October 2020 - India Special Weapons News

India's Case Fatality Rate (CFR) falls below 1.5% India PIB 31 Oct 2020 -- India has witnessed a significant success in its collective fight against the global pandemic. The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has fallen below 1.5%. On a progressive decline, the CFR is 1.49% today. India's deaths per million is also at a very low level of 88 deaths per million.
India crosses a Landmark Milestone India PIB 30 Oct 2020 -- India has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against COVID. The active caseload has fallen below 6 lakh for the first time in nearly three months (85 days). India has registered 5.94 lakh active cases today. The active caseload was 5.95 lakh on 6th August.
Indian Navy Fires Anti-Ship Missile, Blowing up Target 'at Max Range' in Bay of Bengal - Photos Sputnik 30 Oct 2020 -- India has conducted a flurry of missile tests since September, including 10 in just 35 days. New Delhi's unprecedented missile testing spree has been attributed to a muscle-flexing tactic by some security experts amid an ongoing border standoff with China.
India registers exponential rise in Testing India PIB 29 Oct 2020 -- India has demonstrated a consistent increase in the COVID-19 testing infrastructure since Jan 2020 resulting in an exponential increase in its testing numbers. The country's testing capacities have been ramped up multiple times. 15 lakh tests can be done very day now.
Union Health Secretary reviews the status of and public health response measures to COVID-19 in West Bengal, Delhi and Kerala India PIB 29 Oct 2020 -- Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary reviewed the status of COVID in the States/UT of West Bengal, Kerala and Delhi and their public health response measures in a meeting held through Video Conferencing today, in the presence of Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, and Dr Balram Bhargava, DG, ICMR. Health Secretaries from the States/UT, NHM MD, DGHS and other senior health officials participated virtually. Concerns regarding rising cases in these States/UT were highlighted in the meeting.
India's women minister tests positive for COVID-19 People's Daily 29 Oct 2020 -- India's federal Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19.
India's Coronavirus Cases Set To Cross 8 Million SPA 28 Oct 2020 -- India's tally of coronavirus cases stood less than 10,000 away from the grim milestone of 8 million, as 43,893 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, data from the federal health ministry showed, according to Reuters.
India continues to be among the countries with lowest per million cases & per million deaths, and very high testing India PIB 28 Oct 2020 -- With focussed strategy and proactive as well as calibrated measures of the Union Government along with the States and UTs, India has sustained its global position of being the country with one of the lowest cases per million population and deaths per million population.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews COVID19 preparedness and measures for ensuring COVID Appropriate Behaviour in Tamil Nadu India PIB 28 Oct 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare held a meeting through video conferencing to review COVID-19 preparedness and measures for ensuring COVID Appropriate Behaviour with Dr C. Vijayabaskar, Health and Medical Education Minister, Tamil Nadu and other senior officials of the State Government, here today.
India's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 120,000 People's Daily 28 Oct 2020 -- Total deaths in India due to COVID-19 pandemic surpassed the 120,000-mark on Wednesday, according to the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
Communication channels on China-India border issues unimpeded, Indo-Pacific strategy outdated Cold War mentality: Chinese FM Global Times 28 Oct 2020 -- China and India are properly handling the border issue through negotiations, and communication channels between them are unimpeded, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Chinese Embassy in India rejects US meddling in China-India border tensions Global Times 28 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese Embassy in India has urged the US to stop meddling in China-India border issues and rejected anti-China comments made by US Secretary State Michael Pompeo during the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
Boosting defence exports: India – UAE agree to further defence co-operation through joint production and mutual trade India PIB 28 Oct 2020 -- In order to boost defence exports a webinar between India and UAE was held on the theme of "Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership: Webinar and Expo India – UAE Defence Cooperation". It was organized on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, MoD, through the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers, SIDM.
Bharat Electronics Limited presents Rs. 174.44 crore final dividend Cheque to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 28 Oct 2020 -- Bharat Electronics Limited, BEL, presented the 140% final dividend cheque of Rs. 174,43,63,569.20/- (Rupees One Hundred Seventy-four Crores Forty-Three Lacs Sixty-three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-nine and Twenty Paise only), payable on the shares held by the President of India
Major Boost: India to Receive 16 More Rafale Jets by April, Report Says Sputnik 28 Oct 2020 -- The induction of 4.5-generation Rafale fighters into the Indian Air Force comes at a time when the militaries of India and China remain locked in a military standoff in eastern Ladakh.
India records lowest daily New Cases after 3 months India PIB 27 Oct 2020 -- India has achieved several significant milestones in its fight against COVID. The new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours have fallen below 36,500 (36,470) for the first time in three months. The new cases were 34,884 on 18th July, 2020.
India enacts new laws allowing non-locals to buy land in disputed Kashmir Press TV 27 Oct 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist government has been introducing major changes to the laws governing the ownership of land in the Indian-administered Kashmir since its decision to abolish the disputed Himalayan region's autonomous status last year.
Modi Govt' Implements Historic Law Allowing Any Person to Buy Land in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Sputnik 27 Oct 2020 -- India's BJP-led central government has been introducing major changes to the administration of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting criticism from regional political parties, since the annulment of the region's special status in August 2019 that provided semi-autonomy to the erstwhile state.
India, US Say South China Sea Code Should Not ‘Prejudice’ Any Nation Radio Free Asia 27 Oct 2020 -- India on Tuesday joined the U.S. in calling for the South China Sea Code of Conduct being negotiated by China and the Southeast Asian bloc to adhere to international law.
U.S. Secretaries of Defense and State, Indian Ministers of Defense and External Affairs Provide Remarks at the Beginning of the U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue DoD 27 Oct 2020 -- Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo, Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh, And Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Esper Praises Results of U.S., Indian Meeting DoD News 27 Oct 2020 -- U.S. and Indian leaders made more progress today on building what Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper called "one of the most consequential relationships for the United States in this century."
India's acceptance of US patronage a deduction of traditional influence, won't increase its chances in border standoff Global Times 27 Oct 2020 -- Amid the prolonged standoff with China in the border region, India, which used to seek a balance between China and the US, moved to cozy up to Washington, with the two signing a satellite intelligence pact and vowing to jointly counter the threat of China during Tuesday's India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
Press Statement by Raksha Mantri Shri Raj Nath Singh following India- USA 2+2 Meeting in New Delhi on 27 October 2020 India PIB 27 Oct 2020
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh Joint Press Availability at the U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2020
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh, And Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Opening Statements at the U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2020
Highlights of 2020 U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2020
Joint Statement on the Third U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue US Dept. of State 27 Oct 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 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
With Eye on China, India and US Sign Landmark Military Agreement VOA 27 Oct 2020 -- India and the United States have signed a landmark agreement to share military information and vowed to ramp up security and strategic ties as top U.S. officials emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation to confront Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
India's Case Fatality Rate lowest since 22nd March India PIB 26 Oct 2020 -- The focused efforts of Centre and State/UT governments on effective clinical management of the hospitalized cases have ensured that India's Fatality Rate has touched 1.5%. With effective containment strategy, aggressive testing and standardized clinical management protocols based on holistic Standard of Care protocol across government and private hospitals, the number of new deaths has significantly dipped.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches Punjab National Bank's All India CSR campaign against COVID 19 India PIB 26 Oct 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare launched Punjab National Bank's (PNB) All India CSR campaign against COVID 19. He also released the digital CSR album & CSR video of Punjab National Bank.
Hyping China influence in India-Myanmar submarine deal attempts to provoke: experts Global Times 26 Oct 2020 -- India has delivered a submarine to Myanmar for the latter to train soldiers, but this has been hyped by some Indian and Western media as a move to counter China's growing influence in Southeast Asia, which Chinese experts said is an over-interpretation and provocation meant to disrupt China's relationship with countries in the region.
Readout of the Bilateral Engagement With India Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh DoD 26 Oct 2020
India, U.S. Begin Meetings in New Delhi DoD News 26 Oct 2020 -- The relationship between the world's two largest democracies is among the most consequential of the 21st century, administration officials said in a phone call before the "two-plus-two" meeting between U.S. and Indian officials in New Delhi.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral delegation level meeting with his US counterpart Mark Esper; Both aides to sign agreement of BECA during the visit India PIB 26 Oct 2020 -- Dr. Mark T. Esper, Hon'ble Secretary of Defence of the United States of America is visiting India for the 2+2 Ministerial Meeting. Today Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon'ble Raksha Mantri had a bilateral meeting with him in South Block, New Delhi.
India records a new Milestone: Recovery Rate touches 90.00% India PIB 25 Oct 2020 -- India has recorded another landmark achievement. The national Recovery Rate has touched 90% today. 62,077 have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours whereas the new confirmed cases stand at 50,129.
India Gives Submarine to Myanmar Amid Growing Chinese Footprint in Indian Ocean Countries VOA 25 Oct 2020 -- India has given a submarine to Myanmar as part of a military outreach to its eastern neighbor that strategic analysts say is driven by New Delhi's bid to counter China's growing influence in Southeast Asia.
US-India Talks Comes Amid Heightened China Tensions VOA 25 Oct 2020 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper departed for India Sunday to strengthen bilateral security cooperation as Washington looks to confront Chinese geopolitical and economic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
India continues to maintain Active Cases below 7 lakh for the Second Day India PIB 24 Oct 2020 -- India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. The active cases are less than 7 lakh for the second consecutive day and stand at 6,80,680.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 7,814,682, death toll 117,956 People's Daily 24 Oct 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 7,814,682 as 53,370 more cases were registered during the past 24 hours, said the latest data released by the federal health ministry on Saturday.
Indian Army Claims to Have Downed Pakistani 'Spy' Drone Along Line of Control in Kashmir Sputnik 24 Oct 2020 -- Arch-rivals India and Pakistan often accuse each other of violating their respective airspace by flying quadcopters across the Line of Control in Kashmir. Since January of this year, over half a dozen Indian quadcopters have been shot down by the Pakistani Army on charges of alleged airspace violations.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews COVID19 preparedness and measures for COVID Appropriate Behaviour in Uttar Pradesh India PIB 23 Oct 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, held a meeting through video conferencing to review COVID-19 preparedness COVID and measures for ensuring COVID Appropriate Behaviour with the Health and Medical Education Ministers and other senior officials of Uttar Pradesh, here today.
India crosses the Landmark of 10 crore Total Tests India PIB 23 Oct 2020 -- India has demonstrated an exponential increase in the number of COVID-19 cumulative tests since Jan 2020. It has crossed the landmark of 10 crore (10,01,13,085) total tests today.
India crosses a Landmark Milestone India PIB 23 Oct 2020 -- India has leaped across a significant milestone in its fight against COVID. The active caseload of the country has fallen below 7 lakh for the first time after two months (63 days). The active caseload was below the 7 lakh mark (6,97,330) last on 22nd August.
India's Active Cases below 10% of Total Cases since the last three days India PIB 22 Oct 2020 -- India trend of steadily decreasing active cases continues unabated. The Active Cases have been sustained below 10% of the total cases for the last three days suggesting only 1 in 10 cases are active COVID19 patients across the country.
India's Festive Season Poses Fresh Risk as Pandemic Crosses Peak VOA 22 Oct 2020 -- India heads into its monthlong Hindu festival season with some good news -- a government-appointed committee of experts says that the COVID-19 pandemic is past its peak and will have run its course by February as daily infections tumble by more than one-third in the world's second-worst-hit country.
CNS REVIEWS OPERATIONAL READINESS AT SEA India PIB 22 Oct 2020 -- Admiral Karambir Singh, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), reviewed the operational preparedness and combat-readiness of the Indian Navy's principal combatants on 22 October 2020.
Navy Operationalizes First Batch of Women Pilots India PIB 22 Oct 2020 -- The first batch of women pilots of Indian Navy have been operationalized on Dornier Aircraft by the Southern Naval Command (SNC) at Kochi.
General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff Commissions INS Kavaratti India PIB 22 Oct 2020 -- INS Kavaratti (P31), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvette built under Project 28 (Kamorta Class) was commissioned into the Indian Navy by General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff at a ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam today, 22 October 20.
Final User Trial of NAG Missile India PIB 22 Oct 2020 -- Final user trial of 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) NAG was carried out today on 22 Oct 2020 at 0645 hrs from Pokhran range.
India Set to Induct Anti-Tank Guided Missile as It Clears Final Trials With Precise Hit Sputnik 22 Oct 2020 -- The Indian Defence Ministry cancelled a $500 million Spike deal with Israel in favour of a domestic anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) in 2018. Israeli defence tech company Rafael claimed that it would take a long time for India's state-funded Defence Research and Development Organisation to develop an ATGM to reach the Indian Army in the field.
New Anti-Submarine Corvette to Give Delhi a Boost in Indian Ocean Amid Growing Chinese Presence Sputnik 22 Oct 2020 -- India's Navy chief has been pointing out the increased presence of Chinese submarines and warships in the Indian Ocean as of late. Under "Mission Based Deployment", the Indian Navy has reinforced its dominance in the region.
India sustains the continued trend of consistent decline in Active Cases India PIB 21 Oct 2020 -- India has sustained its trend of maintaining the active cases below the 7.5 lakh mark for the 2nd successive day.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 7,651,107, death toll rises to 115,914 People's Daily 21 Oct 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 7,651,107 as 54,044 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, according to the data released by the federal health ministry on Wednesday.
India releases Chinese soldier detained at tense border Press TV 21 Oct 2020 -- China says India has released a Chinese soldier who had been detained along their disputed Himalayan border, where the two sides have been locked in a tense standoff in recent months.
Indian Army Hands Over Chinese Soldier Who Got Lost Looking for Yaks in Ladakh Sputnik 21 Oct 2020 -- India and China have been engaged in their most recent border stand-off since April of this year. In 15 June violence, 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the Galwan valley of the Ladakh region and Beijing's People's Liberation Army reportedly captured at least 10 Indian soldiers in the clash.
Indigenously built ASW Corvette 'Kavaratti' to be Commissioned at Visakhapatnam India PIB 21 Oct 2020 -- The last of four indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes "INS Kavaratti" under Project 28 (Kamorta class) is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy by General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on Thursday, 22 October 20.
India crosses Significant Milestones India PIB 20 Oct 2020 -- India has leaped across several significant milestones in its fight against COVID.
Return of PLA soldier bodes well for talks between China, India Global Times 20 Oct 2020 -- The Indian army's decision to return a Chinese soldier is viewed as a positive sign ahead of the eighth round of China-India commander-level talks this week. However, many believe that India should show more sincerity in the upcoming talks and less provocative moves.
China urges India to return apprehended soldier People's Daily 20 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese army confirmed on Monday that one of its soldiers had been apprehended by Indian troops and asked that he be released as promised.
India expected to cooperate in handover of Chinese soldier who got lost in border area : Chinese military PLA Daily 20 Oct 2020 -- China hopes that India will hand over soon the Chinese soldier who got lost in China-India border areas on the evening of October 18 when helping local herdsmen retrieve a yak at their request, said Senior Colonel Zhang Shuili, spokesperson for the Western Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday.
Missing Chinese soldier found by India, return expected soon PLA Daily 20 Oct 2020 -- A Chinese soldier who went missing along the China-India border on Sunday night has been found by Indian border troops, and the Indian side promised to return him to China after a medical exam, said Senior Colonel Zhang Shuili, a spokesman of the People's Liberation Army Western Theater Command, in a statement on Monday night.
Chinese FM urges India to take caution with the Taiwan question after reported trade talks push Global Times 20 Oct 2020 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on India to adhere to the one-China principle and handle the Taiwan question "prudently and properly," after media reports suggested that some in New Delhi were pushing for formal talks on a trade agreement with the island of Taiwan.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh releases DRDO Procurement Manual 2020 India PIB 20 Oct 2020 -- To encourage more participation of Indian industry, including Start-ups and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Defence Research & Development (R&D) for achieving 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released a new version of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Procurement Manual 2020 (PM-2020) here today.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases keep surging in Asia-Pacific as India records 61,871 new infections People's Daily 19 Oct 2020 -- Asia-Pacific countries kept on high alert on Sunday as India recorded 61,871 new cases, bringing the total to 7,494,551.
India's expert panel chief says second wave of COVID-19 can't be ruled out in winters People's Daily 19 Oct 2020 -- A member of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI ) Aayog (commission) Sunday said the possibility of a second wave of infections during the winter season cannot be ruled out in the country.
India's COVID-19 peak past, to be under control early next year: gov't Global Times 19 Oct 2020 -- A government-appointed panel studying the mathematical progression of COVID-19 numbers in India has said the country has crossed the pandemic peak and will bring it under control by early next year if all health protocols are followed.
India sustains trend of consistently low Active Cases India PIB 19 Oct 2020 -- India has crossed another milestone in its fight against COVID-19. The national cumulative Positivity Rate has fallen under 8%. This trend has been sustained without a break for four days. The cumulative Positivity Rate is 7.94% now and is on a continuous decline.
Update: China urges India to fulfill promises on returning missing soldier: PLA command spokesperson Global Times 19 Oct 2020 -- The Global Times has learned from sources that a missing Chinese has been detained in India and will likely be returned to his base.
Indian Army Apprehends a Chinese Soldier in Demchok Sector of Eastern Ladakh India PIB 19 Oct 2020 -- A PLA soldier identified as Corporal Wang Ya Long was apprehended in the Demchok sector of Eastern Ladakh on 19 October 2020 after he had strayed across the LAC.
Chinese Soldier Captured by Indian Army in Ladakh, He is Being Questioned, Sources Say Sputnik 19 Oct 2020 -- The Indian Army is now questioning a Chinese soldier, captured in the disputed border region of Ladakh, he is likely to be handed over to the Chinese armed forces later, the Indian Army said in a statement on Monday.
Malabar 2020 Naval Exercise India PIB 19 Oct 2020 -- The Malabar series of Naval exercises started in 1992 as a bilateral Indian Navy-US Navy exercise. Japan joined the Naval exercise in 2015. This annual exercise has been conducted off the coast of Guam in the Philippine Sea in 2018, off the coast the Japan in 2019 and is expected to be held in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea later this year.
Indian Defence Secretary to Review Weaponry Order in Russia in the Event of a Clash with China Sputnik 19 Oct 2020 -- Amid India's longest-ever border standoff with China, the nation's military is rushing to provide winter gears and weaponry to thousands of troops in the high-altitude region Ladakh amid freezing conditions. India has expedited several defence purchases, including that of air defence missile systems and 33 fighter jets from Russia.
India on a steady trajectory of sustained fall in Active Cases India PIB 18 Oct 2020 -- India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. The active cases are less than 8 lakh for the second consecutive day and stand at 7,83,311. The active cases now comprise 10.45% of the total positive cases of the country.
Indian Navy – Sri Lanka Navy Maritime Exercise SLINEX-20 off Trincomalee India PIB 18 Oct 2020 -- The Eighth Edition of annual Indian Navy (IN) – Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-20 is scheduled off Trincomalee, Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 October 2020.
BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile Successfully Test Fired from Indian Navy's Stealth Destroyer, INS Chennai India PIB 18 Oct 2020 -- BrahMos, the supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired today from Indian Navy's indigenously-built stealth destroyer INS Chennai, hitting a target in the Arabian Sea. The missile hit the target successfully with pin-point accuracy after performing high-level and extremely complex manoeuvres.
India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile Press TV 18 Oct 2020 -- India has successfully test-fired a supersonic cruise missile amid a persisting standoff with China in eastern Ladakh region bordering the two countries.
India Successfully Test-Fires BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile Sputnik 18 Oct 2020 -- The Indian Military has already deployed BrahMos cruise missiles, which have a 400 km range, and Nirbhay cruise missiles, which have an 800 km range, in the Ladakh region, as border tensions with China continue to simmer despite several rounds of military, diplomatic and political talks.
India crosses a Significant Milestone India PIB 17 Oct 2020 -- India has leaped across a significant milestone in its fight against COVID. The active caseload of the country has fallen below 8 lakh for the first time after one and a half months.
Prime Minister chairs meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic situation and vaccine delivery, distribution and administration. India PIB 17 Oct 2020 -- PM Shri Narendra Modi, today reviewed the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country and the preparedness of vaccine delivery, distribution, and administration. The meeting was attended by Union Health Minister, Shri Harsh Vardhan, Principal Secretary to PM, Member (Health) NITI Aayog, Principal Scientific Advisor, Senior Scientists, officers of PMO, and other Departments of Government of India.
Experts warn of risks to shipping on the Indian Ocean following India's close contact with island of Taiwan Global Times 17 Oct 2020 -- The Chinese Embassy to India lodged strong representation and firm opposition over an Indian media interview advocating "Taiwan independence," which Chinese experts said was India's latest move intended to use the Taiwan question as a bargaining chip in border negotiations with China.
Indian PM holds review meeting of COVID-19 research, vaccine development People's Daily 16 Oct 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday held a review meeting of the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, officials said.
India continues to report one of the lowest deaths per million population in the world India PIB 16 Oct 2020 -- India continues to report one of the lowest deaths per million population which stands at 81 today.
Centre rushes High Level Central teams to Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal India PIB 16 Oct 2020 -- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has deputed high level Central teams to Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal. These States have been reporting a surge in the number of new COVID cases in the recent days.
India sets unprecedented record, Doubling Time nearly 73 Days India PIB 15 Oct 2020 -- India is reporting a progressively high increase in the recoveries and a persistent decline in the percentage active cases. As a result, the doubling time of the infection has sharply improved. It is now almost 73 days (72.8 days). This indicates a substantial fall in the daily New Cases and the consequent increase in time taken to double the Total Cases.
PM chairs review meeting of the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against COVID-19 India PIB 15 Oct 2020 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took a review meeting of the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against the COVID-19 pandemic including testing technologies, contact tracing, drugs and therapeutics etc.
India's Coronavirus Infections Rise to 7.31 Million; Russia Reports 13,754 New Cases SPA 15 Oct 2020 -- India's tally of coronavirus infections stood at 7.31 million on Thursday, having risen by 67,708 in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed. Deaths from COVID-19 infections rose by 680 to 111,266, the ministry said.
Kashmir parties join forces to regain special status revoked by India Press TV 15 Oct 2020 -- The India-controlled Kashmir's main political parties have formed an alliance aimed at clawing back the region's special status that New Delhi revoked last August.
Severe air pollution adds to New Delhi's challenges in fight against COVID-19 Global Times 14 Oct 2020 -- A sharp deterioration in air quality in the Indian capital city of New Delhi has prompted concerns among Chinese observers that it will lead to an increase in the COVID-19 infections, adding difficulty to the South Asian nation's already tough battle against the pandemic during the winter season.
India crosses a New Landmark in Testing India PIB 14 Oct 2020 -- India has demonstrated an exponential increase in the number of COVID-19 cumulative tests since Jan 2020. It has crossed the landmark of 9 crore total tests today.
India Frees Top Kashmiri Leader VOA 14 Oct 2020 -- A former chief minister in Indian Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, vowed to continue a struggle for restoration of the region's autonomy on her release from detention by Indian authorities after 14 months.
China opposes India building bridges, warns of further tension in border areas People's Daily 14 Oct 2020 -- A commander-level meeting between China's Southern Xinjiang Military District chief and India's 14 Corps commander is held on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control at the China-India border, June 6, 2020. /Xinhua
Indian State Governor, Chief Spar Over Temple Re-Opening as PM Modi Expresses Concern Over COVID-19 Sputnik 13 Oct 2020 -- India's federal government has lifted the lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 gradually, allowing the tentative opening of public places. Maharashtra state continued to be one of the hotspots, with 212,905 active cases as of Tuesday, while the cumulative mortality in the state was 40,514, accounting for 36.9 percent of the national tally.
India continues to be among the countries with lowest per million cases & per million deaths, and high testing India PIB 13 Oct 2020 -- With its focussed strategies and effective calibrated measures of the Union Government along with the States and UTs, India has sustained its global position of being the country with one of the lowest cases per million and reported deaths per million.
Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 21st meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 India PIB 13 Oct 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 21th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 by a video-conference, here today.
7th round of China-India military commanders' talks positive, constructive: Chinese Defense Ministry Global Times 13 Oct 2020 -- Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson, Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, announced on Tuesday night that the 7th round of senior commanders meeting of India and China was positive, constructive and had enhanced understanding of both sides.
India's infrastructure construction, troop build-up along border cause of tension with China: FM Global Times 13 Oct 2020 -- China strongly opposed to India's infrastructure construction in disputed border areas for the purpose of military surveillance, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Tuesday, adding that neither side should take actions that will complicate the situation.
Joint Press Release of the 7th Round of India-China Military Commander-Level Meeting India PIB 13 Oct 2020 -- On 12 October, the 7th round of Senior Commanders meeting of India and China was held in Chushul.
China, India hold 7th round of Senior Commanders meeting PLA Daily 13 Oct 2020 -- China and India held the 7th round of Senior Commanders meeting in Chushul on October 12, according to Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday.
India, China military officials hold 'positive' talks to end border row Press TV 13 Oct 2020 -- Indian and Chinese military commanders have held "positive, constructive" talks on disengaging troops at their remote contested Himalayan border.
BDL Pays Final Dividend to Government India PIB 13 Oct 2020 -- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Hyderabad based Defence Public Sector Undertaking has paid final dividend of Rs. 35.018 Crore to the Government of India.
India ramps up COVID-19 tests as total tally surpasses 7 million Global Times 12 Oct 2020 -- India on Sunday became the second country globally, after the United States, to have over 7 million COVID-19 cases.
India sustains trend of steadily declining Active Cases India PIB 12 Oct 2020 -- India continues to report a trend of steadily decreasing active cases. For the fourth day after the active cases dropped below the 9L mark after a month, the decline continues unabated.
Vice President tests negative for COVID-19, expected to resume normal activities soon India PIB 12 Oct 2020 -- The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has tested negative for COVID-19 today. He has been under home-quarantine after he was diagnosed with COVID-19 on 29th September, 2020.
Remarks by Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun US Dept. of State 12 Oct 2020
India's COVID-19 tally surpasses 7 million Global Times 11 Oct 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally surpassed 7 million on Sunday, reaching 7,053,806, as the death toll reached 108,334, announced the federal health ministry.
India's Total Recoveries cross the landmark milestone of 60 lakh India PIB 11 Oct 2020 -- India has scaled another peak today. The total recoveries have crossed the landmark milestone of 60 lakh (60,77,976).
India's Coronavirus Infections Cross 7 Million SPA 11 Oct 2020 -- India's coronavirus case tally topped 7 million after it reported 74,383 new infections in the last 24 hours, data from the health ministry showed on Sunday, even as the spread moderated in western states such as Maharashtra, Reuters reported.
India, Pakistan troops exchange fire on Kashmir LoC People's Daily 10 Oct 2020 -- The troops of India and Pakistan Saturday exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other's positions on Line of Control (LoC) dividing Kashmir on Saturday morning, officials said.
India sustains trend of consistently declining Active Cases India PIB 10 Oct 2020 -- India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. For the second day after the active cases dropped below the 9L mark after a month, the progressive decline continues.
India on a steady trajectory of continuously declining Active Cases India PIB 09 Oct 2020 -- India continues to report a trend of steadily dipping active cases. After a month, for the first time, active cases fall below the 9 lakh mark. India registered 8.93 lakh active cases today after registering 8.97 lakh on 9th September.
Satellite Images Allegedly Depict New Chinese PLA Barracks Near India-Nepal-China Trijunction Sputnik 09 Oct 2020 -- As India's ties with Nepal deteriorate over the latter issuing a map claiming territories contested by New Delhi, the Indian and Chinese armies continue to face-off in Ladakh, the heart of the heightened tensions. China has reportedly been amassing troops and heavy artillery in the area since a mid-June clash that left 20 Indian soldiers dead.
Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM) India PIB 09 Oct 2020 -- New generation Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM) was successfully Flight tested today onto a radiation target located on Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile was launched from SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.
India Successfully Test-Fires Anti-Radiation Missiles to Target Enemy Radars Sputnik 09 Oct 2020 -- An Su-30 Mk1 fighter aircraft was used to test-fire a domestically developed new-generation anti-radiation missile (NGARM), RUDRAM, off the country's east coast. The missile has the ability to detect enemy radars on the ground and hit targets with pinpoint accuracy.
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 6,835,655, death toll 105,526 Global Times 08 Oct 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 6,835,655 and the death toll rose to 105,526 on Thursday as 78,524 new cases were detected and 971 patients died during the past 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
35 States/UTs performing more than 140 Tests/day/million population India PIB 08 Oct 2020 -- India has demonstrated an exponential increase in the COVID-19 testing infrastructure since Jan 2020. The country's testing capacities have multiplied manifold. More than 15 lakh samples can be tested every day.
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 6,757,131, death toll 104,555 Global Times 07 Oct 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 6,757,131 and death toll 104,555 on Wednesday as 72,049 new cases were detected and 986 patients died during the past 24 hours, said the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India scales another peak with Recovery Rate leaping past 85% India PIB 07 Oct 2020 -- India has crossed a significant milestone. The national recovery rate has jumped past 85% today with the continuous streak of high number of recovered cases being reported in the past few weeks. The recovered cases have exceeded the new confirmed again during the past 24 hours.
India Races Building Roads to Tense India-China Border VOA 07 Oct 2020 -- After a decade of digging beneath the Himalayas at more than 3,000 meters, India has opened a strategic, nearly 9-kilometer long tunnel that will bypass a snowbound mountain pass in winter and cut the journey by 46 kilometers to Ladakh, where Indian and Chinese forces are confronting each other.
India on a steady trajectory of dipping %Active Cases India PIB 06 Oct 2020 -- India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases as a percentage of the total positive cases.
India Reportedly Inducts Hypersonic 'Shaurya' Missile Amid Border Conflict With China Sputnik 06 Oct 2020 -- In the wake of a simmering border conflict with China in the eastern Ladakh region, India has been stepping up its game by expediting several defence equipment procurement agreements with different countries and inducting new weapons to enhance its military strength.
India crosses a Significant Milestone India PIB 05 Oct 2020 -- India has crossed a landmark milestone. The active cases has been maintained the below the 10 lakh mark for 14 days unabated.
Successful Flight Test of SMART India PIB 05 Oct 2020 -- Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) has been successfully flight tested today 5th Oct 2020 at 1145 hrs from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. All the mission objectives including missile flight upto the range and altitude, separation of the nose cone, release of Torpedo and deployment of Velocity Reduction Mechanism (VRM) have been met perfectly.
India May Soon Acquire Russia's High Altitude Sprut Light Tanks to Counter China in the Himalayas Sputnik 05 Oct 2020 -- The Indian Defence Minister has urged Russia to speed the delivery of all the weapon systems it has contracted to buy in recent years, including the S-400 missile sysyem.
Schools in Indian capital to remain shut until Oct. 31 Global Times 04 Oct 2020 -- Schools in Indian capital will remain closed for students until the end of this month in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said Sunday.
India sustains steady trend of less than 10 lakh Active Cases for 13th Consecutive Day India PIB 04 Oct 2020 -- For the 13th day in an unbroken string, India has maintained its steady trend of clocking less than 10 lakh active cases.
India's COVID-19 tally surpasses 6.5 million People's Daily 04 Oct 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally surpassed the 6.5 million mark on Sunday, reaching 6,549,373, said the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
Atal Tunnel to have limited benefit to India in wartime Global Times 04 Oct 2020 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Atal Tunnel at Rohtang at an altitude of above 10000 feet in Himachal Pradesh. Upon the inauguration's completion, Modi said the tunnel would provide "new strength" to the country's border infrastructure.
Two Indian Naval Personnel Die in Glider Crash in Southern India, Report Sputnik 04 Oct 2020 -- An Indian Navy captain was killed on Friday in a similar accident at Karwar in Karnataka state, after a glider crashed into the Arabian Sea. While the captain Madhusudhan Reddy died, the instructor of the glider escaped unhurt.
India Records 100,000 COVID Deaths; Solomons No Longer Coronavirus-Free VOA 03 Oct 2020 -- As the world approached 35 million cases of coronavirus Saturday, India reached a grim milestone of more than 100,000 dead from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. It is the third country in the world to pass that mark, following the United States and Brazil, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
India's Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 100,000 SPA 03 Oct 2020 -- India said today, on Saturday the death toll from the novel coronavirus has exceeded 100,000, becoming only the third country in the world after the United States and Brazil to surpass this figure, Kyodo reported.
India's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100,000-mark Global Times 03 Oct 2020 -- India's death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed the 100,000-mark on Saturday, reaching 100,842, according to the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 6,312,584, death toll rises to 98,678 People's Daily 01 Oct 2020 -- India recorded 86,821 new COVID-19 cases and 1,181 deaths on Thursday, taking the total tally to 6,312,584 and the death toll to 98,678, according to the latest data issued by the federal health ministry.

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