November 2020 - India Special Weapons News

No COVID-19 Vaccine in India Before March-April, Says BJP State Minister From Assam Sputnik 30 Nov 2020 -- According to the federal Health and Family Welfare Ministry in India, 9.4 million infections have been recorded to date, resulting in more than 137,000 deaths. India's first COVID-19 case was registered in late January in the southern Kerala state.
India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 93.71 pct Global Times 30 Nov 2020 -- The recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in India Sunday increased to 93.71 percent, the country's federal health ministry said.
India sustains trend of declining Active Cases India PIB 30 Nov 2020 -- India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. For the third day after the active cases dropped below the 6 lakh mark after nearly three months, the progressive decline has been maintained.
Educational institutions, entertainment parks in western India state closed until Dec. 31 over COVID-19 People's Daily 30 Nov 2020 -- Local government in India's western state of Rajasthan has decided to close schools, colleges, cinema and entertainment parks until Dec. 31 in wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, officials said Monday.
India COVID-19 Cases Top 9.4 Million SPA 30 Nov 2020 -- India's novel coronavirus cases rose by 38,772, the health ministry said on Monday, making it the 23rd straight day that daily cases have stayed below the 50,000 mark, Reuters reported.
71% of the daily fatalities contributed by eight States/UT - Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan India PIB 29 Nov 2020 -- 70.97% of the 496 case fatalities reported in the past 24 hours are contributed by eight States/UTs ie Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
71% of the daily fatalities contributed by eight States/UT - Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan India PIB 29 Nov 2020 -- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has increased the number of ICU beds to 500 in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Covid Hospital at Delhi Cantonment on the advice of Union Government in view of the rising number of cases in Delhi NCR. All the beds are provided with oxygen support. Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), Lt Gen Anup Banerji, SM, PHS, has been continuously monitoring the updating of the facility to meet the current upsurge and the information has been updated on Delhi Government portal.
69% of the daily new cases are contributed by eight States/UT i.e. Maharashtra, Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal ,Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh India PIB 28 Nov 2020 -- The Active Caseload of India stands at 4,54,940 today. Present contribution of Active Caseload to India's total positive cases is4.87%.
COVID-19: Russia Says India To make 100 Million Doses Of Sputnik Vaccine RFE/RL 28 Nov 2020 -- In Russia, one of the developers of the Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine has announced that the Indian-based pharmaceutical company Hetero would produce over 100 million doses of the jab. India is one of the world's largest vaccine manufacturers.
Indian-Controlled Kashmir Votes For First Time Since Special Status Revoked RFE/RL Gandhara 28 Nov 2020 -- Indian-controlled Kashmir has been holding the first phase of staggered local civic elections amid tight security.
India's Jammu and Kashmir Sees First Local Elections Since Losing Statehood and Autonomy Last Year Sputnik 28 Nov 2020 -- On 5 August 2019, the Indian government stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy, which had been granted to the Muslim-majority state under Article 370 of the Constitution. Since then, the conflicted region has seen months of lockdowns, curfews, and its internet and mobile phone access cut to curb potential organised violence.
70% of India's Active Caseload from Maharashtra, Kerala, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh India PIB 27 Nov 2020 -- The Active Caseload of India stands at 4,55,555 today. Present contribution of Active Caseload to India's total positive cases is 4.89%.
MiG-29K trainer aircraft of Indian navy crashes into Arabian sea, pilot missing People's Daily 27 Nov 2020 -- A MiG-29K trainer fighter aircraft belonging to Indian navy crashed into the Arabian sea, following which a pilot went missing, officials said Friday.
Indian MiG-29k Fighter Jet Crashes in Arabian Sea Leaving 1 Pilot Missing, Another Rescued Sputnik 27 Nov 2020 -- There has been no further information concerning the possible cause of the accident, but an investigation into the matter has already been opened.
Indian Company Says it Made Millions of Doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate VOA 26 Nov 2020 -- There is rising optimism in India about getting access to a prospective Covid 19 vaccine after Britain-based pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced this week that clinical trials of its vaccine candidate have shown that it is highly effective in preventing infections.
India's 61% of Daily New Cases contributed by Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh India PIB 26 Nov 2020 -- 44,489 new confirmed COVID cases have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country. Of these, 60.72% is contributed by six States/UT i.e. Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
India continues to suspend international flights till year end due to pandemic People's Daily 26 Nov 2020 -- The Indian government on Thursday decided to continue the suspension of international flights till the year-end due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
India expected to take positive actions and sincere attitude to maintain peace and stability in border areas with China PLA Daily 26 Nov 2020 -- "Since the 8th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting, the situation in the China-India border areas has remained stable on the whole. China expects the Indian side to maintain border peace and stability with sincere attitude and positive actions," said Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, when introducing the current China-India border situation at a regular press conference on Thursday.
INDIAN NAVY COMPLETES REFIT OF MALDIVIAN SHIP CGS HURAVEE India PIB 26 Nov 2020 -- Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam completed the refit of Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF CGS Huravee.
Indian Army to Get Hi-Tech Drones From America, Israel to Improve Surveillance Along China Border Sputnik 26 Nov 2020 -- Since April 2020, India and China have been in a border stand-off after troops from both nations accused each other of trespassing across the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Following a violent clash in mid-June in the Galvan Valley, India-China relations soured. Despite diplomatic, commander, and political-level talks, the border tensions persist.
Exponential rise in India's testing; Cumulative tests nearing 13.5Cr India PIB 25 Nov 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.
'Perfect Storm' Could Compel Pakistan To Change Status Of Disputed Territory In Kashmir RFE/RL Gandhara 25 Nov 2020 -- The status of Pakistan's far northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan -- part of the larger disputed region of Kashmir - has been in limbo for decades.
India reports less than 40K Daily New Cases India PIB 24 Nov 2020 -- India has registered less than 40,000 daily new cases after six days. The number of daily new cases in the last 24 hours is 37,975. For the last 17 days in a row, daily new cases have been sustained below the 50,000 mark, since 8th November.
PM chairs high level meeting with CMs to review status and preparedness of COVID-19 response and management India PIB 24 Nov 2020 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with Chief Ministers of all States and UTs on 24 November 2020 via video conferencing, to review the status and preparedness of COVID-19 response and management, with special emphasis on eight high focus States.
Indian Negotiator: We Need 'Joint Check Posts' With Bhutan to Stop Chinese Construction at Doklam Sputnik 24 Nov 2020 -- The reported construction of the new Chinese village of Pangda and a nearby road was first highlighted by a Chinese state media journalist in a tweet last week that was later deleted. Satellite data experts now say that the new road runs very close to the tri-junction of Bhutan, India, and China.
ARMY CHIEF REVIEWS SECURITY SITUATION IN NORTH EAST REGION India PIB 24 Nov 2020 -- Dimapur, 24 November 2020. Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane arrived at Dimpaur, Nagaland on Monday, 23 November 2020 on a three days visit to review the security situation in North East Region.
India Successfully Test-Launches Enhanced BrahMos Missile - Reports Sputnik 24 Nov 2020 -- The India-Russia strategic partnership relies heavily on defence cooperation. In January 1994, the two countries signed the bilateral Military-Technical Cooperation Agreement, which helped India modernise its missile defence system.
India's Active Caseload remains below 5% of Total Cases India PIB 23 Nov 2020 -- India's present active caseload (4,43,486) is 4.85% of the total Positive Cases, and has been sustained below the 5% mark.
Pangda village hyped by Indian media as in Bhutan is Chinese territory, satellite images, documents show Global Times 23 Nov 2020 -- With some Indian media hyping a Chinese village two kilometers within Bhutanese territory, which is claimed to the first one to be noticed in the area since the Doklam standoff, Chinese experts on border issues and China-India relationship refuted the reports, with a satellite image showing the village inside Chinese territory.
Indian Navy to Host Exercise SIMBEX-20 in Andaman Sea India PIB 22 Nov 2020 -- Indian Navy (IN) is scheduled to host the 27th edition of India - Singapore Bilateral Maritime Exercise SIMBEX-20 from 23 to 25 November 2020 in Andaman Sea.
TRILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE SITMEX-20 IN ANDAMAN SEA India PIB 22 Nov 2020 -- Indian Navy (IN) Ships including indigenously built ASW corvette Kamorta and missile corvette Karmuk are participating in the 2nd edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20, from 21 to 22 November 20 in Andaman Sea.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 9,095,806 Global Times 22 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 9,095,806 on Sunday as 45,209 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, said the latest data from the federal health ministry.
Centre rushes high level teams to Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to support the States in COVID response and management India PIB 22 Nov 2020 -- The Union Government has decided to depute high level Central Teams to Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to support the States in COVID response and management. These States have been either reporting a rise in the number of active cases i.e. those who are hospitalized or are in home isolation under medical supervision, or demonstrating a rise in the daily new cases.
India crosses a Landmark Milestone in Testing with more than 13 cr tests India PIB 21 Nov 2020 -- India has crossed yet another landmark milestone in the fight against the global pandemic. Keeping in line with its commitment to conduct more than one million tests every day, 10,66,022 samples were tested in the last 24 hours which has increased India's total cumulative tests to 13,06,57,808.
India Summons Pakistani Diplomat Over Kashmir Gun Battle RFE/RL Gandhara 21 Nov 2020 -- India on November 21 summoned a senior Pakistani diplomat over what New Delhi says was a foiled attack by a Pakistani-based militant group earlier in the week in the frontier area of the divided region of Kashmir. Pakistan has denied any connection to the attack.
US, India, Brazil Top COVID Infections List VOA 20 Nov 2020 -- The U.S. continues to top the list of countries with the most COVID-19 infections. The U.S. has 11.7 million cases, followed by India with 9 million infections and Brazil with nearly 6 million cases.
India's COVID-19 tally surpasses 9 million Global Times 20 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally surpassed 9 million on Friday, said the federal health ministry.
Centre rushes High Level Teams to 4 States; contemplating for others too India PIB 20 Nov 2020 -- The Union Government has rushed four high level teams to Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Manipur.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 8,958,483, Japan reports record-high daily cases People's Daily 20 Nov 2020 -- The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in Asia-Pacific countries as India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,958,483 on Thursday, while Japan reported its record-high daily cases as Tokyo raised the virus alert.
MISSION SAGAR - II HANDING OVER FOOD AID TO SOUTH SUDAN BY INS AIRAVAT India PIB 20 Nov 2020 -- In continuation of the ongoing humanitarian mission 'Sagar-II', Indian Naval Ship Airavatarrived at Port of Mombasa, Kenya on 20 November 2020. The Government of India is providing assistance to Friendly Foreign Countries to overcome natural calamities and COVID-19 pandemic, and towards the same INS Airavat is carrying food aid for the people of South Sudan.
Indo-Thai Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) India PIB 20 Nov 2020 -- The 30th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy is being conducted from 18 – 20 November 2020. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette and His Majesty's Thailand Ship (HTMS) Kraburi, a Chao Phraya Class Frigate along with Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both the navies are participating in the CORPAT.
Delhi Battles Twin Health Emergencies, Pandemic and Pollution VOA 19 Nov 2020 -- COVID-19 cases are surging to record highs in India's capital, New Delhi, even as they drop sharply in the rest of the country.
Daily trend of Recoveries outpacing New Cases ensures continuous shedding of Active Caseload India PIB 19 Nov 2020 -- In the last 24 hours, 45,576 persons were found to be infected with COVID in India. During the same period, India has registered 48,493 new recoveries ensuring a net reduction of 2917 cases from the Active Caseload.
Centre rushes High Level Central teams to Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Manipur India PIB 19 Nov 2020 -- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has deputed high level Central teams to Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Manipur. With the surge in the daily new cases and the spike in the daily fatalities in UT of Delhi, the spillover effect is being observed in the NCR regions within the states of Haryana and Rajasthan where the number of COVID positive patients is on the rise.
Capacity Building of BDA with Assistance by BRO: Road Infrastructure India PIB 19 Nov 2020 -- The Border Roads Organisation has acquired a leading role in the arena of infrastructure development in hilly terrain traversing from high altitude snow peaks in Leh Ladhak to low mountains in the state of Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland. The Organisation has been an ambassador of peace and prosperity through developmental works in several neighbouring countries like Afghanistan, Tazakistan, Myanmar and Bhutan.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 8,912,907 Global Times 18 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,912,907 on Wednesday as 38,617 new cases were registered across the country in the past 24 hours, said latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India continues to record more Daily Recoveries than Daily cases for 46th day India PIB 18 Nov 2020 -- India has continued the unbroken trend of the daily new recoveries outpacing the daily new additions for more than 1.5 months. The country also reported less than 50,000 new daily cases for the eleventh continuous day.
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Dr. Harsh Vardhan reveals how India's preparation for containing the COVID-19 Pandemic can be repurposed to eradicate TB by 2025 India PIB 18 Nov 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the 33rdStop TB Partnership Board meet, here today through Video Conference.
Indian Army Sets Up Modern Habitat for Troops in Ladakh Amid Stand-Off with China - Video Sputnik 18 Nov 2020 -- India has been making vigorous attempts to provide logistical support to its forward deployed soldiers. Recently, it imported more than 15,000 items of specialised winter clothing from the US, with the emergency supply made by activating the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Association (LEMOA).
Indian biotech company starts phase III trials for COVID-19 vaccine People's Daily 17 Nov 2020 -- Indian biotech company Bharat Biotech has commenced phase III clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine involving 26,000 volunteers across the country, the company said in a statement on Monday.
India records 30K Daily New Cases for the second successive day India PIB 17 Nov 2020 -- India has been recording around 30,000 daily new cases for the last two consecutive days. 29,163 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. The country has also seen less than 50,000 daily new cases being registered continuously for the past ten days.
Navies of India, US, Australia, Japan to Kick Off Second Phase of Malabar Exercise Today Sputnik 17 Nov 2020 -- The Malabar series was first conducted as a bilateral India-US exercise in 1992. Japan joined the drills in 2015. Meanwhile, Australia has participated only once, back in 2007.
Second Successful Flight Test of QRSAM System India PIB 17 Nov 2020 -- In yet another flight test, the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) System tracked the target accurately and successfully neutralised the airborne target. The flight test, second in the series was conducted today at around 1542 hrs from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test was carried out once again, against the high performance Jet Unmanned Aerial Target called Banshee, which simulates an aircraft.
Telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and His Excellency Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States of America India PIB 17 Nov 2020 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States of America.
India's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 130,000, tally mounts to 8,845,127 Global Times 16 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,845,127 on Monday as 30,548 new cases were registered across the country in the past 24 hours, said latest data released by the federal health ministry.
Indian gov't promises 750 ICU beds to contain COVID-19 in capital Global Times 16 Nov 2020 -- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Sunday said the federal government would provide 750 intensive care unit (ICU) beds at the Defence Research and Development (DRDO) COVID-19 center to tackle COVID-19 scenario in the capital of India.
India records more Daily New Recoveries than Daily New Cases for 44 successive days India PIB 16 Nov 2020 -- India has continued the unbroken trend of the daily new recoveries outpacing the daily new additions for the 44th day.
Phase 2 of Exercise MALABAR 2020 in Western Indian Ocean India PIB 16 Nov 2020 -- The second phase of Exercise Malabar 2020 will be conducted in the Northern Arabian Sea from 17 to 20 November 2020. Taking forward the synergy achieved in the recently concluded Phase 1 of Exercise Malabar 2020, which was conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 03 to 06 November 2020, this phase will involve coordinated operations of increasing complexity between the navies of Australia, India, Japan and the United States.
India reports less than 50K New Daily Cases since the last 8 days India PIB 15 Nov 2020 -- India has reported less than 50,000 new daily cases for the eight continuous day. In the last 24 hours, only 41,100 persons were found to be infected with COVID in India. Daily New Cases last crossed the 50K threshold on 7th November. Apart from the successful dissemination of COVID Appropriate Behaviour among the varied population groups, this trend assumes wider significance as many countries in Europe and America continue to see a surge in their daily numbers.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah directs slew of measures for controlling the spread of Covid-19 in Delhi at a review meeting India PIB 15 Nov 2020 -- Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah today reviewed the Covid-19 situation in Delhi, in the backdrop of rising number of cases and the increasing strain on the capacity of medical infrastructure in the hospitals of the Capital. The meeting was attended by Union Health Minister, Lt. Governor, Delhi; Chief Minister, Delhi; Health Minister, Delhi; Home Secretary; Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW); Dr. V.K Paul; Director, AIIMS; Director General, ICMR; Secretary, DRDO; Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) and other senior officials.
India, Afghanistan Reject Terror-Related Charges by Pakistan VOA 15 Nov 2020 -- Afghanistan and India Sunday refuted allegations they are the source of terrorist attacks in Pakistan and instead questioned counterterrorism credentials of their South Asian neighbor.
New Delhi Rebuffs Islamabad's 'Proof' of Indian Support to Militant Groups Sputnik 15 Nov 2020 -- On Saturday, 14 November, Pakistan claimed it would present evidence to the United Nations and other international bodies that India has been involved with militant organisations on its soil. The claim was made by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi after the armies of both countries engaged in cross-border firing on the eve of Diwali.
India's Active Caseload further contracts to 4.8 Lakhs India PIB 14 Nov 2020 -- Registering a four-day streak of less than 5 lakh active cases, India's active caseload has shrunk to 4,80,719 as on date. The share of Active Cases in the total Positive Cases has further decreased to 5.48%.
Pakistan Claims 'Irrefutable Evidence' of Indian Links to Terrorism on Pakistani Soil VOA 14 Nov 2020 -- Pakistan has accused rival India of running dozens of training camps in Afghanistan for multiple globally outlawed militant groups to plot terrorism on Pakistani soil to destabilize the country.
India's finance chief announces 120.6-mln-USD grant for COVID-19 vaccine development Global Times 13 Nov 2020 -- Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday announced a grant of over 120.6 million US dollars for the research and development of COVID-19 vaccine.
India's Active Caseload drops below 4.85 Lakhs India PIB 13 Nov 2020 -- India's active cases today stand at 4,84,547, much below the 5-lakh mark. This is the third day of the active cases being sustained below the 5-L mark. Their share in the total Positive Cases stands at only 5.55%.
China, India to implement reciprocal disengagement plan, with India first withdrawing trespassing staff: source Global Times 13 Nov 2020 -- The Global Times has learned from sources that China and India are about to implement a disengagement plan under reciprocal principle with the premise that India should firstly withdraw staff who illegally crossed lines on the southern side of the Pangong Tso Lake.
Pakistani-Indian Military Clashes Kill 13 in Kashmir VOA 13 Nov 2020 -- Pakistan and rival India say fierce military clashes across their frontier in disputed Kashmir have killed at least 13 people and wounded many more on both sides, with each country accusing the other of initiating the fight.
At Least 11 Indians Killed in Pakistan Cross-Border Shelling Sputnik 13 Nov 2020 -- Security officials in India have recently revealed that alleged attempts by Pakistan to smuggle terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir will probably increase before heavy snowfall in the valley when mountain passes are blocked, restricts movement. India has accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism in Kashmir, an allegation Islamabad denies.
Civilians, Soldiers Reported Killed After Indian, Pakistani Troops Exchange Fire RFE/RL Gandhara 13 Nov 2020 -- Cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan has left at least 15 dead and 35 wounded.
India, Pakistan exchange fire across Kashmir border, 15 killed Press TV 13 Nov 2020 -- At least 15 people, including five security personnel, have been killed and dozens of others wounded as Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, the de facto border that divides the region between India and Pakistan.
QRSAM Missile System Achieves Major Milestone India PIB 13 Nov 2020 -- Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) System has achieved a major milestone by a direct hit on to a Banshee Pilotless target aircraft at medium range & medium altitude.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 8,683,916 Global Times 12 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,683,916 on Thursday as 47,905 new cases were registered across the country in the past 24 hours, said latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India reports less than 50K Daily New Cases for the 5th continuous day India PIB 12 Nov 2020 -- For the successive fifth day, new cases reported in the last 24 hours did not cross the 50,000 mark. 47,905 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
Indian media's reports on detailed border disengagement plan with China 'inaccurate': sources Global Times 12 Nov 2020 -- Indian media's reports that detailed arrangements for a proposed disengagement plan are being discussed and finalized by Chinese and Indian militaries are inaccurate and not helpful for the two sides to reach their established goals, the Global Times has learned from sources.
Top ULFA(I) Leader Dirshti Rajkhowa Surrenders to Indian Army India PIB 12 Nov 2020 -- In a swift and well planned operation executed by the Indian Army Intelligence Agencies at Meghalaya-Assam- Bangladesh Border, dreaded hardcore ULFA(I) leader, SS Col Drishti Rajkhowa along with four accomplices SS Corporal Vedanta, YasinAsom, RopjyotiAsom and MithunAsom, surrendered, with a huge quantity of arms.
Mission Sagar - II Handing Over Food AID to Djibouti by INS Airavat India PIB 12 Nov 2020 -- In continuation of the ongoing humanitarian mission 'Sagar-II', Indian Naval Ship Airavat arrived at Port of Djibouti, Djibouti on 10 November 2020. The Government of India is providing assistance to Friendly Foreign Countries to overcome natural calamities and COVID-19 pandemic, and towards the same INS Airavat is carrying food aid for the people of Djibouti.
India scales several unprecedented peaks India PIB 11 Nov 2020 -- India has crossed several landmark milestones in its collective fight against the global pandemic. The active caseload of India has fallen under the 5 lakh mark for the first time after 106 days. Today, the total burden of active cases is pegged at 4,94,657. It was 4,96,988 on 28th July. With this, the Active Caseload stands at 5.73% of the total positive cases.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews COVID situation and public health measures with Chief Ministers, Health Ministers and senior State officials of 7 States India PIB 11 Nov 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today interacted with Chief Ministers, State Health Ministers and Principal Secretaries/ Additional Chief Secretaries of 7 States though video conferencing. These States included Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura Meghalaya and Goa.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan showcases India's fight against COVID to his BRICS Counterparts India PIB 11 Nov 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally attended the BRICS Health Ministers Conference, here today through Video Conference.
India's COVID-19 tally nearly 8.6 million Global Times 10 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,591,730 on Tuesday as 38,073 new cases were registered across the country in the past 24 hours, said the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India reports less than 40K Daily New Cases India PIB 10 Nov 2020 -- India has registered less than 40,000 daily new cases after six days. The number of daily new cases in the last 24 hours is 38,073. For the third day in a row, daily new cases have been sustained below the 50,000 mark.
INDIAN ARMY HANDS OVER 20 FULLY TRAINED MILITARY HORSES AND 10 MINE DETECTION DOGS TO BANGLADESH ARMY India PIB 10 Nov 2020 -- In an endeavour to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two Countries in general and between the two Armies in particular, the Indian Army gifted 20 fully trained military horses and 10 mine detection dogs to Bangladesh Army. These equines and canines were trained by the Remount and Veterinary Corps of Indian Army. The Indian Army has also trained Bangladesh Army personnel for training and handling these specialist dogs and horses.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 8,553,657 Global Times 09 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,553,657 on Monday as 45,903 new cases were registered across the country in the past 24 hours, said the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India reports 37th Day of Recoveries outnumbering New Cases India PIB 09 Nov 2020 -- For the second day, new cases reported in the last 24 hours did not cross the 50,000 mark. 45,903 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. New daily cases continue to trend downwards with the success of Jan-Andolan promoting COVID appropriate behaviour.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews COVID and public health measures with Health Ministers and senior State officials of 9 States India PIB 09 Nov 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today interacted with the State Health Ministers and Principal Secretaries/ Additional Chief Secretaries of 9 states.
India Says Soldiers, Militants Killed In Shoot-Out Near Kashmir Border With Pakistan RFE/RL Gandhara 09 Nov 2020 -- The Indian military says three of its soldiers and three suspected militants were killed in an outbreak of fighting near the Line of Control, the de facto border with Pakistan in the disputed Kashmir region.
Nation to continue talks with India in border areas People's Daily 09 Nov 2020 -- China and India will maintain dialogue and communication through military and diplomatic channels and jointly resolve issues while maintaining peace and stability in border regions, the Ministry of National Defense said on Sunday.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Unveils A-Sat Missile Model in DRDO Bhawan India PIB 09 Nov 2020 -- A model of Anti Satellite (A-SAT) Missile installed inside the DRDO Bhawan premises was unveiled today by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in the august presence of Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari and Secretary DDR&D & Chairman DRDO, Dr G Satheesh Reddy.
India's COVID-19 tally surpasses 8.5 million Global Times 08 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,507,754 on Sunday as 45,674 new cases were registered across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the health ministry.
Less than 50,000 cases reported in the last 24 hours India PIB 08 Nov 2020 -- India has reported less than 50,000 daily new cases in the last 24 hours with 45,674 persons having tested positive for COVID-19. New daily cases have been trending downward since 15th of October.
Saudis, Israel, India Join World Leaders in Congratulating Biden, Harris VOA 08 Nov 2020 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday joined other Arab countries in congratulating U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on winning the presidential election.
India says three soldiers, three pro-independence fighters killed in Kashmir gunfight Press TV 08 Nov 2020 -- India's Defense Ministry says three Indian soldiers as well as three pro-independence fighters have been killed during armed clashes in Kashmir.
China-India border talks may drag on during winter Global Times 08 Nov 2020 -- China and India have cemented agreements achieved in previous rounds of talks in the latest commander level meeting on Friday, with both sides vowing to ensure their frontline troops "exercise restraint and avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation." Future talks will be arranged soon, indicating the two sides are prepared to prolong the row through the coming winter and even longer, according to an official media release by China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday.
China, India agree to ensure frontline troops to exercise restraint, avoid miscalculation Global Times 08 Nov 2020 -- China and India had a candid, in-depth and constructive exchange of views on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the Western sector of China-India border areas in the 8th round of Corps Commander Level Meeting held in Chushul on Friday, with both sides agreeing to ensure their frontline troops "to exercise restraint and avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation," according to an official media release by the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Sunday.
8th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting India PIB 08 Nov 2020 -- On November 6th, the 8th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held in Chushul.
China, India hold 8th corps commander level meeting People's Daily 08 Nov 2020 -- China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday said the 8th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held on Nov. 6 in Chushul.
India and China Agree to Maintain Peace, Tranquility in Border Areas Sputnik 08 Nov 2020 -- India and China have agreed to maintain dialogue to ensure tranquillity in border areas, the Indian Defence Ministry said in a Sunday statement, commenting on military talks held earlier this week.
New Recoveries more than New Cases since the last 35 days India PIB 07 Nov 2020 -- India's daily new recoveries have been exceeding the daily new cases since more than a month.
India's top Cmdr. warns of larger conflict with China amid tense border situation Press TV 07 Nov 2020 -- India's top military commander warns about a major conflict between his country and China despite another round of talks held between the two sides to ease the situation in the western Himalayas.
New Recoveries exceed New Cases continuously from last 5 weeks India PIB 06 Nov 2020 -- Less than 50,000 new cases have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours whereas the daily new recoveries have exceeded 54,000. India is reporting new recoveries more than the daily new cases successively for the last five weeks now.
India's observation satellite will have limited military functions: expert Global Times 06 Nov 2020 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch an earth observation satellite that has all-weather and day-and-night capabilities on Saturday, with some Indian media outlets reporting that it will help Indian troops "keep a hawk eye" on the China-India border amid the stand-off.
India maintains a steady trajectory of sustained fall in Active Cases India PIB 05 Nov 2020 -- India continues to report a steady trend of declining active cases. The active cases are less than 6 lakh for the last seven consecutive day and stand presently at 5,27,962. The active cases are now only 6.31% of the total positive cases of the country.
"Let's end it by 2020": Dr. Harsh Vardhan exhorts Delhi to implement Prime Minister's Jan Andolan successfully to blunt the momentum of COVID by the end of the year India PIB 05 Nov 2020 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today interacted with Sh. Anil Baijal,Lt. Governor, Delhi and Sh. Satyendra Kumar Jain,Delhi Health Minister in presence of senior officials, Mayors, Municipal Commissioners and District Magistrates of Delhi.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh: Determined to protect India's sovereignty and territorial integrity ; outlines broad principles for national security at a Webinar of National Defence College's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations India PIB 05 Nov 2020 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the National Defence College (NDC) here today. Shri Singh delivered a key note address while declaring open of a two-day Webinar ( 05-06 Nov 2020) with the theme 'India's National Security- a Decade Ahead'.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 8,313,876 Global Times 04 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,313,876 on Wednesday, as 46,253 new cases were detected across the country, according to latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India sustains trend of consistently low Active Cases India PIB 04 Nov 2020 -- With a high number of COVID patients recovering every day and the sustained fall in the mortality rate, India's steady trend of registering dipping active cases continues. The active caseload is sustained below the 6L mark for the sixth successive day today.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews COVID19 preparedness and measures for ensuring COVID Appropriate Behaviour in Karnataka India PIB 04 Nov 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. K.Sudhakar, Health and Medical Education Minister, Karnataka and other senior officials of the State Government, here today.
Enhanced version of PINAKA Rocket System successfully Flight Tested India PIB 04 Nov 2020 -- Enhanced PINAKA rocket, developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been successfully flight tested from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha today, 04 November 2020.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 8,267,623 Global Times 03 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,267,623 on Tuesday as 38,310 new cases were detected across the country in the past 24 hours, said latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India's Active Cases have fallen under 5.5 lakhs today India PIB 03 Nov 2020 -- India has achieved several significant milestones in its fight against COVID. The new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours have fallen under 40,000. The daily new cases stand at 38,310 after 15 weeks (105 days). The new added cases were 37,724 on 22nd July, 2020.
India, US, Japan, Australia launch large naval drills Press TV 03 Nov 2020 -- India, the United States, Japan, and Australia have launched joint naval exercises, the largest in more than a decade, Indian government sources say, amid US attempts to counter China's influence in the region.
Australia Joins India, US and Japan in Indian Ocean War Games VOA 03 Nov 2020 -- The Australian navy joined Indian, Japanese and American warships for annual Malabar exercises that began Tuesday in the Indian Ocean marking the growing strategic convergence of the four countries amid rising concerns about Chinese assertiveness in Asia.
Malabar 20: Navies of QUAD Coalition Begin Maritime War Games Amidst Chinese Military Assertiveness Sputnik 03 Nov 2020 -- Amid India's bitter border conflict with China, New Delhi has sought increased defence cooperation with other countries and stepped up its participation in the US-led Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, QUAD. In the same spirit, New Delhi signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia in June.
India's COVID-19 tally reaches 8,229,313 Global Times 02 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,229,313 on Monday as 45,231 new cases were detected across the country in the past 24 hours, said latest data released by the federal health ministry.
India Hosts Japan, Australia, U.S. in Naval Exercise MALABAR 2020 US Navy 02 Nov 2020 -- Naval ships, aircraft and personnel from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States began exercise Malabar 2020 in the Bay of Bengal, Nov. 3.
India maintains top Global Ranking with Maximum Recoveries of more than 75 lakhs India PIB 02 Nov 2020 -- India continues to occupy the top global position as the country with the maximum number of recoveries. The total recoveries have crossed 75 lakhs today (7,544,798).
Union Home Secretary reviewed the COVID-19 situation in NCT of Delhi India PIB 02 Nov 2020 -- Union Home Secretary, Shri Ajay Bhalla, as part of a regular process, reviewed the situation of COVID-19 in Delhi today. The meeting was also attended by Dr. V.K. Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Director General, ICMR, Chief Secretary and other senior officers Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) and Commissioner of Police, Delhi.
Mission Sagar - II India PIB 02 Nov 2020 -- As part of 'Mission Sagar-II', Indian Naval Ship Airavat entered Port Sudan on 02 November 2020. The Government of India is providing assistance to Friendly Foreign Countries to overcome natural calamities and COVID-19 pandemic, and towards the same INS Airavat is carrying a consignment of 100 Tonnes of food aid for the people of Sudan.
MALABAR-20 India PIB 02 Nov 2020 -- The 24th edition of the MALABAR naval exercise is scheduled in two phases in November 2020. Phase 1 of the Exercise MALABAR 20 involving participation by Indian Navy (IN), United States Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is set to commence off Visakhapatnam in Bay of Bengal from 03 to 06 November 2020.
India sustains trend of declining Active Cases India PIB 01 Nov 2020 -- India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. For the third day after the active cases dropped below the 6 lakh mark after nearly three months, the progressive decline has been maintained .
India's COVID tally 8,184,082 with 46,963 new cases People's Daily 01 Nov 2020 -- India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,184,082 on Sunday as 46,963 new cases were detected across the country in the past 24 hours, said the latest data released by the federal health ministry.
Pakistan to upgrade status of part of Kashmir: PM Khan Press TV 01 Nov 2020 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said his government would give provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan, the northern part of the larger Kashmir region.
Kashmir launches general strike against controversial new land laws Press TV 01 Nov 2020 -- Indian-administered Kashmir has launched a general strike in protest at controversial laws imposed by New Delhi that allow non-locals to buy land in the disputed region.
India Rejects Pakistani Plan to Upgrade Status of Disputed Kashmir Area Sputnik 01 Nov 2020 -- New Delhi rejected on Sunday Islamabad's plan to grant provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan, a strategic Pakistani-held part of the disputed Kashmir region, which is claimed by the two rivals.

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