January 2021 - India Special Weapons News

On a sustained downward slope, India's Active Caseload further dips to 1.68 lakh India PIB 31 Jan 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload continues to follow a consistent downward slope. It has dropped to 1.68 lakh (1,68,784) today.
India's Active Cases drops to less than 1.7 lakh today; now consists just 1.58% of Total Positive Cases India PIB 30 Jan 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload has dropped to less than 1.7 lakh (1,69,824) today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 15 India PIB 30 Jan 2021 -- The number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID19 has crossed the 37L mark on the fifteenth day of the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program.
Union Health Secretary reviews status of COVID vaccination with States and UTs India PIB 30 Jan 2021 -- Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary reviewed the status of COVID vaccination with Health Secretaries and NHM MDs of States and UTs, through a video conference (VC) today. One of the largest such exercise globally, the countrywide COVID19 vaccination programme was launched two weeks back on 16th January 2021 by the Hon. Prime Minister.
On a steady decline, India's Active Caseload further contracts to 1.71 lakh India PIB 29 Jan 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload continues to manifest sustained downward movement. It has dropped to 1.71 lakh (1,71,686) today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 14 India PIB 29 Jan 2021 -- India has seen a significant hike in the number of healthcare workers getting vaccinated against COVID19, under the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program.
IN FAC T-81 decommissioned India PIB 29 Jan 2021 -- Indian Naval Fast Attack Craft (IN FAC) T-81 of the Super Dvora MK II class, was decommissioned on 28 Jan 21 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai after having served the nation successfully for more than 20 years.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 29 Jan 2021
One of the highest globally, India's Recovery Rate now nearly 97% India PIB 28 Jan 2021 -- With a consistent rise in cumulative recoveries, India's Recovery Rate has reached nearly 97%. India's recovery rate is one of the highest globally.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 13 India PIB 28 Jan 2021 -- The total number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID19 till date (the thirteenth day of the vaccination drive) has crossed 28 lakh today.
Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 23rd meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 India PIB 28 Jan 2021 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 23rd meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 by a video-conference, here today. He was joined by Dr S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Sh. Hardeep S. Puri, Minister of Civil Aviation, Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Health & Family Welfare and Sh. Nityanand Rai, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs and Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, & Chemical and Fertilizers.
Number of COVID-19 Cases in India Rises by 11,666 Over Past 24 Hours SPA 28 Jan 2021 -- India has confirmed 11,666 new cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, with the total number of those infected having reached 10,701,193, the country's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday, according to Sputnik.
India-China Ties at a Crossroads, Their Choices Will Have Global Repercussions, FM Jaishankar Says Sputnik 28 Jan 2021 -- The troops of India and China had a "minor" face-off on 20 January at the Line of Actual Control, with several soldiers sustaining injuries. Nevertheless, the two sides are working on a consensus to avoid fresh clashes, with the ninth round of talks concluding last week.
India Vaccinates 2 Million Health Workers SPA 27 Jan 2021 -- India has vaccinated 2 million health workers in less than two weeks and recorded 12,689 new coronavirus positive cases in the past 24 hours, a sharp decline from a peak level of nearly 100,000 in mid-September.
Skepticism of domestic vaccine slows India's vaccination plan due to lack of data Global Times 27 Jan 2021 -- More than one week has passed since India launched the reportedly "world's biggest inoculation program," for which it vowed to vaccinate 300 million people from high-risk groups by the end of July, however, some issues, especially the lack of confidence in its domestic vaccine, may prevent the country from realizing its ambition, observers said.
India's daily Recoveries outnumber daily New Cases since last 20 Days India PIB 27 Jan 2021 -- The daily recovered cases in India continue to surpass the daily new cases. The daily recoveries have overtaken the daily new cases since last 20 days.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 27 Jan 2021 -- The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the twelfth day. Planned sessions were conducted in 28 States/UTs.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh DoD 27 Jan 2021
Telephone Conversation between Raksha Mantri and US Secretary of Defence India PIB 27 Jan 2021 -- Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh received an introductory telephone call from the newly appointed US Secretary of defence Gen. (Retired) Lloyd Austin on 27 January 2021.
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Call with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval of India The White House 27 Jan 2021
India records lowest New Cases after 8 months; 9,102 found positive in the last 24 hours India PIB 26 Jan 2021 -- India has crossed a crucial milestone in its fight against the global pandemic. The daily new cases have touched a new low today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 26 Jan 2021 -- The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the eleventh day.
India Records 9,102 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 26 Jan 2021 -- India reported 9,102 new coronavirus cases in a day, as the infection tally reached 1,06,76,838, according to Union Health Ministry data on Tuesday.
India meddling behind halt of Sinovac vaccine trials in Bangladesh: source Global Times 26 Jan 2021 -- A recent report in the Hindustan Times claimed that Bangladesh had to turn to India for help as Chinese vaccine producer Sinovac asked the Bangladeshi government to share cost of clinical trials. However, the report is different from what the Global Times has learned, and experts condemned Indian media for hyping what would be normal international cooperation on vaccine development.
Chinese FM rejects idea of China-India vaccine competition, calls for joint effort to fight pandemic Global Times 25 Jan 2021 -- It is up to each country to decide which COVID-19 vaccine it wishes to use, and there should not be vicious competition or confrontation, as China welcomes more countries to produce effective vaccines to benefit more people, Chinese Foreign Ministry said in response to reports that India was pursuing "vaccine diplomacy" to counter China.
India steadily sustains its trajectory of very low Active Cases India PIB 25 Jan 2021 -- India's active caseload has fallen to 1.84 lakh (1,84,182) today. The share of Active Cases in the total Positive Cases has further shrunk to 1.73%.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 25 Jan 2021 -- The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the tenth day in the States and UTs.
China, India Agree to Speed Up Withdrawal of Troops on Border in Wake of Recent Clashes Sputnik 25 Jan 2021 -- Chinese and Indian military agreed to speed up the withdrawal of advanced troops on the border between the two countries, the Chinese Defence Ministry said.
Indian Army: Indian, Chinese Troops Face Off Along Border VOA 25 Jan 2021 -- Indian and Chinese soldiers were involved in a fresh clash last week along their disputed border in the eastern Himalayas according to the Indian army. China has not confirmed the incident.
Latest China-India military talks agree to push for early disengagement as spring nears Global Times 25 Jan 2021 -- China and India on Sunday held the ninth round of the Corps Commander Level Meeting, in which both sides agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops and continue to stabilize and control the border situation, China's defense ministry announced on Monday.
Latest China-India border clash fake news: source Global Times 25 Jan 2021 -- Indian media reports on Monday claiming Chinese and Indian troops engaged in a clash three days ago that resulted in injuries on both sides are fake, the Global Times learned from a source on Monday.
Joint Press Release of the 9th Round of India-China Military Commander-Level Meeting India PIB 25 Jan 2021 -- On January 24, the 9th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point. The two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of China-India border areas.
Joint Press Release of the 9th Round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting PLA Daily 25 Jan 2021 -- On January 24, the 9th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point. The two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of China-India border areas.
India, China troops clash at disputed border, injuries on both sides Press TV 25 Jan 2021 -- A new clash has broken out between Indian and Chinese soldiers in a disputed border area, leaving several troops injured on both sides.
Vice President inaugurates two new facilities at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad India PIB 25 Jan 2021 -- The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today praised the DRDO scientists and engineers for taking India very close to self-reliance in missile technology with their hard work, dedication and perseverance. "Attaining self-reliance in the defence sector is not only of critical or strategic importance for the country, but is also essential in terms of national pride", he said.
Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu visits Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex India PIB 25 Jan 2021 -- Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon'ble Vice President of India, visited DRDO's Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad on 25th January 2021.
Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile India PIB 25 Jan 2021 -- DRDO conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha on 25 January 2021. Akash-NG is a new generation Surface to Air Missile meant for use by Indian Air Force with an aim of intercepting high maneuvering low RCS aerial threats.
Indian Navy conducts Joint Exercise with Army and Air Force India PIB 25 Jan 2021 -- A large-scale tri-service joint amphibious exercise AMPHEX – 21 was conducted in Andaman & Nicobar group of islands from 21 – 25 Jan 2021. The exercise involved participation of Naval ships, amphibious troops of the Army and different types of aircraft from the Air force.
Joint Military Exercise in Andaman Sea India PIB 25 Jan 2021 -- Towards enhancing joint operational readiness, Indian Armed Forces conducted a large-scale conjoint military training exercise "KAVACH" alongwith "AMPHEX-21" in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
India Launches 'Neighborly Vaccine Diplomacy' VOA 24 Jan 2021 -- In an unusual diplomatic initiative, India has donated millions of doses of the British-developed AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine being produced in the country to neighboring South Asian nations.
India's Active Caseload further contracts to 1.84 Lakhs India PIB 24 Jan 2021 -- In a testament to the successful TEST-TRACK-TREAT-TEST-TECHNOLOGY strategy, India continues on its steady trajectory of reporting a sustained downfall in the daily new cases and consequential decline in the active cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 24 Jan 2021 -- More than 31,000 healthcare workers have been vaccinated in five states on the ninth day of the massive countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program
Status of Avian Influenza in the country India PIB 24 Jan 2021 -- Till 24th January, 2021 outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird flu) have been confirmed in 9 States (Kerala, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab) for poultry birds and in 12 States (Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab) for Crow/Migratory/ Wild birds.
India's Active Caseload further contracts to 1.85 Lakh India PIB 23 Jan 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload continues to manifest sustained downward movement. It has dropped to 1.85 lakh (1,85,662) today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 23 Jan 2021 -- The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the eighth day as well.
IAF and FASF Conclude Ex Desert Knight 2021 India PIB 23 Jan 2021 -- The Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force participated in Ex Desert Knight 2021 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
Nearly 1m people vaccinated against COVID-19 in India Global Times 22 Jan 2021 -- Nearly one million people have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 in India till Thursday evening, said a top official at the federal health ministry.
India to provide 1 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal People's Daily 22 Jan 2021 -- India will supply one million doses of COVID-10 vaccines to Nepal as assistance, Nepal's Minister of Health and Population Hridayas Tripathi announced on Wednesday.
India vaccinates nearly 10.5 lakh beneficiaries till 6th day of the nationwide COVID19 vaccination drive; more than many other countries India PIB 22 Jan 2021 -- India has crossed a significant landmark in its collective and resolute fight against the global pandemic.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 22 Jan 2021 -- The COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the seventh day of the countrywide massive exercise.
India to provide 1 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal People's Daily 22 Jan 2021 -- India will supply one million doses of COVID-10 vaccines to Nepal as assistance, Nepal's Minister of Health and Population Hridayas Tripathi announced on Wednesday.
India to send military team for S-400 training in Russia despite US sanction threats Press TV 22 Jan 2021 -- India is set to send a team of military specialists to Russia, where they will receive training on the S-400 air defense system, which New Delhi plans to purchase from Moscow despite US threats of sanctions.
Successful Flight Test of Smart Anti Airfield Weapon India PIB 22 Jan 2021 -- In yet another milestone, DRDO successfully conducted captive and release trial of indigenously developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from Hawk-I of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) off the Odisha coast on 21 January 2021.
India Successfully Test-Fires 125 Kg Glide Bombs From Domestic Combat Jet Sputnik 21 Jan 2021 -- India's Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) is a long-range stand-off precision air-to-surface munition which can also engage ground targets in adverse weather conditions. Currently, the Indian Armed Forces are importing such equipment from Israel and Russia.
Fire Rips Through COVID-19 Vaccine Plant in India VOA 21 Jan 2021 -- Fire erupted Thursday in a building under construction in India that is owned by the world's largest vaccine maker, but the company said it would not affect production of a COVID-19 vaccine.
India's Active Caseload further contracts to 1.92 Lakhs India PIB 21 Jan 2021 -- India's active cases today stand at 1,92,308. The share of Active Cases in the total Positive Cases has further shrunk to 1.81%.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 21 Jan 2021 -- The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the sixth day as well.
Training for Joint Operation in Andaman Sea: Exercise Kavach India PIB 21 Jan 2021 -- A large scale Joint Militaryexercise 'Exercise Kavach' involving assets ofIndian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard is being conducted in the coming week under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), the only Joint Forces Command of the country.
Indian Army Signs MoU with SIDM on Indigenisation and Innovation Partnership India PIB 21 Jan 2021 -- An MoU between the Indian Army & Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) was signed on 21 January 2021 to provide further impetus to indigenisation under the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and to achieve strategic independence by reducing dependence on foreign origin equipment.
India faces challenges in supplying vaccines to the world: experts Global Times 20 Jan 2021 -- Four days after launching "the world's largest inoculation drive," India has already started to export COVID-19 vaccines manufactured in the country to neighboring countries, triggering concerns over its production capacity, given the pressure of domestic vaccination and global demand.
A significant achievement in India's Covid19 trajectory- Active Caseload slips below 2 Lakhs after 6 Months and 24Days India PIB 20 Jan 2021 -- India accomplished a significant achievement today. The total Active Caseload has fallen below the 2-lakh mark today to 1,97,201. This number translates to just 1.86%of total cases. This is the lowest after 207 days. The total active cases were 1,97,387 on 27thJune, 2020.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 20 Jan 2021 -- The fifth day of the massive countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully.
5th India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue between Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defence, Singapore Dr Ng Eng Hen India PIB 20 Jan 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 5th India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue along with Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence, Republic of Singapore on 20 January 2021. During their virtual interaction, both Ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress of ongoing defence cooperation engagements between the two countries despite limitations imposed by ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.
5TH India – Singapore Defence Ministers' Dialogue, 20 January 2021 India PIB 20 Jan 2021 -- The 5th Defence Ministers' Dialogue (DMD) between India and Singapore was successfully held on 20 January 2021 through a video conference and continues the substantial increase in bilateral cooperation and defence partnership over the years.
DRDO inks framework MoU with MoRTH for Geo-hazard Management India PIB 20 Jan 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered into a framework memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to strengthen collaboration in the field of technical exchange and co-operation on sustainable geohazard management.
India's records lowest Daily New Cases in 7 months; 10,064 found positive in the last 24 hours India PIB 19 Jan 2021 -- India has crossed a crucial milestone in its fight against the global pandemic. The daily new cases have touched a new low today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 19 Jan 2021 -- The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the fourthday as well. The COVID-19 vaccination exercise was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 16th January 2021.
Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Commences in Andaman & Nicobar Command India PIB 19 Jan 2021 -- In line with the nationwide launch of the largest vaccination campaign in the world against the COVID-19 pandemic, the first phase of the vaccination drive commenced for Health Care Workers (HCWs) of the Tri-Services Command on 19 Jan 21 at INHS Dhanvantari under the aegis of Headquarters, Andaman & Nicobar Command.
Curtain Raiser: Indo-French Exercise Desert Knight-21 India PIB 19 Jan 2021 -- Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace) will conduct a bilateral Air exercise, Ex Desert Knight-21 at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 20 to 24 Jan 21.
India's Total Recovered Cases leap past Active Cases by more than 1cr India PIB 18 Jan 2021 -- In a landmark achievement, India's total recovered cases have leaped over the Active caseload by more than one crore today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 18 Jan 2021 -- The third day of the massive countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was also conducted successfully.
A few COVID-19 vaccine recipients show adverse effects in India People's Daily 18 Jan 2021 -- A few of the COVID-19 vaccine recipients from several parts in India, who took the vaccination doses on Saturday, have complained of adverse effects over the past 24 hours.
India scales a landmark peak- Active Cases dip below 2% of the Total Cases for the first time India PIB 17 Jan 2021 -- India continues on its steady trajectory of reporting a sustained downfall in the daily new cases and consequential decline in the active cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 17 Jan 2021 -- India has vaccinated the highest number of persons on Day1 under its COVID19 vaccination program, the world's largest such exercise. This is much higher than many other countries such as USA, the UK and France.
India Begins COVID-19 Inoculation Campaign VOA 16 Jan 2021 -- India began its COVID-19 vaccine campaign Saturday. Frontline workers are slated to receive the first inoculations.
#LargestVaccineDrive India PIB 16 Jan 2021 -- Today marks a momentous day in the COVID-19 trajectory of the country as India rolls out the world's largest COVID-19 vaccination drive today. Hon. Prime Minister will launch the nationwide vaccination exercise at 10.30 am through video conference.
COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 16 Jan 2021 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare chose to be with doctors, nurses and other healthcare and frontline workers at AIIMS, New Delhi on this momentous day when the Prime Minister launched the world's largest COVID-19 vaccination drive.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 16 Jan 2021 -- In a major leap in India's public health history, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the COVID-19 vaccine drive in the country, the world's largest vaccination drive so far.
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout India PIB 16 Jan 2021 -- Dr.Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today interacted with the Health Ministers and Principal Secretaries/ Additional Chief Secretaries of the States and Union Territories to review the vaccination drive through a video conference, here today.
Those who need the vaccine the most will get it first: PM India PIB 16 Jan 2021 -- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi said that India's COVID-19 vaccination campaign is based on very humane and important principles. Those who need the vaccine the most will get it first. Those who are at the maximum risk of getting infected will be vaccinated first. He said, our doctors, nurses, hospital sanitation workers and para-medical staff will have the first right to get vaccinated.
English rendering of PM's address at the launch of Pan-India Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccination Drive India PIB 16 Jan 2021 -- The entire country is eagerly waiting for this day. For months together, the children, old and the young in every household in the country had the same question as to when the Corona vaccine would come. So now the Corona vaccine has come, and in a very short time. A few minutes from now, the world's largest vaccination campaign is going to be launched in India.
PM Launches pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive India PIB 16 Jan 2021 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modilaunched the pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive via video conferencing today. This is the world's largest vaccination program covering the entire length and breadth of the country. A total of 3006 session sites across all States and UTs were virtually connected during the launch.
India welcomed to 'help expand global supply' as it launches mass vaccinations Global Times 16 Jan 2021 -- India kicked off on Saturday what the Indian authorities has called the "the world's largest vaccination drive" to bring immunity against the novel coronavirus to its some 1.3 billion people.
India Rejects Border Dispute Discussions With Nepal During Foreign Minister's Delhi Visit Sputnik 16 Jan 2021 -- The three-day visit by Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali to New Delhi is the first by a Nepalese dignitary to India since the border row flared up between the neighbours at the end of 2019. Nepal's PM K. P. Sharma Oli said before Gyawali's trip that he would "take back" the disputed territories from India.
US warns India against S-400 purchase deal with Russia: Report Press TV 16 Jan 2021 -- The United States warns India that it would not get a waiver on its planned acquisition of S-400 air defense systems from Russia, implying that New Delhi will face sanctions similar to those imposed on Turkey for buying the advanced equipment.
India's Active Caseload further contracts to 2.13 Lakh India PIB 15 Jan 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload continues to manifest a sustained downward movement. It has dropped to 2.13 lakh (2,13,027) today.
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout India PIB 15 Jan 2021 -- The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, today reviewed preparations for the launch of the nationwide COVID19 vaccination drive scheduled to begin tomorrow. The Union Minister visited the Dedicated COVID Control Room which has been setup at the Nirman Bhawan premises of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Number of COVID-19 Cases in India Rises by 16,946 to Over 10.5Mln SPA 14 Jan 2021 -- India has confirmed 16,946 new cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, with the total number of those infected having reached 10,512,093, the country's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday, according to Russian Sputnik News Agency.
India reports less than 20,000 Daily New Cases since past 7 days India PIB 14 Jan 2021 -- The ongoing trend of contraction of India's daily new cases continues. India has recorded less than 20,000 daily new cases since the last 7 days.
PM to launch Pan India Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccination drive on 16 January India PIB 14 Jan 2021 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive on 16th January, 2021 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. This will be the world's largest vaccination program covering the entire length and breadth of the country.
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 10,512,093 People's Daily 14 Jan 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally rose to 10,512,093 on Thursday, as 16,946 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, the latest data from the federal health ministry showed.
FOCINC ENC Reviews Operational Readiness of Eastern Fleet India PIB 14 Jan 2021 -- Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain PVSM, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief(FOC-in-C) Eastern Naval Command(ENC) reviewed the operational preparedness and combat-readiness of Eastern Fleet at sea over four days.
India's First Indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol India PIB 14 Jan 2021 -- India's first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol has been jointly developed by DRDO and Indian Army. Infantry School, Mhow and DRDO's Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune have designed and developed this weapon using their respective expertise in the complementary areas.
Completion of Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 21 India PIB 14 Jan 2021 -- Exercise Sea Vigil, the two day coastal defence exercise was conducted on 12 and 13 January 2021. The conceptual and geographical expanse of Sea Vigil included the entire coastline and EEZ of the country and contingencies from Peace to War-time were exercised. In addition, mitigation measures, on shore, in case of any breach in coastal security were also validated.
India continues its streak of decline in active caseload; at 2.14 lakh after 197 days India PIB 13 Jan 2021 -- India's active caseload has fallen to 2.14 lakh (2,14,507) today. The share of Active Cases in the total Positive Cases has further shrunk to 2.04%. This is lowest after 197 days. The total active cases were 2,15,125 on 30th June, 2020.
Cabinet approves Procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircrafts (LCA) 'Tejas' from HAL for IAF India PIB 13 Jan 2021 -- The Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister in New Delhi on 13 January and has approved procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircrafts and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircrafts at the cost of Rs. 45,696 Crore along with Design and Development of Infrastructure sanctions worth Rs.1,202 Crore.
India records lowest New Cases in 7 months; 12,584 found positive in the last 24 hours India PIB 12 Jan 2021 -- India has crossed a crucial milestone in its fight against the global pandemic. The daily new cases have touched a new low today.
13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue India PIB 12 Jan 2021 -- Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, co-chaired the 13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue along with his Vietnamese co-chair Sr Lt Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Defence Minister, Socialist Republic of Vietnam on 12 January 2021.
India says trust with China deeply impaired after border flare-up Press TV 12 Jan 2021 -- India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar says trust with China has been "profoundly disturbed" following tensions at their contested border that left 20 Indian soldiers dead last summer.
India continues to report Sustained Decline in daily New cases; 16,311 new cases in the last 24 hours India PIB 11 Jan 2021 -- India has been registering declining daily new cases since many days continuously. 16,311 New Cases were recorded in the last 24 hours.
PM chairs meeting with CMs on COVID-19 vaccination India PIB 11 Jan 2021 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high level meeting with Chief Ministers and Administrators of all States and Union Territories to review the status and preparedness for COVID-19 vaccination on 11th January, 2021, via video conferencing.
India Aims to Inoculate 300 Million by July VOA 11 Jan 2021 -- India will roll out an ambitious nationwide vaccination drive against COVID-19 on Saturday, aiming to inoculate 300 million people, or nearly one quarter of the population, by July.
Visit of CAS to Forward Locations in Ladakh India PIB 11 Jan 2021 -- Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force undertook a visit to Air Force Stations and Advanced Landing Grounds in Ladakh on 11 Jan 21.
INDIAN NAVY TO COORDINATE SECOND EDITION OF LARGEST COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE – SEA VIGIL 21 India PIB 11 Jan 2021 -- The second edition of the biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise 'Sea Vigil-21' will be conducted on 12-13 January 2021.
India Refuses to Budge on US Threat as 100 Airmen Ready for S-400 System Training in Russia Sputnik 11 Jan 2021 -- Last week, US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster said that "sanctions are not designed to harm friends", but India will have to make a choice on the S-400. India's Ministry of External Affairs, while replying to possible sanctions, said it has an independent foreign policy that guides defence acquisitions in line with national security interests.
Sustained Decline in number of Daily Fatalities; daily deaths below 300 since the last 16 days India PIB 10 Jan 2021 -- The focused efforts of Centre and State/UT governments on effective clinical management of the hospitalized cases have ensured sustained decline in India's Fatality Rate which is 1.44% today. 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 have dipped.
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout India PIB 10 Jan 2021 -- The Centre has been proactively carrying activities towards preparing for the nationwide roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine in close collaboration with States/UTs and all stakeholders. The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) today held a VC with administrators from States and UTs on the CoWIN software which forms the backbone of the last mile vaccine administration.
Handing Over of Products Developed by CVRDE to Users India PIB 10 Jan 2021 -- The handing over ceremony of Retractable Landing Gear Systems for Tapas and SWiFT UAVs and 18 types of filters for P-75 Submarine took place on 10th January 2021 at DRDO laboratory, Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), Chennai, in the presence of Hon'ble Member of Parliament Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy, Parliamentary Standing Committee Member for Defence, Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, DDR&D and Chairman DRDO and Shri PK Mehta, DG (ACE).
India registers an unprecedented hike in Testing with more than 18 cr tests India PIB 09 Jan 2021 -- India has demonstrated an exponential increase in the number of COVID-19 cumulative tests. It has crossed the landmark of 18 crore (18,02,53,315) total tests today.
Prime Minister reviews status of COVID-19 and preparedness for COVID19 vaccination India PIB 09 Jan 2021 -- The Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of COVID-19 in the country along with the preparedness of the State/UTs for COVID vaccination, today. Meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary, Principal Secretary to PM, Health Secretary, and other senior officials concerned.
Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs plenary session of the PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIWAS Annual Conference India PIB 09 Jan 2021 -- Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare today chaired theplenary session on "Challenges of Post COVID - Scenario in Health, Economy, Social and International Relations" of the annual conference of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas through video conference. The 16th Convention being held physically at Mutthamma Hall is themed 'Facing Post-COVID challenges".
India to go ahead with purchase of S-400 system despite US sanctions threat Press TV 09 Jan 2021 -- India says it will go ahead with the purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense system despite the US sanctions threat, reminding Washington of New Delhi's independent foreign policy.
India continues to report low daily cases; 18,139 added in last 24 hours India PIB 08 Jan 2021 -- India has been reporting a streak of very low daily new cases. Only 18,139 persons were found positive in the last 24 hours in the country.
Retired Indian Serviceman Arrested for Sharing Classified Information With Pakistan Intelligence Sputnik 08 Jan 2021 -- Due to medical reasons, the accused soldier was discharged from the Indian Army in June 2020 but he continued to spy for Pakistani authorities.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Launches Online Portal for Items to be Purchased Against Firm Demand from CSD India PIB 08 Jan 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today launched the Online Portal https://afd.csdindia.gov.in/ for purchase of items Against Firm Demand (AFD) from CSD Canteens.
India scales an unprecedented peak, Total COVID Recoveries cross 1 Crore mark India PIB 07 Jan 2021 -- India has leaped across a significant milestone in its fight against COVID, today.
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout India PIB 07 Jan 2021 -- As the country prepares for the COVID 19 vaccine roll out, the Dr. Harsh Vardhan Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare will be visiting the State of Tamil Nadu tomorrow. During his visit, Dr. Harsh Vardhan will personally review the preparedness and oversee the Dry Run operations at the scheduled sites. A massive countrywide Mock Drill to prepare for the COVID19 vaccination is being conducted tomorrow at 736 districts across 33 States/UTs.
Dr Harsh Vardhan interacts with Health Ministers of States/UTs to review preparedness and seek their personal leadership in glitch-free Dry Run of 8th Jan India PIB 07 Jan 2021 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today interacted with the Health Ministers and Principal Secretaries/ Additional Chief Secretaries of the States/UTs to review the preparedness for the nationwide Mock Drill on the COVID vaccination scheduled for tomorrow, 8th January, through video conference here today.
COVID19 Update India PIB 07 Jan 2021 -- The Union Health Secretary has written to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal urging them to take steps to curb the spike in COVID19 cases. These States are reporting an upsurge in the number of daily news cases in the recent days.
India Denies Banning Vaccine Exports VOA 06 Jan 2021 -- India has not imposed a ban on export of vaccines for COVID-19, the federal government said amid a controversy that it had imposed restrictions on an Indian company expected to be on the frontlines in supplying vaccines to developing countries.
Indian gov't to roll out COVID-19 vaccine within 10 days from authorization date People's Daily 06 Jan 2021 -- The Indian government Tuesday said the COVID-19 vaccines will be ready for roll-out in 10 days from the emergency use authorization date based on feedback from the dry run.
India's vaccine export plan could be good news for global market despite political, economic motive: experts Global Times 06 Jan 2021 -- India expects to export its homemade coronavirus vaccines "within weeks" to satisfy the global market, according to media reports, which experts said could be a good news given India's competitive vaccine research and production capacity.
Steady decline in number of deaths; Daily Fatalities below 300 continuously since the last 12 days India PIB 06 Jan 2021 -- There is a steady decline in the number of daily deaths recorded in the country. Less than 300 new deaths are being recorded in the country from the last 12 days.
Centre rushes a High Level team to Kerala for supporting the State in public health interventions in COVID19 management India PIB 06 Jan 2021 -- The Union Government has deployed a high level Central Team headed by Dr S K Singh, Director, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to Kerala. The team will reach the State day after tomorrow.
In a massive country-wide exercise, another Mock Drill on COVID19 Vaccine administration to be conducted in all States and UTs on 8th January 2021 India PIB 06 Jan 2021 -- The Central Government is gearing up for the roll out of COVID19 vaccine across the country. Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has been pro-actively carrying out the preparations for roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine, in collaboration with States/UTs and all stakeholders, over the past couple of months to ensure that the preparations for roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine are on track.
India Offers to Boost Sri Lankan Navy as China Challenges Delhi's Dominance in Indian Ocean Sputnik 06 Jan 2021 -- To counter China's maritime influence in its backyard, India has been strengthening defence ties with countries in and around the Indian Ocean. India's foreign minister recently assured that India will be a reliable partner for the island nation.
Government will ensure best of weapons and protective armours to our soldiers: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Yesso Naik India PIB 06 Jan 2021 -- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Yesso Naik handed over One Hundredth thousandth Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) to the Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane in a ceremony held in New Delhi on 6th January 2021.
Tally of mutant COVID-19 strain cases rises to 38 in India Global Times 05 Jan 2021 -- India's health ministry said on Monday that 38 cases of mutant COVID-19 strain detected in Britain have been traced in the country.
India continues its streak of shedding Active Caseload as Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber Daily New Cases India PIB 05 Jan 2021 -- India's active caseload which has been decreasing continuously stands at 2,31,036 today. This constitutes a paltry 2.23% of Total Positive Cases so far.
Avian Flu Hits India: 40,000 Birds to be Culled in Kerala as Four States on High Alert Sputnik 05 Jan 2021 -- As the world contines to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, countries across Europe and Asia have reported an outbreak of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu.
'Sanctions Not Designed to Harm Friends', but India Will Have to Make Choice on S-400, US Envoy Says Sputnik 05 Jan 2021 -- Since America considers India a major defence partner, the Narendra Modi government was hoping to receive an exemption from US sanctions over the acquisition of five S-400 units. India signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 in an attempt to secure its borders from enemies.
Indian domestic COVID-19 vaccine sparks safety fears for lack of efficacy data Global Times 04 Jan 2021 -- India, the world's second most populous country and one of the countries hit hardest by the coronavirus, has approved its first domestic COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use only one month after the candidate was delivered into Phase III clinical trials, triggering concerns over safety and efficacy.
India continues its streak of low daily new cases with 16,504 positives recorded in the last 24 hours India PIB 04 Jan 2021 -- With a sustained, pro-active and calibrated approach, the daily new cases in India are on a sustained decline. 16,504 new cases were added to the national tally in the last 24 hours.
Update on New Strain of novel Coronavirus from U.K. India PIB 04 Jan 2021 -- A total of 38 samples have been found to be positive with the new U.K variant genome.
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 10,340,469 People's Daily 04 Jan 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally rose to 10,340,469 on Monday as 16,504 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, said the latest data from the federal health ministry.
ISRO in collaboration with private sector will boost "Atmanirbhar Bharat": Dr Jitendra Singh India PIB 04 Jan 2021 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh stated here today that ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) in collaboration with private sector will boost "Atmanirbhar Bharat".
BEML hands over dividend worth Rs 5.625 crore to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 04 Jan 2021 -- Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) paid dividend worth Rs 5.625 crore to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The cheque was handed over by Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Dr Deepak Kumar Hota.
India Approves AstraZeneca and Locally Developed Vaccine VOA 03 Jan 2021 -- India has granted emergency authorization to two vaccines for COVID-19, setting the stage for rolling out what could be the world's largest immunization program.
India's Sustained decline of Active Caseload continues; drops below 2.5 Lakh India PIB 03 Jan 2021 -- India's trajectory of active cases continues to follow a steadily dipping path. The total Active Caseload has dropped below 2.5 lakh (2,47,220) today.
Press Statement by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Restricted Emergency approval of COVID-19 virus vaccine India PIB 03 Jan 2021 -- The Subject Expert Committee of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) met on 1st and 2nd January, 2021 and made recommendations in respect of proposal for Restricted Emergency Approval of COVID-19 virus vaccine of M/s Serum Institute of India and M/s Bharat Biotech as well as Phase III clinical trial of M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
India Approves AstraZeneca and local COVID vaccines SPA 03 Jan 2021 -- India's drugs regulator on Sunday gave final approval for the emergency-use of two coronavirus vaccines, one developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University and the other by local company Bharat Biotech and a state-run institute, Reuters reported.
India's Active Caseload slumps to 2.50 lakh; comprises 2.43% of Total Cases India PIB 02 Jan 2021 -- The trend of more daily recoveries than the daily cases has led to a continuous contraction of active cases. India's Active Caseload dropped down to 2.50 lakh which presently stands at 2,50,183 today.
COVID-19 Vaccine Dry Run Held Across India India PIB 02 Jan 2021 -- The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan today visited two mock vaccination sites in Delhi to review the dry run drill for administering the COVID19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out India PIB 02 Jan 2021 -- India continues to scale several peaks in its fight against the COVID19 pandemic. As the country readies for the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has been pro-actively involved in the preparations for this roll-out over the past couple of months to ensure that the preparations for roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine are on track, in close collaboration with the States/UTs and other stakeholders.
The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) makes recommendations in respect of Accelerated Approval Process request of M/s Serum Institute of India and M/s Bharat Biotech International Ltd as well as about Phase-III Trials of M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd India PIB 02 Jan 2021 -- The Subject Expert Committee of CDSCO met on 1st and 2nd January, 2021 and made the following recommendations for the consideration and final decision of the Drugs Controller General of India :-
The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) makes recommendations in respect of Accelerated Approval Process request of M/s Serum Institute of India and M/s Bharat Biotech International Ltd as well as about Phase-III Trials of M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd India PIB 02 Jan 2021 -- The Subject Expert Committee of CDSCO met on 1st and 2nd January, 2021 and made the following recommendations for the consideration and final decision of the Drugs Controller General of India :-
Indian Regulators Greenlight Full Dose Regimen of AstraZeneca's Vaccine With Merely 62.1% Efficacy Sputnik 02 Jan 2021 -- India, which has to date counted more than 10.3 million COVID-19 cases and around 150,000 deaths, is preparing to approve three more inoculations, including a locally developed one and Russia's Sputnik-V, which will soon be rolled off the assembly lines at four large Indian manufacturers.
India's Active Caseload continues on the downward slope; at 2.54 lakh after 179 days India PIB 01 Jan 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload continues to exhibit a sustained downward movement. It has significantly dropped to 2.54 lakh (2,54,254) today. This is the lowest after 179 days. The total active cases were 2,53,287 on 6th July, 2020.
COVID19 Vaccine Rollout India PIB 01 Jan 2021 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness at session sites across the country for COVID-19 vaccination trial run on 2nd January 2021(tomorrow).
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