik 18 Sep 2020 -- In August this year, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced an embargo on the import of 101 types of defence equipment worth $47 billion to boost 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.
Death of Tibetan Commando Offers Insight Into Little-Known Elite Indian Force VOA 18 Sep 2020 -- The violent death of a Tibetan commando soldier who belonged to an Indian special forces unit near the China-India border has provided the public with rare insight into the operations of a little-known elite force.
Russia to supply 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to India People's Daily 17 Sep 2020 -- Russia's sovereign wealth fund said Wednesday it had struck a deal with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. to supply the Indian pharmaceutical company with 100 million doses of the "Sputnik V" COVID-19 vaccine.
India to Have COVID-19 Vaccine by Early 2021 Sputnik 17 Sep 2020 -- Indian Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday that India would have a vaccine against the coronavirus disease by early next year.
COVID-19 cases rise to 5,118,253 in India, death toll reaches 83,198 Global Times 17 Sep 2020 -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India Thursday morning rose to 5,118,253, India's federal health ministry said.
India records more than 82,000 Recoveries for two days in a row India PIB 17 Sep 2020 -- India has been registering very high recoveries for two consecutive days. More than 82,000 COVID patients have been cured and discharged in the past two days.
Text of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Statement in Rajya Sabha on September 17 India PIB 17 Sep 2020
Chinese PLA loudspeakers tactic signals isolated, besieged Indian army: insider Global Times 17 Sep 2020 -- The People's Liberation Army has reportedly installed loudspeakers at areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and played Punjabi songs to Indian soldiers, a move which sends a message to India that the Indian army is isolated and besieged on all sides, an insider told the Global Times on Thursday.
India's sincerity key to ending conflict before winter Global Times 17 Sep 2020 -- The Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors on Thursday is a good opportunity to ease the ongoing border tensions between China and India, with experts saying that expectations of disengagement and de-escalation near the Line of Actual Control are high. But whether border tensions can be peacefully settled before winter depends on India's sincerity.
India, China Call on Each Other to Pull Back Troops VOA 17 Sep 2020 -- Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said Thursday that New Delhi wants a peaceful resolution to its border dispute with China but is prepared for all contingencies to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Clashes erupt in Indian-controlled Kashmir after 4 killed Press TV 17 Sep 2020 -- Hundreds of protesters have clashed with government forces in the Indian-administered Kashmir after a fire exchange that left three suspected militants and a woman dead in the disputed Himalayan region.
COVID-19 Cases in Defence Services India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- The number of COVID-19 cases in Army, Navy and Air Force are 16758, 1365 and 1716 respectively.
India's Registers the Highest Single day Recoveries India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- India continues to record a spate of very high recoveries. India logged in the highest number of single day recoveries in the last 24 hours. 82,961 COVID patients were cured and discharged from home/facility isolation and hospitals, steeply pushing the Recovery Rate to 78.53%.
India's drug controller orders Serum Institute to resume COVID-19 vaccine trials People's Daily 16 Sep 2020 -- The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has ordered the Serum Institute of India (SII) to resume its phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials of the Oxford University's Covishield vaccine along with pharma major AstraZeneca, local media reported Wednesday.
Indian company plans vaccine manufacturing platform for COVID-19 People's Daily 16 Sep 2020 -- India has facilitated the establishment of the recombinant vesicular stomatitis vaccine (r-VSV) manufacturing platform for the first time in the country by supporting a private company's COVID-19 vaccine development initiative, the company said on Tuesday.
India Reaches 5 Million Total COVID-19 Cases VOA 16 Sep 2020 -- India's Health Ministry says the South Asian nation has now surpassed five million total COVID-19 cases.
Russia to sell 100mn doses of COVID-19 vaccine to India Press TV 16 Sep 2020 -- Russia's sovereign wealth fund has reportedly reached a deal to sell 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, called Sputnik-V, to a major pharmaceutical company in India.
Cases Registered Under Anti-Terror Laws India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- 'Public Order' and 'Police' are State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. However, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is the Central Agency which compiles the data on crimes as reported by States and Union Territories and publishes the same in its annual publication "Crime in India".
Islamic Terrorists in Southern States India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- Some instances of individuals from different States, including Southern States, having joined Islamic State (IS) have come to the notice of Central and State Security Agencies.
Terrorist Incidents After Revocation of Article 370 India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- After 5th August, 2019, the number of terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir have reduced significantly as under: -
India boasts winter war supplies, but its logistics are 'not as good as it claims' Global Times 16 Sep 2020 -- India is engaging in psychological warfare by claiming that its army is preparing for winter as tensions between China and India rise, observers said, noting that neither the transportation nor the supplies of the Indian army in the glacier-covered region is as good as India claims.
Foreign ministers' meeting to provide political impetus to ease border situation: Chinese envoy PLA Daily 16 Sep 2020 -- The recent bilateral meeting between foreign ministers of China and India will provide political impetus to ease the border situation and promote bilateral relations, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said Monday.
India Denies Chinese Infiltration Despite Ladakh Ingress, '100-200 Rounds of Warning Shots' by PLA Sputnik 16 Sep 2020 -- The security situation along India's border with Pakistan and China have become tense: New Delhi has accused Islamabad of violating their ceasefire on the western border, and claimed that the China's People's Liberation Army has made multiple incursion attempts on the loosely-demarcated Line of Actual Control.
India Ramps Up Stockpiles in Ladakh Region for the Long Haul to Address Chinese Threat, Sources Say Sputnik 16 Sep 2020 -- India was caught by surprise by Chinese aggression in Ladakh in May this year, which led to a violent face-off by mid-June which resulted in the death of 20 Indian soldiers. While New Delhi, through diplomatic and military channels urged the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to pull back, it remains entrenched at two friction points in eastern Ladakh.
China Deploys 10,000 Additional Troops Along Ladakh Border, Indian Gov't Sources Claim Sputnik 16 Sep 2020 -- Both India and China have been amassing troops in the Himalayan territory of Ladakh, where the two rivals have been engaged in a stand-off for five months. The heavy deployment of artillery and military logistics continues while diplomatic talks are underway to diffuse tensions.
Cases of Infiltration from Pakistan and China India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- The number of cases of attempted infiltration along Indo-Pakistan border during the last six months are as under:
Indian Soldier Killed, Two Injured After Pakistani Troops Open Fire on Kashmir Border Sputnik 16 Sep 2020 -- India continues to face a two-front threat on its border, with tensions intensifying with China on the Line of Actual Control and with Pakistan at the Line of Control in contested Jammu and Kashmir. This year has seen the highest number of Pakistani ceasefire violations in 17 years, India alleges, claiming there have been 3,186 such incidents.
Infiltration by Pakistani Militants/ Terrorists India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- The details of infiltration by Pakistani militants in Jammu and Kashmir during the last two years and the current year (upto July, 2020) are as under: -
Steps to Restore Peace in Kashmir India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- The number of civilians killed and security personnel got martyrdom during the period 05.08.2019 to 10.09.2020 in Jammu and Kashmir are as under: -
Steps to Check Maoist/Naxal Activities India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- There has been a steady decline in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) related violence and geographical spread of LWE influence in the country.
Modernisation of Armed Forces India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- The details of Budget Estimates (BE), Revised Estimates (RE) and Actual Expenditure (Actuals) on the modernization(Capital Acquisition) of Armed Forces, under Defence Services Estimates (DSE), for the last five years and the current year are as under:-
New Initiative in Defence Sector India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- First batch of five Rafale aircraft has been inducted and operationalised at Air Force Station Ambala. Induction ceremony was conducted on 10th September, 2020.
Defence Capital Procurement India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- During last financial year (2019-20), 38 contracts have been signed with Indian vendors and 32 contracts have been signed with Foreign vendors. During current Financial Year 2020-21 (Upto July, 2020), 10 contracts have been signed with Indian vendors and 6 contracts have been signed with Foreign vendors for capital procurement of defence equipment for Armed Forces.
Indian and U.S. Defense Delegations conduct Virtual Discussion on Defense Cooperation India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- The 10th Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting was held virtually on September 15, 2020.
New Atomic Power Plants India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- During the last three years and the current year, the Government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for construction of twelve (12) nuclear power reactors - ten (10) indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) to be set up in fleet mode & two (02) units of Light Water Reactors (LWRs) to be set up in cooperation with Russian Federation to enhance nuclear power capacity in the country.
Investment in Atomic Energy India PIB 16 Sep 2020 -- There are presently twenty-two (22) reactors with a capacity of 6780 MW in operation in the country.
India continues to post very high Recoveries India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- India continues to post very high number of daily recoveries. The continuous upward trajectory of India's Recovery Rate has touched 78.28% today. 79,292 have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours.
Strategic Approach to Combat Covid-19 India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- India would be following a scenario based approach for the following possible scenarios, (i) Travel related case reported in India, (ii) Local transmission of COVID-19, (iii) Large outbreaks amenable to containment, (iv) Wide-spread community Transmission of COVID-19 disease and (v) India becomes endemic for COVID-19.
Allocation of Funds to States for Battling COVID-19 India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- Public health and hospitals being a State subject, the primary responsibility of treatment of COVID-19 patients lies with the respective State governments. States/UTs are using their own resources for COVID-19 management including for treatment of the patients and the details are not maintained centrally.
Checking Overcharging by Private Hospitals India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- Government of India has taken a series of actions to prevent, control and mitigate the impact of COVID-19. India followed a "whole of Government" and "whole of society" approach. Hon'ble Prime Minister, a High level Group of Ministers (GoM), Cabinet Secretary, Committee of Secretaries and senior officers in MoHFW continue to monitor public health response to COVID-19 in the country.
Status of Development of COVID Vaccine in India India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- While the Govt. and Industry are trying their best to make available a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 at the earliest, it is difficult to comment on the exact timelines in view of various complex pathways involved in vaccine development.
Early Indications of COVID 19 Pandemic Outbreak in the country India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare was following the evolving situation in China, when WHO India alerted our country on 6th January, 2020 about outbreak of pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan city of China. The Joint Monitoring Group under Director General of Health Services to met on 8th January, 2020 to review the evolving situation in China and deliberated on public health preparedness and response strategies for the same.
Covid-19 Testing Labs India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, an autonomous organisation under the Department of Health Research, the total number of testing labs all over India authorised and set up for testing of Covid-19 for the months of March, April, May, June and July 2020, month-wise is as under:
COVID-19 Fatalities amongst Healthcare Workers India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- Health is a State subject. Such data is not maintained at Central level by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. However, database of those seeking relief under the "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Insurance Package" is maintained at national level.
New Healthcare Scheme for Covid-19 Victims India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- There is provision made under 'Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19. This is a Central Sector scheme.
India's Tally of Coronavirus Infections Nears 5 Million SPA 15 Sep 2020 -- India reported 83,809 new coronavirus infections for its lowest daily jump in a week, the health ministry said on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
China-India border tension could 'extend to winter' Global Times 15 Sep 2020 -- In a speech before the Indian parliament on Tuesday, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the border dispute with China remains "unresolved" for now, and blamed China for "violating" the border agreement with India.
Text of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh's Statement in Lok Sabha on September 15 Regarding Situation on Eastern Border in Ladakh India PIB 15 Sep 2020 -- "I would like to take some time first to briefly provide some details of our boundary issue with China. As the House is aware, India and China are yet to resolve their boundary question. China does not accept the customary and traditional alignment of the boundary between India and China. We believe that this alignment is based on well-established geographical principles confirmed by treaties and agreements, as well as historical usage and practice, well-known for centuries to both sides. The Chinese position,however, is that the boundary between the two countries has not been formally delimited, that there exists a traditional customary line formed by the extent of jurisdiction that they claim was exercised historically by each side, and that the two sides have different interpretations of the position of the traditional customary line."
India says ready for all eventualities amid border tensions with China Press TV 15 Sep 2020 -- India's defense minister says his country is prepared to deal with all contingencies amid ongoing border tensions with China.
India's Defence Minister Points to Lack of 'Mutually Acceptable Solution' to China Border Conflict Sputnik 15 Sep 2020 -- India and China have been engaged in a border stand-off for five months, but despite several military and diplomatic-level talks, the tensions are boiling over in the Eastern Ladakh sector along the Line of Actual Control. Meetings between the defence and foreign ministers of the two countries have not resulted in disengagement.
Indian and U.S. Defense Delegations Conduct Virtual Discussion of Defense Cooperation DoD 15 Sep 2020 -- The 10th Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting was held virtually on Sept. 15, 2020.
India's COVID-19 4,846,427, death toll nearly 80,000 Global Times 14 Sep 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally rose to 4,846,427 and the death toll surged to 79,722, as 92,071 new cases and 1,136 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, revealed the latest data released by the health ministry on Monday.
Suo-Moto statement by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Health & Family Welfare on 14thseptember 2020 in Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha regarding COVID pandemic and the steps taken by the Government of India India PIB 14 Sep 2020 -- The full text of the suo-moto statement by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Health & Family Welfare today in Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha regarding COVID pandemic and the steps taken by the Government of India is as follows:
On a steep rising curve, India's Recovery Rate touches 78% India PIB 14 Sep 2020 -- India's journey of a fast growing Recovery Rate has crossed a milestone today. On a continuous upward trajectory, the Recovery Rate has touched 78.00% reflecting the increasing number of high recoveries per day.
India Coronavirus Cases Surge to 4.85 Million SPA 14 Sep 2020 -- India has recorded 92,071 new cases of the coronavirus, taking total cases to 4.85 million, the federal health ministry said on Monday, according to Reuters.
CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS BY PAKISTAN IN J&K India PIB 14 Sep 2020 -- There have been 3186 incidents of Ceasefire Violations along Line of Control in Jammu region in this year (from 01 January to 07 September, 2020). In addition, 242 incidents of cross-border firing have occurred along Indo-Pak International Border in Jammu region in this year (01 January to 31 August, 2020).
MEASURE TO HELP DOMESTIC DEFENCE MANUFACTURING India PIB 14 Sep 2020 -- The Government has taken the following policy initiatives to promote 'Make in India' in defence sector: -
FDI IN DEFENCE SECTOR India PIB 14 Sep 2020 -- In May, 2001, the Defence Industry sector, which was hitherto reserved for the public sector, was opened up to 100% for Indian private sector participation, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 26% both subject to licensing.
FUNDS FOR DEFENCE MODERNISATION India PIB 14 Sep 2020 -- An amount of Rs. 90,048 crore has been allocated for Capital Acquisition (Modernization) in BE 2020-21 under Defence Service Estimates which is an increase of Rs. 9,088.92 crore over BE 2019-20 allocations. The total amount allocated for Capital Acquisition (Modernization) is 27.87% of Defence Services Estimates.
Russia, India to Launch New Brahmos Missile Capable of Downing Aircraft With AWACS System by 2024 Sputnik 14 Sep 2020 -- The new missile will be used for destroying major aerial targets, while the previous versions were only capable of destroying targets on the ground or at sea.
Chinese navy escorts Indian oil tanker in dangerous waters amid strained ties Global Times 14 Sep 2020 -- The Chinese navy on Saturday successfully escorted an Indian oil tanker carrying 31 Indian crew members to a designated sea area in the Gulf of Aden and received a thank-you note from the tanker's captain, the Global Times learned on Monday. The escort came amid the recently strained diplomatic ties between China and India on the border dispute.
Health Ministry issues Post COVID Management Protocol for holistic follow up care and well-being of all post- COVID recovering patients India PIB 13 Sep 2020 -- Government of India is leading the COVID-19 response and management in the country in close coordination and collaboration with the State/UT governments. Several strategic and calibrated measures have been taken for the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 13 Sep 2020 -- India continues to report high number of recoveries exceeding 70,000 every day. Focussed, collaborative, responsive & effective measures of early identification through high & aggressive testing, prompt surveillance & tracking coupled with standardised high quality clinical care have in tandem led to this result.
India Reports Over 94,000 New Coronavirus Cases, Over 1,000 More Deaths SPA 13 Sep 2020 -- India reported 94,372 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, taking total cases past 4.7 million, as infection numbers rose in several states amid a gradual opening up of businesses, Reuters reported.
India's COVID-19 tally continues to peak with 97,570 new cases reported Global Times 12 Sep 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally continues to peak on Saturday as 97,570 new cases were detected during the past 24 hours, taking the total to 4,659,984, said the federal health ministry.
Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Comprehensively Reviews COVID-19 India PIB 12 Sep 2020 -- Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Dr. P.K. Mishra today chaired a high level review meeting to comprehensively review the COVID-19 preparedness and response.
Health Ministry in a virtual Conclave with Private Hospitals emphasises compliance of National Clinical Treatment Protocols and Best Practices India PIB 12 Sep 2020 -- The Union Health Ministry in collaboration with FICCI and AIIMS, New Delhi, organized a virtual conclave for private hospitals providing COVID-19 treatment in the country. This provided a platform for discussion of clinical protocols and best practices in COVID-19 management towards reducing avoidable deaths.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 12 Sep 2020 -- With its focussed strategies and measures, India has been continuously reporting high number of recoveries. India has scaled yet another peak today. The highest ever single day recoveries of 81,533 have been registered in last 24 hours.
Five Indians 'missing' in south Tibet region are India's intelligence personnel disguised as hunters: source Global Times 12 Sep 2020 -- Five Indians, who were allegedly "kidnapped" by the China's People Liberation Army or as some called went missing in the south Tibet region, are India's intelligence staff who had disguised themselves as hunters, a source told the Global Times.
China to release 5 Indian 'intelligence agents': Report Press TV 12 Sep 2020 -- China will release five Indian intelligence agents who were detained earlier this month in a region bordering Tibet against the backdrop of an agreement between Beijing and New Delhi to work for peace.
China Hands Over 5 Missing Indians Amid Border Hostilities Sputnik 12 Sep 2020 -- Panic gripped several families when five men, who had gone out hunting in the jungle, went missing in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district on the Sino-Indian border on 2 September. The kin of the missing men and Indian politician Ninong Ering alleged that the five had been abducted by the Chinese Army amid a border standoff in Ladakh.
Challenges Remain Despite Deal in India-China Border Spat VOA 12 Sep 2020 -- India and China have agreed to disengage troops and de-escalate tensions that flared this week along their contested border, but analysts say overcoming their differences will not be easy.
India Reports Nearly 100,000 New COVID Cases in 1 Day VOA 11 Sep 2020 -- India has recorded nearly 100,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day. The South Asian nation said Friday there had been 96,551 new cases in the previous 24-hour period.
India's COVID-19 tally surpasses 4.5 million as 96,551 new cases reported Global Times 11 Sep 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally surpassed 4.5 million, reaching 4,562,414, and deaths reached 76,271 on Friday, according to the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 11 Sep 2020 -- India has been continuously reporting high number of recoveries. A total of 70,880 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country. Maharashtra has alone contributed more than 14,000 and Andhra Pradesh has contributed more than 10,000 to the single day recoveries.
Union Health Ministry urges States/UTs to ensure that no restriction is imposed on movement of Medical Oxygen between States India PIB 11 Sep 2020 -- It has come to the knowledge of the Union Health Ministry that few States are trying to curb the free inter-State movement of oxygen supplies by exercising provisions under various Acts and also mandating the manufacturers/suppliers located in the State to restrict their oxygen supplies to only the hospitals of the State.
Centre exhorts the North Eastern States to actively break the Chain of Transmission India PIB 11 Sep 2020 -- Union Health Secretary held a video conference (VC) today to review the COVID management strategies and actions taken in the eight North Eastern States. The VC was attended by the Principal Secretaries, Health Secretaries and other State representatives from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. These 8 North Eastern States together account for less than 5% of the total active cases in the country.
Chinese-Indian foreign ministers reach consensus beyond expectations; peace depends on India keeping promise: expert Global Times 11 Sep 2020 -- The joint statement and five-point consensus reached by both Chinese and Indian foreign ministers in Moscow on Thursday evening marked a substantial step in cooling down the current border situation, exceeding the expectations of most international observers and creating favorable conditions for a possible future meeting between the leaders of the two countries, Chinese experts told the Global Times on Friday.
Joint press release published to de-escalate border tensions and keep dialogue after China-India FMs meeting in Moscow Global Times 11 Sep 2020 -- A joint press release was announced after the meeting between Chinese and Indian foreign ministers in Moscow on Thursday, to de-escalate border tensions, and keep dialogue.
China, India reach consensus on easing border tensions PLA Daily 11 Sep 2020 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar reached a five-point consensus on the developments in the border areas as well as on bilateral relations, according to a joint press statement released here on Thursday.
China, India agree to take steps for 'peace' on contested border Press TV 11 Sep 2020 -- China and India say they have agreed to take steps to restore "peace and tranquility" on their disputed Himalayan border, where escalated tensions prompted the two nuclear powers to accuse each other of committing border aggression.
India, China Agree to Protect Existing Border Agreements, Avoid Escalation of Tensions Sputnik 11 Sep 2020 -- The Indian Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, met in Moscow on Thursday on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to discuss the simmering tensions between New Delhi and Beijing.
Intersessional Meeting of the U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue DoD 11 Sep 2020 -- Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Dean Thompson and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs David Helvey joined their Indian counterparts today for a virtual Intersessional Meeting of the U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
Health Ministry urges States/UTs to Mandatorily retest all Symptomatic Negative Cases of Rapid Antigen Tests through RT-PCR India PIB 10 Sep 2020 -- Union Health Ministry has noted that in some large States, symptomatic negative cases tested by Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) are not being followed up by RT-PCT testing.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 10 Sep 2020 -- A total of 95,735 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country.
Joint Statement on U.S.-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and Designations Dialogue US Dept. of State 10 Sep 2020 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and India on the occasion of the third U.S.-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and Designations Dialogue.
China Amasses Troops, Continues Massive Build-up North and South of Pangong Lake – Report Sputnik 10 Sep 2020 -- Tensions between India and China heightened further after shots were fired along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Pangong Lake for the first time in 40 years on 7 September. The two nuclear-armed Asian rivals have been involved in several skirmishes since April, with diplomatic talks yielding no results.
Rafale aircraft formally inducted into Indian Air Force in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Ms Florence Parly, Ministere of Armed Forces of France; India PIB 10 Sep 2020 -- Rafale Fighter Air craft has been formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) today at a formal function at Air Force Station, Ambala. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Ms Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces of France graced the occasion.
Indian Air Force formally inducts 5 Rafale jets in fleet at Ambala airbase People's Daily 10 Sep 2020 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday formally inducted the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets in its arsenal, officials said.
Indian Defence Minister Says Rafale Jets' Induction Will Help in Ongoing Border Stand-off With China Sputnik 10 Sep 2020 -- As the situation at the border with China remains heated due to a stand-off in Eastern Ladakh, India's air force welcomed five French-made Rafale fighter jets with a formal induction on Thursday. The situation has turned tense after a 7 September incident when shots were fired along the border for the first time in decades.
Five French Rafale Fighter Jets Formally Join Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows Squadron Sputnik 10 Sep 2020 -- Amid border tensions with China, India has urged France to ramp up the delivery of five Dassault Rafale jets in June, when it was expected to be delayed due to COVID-19. However, France fulfilled its commitment and provided three single-seater and two twin-seater fighter jets by 29 July.
India and Japan sign agreement on Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between Forces of both countries India PIB 10 Sep 2020 -- India and Japan signed an Agreement between the two countries concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of India and The Self-Defense Forces of Japan. The agreement was signed here yesterday by Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Ambassador of Japan Mr Suzuki Satoshi.
India, Japan Agree on Reciprocal Provision of Military Supplies, Services Sputnik 10 Sep 2020 -- India and Japan have signed an agreement on reciprocal provision of supplies and services between their armed forces during their involvement in drills, UN peacekeeping operations and humanitarian activities, the Indian Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
India continues to scale new heights in COVID-19 tests India PIB 09 Sep 2020 -- On the day when India has registered the highest single day recoveries of nearly 75,000, it continues to set a record in testing too. More than 11.5 lakh COVID samples have been tested in the last 24 hours.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 09 Sep 2020 -- In the last 24 hours, India has scaled a new high of recoveries. The total number of recovered patients in a single day has surged to a record 74,894.
India's daily COVID-19 cases among highest worldwide, Philippines logs 3,281 new infections People's Daily 09 Sep 2020 -- India reported 75,809 daily COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with the highest single-day number worldwide as the Philippines logged 3,281 new infections.
India to reopen schools even as country sees 89,700 new virus cases SPA 09 Sep 2020 -- India logged a daily rise of 89,706 coronavirus infections on Wednesday, taking its second-highest tally globally to over 4.3 million cases as the government said it would reopen schools for students in upper grades after more than five months of closure, dpa reported.
In Fresh Flare-Up Along India-China Border Both Sides Accuse Each Other of Firing Warning Shots VOA 09 Sep 2020 -- Tensions increased along the India-China border as both sides accused each other of firing warning shots at their disputed Himalayan boundary, where a military standoff is now in its fifth month.
Newly-Developed Indian Light Helicopter Completes Hot and High Altitude Trials in Contested Ladakh Sputnik 09 Sep 2020 -- The Indian Air Force deployed two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) along with fighter jets, transport aircraft, and thousands of additional troops to the Ladakh region last month amid the ongoing standoff with China. New Delhi and Beijing have failed to reach a consensus on the disengagement of troops along the 4,057 km Line of Actual Control.
India fired first in latest border dispute incident, destroys tranquility on border since 1975: Chinese FM Global Times 08 Sep 2020 -- It was the Indian side that fired first in the Monday incident in which Indian troops again illegally crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) of the China-India border and outrageously fired warning shots at Chinese border defense patrol personnel who were attempting to negotiate, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Situation Update : Situation in Eastern Ladakh India PIB 08 Sep 2020 -- India, while is committed to disengagement and de-escalating the situation on the LAC, China continues to undertake provocative activities to escalate.
PLA 'takes countermeasures' after shots fired at China-India border People's Daily 08 Sep 2020 -- The Chinese military was "forced to take countermeasures" to maintain stability at the China-India border after Indian troops trespassed via the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake on Monday and fired warning shots at Chinese border patrols, said Senior Colonel Zhang Shuili, spokesman for the People's Liberation Army Western Theater Command, in a statement on early Tuesday.
India's move is grave military provocation: Chinese military PLA Daily 08 Sep 2020 -- Indian troops illegally trespassed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) via southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake on the western section of the China-India border on September 7, said Senior Colonel Zhang Shuili, spokesperson for the Western Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in a statement on the same day.
China-India tensions: Neighbors engage in blame game over fresh border escalation Press TV 08 Sep 2020 -- Tensions between China and India appear to have escalated anew with the two sides accusing each other of committing border aggression.
China Accuses India of Illegally Crossing Line of Actual Control Amid Renewed Tensions Sputnik 08 Sep 2020 -- The Line of Actual Control, which serves as the de facto border between India and China, has seen intensified skirmishes over the past several months, escalating the long-standing border tensions between the two countries.
Indian Army Says China Continues to Undertake 'Provocative Activities' to Escalate Tensions Sputnik 08 Sep 2020 -- Border tensions between India and China have recently intensified as a result of skirmishes between the countries' troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
India scales a new peak of 5 cr total COVID tests India PIB 08 Sep 2020 -- Aggressive and widespread TESTING has essayed an important role in India's fight against the COVID pandemic. India has scaled another peak- the cumulative tests have surpassed 5 crore today.
India records nearly 5 crore Total Tests India PIB 07 Sep 2020 -- India is one of the few countries that have reported very high numbers of daily testing. The daily testing capacity has crossed 11.70 lakh.
India's Total Recoveries continue to rise, cross 32.5 lakh today India PIB 07 Sep 2020 -- On a continuous upward trajectory, India's total recovered cases have crossed 32.5 lakh today, with 69,564 patients being discharged in the last 24 hours. This has resulted in the Recovery Rate touching 77.31%.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 07 Sep 2020 -- State/UT data on new additions, recoveries and reported deaths
India overtakes Brazil as country second-worst hit by COVID-19 SPA 07 Sep 2020 -- India's coronavirus infections surged past 4.2 million on Monday as it overtook Brazil to become the country with the second-highest number of cases, Reuters reported.
India Now Has 2nd Highest Number of COVID-19 Infections Worldwide VOA 07 Sep 2020 -- India now has the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world after a week in which it added nearly half a million new infections.
China's Western Theatre Command Claims Retaliation After Indian Troops Use Bullets on Patrol Team Sputnik 07 Sep 2020 -- According to People's Liberation Army spokesperson Zhang Shuili, Chinese border defence troops were forced to take countermeasures following what he described as the Indian army illegally crossing the line.
DRDO successfully flight tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle India PIB 07 Sep 2020 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated the hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology with the flight test of Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) at 1103 hours from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Odisha today.
India Successfully Tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle SPA 07 Sep 2020 -- India on Monday successfully flight-tested the domestically-produced Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of the Defense Ministry said, according to Russian Sputnik News Agency.
India Inches Closer to Developing Hypersonic Cruise Missile With Domestically-Made Scramjet Engine Sputnik 07 Sep 2020 -- After successfully demonstrating an anti-satellite missile last year, Narendra Modi's government has given the green light to the maiden test flight of a prototype of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle. The state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the prototype for the test a few years ago.
COVID-19-Best Practices India PIB 06 Sep 2020 -- As the pandemic enters the ninth month in India, the Centre has steadfastly led the response and management strategy for COVID with a sharp focus on the management of the pandemic in the States and UTs.
India continues with its Recoveries Spike: Highest ever single day record of 73,642 in last 24 hours India PIB 06 Sep 2020 -- The spike in the daily recovered COVID-19 patients continues in the country. For the second successive day, India has clocked a record recovery of more than 70,000 patients in a single day.
Union Health Secretary engages with Health Secretaries of 6 States/UT exhibiting high surge, caseload and fatality India PIB 06 Sep 2020 -- The Union Health Ministry has been proactively monitoring the trajectory of the COVID pandemic and has been undertaking impactful interactions with the concerned State/UT authorities to guide the administration of districts exhibiting a surge in the COVID cases and having high active caseload and fatality rates to improve their management of the crisis.
Health Ministry rushes Central teams to Punjab and Chandigarh to be stationed for 10 days India PIB 06 Sep 2020 -- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to deploy Central teams to Punjab and UT of Chandigarh.
India Reports Record Number of New COVID Infections VOA 06 Sep 2020 -- India's Health Ministry reported Sunday that it had recorded 90,632 new COVID-19 infections in the previous 24-hour period, setting a world record for a one-day tally of new cases.
China, India defense chiefs agree to resolve border tensions Press TV 06 Sep 2020 -- The defense ministers of India and China have met in the Russian capital of Moscow as part of efforts aimed at resolving heightening tensions after a fierce clash in June killed 20 Indian soldiers along their disputed border in the eastern Ladakh region.
India's COVID-19 tally surpasses 4 million, deaths near 70,000 Global Times 05 Sep 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally surpassed 4 million on Saturday, reaching 4,023,179, while the number of deaths due to the pandemic soared to 69,561, according to federal health ministry's data.
India registers highest single day recoveries with more than 70,000 COVID patients discharged India PIB 05 Sep 2020 -- India's TEST, TRACK and TREAT strategy is showing tangible results.The Recovery Rate of India touched a record high of more than 70000 patients being discharged in a single day.
Centre exhorts Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to focus on breaking the Chain of Transmission and keeping the Mortality below 1% India PIB 05 Sep 2020 -- The Health Ministry has been regularly engaging with States and UTs that have been exhibiting either a sudden surge in COVID cases, high caseload or reporting a higher mortality in some districts.
Health Ministry issues Updated Advisory on COVID-19 testing India PIB 05 Sep 2020 -- There has been an unprecedented upsurge in India's daily testing capacities. For two successive days more than 11.70 lakh tests have been conducted per day. A total of 4 crore and 77 lakh tests have been done so far across the country.
India Reports More Than 86,000 New COVID-19 Cases VOA 05 Sep 2020 -- India reported 86,432 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, taking its total infections to 4,023,179, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Update: Chinese, Indian defense ministers meet in Moscow Global Times 05 Sep 2020 -- The defense ministers of China and India reportedly met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Moscow, Russia on Friday. Experts said the meeting serves as an opportunity for the two sides to exchange ideas on the current border tensions and avoid more fierce confrontations due to miscalculations.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh meets Chinese Defence Minister at latter's request on the sidelines of SCO meeting in Moscow India PIB 05 Sep 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met General Wei Fenghe, State Councillor and Defence Minister of China on 4th September in Moscow on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. The two Ministers had frank and in-depth discussions about the developments in the India-China border areas as well as on India-China relations.
Chinese, Indian defense ministers discuss border tension in Moscow PLA Daily 05 Sep 2020 -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe on Friday met with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and urged the Indian side to jointly ease tensions and safeguard the peace and stability of the China-Indian border.
Chinese Defence Ministry Says India Responsible for Escalation of Border Tensions Sputnik 05 Sep 2020 -- Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe told his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, that New Delhi is fully responsible for the escalation of tensions in the border area.
Centre exhorts the States to proactively curb the Chain of Transmission and bring Mortality below 1% India PIB 04 Sep 2020 -- Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan held a review meeting through video conference (VC) with the Health Secretaries of 15 districts across 5Statesof Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh today.
With higher number of patients getting cured, India's total Recoveries surpass 30 lakh India PIB 04 Sep 2020 -- One of the goals of the TEST-TRACK-TREAT strategy of the Centre is to reduce the COVID mortality and keep the case fatality rate low. There has been sharp attention on sustaining high levels of recoveries and to strengthen the clinical treatment protocols to provide a uniform standardised level of medical care to save lives.
India continues to scale new peaks in COVID-19 tests India PIB 04 Sep 2020 -- After having successfully achieved the goal of enhancing the daily testing capacity to more than 10 lakhs daily tests, India has scaled new peaks in COVID-19 testing for the last two successive days. For these two successive days, more than 11.70 lakh samples have been tested across the country. 11,69,765 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.
India on High Alert as Defence Chief Talks of Coordinated Threat From China, Pakistan Sputnik 04 Sep 2020 -- India and China were recently involved in a skirmish in the Chushul area of Ladakh on the night of 29-30 August. Since then the two Asian giants have been accusing each other of crossing the loosely demarcated Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. In June, India lost 20 soldiers in one such clash with the Chinese Army.
Exiled Tibetans in India's 'special force' are only 'cannon fodder' Global Times 04 Sep 2020 -- The latest border confrontation between China and India has brought under spotlight an Indian force unit, composed of the exiled Tibetans who some Indian media believe formed an "elite unit" and played an "important role" in the latest standoff triggered by India's provocative actions.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addresses Combined Meeting of Defence Ministers of SCO, CSTO & CIS Member States in Moscow; India PIB 04 Sep 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has emphasised that, "Peaceful, stable and secure region of SCO member states - which is home to over 40 per cent of global population, demands a climate of trust and cooperation, non-aggression, respect for international rules and norms, sensitivity to each other's interest and peaceful resolution of differences."
Indra Navy – 20 India PIB 04 Sep 2020 -- The 11th edition of exercise INDRA NAVY, a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy is scheduled in the Bay of Bengal from 04 to 05 September 2020.
Indian, Russian Warships Begin Naval Drills in Bay of Bengal Amid Emerging Security Challenges Sputnik 04 Sep 2020 -- India has been holding military exercises with Russian troops since 2005. Named "Indra", these exercises between the armies, navies, and air forces boost mutual the confidence and cooperation between the two countries' armed forces. They also reinforce the longstanding bond of friendship between the two countries.
India reaches another peak of highest single day recoveries India PIB 03 Sep 2020 -- Matching the achievement of highest single tests of more than 11.7 lakhs in the last 24 hours, India has scaled another peak of success.
India witnesses an Unprecedented Surge in Daily Testing India PIB 03 Sep 2020 -- Continuing the spree of conducting more than 10 lakh tests per day from the last two days, India has witnessed an unprecedented surge in daily testing today.
12 States/UTs have Recovery Rate more than the National Average India PIB 02 Sep 2020 -- The total recoveries in India have crossed 29 lakh (29,01,908) as of today.
Indian troops first to cross LAC; blame for border issues lies with New Delhi Global Times 02 Sep 2020 -- India's habitual boasts about its military strength, fabrication of victories and cover-ups of its provocations in recent border clashes with Chinese troops, which arise from its domestic need to divert public attention from its government's failure to improve the economy and contain COVID-19, make the whole world question its sincerity in maintaining the stability of the border area, Chinese analysts said.
India first to provoke, responsibility rests with India: Chinese FM Global Times 02 Sep 2020 -- The Indian army's statement admitting that its troops pre-empted the Chinese military activity fully proves that it was the first to illegally cross the border in an act of provocation, the first to unilaterally change the status quo in the border area and the first to violate the important consensus reached by the two sides, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Chinese embassy urges India to immediately withdraw troops illegally trespassing border area People's Daily 02 Sep 2020 -- The Chinese embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday urged India to immediately withdraw its troops illegally trespassing the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and immediately halt any move that would escalate tensions.
Troops Didn't Cross Border to Occupy Ridge at Pangong Tso, Indian Army Says Sputnik 02 Sep 2020 -- India and China have accused each other of crossing the loosely demarcated Line of Actual Control in Ladakh since 29 August when the two sides were involved in a skirmish in the Chushul Valley.
India Reportedly Deploys Troops to Arunachal Border Amid Boiling Tensions With China in Ladakh Sputnik 02 Sep 2020 -- After another face-off between troops in Eastern Ladakh region's Chushul Valley overnight on 29-30 August, India has issued a high alert along the border with China, Nepal and Bhutan. Preempting action from Chinese forces, the troops have been asked to remaintain vigilant, especially at the tri-junction area in Lipulekh.
No Indian Soldiers Were Killed in the Border Clash in Ladakh, Claims Chinese Foreign Ministry Sputnik 02 Sep 2020 -- The troops of India and China were engaged in a fierce physical duel on 29 August in Chushul, an area of the Ladakh Union Territory. The two sides have been conducting commanders' level talks for a third consecutive day to diffuse tension in the region.
Of the total 4.33 cr tests, India conducted more than 1.22 cr tests in the last 2 weeks India PIB 01 Sep 2020 -- The guiding principle within the Centre-led strategy of TEST, TRACK, TREAT has been aggressive testing by the States/UTs. High level of testing on a sustained leads to early diagnosis and enhanced recoveries.
UPDATES on COVID-19 India PIB 01 Sep 2020
Tibetan Soldier in Indian Army Killed in Weekend Incident at Contested Border with China Radio Free Asia 01 Sep 2020 -- The commander of an all-Tibetan company in India's Special Frontier Force was killed and another soldier was wounded by a land mine while patrolling the border with China in Ladakh in disputed eastern Kashmir over the weekend, sources in the region told RFA Tuesday.
Channels of dialogue open, China will not be first to escalate China-India border dispute: Wang Yi Global Times 01 Sep 2020 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that China has always been committed to maintaining stability along the China-India border and will not be the first to complicate or escalate the situation.
China, India hold talks after border flare-up Press TV 01 Sep 2020 -- Indian and Chinese military commanders have held talks for a second day to ease tensions that flared up recently along their contested border in the Ladakh region.

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