February 2021 - India Special Weapons News

Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat continue to report an upsurge in COVID New Cases India PIB 28 Feb 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload has reached 1,64,511 today. India's present active caseload now stands at 1.48% of India's total Positive Cases.
Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat record an upsurge in Active Cases India PIB 27 Feb 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload has reached 1,59,590 today. India's present active caseload now stands at 1.44% of India's total Positive Cases.
Cabinet Secretary Reviews the Surge in COVID cases in Telangana, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, J&K and West Bengal India PIB 27 Feb 2021 -- Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba chaired a high level review meeting with Chief Secretaries of States/UTs of Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir.
Private Sector Participation is being Scaled Up in COVID Vaccination India PIB 27 Feb 2021 -- Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary today interacted with Health Secretaries and MDs (NHM) of States and UTs on the vaccination of age-appropriate groups through a video conference (VC) today.
India's Cumulative COVID19 Vaccination coverage has crossed 1.34 crore India PIB 26 Feb 2021 -- India's cumulative COVID19 Vaccination Coverage has crossed 1.34 Cr.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 42 India PIB 26 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers has crossed 1.37Crores today in the country.
India, China Establish Hotline to Reduce Border Tensions VOA 26 Feb 2021 -- India and China have agreed to establish a hotline between their foreign ministers, days after they pulled back thousands of troops that were facing off along their common border since a deadly clash in June.
China, India vow to improve ties after deadly border clash Press TV 26 Feb 2021 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discuss border control and other bilateral issues during a lengthy phone call.
Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat & Chhattisgarh witnesses an upsurge in Daily New Cases India PIB 25 Feb 2021 -- India's Active Caseload is 1,51,708 today comprising 1.37% of the total positive cases. This is largely attributable to the upsurge in daily new cases in some States. Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh have recorded a rise in daily new cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 41 India PIB 25 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers has crossed 1.30 Crores today in the country.
India Reports 16,738 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 25 Feb 2021 -- India has confirmed 16,738 new cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, with the total number of those infected having reached 11,046,914, the country's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday, according to Sputnik News Agency.
Joint Statement India PIB 25 Feb 2021 -- The Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan held discussions over the established mechanism of hotline contact. The two sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a free, frank and cordial atmosphere.
Pakistan, India Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Restoring 2003 Truce VOA 25 Feb 2021 -- Pakistan and India have agreed to immediately cease military hostilities in disputed Kashmir by restoring a 2003 truce to deescalate tensions between the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals.
Pakistan, India agree to end firing along disputed Kashmir border Press TV 25 Feb 2021 -- Pakistan and India have agreed to strictly observe a ceasefire along the de facto border in disputed Kashmir, following months of clashes between the two countries.
India, Pakistan Agree to Stop Cross-Border Fire in Kashmir After 2 Record Years of Violations Sputnik 25 Feb 2021 -- The two countries had been accusing each other of a record number of ceasefire violations since the Narendra Modi government revoked Jammu and Kashmir's temporary special status in August 2019. However, several surprise statements were made from Pakistan's establishment earlier this month, indicating thaw in bitterness over the Kashmir dispute.
India's Active Caseload stands at 1.46 lakh today; Daily recoveries more than the daily new cases in the last 24 hours India PIB 24 Feb 2021 -- India has been containing the country's Active Caseload under 1.50 lakh. The active cases are 1,46,907 today. The present active caseload now consists of 1.33% of India's total Positive Cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 40 India PIB 24 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers has crossed 1.23 crore today in the country.
Centre Rushes Multi-disciplinary High Level Central teams to States/UTs witnessing surge in cases India PIB 24 Feb 2021 -- The Centre has deputed high level multi-disciplinary teams to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for supporting them in public health measures for targeted COVID response and management, and effectively tackling the pandemic.
CONTRACT SIGNING WITH M/S SECON, VISAKHAPATNAM FOR ACQUISITION OF EIGHT MISSILE CUM AMMUNITION BARGE FOR INDIAN NAVY India PIB 24 Feb 2021 -- A contract for construction of Eight Missile Cum Ammunition Barges (MCA) has been concluded with M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam a MSME on 19 February 2021.
AUGMENTED REALITY HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY (ARHMD) SYSTEM FOR INDIAN ARMY UNDER AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ABHIYAAN India PIB 24 Feb 2021 -- Augmented Reality Head Mounted Display (ARHMD) System is conceived as a capability enhancement to Land Based Air Defence Weapon Systems such as IGLA shoulder fired Infra Red Homing Air Defence Missile System and ZU 23mm 2B AD Gun System which will provide the operator with radar and Thermal Imaging (TI) sight outputs as overlays.
India's Active Caseload below 1.5 lakh; stands at 1.47 lakh today India PIB 23 Feb 2021 -- The country's Active Caseload has fallen below 1.50 lakh. It stands at 1,47,306 today. The present active caseload now consists of 1.34% of India's total Positive Cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 39 India PIB 23 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers has crossed 1.19 Crore today in the country.
COVID19 Update India PIB 23 Feb 2021 -- There is no direct relation between the recent surge in COVID19 cases in Maharashtra and some other States with the mutant virus strains N440K and E484Q of COVID19. This was clarified by Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General, ICMR at the weekly Press Conference on COVID19, here today.
DAC approves proposals worth Rs 13,700 crore India PIB 23 Feb 2021 -- Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals of various weapons/platforms/equipment/systems required by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, in New Delhi on February 23, 2021.
Chinese vaccines could be an option to diversify supplies amid India's emerging new COVID-19 strains Global Times 22 Feb 2021 -- India is facing extremely severe COVID-19 infections, which required the country to adopt more draconian measures to curb further infections and launch rapid research on vaccine upgrades, Chinese experts said Monday after reports that a total of 240 new strains of COVID-19 have surfaced across India which saw a spike of infections since last week.
India's Cumulative Testing stand at 21.15 Cr today with nearly 2400 testing labs across the country India PIB 22 Feb 2021 -- India has registered a record in the number of COVID-19 cumulative tests. It has crossed the 21.15 crore (21,15,51,746) tests.6,20,216 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 38 India PIB 22 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers has crossed 1.14 Crores today in the country.
India-China Border Disputes Persist Despite Troop Pullback VOA 22 Feb 2021 -- Artillery and tanks have rolled back, and Chinese and Indian soldiers have retreated from along the banks of Pangong Tso, a strategic Himalayan lake that straddles their border.
Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System India PIB 22 Feb 2021 -- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM).
Centre writes to States Witnessing Spike in Daily New Cases India PIB 21 Feb 2021 -- India has been witnessing a rise in the active caseload over the past few days. India's total Active Caseload is pegged at 1,45,634 today. It now consists of 1.32% of India's total Positive Cases.
India Gives Fresh Maritime Loan to Maldives After Snatching Crucial Projects From China Sputnik 21 Feb 2021 -- India has started signing a slew of projects with the Maldives under the Ibrahim Mohamed Solih government in an attempt to counter China, which has taken up key infrastructure projects in the island nation in the Indian Ocean Region as part of its One Belt, One Road connectivity initiative.
Update: China, India expected to further disengage border troops following latest talks Global Times 21 Feb 2021 -- China and India reportedly held the 10th round of corps commander-level talks on Saturday, and Chinese analysts predicted on Sunday that the two countries' troops could further disengage at other previous hot spots after smooth disengagement at the northern and southern banks of Pangong Tso days earlier.
Joint Press Release of the 10th Round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting India PIB 21 Feb 2021 -- On February 20, the 10th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held on the Chinese side of the Moldo/Chushul border meeting point.
Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh & MP witnesses an upsurge in Daily New Cases India PIB 20 Feb 2021 -- India's present active caseload now consists of 1.30% of India's total Positive Cases. India's total Active Caseload is pegged at 1,43,127 today. Some States are seeing an upsurge in daily new cases. There has been rise in daily cases in Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 36 India PIB 20 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers has crossed 1.08 Crores today in the country.
China reveals truth of Galwan Valley clash after half a year, showing the country as 'a lion with wisdom and kindness' Global Times 20 Feb 2021 -- China on Friday unveiled details of the Galwan Valley conflict of June 2020 to pay respect to martyrs who sacrificed their lives to safeguard national sovereignty and territory and also to clarity the truth by revisiting the whole incident since India had hyped the casualties, distorted truth and tried to mislead the international community and defame the Chinese military, Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang, a Defense Ministry spokesperson, said on Friday.
China unveils details of 4 PLA martyrs at Galwan Valley border clash for first time, reaffirming responsibility falls on India Global Times 20 Feb 2021 -- Five Chinese frontier officers and soldiers stationed in the Karakoram Mountains have been recognized by the Central Military Commission of China for defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity in the border confrontation with India, which occurred in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, the PLA Daily reported on Friday.
Revealing truth on border clashes with India to help understand events: spokesperson People's Daily 20 Feb 2021 -- China has published relevant reports and revealed the truth on the border clashes with India, and this will help people understand the truth and the rights and wrongs of these events, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said here Friday.
India crosses a landmark milestone- More than 1 crore vaccine doses administered against COVID19 India PIB 19 Feb 2021 -- India has crossed a significant milestone in the fight against the global pandemic. As on 19thFebruary, 2021, till 8:00 AM, the cumulative vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers against COVID19 in the country have surpassed 1crore.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 35 India PIB 19 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers has reached 1.04 Crore today in the country.
Dr Harsh Vardhan appeals to the Medical Community and Frontline Workers to come forward and take the COVID19 Vaccine India PIB 19 Feb 2021 -- Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today appealed the medical community and the frontline workers through the media to come forward and take the COVID vaccine. This comes on the day the country crossed a major landmark as more than 1 crore vaccine doses were administered to the healthcare and frontline workers. The country's nationwide COVID19 vaccination drive was launched by the Prime Minister on 16th January 2021.
China Says Four PLA Soldiers Died in India Border Clash Last Year Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2021 -- China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) admitted on Friday that four of its soldiers died in a border clash with Indian soldiers, days after China and India withdrew their troops from the region.
Indian Navy Ship Pralaya Arrives in Abu Dhabi, UAE to participate in NAVDEX 21 and IDEX 21 India PIB 19 Feb 2021 -- Indian Naval Ship Pralaya arrived at Abu Dhabi, UAE today 19 Feb 21 to participate in the NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 21 (International Defence Exhibition), scheduled from 20 to 25 February 2021.
Successful user trials of DRDO-developed Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems 'Helina' and 'Dhruvastra' India PIB 19 Feb 2021 -- Joint User Trials for Helina (Army Version) and Dhruvastra (Air Force Version) Missile Systemshave been carried out from Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) platform in desert ranges. The missile systems have been designed and developed indigenously by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Third Topmost globally, India's cumulative vaccination coverage has crossed 94 lakhs India PIB 18 Feb 2021 -- India is the third topmost country globally with the highest cumulative vaccination numbers, after USA and the UK.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 34 India PIB 18 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers has reached nearly 98.5 lakhs today.
Number of COVID-19 Cases in India Rises by 12,881 Over Past 24 Hours SPA 18 Feb 2021 -- India has confirmed 12,881 new cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, with the total number of those infected having reached 10,950,201, the country's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday, according to Sputnik News Agency.
Loss of autonomy in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir threatens minorities' rights – UN independent experts UN News 18 Feb 2021 -- India's decision to end autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir and restrict the participation of minorities in political and other activities sparked the concern of two UN-appointed independent human rights experts, on Thursday.
India to Upgrade Military Comms with Advanced Radios to Boost Net-Centric Warfare Capability Sputnik 18 Feb 2021 -- Indian's armed forces will be equipped with around 5,5000 state-of-the-art software defined radios as the system currently in place has limited or no data transmission capability.
Software Defined Radio (SDR) for Indian Army under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan India PIB 18 Feb 2021
Active Cases decline in all States/UTs in the last month India PIB 17 Feb 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload currently stands at 1.36 lakh (1,36,549) today. The active caseload now consists of just 1.25% of India's total Positive Cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 33 India PIB 17 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers is close to 92 lakhs today.
Increased outlay for BRO in Budget 2021-22 to boost border infrastructure India PIB 17 Feb 2021 -- Union Budget 2021-22 has proposed increased funding for Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to boost infrastructure in frontier areas.
Union Cabinet approves enhanced delegation of financial powers under Capital Procurement to Deputy Chiefs and Command Chiefs of Armed Forces India PIB 17 Feb 2021 -- The Union Cabinet today approved enhanced delegation of Financial Powers under Capital Procurement to levels below Vice-Chief of Armed Forces.
India continues to follow trajectory of Steady Decline in Active Cases India PIB 16 Feb 2021 -- The Active Cases in the country are showing a consistent decline. India's total Active Caseload has dropped to 1.36 lakh (1,36,872) today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 32 India PIB 16 Feb 2021 -- The COVID19 vaccination coverage to healthcare and frontline workers has crossed 88.5 lakhs doses today.
Number of COVID-19 Cases in India Rises by 9,121 SPA 16 Feb 2021 -- India has confirmed 9,121 new cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, with the total number of those infected having reached 10,925,710, the country's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.
Mumbai Mayor Hints at Possibility of New Lockdown as COVID Cases Rise Sputnik 16 Feb 2021 -- On Sunday, Maharashtra recorded 4,000 new COVID cases while Mumbai reported 600. As the Indian government is claiming the highest recovery rate in the world, the rising cases in some parts of the country have triggered fear among citizens and the authorities.
Pakistan says India posing 'immediate threat' to regional peace Press TV 16 Feb 2021 -- Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has voiced concern about India's acquisition of advanced naval weapons technology and accused New Delhi of adopting "aggressive policies" toward Islamabad.
Rohingya Refugees Face New Crackdown in India VOA 16 Feb 2021 -- Rohingya refugees are fleeing India or going underground amid fears that the government will arrest them for unauthorized entry into the country.
33 States/UTs have less than 5,000 Active Cases India PIB 15 Feb 2021 -- India's total Active Caseload currently stands at 1.39 lakh (1,39,637) today. The active caseload consists of 1.28% of India's total Positive Cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 31 India PIB 15 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 has crossed 85 lakhs today. 85,16,771 beneficiaries were vaccinated through 1,83,664 sessions, as per the provisional report till 6 pm today.
India May Approve Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine in Next Few Weeks, Ambassador Says Sputnik 15 Feb 2021 -- Indian watchdog may approve Russia's coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V in the next few weeks, after which its production in India may be set up, Indian Ambassador in Moscow Venkatesh Varma told Sputnik on Monday.
Steady Decline in Number of Deaths; Daily Fatalities below 100 India PIB 14 Feb 2021 -- India has been recording a steady decline in the number of daily new deaths since 1st October 2020. 92 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
Flag off ceremony of final production batch of LRSAM Missiles India PIB 14 Feb 2021 -- Final production batch of Long Range Surface to Air Missiles (LRSAM), designed and developed by DRDO in collaboration with various industry partnersand integrated by BDL, was flagged off on 14 Feb 2021 at DRDL,APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad in the presence of Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, DDR&D and Chairman DRDO and Rear Admiral V Rajasekhar, VSM Director, Defence Machine Design Establishment ( DMDE).
India vaccinates close to 8 million beneficiaries against COVID19 in 28 days India PIB 13 Feb 2021 -- India has vaccinated close to 80 lakh beneficiaries in its fight against COVID19.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 29 India PIB 13 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 in the country has surpassed 80 lakh today.
India records a sharp decline in the Active Caseload; stands at 1.35 lakh today India PIB 12 Feb 2021 -- The country's total Active Caseload has seen a sharp decline, falling to 1.35 lakh (1,35,926) today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 28 India PIB 12 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 has reached 77.66 lakhs today. 77,66,319 beneficiaries have been vaccinated through 1,63,587 sessions, as per the provisional report till 6 pm today. These include 58,65,813 HCWs (58.9%) and 19,00,506 FLWs (21.2%).
Ministry of Defence statement India PIB 12 Feb 2021 -- Ministry of Defence has taken note of some misinformed and misleading comments being amplified in the media and on social media regarding the disengagement currently underway at Pangong Tso.
INDIAN NAVY SIGNS CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF FIVE DIVING SUPPORT CRAFT (DSC) India PIB 12 Feb 2021 -- Adding another milestone to the Make in India initiative of the Government of India, a Contract for construction of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) has been signed by Indian Navy with M/s Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata on 12 Feb 21. The
India becomes fastest in the world to reach 70 lakh vaccinations against COVID19 in only 26 days India PIB 11 Feb 2021 -- With yet another significant achievement, India has become the fastest country in the world to achieve over 70 lakh vaccinations against Covid-19.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 27 India PIB 11 Feb 2021 -- The number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 has reached 74.30 lakh on the twenty seventh day of the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program.
Number of COVID-19 Cases in India Rises by 12,923 SPA 11 Feb 2021 -- India has confirmed 12,923 new cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, with the total number of those infected having reached 10,871,294, the country's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday, according to Sputnik News Agency.
Standoff Eases After India, China Withdraw Troops From Himalayan Border VOA 11 Feb 2021 -- India and China are pulling back troops from a disputed border in the Himalayas marking a key breakthrough in easing their worst military standoff in decades.
India, China Agree to Suspend Patrols at Contested Lake Pangong Tso as Disengagement Begins: Rajnath Sputnik 11 Feb 2021 -- After an intense nine-month border standoff, India and China began de-escalation in the contested Ladakh region on 10 February, the Chinese Defence Ministry said. The two Asian giants have deployed thousands of troops in the eastern Ladakh region since a deadly clash on 15 June 2020 in the Galwan Valley over border infrastructure.
China, India start disengaging border troops People's Daily 11 Feb 2021 -- The Chinese and Indian frontline troops at the south and north bank of the Pangong Tso Lake began a synchronized and organized disengagement on Wednesday, said Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense.
India, China agree to demilitarize border area Press TV 11 Feb 2021 -- India and China have agreed to withdraw their troops from an area on their contested Himalayan border, as part of efforts to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors since a deadly clash last June.
Following a steady downward slope, India's Active Caseload down to 1.41 Lakh India PIB 10 Feb 2021 -- India has been consistently following a declining slope of active cases. The country's active caseload has dropped to 1.41 lakh (1,41,511) today. The present active cases now consist of just 1.30% of India's Total Positive Cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 26 India PIB 10 Feb 2021 -- The cumulative number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 has reached 68.26 lakhs today. 68,26,898 beneficiaries were vaccinated through 1,42,455 sessions, as per the provisional report till 6 pm today. These include 56,65,172 HCWs (57.4%) and 11,61,726 FLWs (13.2%).
China, India armies disengage, 'breakthrough in returning to peace' Global Times 10 Feb 2021 -- The Chinese and Indian armies started to disengage simultaneously on Wednesday after a months-long border standoff, and Chinese experts hailed the move as a key breakthrough that will ease border tensions and hopefully lead to peace and stability.
China, India start synchronized disengagement of frontline troops: Defense Spokesperson PLA Daily 10 Feb 2021 -- The Chinese and Indian frontline troops at the southern and northern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake start synchronized and organized disengagement from February 10, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, in a written statement on Wednesday.
India, China Begin Disengagement Process in Ladakh Region, China's Defence Ministry Says Sputnik 10 Feb 2021 -- The two Asian giants deployed thousands of troops to the Ladakh region in the Himalayas following the first deadly clash between the two countries since 1975 in June last year, which resulted in the death of at least 20 Indian soldiers.
Training of Astronauts and Progress of Gaganyaan Mission India PIB 10 Feb 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 in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today said that ffollowing initiatives have been taken by the Government for Indian leg of crew training:
India has launched 328 satellites from 33 different countries till date: Dr Jitendra Singh India PIB 10 Feb 2021 -- Private participation in space activities will lead to development of cutting edge Technologies, new applications & services: Dr Jitendra Singh
26 Companies/startups have approached ISRO seeking technical guidance and facility sharing for their space activity: DrJitendra Singh India PIB 10 Feb 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 said that 26 Companies/startups have approached ISRO seeking technical guidance and facility sharing for their space activity.
THEATRE LEVEL OPERATIONAL READINESS EXERCISE (TROPEX 21) INDIAN NAVY'S LARGEST WAR GAME India PIB 10 Feb 2021 -- Indian Navy's largest war game – the biennial Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX 21) - which commenced in early January, is currently underway with participation of all operational units of Indian Navy including ships, submarines, aircraft as well as units of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard. The exercise will culminate by third week of February.
PRESS RELEASE FOR SIGNING OF MoU BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND IIT DELHI India PIB 10 Feb 2021 -- Furthering the relationship between Indian Navy and IIT Delhi on research in underwater domain of Naval Electronic Systems, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed.
India's Daily new Cases continue to show steady decline; Recoveries on an upward streak India PIB 09 Feb 2021 -- India's daily new cases continue to manifest a downward trend. 9,110 new cases have been registered in the last 24 hours. Low number of daily cases and rising recoveries have ensured a sustained fall in the Active Cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 25 India PIB 09 Feb 2021 -- The number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 has reached 65.28 lakh on the twenty fifth day of the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program. India is the topmost country to reach the 6 million mark of COVID vaccinations in just 24 days.
India-Funded Dam Project Promises Clean Water For Kabul Residents RFE/RL Gandhara 09 Feb 2021 -- Afghanistan and India have signed an agreement to build a $236 million dam that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says will provide residents of the capital, Kabul, with clean water.
Signing ceremony of MoU for the construction of the Lalandar "Shatoot" Dam in Afghanistan India PIB 09 Feb 2021 -- A signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for the construction of the Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam in Afghanistan took place over VTC on 9 February 2021. The MoU was signed by EAM Dr. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister Mr. Hanif Atmar, in the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of Afghanistan H.E. Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar US Dept. of State 09 Feb 2021
Steady decline in number of deaths; Daily Fatalities below 150 continuously since last 10 days India PIB 08 Feb 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India has been recording less than 150 daily deaths continuously for the last 10 days. Only 84 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 24 India PIB 08 Feb 2021 -- India has scaled another global peak in its fight against pandemic.
Steps taken by Government to ameliorate impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Indian economy India PIB 08 Feb 2021 -- As per the Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the First Quarter (Q1) of 2020-21 released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics & Program Implementation (MoSPI), the real GDP in India contracted by 23.9 per cent during the first quarter of 2020-21 (as against 5.2 per cent growth in Q1 of 2019-20). India's GDP growth rose to (-) 7.5 percent YoY in Q2 (as against 4.4 per cent growth in Q2 of 2019-20), a sharp rebound from the pandemic induced decline in Q1.
MoU between DRDO and IISc for Joint Advanced Technology Program India PIB 08 Feb 2021 -- DRDO today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru for creation of JATP–Center of Excellence (JATP – CoE) in the premises of IISc to expand the scope and objective of existing Joint Advanced Technology Program.
MoD and BEL sign contract for procurement of Software Defined Radio (Tactical) worth over Rs 1,000 crore India PIB 08 Feb 2021 -- Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have signed a contract for procurement of Software Defined Radio Tactical (SDR-Tac) worth over Rs 1,000 crore in New Delhi on February 08, 2021.
Malabar Naval Exercises India PIB 08 Feb 2021 -- The Malabar series of exercises began as an annual bilateral naval exercise between India and the US in 1992. Japan joined the Naval Exercises in 2015. Malabar 2020 saw the participation of the Australian Navy also.
Gender Ratio in the Armed Forces India PIB 08 Feb 2021 -- The number of men and women employed in the three armed forces are as under:
Decrease in Budget Spending for Defence India PIB 08 Feb 2021 -- Defence allocation as well as defence expenditure for last four years is as under:-
Disinvestment of Defence Sector DPSUs India PIB 08 Feb 2021 -- Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) set for disinvestment are BEML Ltd, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI). The products being produced by them are as under:
India to Receive Entire Fleet of Rafale Fighter Jets From France by April 2022 Sputnik 08 Feb 2021 -- Back in 2016, the Indian government placed an order with the Dassault Aviation aircraft manufacturer for the purchase of 36 new Rafale fighter jets to enhance the capability of the Indian Air Force, which is facing a severe shortage of aircraft.
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India The White House 08 Feb 2021
India is now 3rd Topmost Country with Highest Doses of COVID19 Vaccine administered India PIB 07 Feb 2021 -- India has scaled another global peak in its fight against COVID19.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 23 India PIB 07 Feb 2021 -- The number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 has crossed the 58L mark on the twenty third day of the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program. India is now the third topmost country with the highest doses of COVID19 vaccine administered, after USA and the UK.
India registers unprecedented record in testing with more than 20 cr tests India PIB 06 Feb 2021 -- India has registered an unprecedented record in the number of COVID-19 cumulative tests. It has crossed the landmark of 20 crore (20,06,72,589) total tests today.7,40,794 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination –Day 22 India PIB 06 Feb 2021 -- The total number of beneficiaries vaccinated against COVID19 across the country has crossed 56 lakhs.
Union Health Secretary Reviews Status and Progress of COVID Vaccination with States/UTs India PIB 06 Feb 2021 -- Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary reviewed the status and progress of COVID vaccination with Health Secretaries and NHM MDs of States and UTs, through video conference (VC) today. One of the largest such exercise globally, the countrywide COVID19 vaccination programme was launched three weeks back on 16th January 2021 by Hon. Prime Minister.
India: UN rights office urges 'maximum restraint' in ongoing protests UN News 07 Feb 2021 -- The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) has called on authorities and protesters in India to "exercise maximum restraint" amidst ongoing protests by farmers.
India's total Active Cases less than Total Deaths; Active Cases slide further down to 1.51 lakh India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- India's total active caseload continues to follow a consistent downward slide.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the twenty-first day as well.
Impact of Covid on Persons With Critical Health Issues India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- As per the latest 'Sankalak: Status of National AIDS Response' (2020) report of the Government, around 5.56 lakh HIV/AIDS cases have been reported in last three years under HIV testing and counseling services of National AIDS Control Programme in country.
Launch of Covid Vaccine India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- The COVID-19 vaccination has been rolled out in the country from 16th January 2021 in a phased manner starting with prioritised groups of Health Care Workers and Front Line Workers. The roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine is being done simultaneously across all States and UTs.
Steps Taken for Control of Bird FLU India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- The strains of Bird Flu detected so far are H5N1, H5N8 and H5. National Institute of High Security Animal Disease (NIHSAD), Bhopal is conducting laboratory testing for bird flu in meat products in the country.
PM Khan: Pakistan to Allow Kashmiris to 'Choose Independence' VOA 05 Feb 2021 -- Pakistan organized nationwide annual marches and rallies Friday to reaffirm its political support for residents of the India-ruled part of Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region split between the two arch-rival countries.
DRDO hands over Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology for 14 technologies to 20 industries India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) participated in the 'Bandhan' ceremony at Aero India 2021 in Yelahanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021 to enhance cooperation and synergy between industry and Government organisations.
OPERATIONALISATION OF IAF-HAL e-PORTAL India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- IAF and HAL have operationalised an e-Portal as part of Inter-Organisational Information Sharing System (IOIS) during the Aero India 2021.
201 MoUs, product launches and technology transfers concluded at Aero India 2021 India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- A total of 201 MoUs, product launches and technology transfers were concluded at the Bandhan ceremony held on the last day of Aero India 2021 at Yehalanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021. These included the formal handing over of the Advanced Light Helicopters MK-III to the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard (ICG), commencement of Performance based logistics of ICG fleet, initial operational clearance of Army version of Light Utility Helicopter etc.
HAL LUH (Army Variant) receives Initial Operational Clearance India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) received the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) for the Indian Army from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh during the ongoing Aero India 2021 at Air Force Station Yehalanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021.
HAL hands over five ALHs Mk III to Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard India PIB 05 Feb 2021 -- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk III to Indian Navy and two ALHs to Indian Coast Guard as part of its 16 ALHs contract during the ongoing Aero India 2021 at Air Force Station Yehalanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021.
Nearly 4.5 million beneficiaries vaccinated against COVID19 in 19 days India PIB 04 Feb 2021 -- India has achieved a significant achievement in its fight against the global pandemic.
Number of COVID-19 Cases in India Rises by 12,899 Over Past 24 Hours SPA 04 Feb 2021 -- India has confirmed 12,899 new cases of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, with the total number of those infected having reached 10,790,183, the country's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday, according to Sputnik.
Prime Minister's vision for space technology will create large scale employment opportunities in this sector: Dr Jitendra Singh India PIB 04 Feb 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 said today that the Prime Minister's vision for space technology is to unlock India's potential in space sector; to transform skill, capacity and creativity to make the country self-reliant and technologically advanced.
HAL signs MoU with MIDHANI to develop and manufacture composite raw materials India PIB 04 Feb 2021 -- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development and production of composite raw materials during the Aero India 2021 in Bengaluru on February 04, 2021.
Major Upgrade of Naval Environmental Test Facility Inaugurated by Deputy Chief of Naval Staff India PIB 04 Feb 2021 -- The Defence Testing Infrastructure required for realisation of 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat' in Defence sector, got a major boost with inauguration of the upgraded Naval Environmental Test Facility (NETF) by Vice Admiral MS Pawar, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on 04 Feb 21.
HAL receives Request for Proposalfor 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from Indian Air Force at Aero India 2021 India PIB 04 Feb 2021 -- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Air Force for their Basic Trainers requirement at the Aero India 2021 in Bengaluru on February 04, 2021.
Raksha Mantri's keynote address at IOR Defence Ministers' Conclave stresses on Prime Minister's 'Five S' vision to tackle global challenges India PIB 04 Feb 2021 -- The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers' Conclave began with a keynote address from Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on 4th February on the sidelines of Aero India 2021 in Bengaluru. Several Defence Ministers, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and senior officials from IOR countries have attended the event physically or in virtual mode.
India becomes the fastest country to reach 4 million COVID19 vaccination mark in 18 days India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- India's trajectory of leaping across landmarks in its fight against the global pandemic continues.
Impact of Abrogation of Article 370 On J&K India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- After the constitutional changes and reorganization of the erstwhile State of Jammu-Kashmir, the Union territories of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh have been fully integrated into the mainstream of the nation. As a result, all the rights enshrined in the Constitution of India and benefits of all the Central Laws that were being enjoyed by other citizens of the country are now available to the people of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh.
Stimulus Package for J & K India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved business revival package of Rs. 1,352.99 Crore on 25th September, 2020.
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over LoC ceasefire violations People's Daily 03 Feb 2021 -- Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat on Tuesday to lodge a protest over ceasefire violations by Indian military along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir region, the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said.
Space Activities in India India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- Government today said that ISRO has got a structured technology transfer mechanism to transfer the identified technologies developed by ISRO for spin-off and other commercial applications on non-exclusive basis.
Manufacture of Equipment India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- The Government has taken a decision to put an interim embargo on import of 101 defence weapons/platforms with an intention to promote manufacture by Indian Industries.
Joint Maritime Exercise India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- Indian Navy conducts/participates in bilateral/multilateral maritime exercises and coordinated patrols (CORPATS) with friendly foreign countries on a regular basis.
Anti-Access Area Denial Capabilities India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- Indian Army is conscious of the threats manifesting along our borders and all measures as deemed necessary are being taken to mitigate the same.
Ease of Doing Business in Defence Manufacturing India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- Following measures have been taken up by Government to increase the ease of doing business in defence:
Make in India Initiative India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- Make in India initiative was launched by the Government on September 25, 2014 with the objective of facilitating investment, fostering innovation, building the best in class manufacturing infrastructure, making it easy to do business and enhancing skill development. The initiative is further aimed at creating a conducive environment for investment, modern and efficient infrastructure, opening up new sectors for foreign investment and forging a partnership between government and industry through positive mind-set.
Shortage of Fighter Aircraft India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- The deficiencies in number of fighter squadrons arise from time to time due to obsolescence and phasing out of equipment. These deficiencies are made good by planned induction, which is a continuous process.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh releases DRDO Documents & Procedures at Aero India 2021 India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the Export Compendium of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) which consists of defence systems and platforms, which can be exported to friendly countries at Aero-India 2021 on the inaugural day.
Rs. 48,000 Crore Contract for 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas handed over to HAL at the Inaugural Ceremony of Aero India 2021 India PIB 03 Feb 2021 -- Today at Inaugural Ceremony of Aero India 2021, in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, the Contract for 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
India's Daily New Cases drop below 9,000 after 8 months; 8,635 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours India PIB 02 Feb 2021 -- India's Daily New Cases continue to follow a consistent downward slope.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination & National Polio Immunization Drive India PIB 02 Feb 2021 -- The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully on the eighteenth today. The Prime Minister launched the countrywide COVID 19 Vaccination drive on 16th Jan 2021.
Purchase of Ventilators for COVID-19 India PIB 02 Feb 2021 -- The details of medical equipment procured for the management of COVID 19 since January 2020 till date is as under:
Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines to States India PIB 02 Feb 2021 -- Government of India has started COVID-19 vaccination for Health Care Workers in the country on 16th January 2021. All the States and Union Territories have been provided with the COVID-19 vaccines.
Centre rushes High Level teams to Kerala and Maharashtra for supporting the States in public health interventions for COVID19 management India PIB 02 Feb 2021 -- Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has decided to depute two high-level multi-disciplinary teams to Kerala and Maharashtra to collaborate with the State Health Authorities in instituting public health measures for COVID-19 management.
High Level Committee for Distribution and Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines India PIB 02 Feb 2021 -- A National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) has been establishe, which provides guidance on all aspects of COVID-19 vaccination including prioritization of population groups, procurement and inventory management, vaccine selection, vaccine delivery and tracking mechanism etc.
India Records 8,635 Covid-19 Cases SPA 02 Feb 2021 -- India reported 8,635 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the positive cases tally in the country to 10,766,245, according to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India on Tuesday morning.
Buying weaponry won't help India's military modernization with modest rise of defense budget: expert Global Times 02 Feb 2021 -- Heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, India's economy is estimated to report its worst-ever contraction of 7.7 percent in 2020-21, leading to a modest increase of the defense budget - and the additional spending will reportedly be to buy new military hardware following several standoffs with China.
IAF's Indigenisation Thrust in Maintenance of Aircraft Fleet India PIB 02 Feb 2021 -- Indian Air Force operates a variety of aircraft fleets of foreign origin ranging from legacy MiG-21 Bison to the state-of-the-art Rafale aircraft. For increased self-reliance and to meet sustenance requirements in product support of IAF aircraft and systems, indigenisation of aircraft as well as systems spares and setting up of indigenous Repair and Overhaul (ROH) facilities for aggregates are key focus areas of IAF.
India's Recovery Rate touches 97%; 11,858 recoveries in the last 24 hours India PIB 01 Feb 2021 -- With a consistent rise in cumulative recoveries, India's Recovery Rate has reached 97%, one of the highest globally. India's total Active Caseload has dropped to 1.68 lakh (1,68,235) today. The active caseload now consists of just 1.56% of India's total Positive Cases.
Pandemic's Impact on Economy: Weak Revenue Flow Combined with High Expenditure on Essential Relief India PIB 01 Feb 2021 -- In the Budget speech today, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman drew the attention of the Parliament on the fact that the pandemic's impact on the economy has resulted in a weak revenue inflow. This was combined with high expenditure to provide essential relief to vulnerable sections of .the society especially the poor, women, SCs and STse
Sharp Focus on Health & Wellbeing in India's 2021-22 Budget Reflecting Deep Imprint of Global Pandemic India PIB 01 Feb 2021 -- The Union Budget 2021-22 presented in Parliament today by the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman clearly reflected the deep imprint the global pandemic of COVID-19 has left on the country's public health landscape.
BUDGET 2021-22 India PIB 01 Feb 2021 -- Union Budget for the Financial Year 2021-22, presented by the Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on February 01, 2021 has given historic push to defence modernisation by increasing defence capital outlay by 18.75 per cent.

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