August 2021 - India Special Weapons News

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 64 Cr landmark India PIB 31 Aug 2021 -- India's cumulative vaccination coverage crossed 64 Crore landmark yesterday.With the administration of 59,62,286 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 64.05 Cr (64,05,28,644) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
India sets new record on COVID Vaccination Drive Day 228 India PIB 31 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, a record high of more than 1.04 crore (1,04,42,184) Vaccine Doses have been administered today, just five days after India witnessed the first day of administration of 1 Cr vaccine doses
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 31 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 31 Aug 2021
Boost to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in defence India PIB 31 Aug 2021 -- Indian Navy has signed contract with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Limited (BEL) for supply of the first indigenous comprehensive Naval Anti Drone System (NADS) with both hard kill and soft kill capabilities in New Delhi on August 31, 2021.
AS PART OF MISSION SAGAR INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SAVITRI DEPARTS TO DELIVER MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO BANGLADESH India PIB 31 Aug 2021 -- Indian Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri departed Visakhapatnam on 30 August 2021 and is enroute to Chittagong, Bangladesh to support the ongoing efforts of the Bangladesh military and government agencies in combating the ongoing wave of the Covid pandemic in their country.
Indian Navy's Maiden Exercise with Algerian Navy India PIB 31 Aug 2021 -- As part of her ongoing goodwill visit to Europe and Africa, INS Tabar took part in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Algerian Navy ship 'Ezzadjer' on 29 Aug 21.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 63.43 Cr India PIB 30 Aug 2021 -- With the administration of 31,14,696 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 63.43 Cr (63,43,81,358) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 30 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 30 Aug 2021
Dramatic Power Shift in Afghanistan Seen as Strategic Setback for India VOA 30 Aug 2021 -- Less than six years ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Afghanistan's Parliament building in Kabul — a landmark symbol of the fledgling democracy that New Delhi hoped would become a hedge against its rival, Pakistan.
INS AIRAVAT ARRIVES AT HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM WITH COVID RELIEF SUPPLIES India PIB 30 Aug 2021 -- As part of the ongoing Mission SAGAR, INS Airavat arrived at Ho Chi Minh City Port in Vietnam with COVID Relief Material on 30 August 2021. The ship is carrying 100 Metric Tons of Liquid Medical Oxygen in 05 ISO Containers and 300 Oxygen Concentrators of 10 LPM capacity each based on the requirement projected by the Government of Vietnam in its fight against the ongoing COVID19 pandemic.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed 63 Cr landmark India PIB 29 Aug 2021 -- India's cumulative vaccination coverage has crossed the 63 Crore landmark yesterday
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 29 Aug 2021
India's COVID-19 tally rises to 32,695,030 People's Daily 29 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 tally rose to 32,695,030 on Sunday, as 45,083 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, according to the federal health ministry's latest data.
India achieves a Landmark Milestone with Highest ever Single-Day Vaccination Coverage of over 1 Crore doses India PIB 28 Aug 2021 -- In a landmark achievement, India administered more than 1 Crore COVID-19 vaccine doses yesterday
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 225 India PIB 28 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 63 Crore (63,00,67,629) landmark milestone as per the 7 pm provisional report today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 28 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 28 Aug 2021
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the Nation Indigeneously built Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Vigraha' India PIB 28 Aug 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated to the Nation, indigenously built Coast Guard Ship 'Vigraha' in Chennai on August 28, 2021.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 28 Aug 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed 61 Cr landmark India PIB 27 Aug 2021 -- India's cumulative vaccination coverage has crossed the 61 Crore landmark yesterday
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 224 India PIB 27 Aug 2021 -- India has administered more than 93 lakh doses under its Nationwide Vaccination drive
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 27 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 Update India PIB 27 Aug 2021
Boost to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in defence India PIB 27 Aug 2021 -- Ministry of Defence (MoD) has concluded a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Limited for procurement of 14 Integrated Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Defence Suites (IADS) at a cost of Rs 1,349.95 crore in New Delhi on August 27, 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 223 India PIB 26 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed61 Crore (61,10,43,573) landmark milestoneas per the 7 pm provisional report today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 26 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 26 Aug 2021
Indian Navy participates in Naval Exercise Malabar India PIB 26 Aug 2021 -- Indian Navy is participating in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from 26 – 29 August 2021 along with the US Navy (USN), Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
'Quad' countries kick off joint naval exercises in Pacific Ocean Press TV 26 Aug 2021 -- India, the United States, Australia, and Japan, which form a security grouping commonly known as the Quad, have kicked off the 25th edition of joint naval drills off the coast of the Pacific island of Guam.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed 59 Cr landmark India PIB 25 Aug 2021 -- India's cumulative vaccination coverage has crossed the 59 Crore landmark yesterday
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 222 India PIB 25 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 60 Crore (60,24,25,271) landmark milestone as per the 7 pm provisional report today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 25 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 25 Aug 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 58.89 Cr India PIB 24 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 58.89 Cr (58,89,97,805) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 221 India PIB 24 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 59.47 Crore (59,47,65,751) as per the 7 pm provisional report today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 24 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 24 Aug 2021
First batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades handed over to Indian Army in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in Nagpur India PIB 24 Aug 2021 -- Raksha Mantri terms it a shining example of public-private partnership to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing
Mission Sagar - Indian Naval Ship Airavat Arrives at Jakarta, Indonesia to deliver Medical Supplies India PIB 24 Aug 2021 -- Indian Navy's Landing Ship Tank (Large) INS Airavat arrived at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia on 24 August 2021 to deliver 10 Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) containers, based on the requirement projected by the Government of Indonesia.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 58.25 Cr India PIB 23 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 58.25 Cr (58,25,49,595) as per provisional reports till 8 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 220 India PIB 23 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 58.82 Crore (58,82,21,623) as per the 7 pm provisional report today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 23 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 23 Aug 2021
MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND THE PHILIPPINE NAVY – 23 AUGUST 2021 India PIB 23 Aug 2021 -- Two ships of the Indian Navy, namely INS Ranvijay (Guided Missile Destroyer, D55) and INS Kora (Guided Missile Corvette, P61), on deployment to the Western Pacific, carried out a Maritime Partnership Exercise with BRP Antonio Luna (Frigate, FF 151) of the Philippine Navy on 23 Aug 21 in the West Philippine Sea.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed 58 Cr landmark India PIB 22 Aug 2021 -- India's cumulative vaccination coverage crossed the 58 Crore landmark yesterday
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 22 Aug 2021
Indian Navy Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt Arrive at Guam to participate in Multilateral Maritime Ex Malabar India PIB 22 Aug 2021 -- Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt arrived at Guam, an Island Territory of the USA on 21 Aug 21 as part of their on-going deployment to nations in South East Asia and the Pacific Ocean.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 57.61 Cr India PIB 21 Aug 2021 -- With the administration of 36,36,043 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 57.61 Cr (57,61,17,350) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 218 India PIB 21 Aug 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 21 Aug 2021
EXERCISE KONKAN 2021 India PIB 21 Aug 2021 -- Exercise Konkan 2021 was held between INS Tabar and HMS Westminster on 16 Aug 21 in the English Channel.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 57.22 Cr India PIB 20 Aug 2021 -- With the administration of 54,71,282vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 57.22 Cr (57,22,81,488) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 20 Aug 2021
India Approves Second Homegrown Vaccine VOA 20 Aug 2021 -- Authorities in India have approved the emergency use of a second locally developed vaccine, while British drugmaker AstraZeneca unveiled a new antibody therapy to fight COVID-19.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 56.64 Cr India PIB 19 Aug 2021 -- With the administration of 56,36,336 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the figure of 56.64 Cr (56,64,88,433) yesterday
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 216 India PIB 19 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 57.16 Crore (57,16,71,264) as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 19 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 19 Aug 2021
Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 19 Aug 2021
Australia and India reaffirm their commitment to enhancing naval ties Australia DOD 19 Aug 2021 -- The Royal Australian Navy and Indian Navy have reaffirmed their strong ties and continued commitment to working closely together to ensure a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed 56 Cr landmark India PIB 18 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 56 Cr landmark yesterday
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 215 India PIB 18 Aug 2021 -- India has administered more than 56.57 Crore (56,57,32,128) COVID-19 Vaccine doses, as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 18 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 18 Aug 2021
Satellite Images Allegedly Show Chinese Infrastructure Upgrades in Region Contested by India Sputnik 18 Aug 2021 -- Satellite imagery of alleged Chinese roads and other infrastructure leading to the Depsang Plains have surfaced online, raising tensions between Beijing and Delhi.
'JOINT GUIDANCE FOR THE AUSTRALIA – INDIA NAVY TO NAVY RELATIONSHIP' SIGNED BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY & AUSTRALIAN NAVY India PIB 18 Aug 2021 -- A 'Joint Guidance for the Australia – India Navy to Navy Relationship' document was signed between the Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy today, 18 August 2021.
INDIAN NAVY UNDERTAKES BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE WITH VIETNAM PEOPLE'S NAVY India PIB 18 Aug 2021 -- In continuation with ongoing deployment of Indian Navy ships in the South China Sea, INS Ranvijay and INS Kora undertook bilateral maritime exercise with Vietnam People's Navy (VPN) frigate VPNS Ly Thai To(HQ-012) on 18 Aug 21.
India achieves highest ever single day vaccination mark with the administration of more than 88.13 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours India PIB 17 Aug 2021 -- India has administered more than 88.13 lakh doses in last 24 hours under its Nationwide Vaccination drive
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 214 India PIB 17 Aug 2021 -- In a landmark milestone, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed56 Crore (56,00,94,581) landmark milestone,as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 17 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 17 Aug 2021
India scales the peak of Highest ever Single Day Vaccination with the administration of more than 88.13 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours India PIB 17 Aug 2021 -- In a landmark achievement, nearly 88 lakh (88,13,919) doses have been administered under the Largest Vaccination Drive yesterday on the 16th of August 2021.
India Evacuates Diplomatic Staff From Kabul, Top U.S. Diplomat Denies Fleeing RFE/RL Gandhara 17 Aug 2021 -- India has become the latest major country to evacuate its embassy in Kabul, leaving only a handful of embassies from global and regional powers operating in the Afghan capital as the top U.S. diplomat in Kabul dismissed reports that he had left the country.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 54.58 Cr India PIB 16 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 54.58 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 213 India PIB 16 Aug 2021 -- In a record-breaking progress, India administered 55 Crore (55,14,89,821) COVID-19 Vaccine doses, as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 16 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 16 Aug 2021
Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme India PIB 16 Aug 2021 -- In order to boost domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) with an outlay of Rs 400 crore for creating state-of-the-art testing infrastructure in partnership with the private industry.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 16 Aug 2021
EXERCISE ZAIR-AL-BAHR CONDUCTED BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND QATAR NAVY India PIB 15 Aug 2021 -- The second edition of exercise Zair-Al-Bahr between the Indian Navy and Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) was conducted from 09-14 Aug 21 in the Persian Gulf.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 54 Cr India PIB 15 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the landmark of 54 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 15 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 15 Aug 2021
INS TABAR AT PORTSMOUTH India PIB 15 Aug 2021 -- INS Tabar entered Portsmouth harbour on 13 Aug 21 as part of her good will visit. She was received by Commodore JJ Bailey, Portsmouth Naval Base Commander, the Indian NA, the Royal Navy NA in Delhi and other officials of the Royal Navy.
Modi Announces Ambitious Infrastructure, Clean Energy Goals for India VOA 15 Aug 2021 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced plans to spend $1.35 trillion on building modern infrastructure to give a fillip to the economy and said the country will move toward greater use of clean energy to achieve its climate goals.
India Opens Up, But Threat of a Third COVID Wave Looms VOA 14 Aug 2021 -- Shoppers throng malls offering summer discounts in the Indian capital of New Delhi, tables at popular restaurants are nearly full, and the city's roads are choked with traffic as a holiday weekend begins.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 53 Cr India PIB 14 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the landmark of 53 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 14 Aug 2021 --
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 211 India PIB 14 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has achieved54 crore (54,16,07,338) landmark milestone, as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 14 Aug 2021 --
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India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage nearly 53 Cr India PIB 13 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has nearly reached 53 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 210 India PIB 13 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has achieved53 crore (535399783) landmark milestone, as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 13 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 13 Aug 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 52 Cr India PIB 12 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage hascrossed the landmark of 52 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 209 India PIB 12 Aug 2021 -- India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 52.89 crore (52,89,27,844), as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 12 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 12 Aug 2021
VALIDATION & CLOSING CEREMONY EXERCISE INDRA-21 India PIB 12 Aug 2021 -- The closing ceremony of the Indo-Russia joint exercise INDRA was held on 12 Aug 2021. The aim of the exercise was to acquaint each other with operational planning, procedures, combat drills and conducting of joint operations against internationalterrorist groups.
MAIDEN AL-MOHED AL-HINDI EXERCISE SET TO BEGIN BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND SAUDI ARABIA NAVY India PIB 12 Aug 2021 -- The Indian Navy's visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was set rolling with the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet (FOCWF), Rear Adm Ajay Kochhar visiting the Fleet Cdr of Royal Saudi Navy's Eastern Fleet, Rear Adm Majid Al Qahtani on 10 Aug 21.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 51.90 Cr India PIB 11 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 51.90 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 208 India PIB 11 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has crossed52 crore (52,32,53,450) landmark milestone, as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 11 Aug 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 11 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 10 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 10 Aug 2021
China's Likely Responses to European and Indian Warships in Sea it Calls its Own VOA 10 Aug 2021 -- A series of voyages by multiple Western allies in mid-2021 through a disputed Asian sea will incite China, the waterway's largest claimant, to shadow the foreign ships, hit back at the countries behind them and possibly hold a live-fire drill, analysts say.
INS TALWAR EXERCISES WITH A KENYAN NAVAL SHIP India PIB 10 Aug 2021 -- Post conclusion of exercise Cutlass Express INS Talwar undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise with a Kenya Navy Ship Shujaa, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, on 07 Aug 21.
INS TABAR AT BERGEN, NORWAY India PIB 10 Aug 2021 -- INS Tabar, as part of the ongoing deployment, entered Bergen harbour on 05 Aug 21.
Supreme Court Fines BJP, Other Parties For Not Complying With Order on Criminal Candidates Sputnik 10 Aug 2021 -- There are numerous parliamentarians in India with criminal records. The BJP's Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, accused of the 2008 Malegaon blast, Congress's Karti P. Chidambaram, charged for corruption and murder framed the Samajwadi Party's Afzal Ansari are just a few names.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 50.86 Cr India PIB 09 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage hasexceeded 50.86 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 206 India PIB 09 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has crossed the landmark of 51 crore (51,39,14,567), as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 09 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 09 Aug 2021
Infiltration attempts at The International Border India PIB 09 Aug 2021 -- As per the report of Security Forces/Ministry of Home Affairs, the number of infiltration cases and number of infiltrators who were killed and apprehended during 2021 (upto 30.06.2021) are as under:
Increase in Budget for Army India PIB 09 Aug 2021
Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt at Brunei to enhance Bilateral Ties India PIB 09 Aug 2021 -- In pursuance of India's 'Act East' Policy, Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt arrived at Muara, Brunei as part of their deployment to South East Asia on 09 Aug 21. During the stay at Muara, Brunei, the crew of both the ships will participate in various bilateral professional interactions with Royal Brunei Navy.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 50.68 Cr India PIB 08 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 50.68 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 08 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 08 Aug 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage achieved a significant milestone of 50 Cr India PIB 07 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage achieved a significant milestone of 50 Cr yesterday
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 204 India PIB 07 Aug 2021 -- India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has crossed 50.62 crore (50,62,18,296), as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 07 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 07 Aug 2021
India's fight against COVID-19 receives a strong impetus as vaccination numbers cross the 50 crore mark: PM India PIB 06 Aug 2021 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said as vaccination number has crossed 50 crore mark, India hopes to build on these numbers and ensure our citizens are vaccinated under 'vaccine for all- free for all movement'.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed landmark of 49 Cr India PIB 06 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 49 Cr yesterday
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 203 India PIB 06 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has crossed 50 crore landmark milestone (50,03,48,866), as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 06 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 06 Aug 2021
ENGAGEMENT OF CGHS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR COVID CARE India PIB 06 Aug 2021 -- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a contributory health scheme primarily meant for Central Government Employees and Pensioners and their eligible family members, which provides primary healthcare through its Wellness Centres
TREATMENT OF COVID PATIENTS UNDER PMJAY India PIB 06 Aug 2021 -- Public Health being a state subject, response to the COVID-19 pandemic is primarily directed by the State Governments
PRESS RELEASE :DISENGAGEMENT AT PP 17A India PIB 06 Aug 2021 -- As conveyed earlier this week, the twelfth round of talks between the Corps Commanders of India and China were held on 31 July 2021 at Chushul Moldo Meeting Point in Eastern Ladakh.
KEEL LAYING CEREMONY FOR 1st WARSHIP OF ASW SHALLOW WATER CRAFT PROJECT AND 3rd WARSHIP OF SURVEY VESSEL LARGE PROJECT India PIB 06 Aug 2021 -- Keels of the first warship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC) project and the third warship of Survey Vessel Large (SVL) project for the Indian Navy were laid virtually on 06 Aug 2021 by VAdm SN Ghormade, Vice Chief of Naval Staff.
INDIGENOUS AIRCRAFT CARRIER (IAC(P71)) 'VIKRANT' RETURNS AFTER SUCCESSFUL MAIDEN SEA VOYAGE India PIB 08 Aug 2021 -- Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) 'Vikrant' successfully accomplished its maiden sea voyage today for which she had sailed on 04 Aug 21 from Kochi.Trials progressed as planned and system parameters proved satisfactory. The carrier would continue to undergo series of sea trials to prove all equipment and systems prior handing over the vessel to the Indian Navy.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 48.93 Cr India PIB 05 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coveragehas exceeded 48.93 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 202 India PIB 05 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has crossed49 crore landmark milestone (49,45,58,204), as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 05 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 05 Aug 2021
Indian Police Force End to Kashmir Shop Protest VOA 05 Aug 2021 -- Traders in Indian-administered Kashmir have accused police of forcing them to open their shops in the capital, Srinagar, to "portray normalcy" on the anniversary of the revocation of the region's special autonomy status.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed landmark of 48 Cr India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coveragehas crossed a landmark of 48 Cr yesterday.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 201 India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has crossed48.89 crore(48,89,36,423), as per the 7 pm provisional report today.The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 04 Aug 2021
COMMENCEMENT OF SEA TRIALS OF INDIGENOUS AIRCRAFT CARRIER (IAC(P71)) 'VIKRANT' India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) 'Vikrant' designed by Indian Navy's Directorate of Naval Design(DND) is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL), a Public Sector Shipyard under Ministry of Shipping(MoS). IAC is a leading example of the nation's quest for "Atma Nirbhar Bharat" with more than 76% indigenous content. This is the maiden attempt of the Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard to indigenously design and build an Aircraft Carrier.
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 'Vikrant' proceeds for maiden sea trial India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has hailed the launching of sea trials of indigenous aircraft carrier 'Vikrant', India's most complex warship to have been indigenously built by Cochin Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
INS Vikrant, the First Indian-Built Aircraft Carrier, Begins Sea Trials - Video Sputnik 04 Aug 2021 -- India's first aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant, took the name of a ship which was decommissioned in 1997. India at present has only one aircraft carrier, the Russian-made INS Vikramaditya.
BRO constructs highest motorable road in the world in Eastern Ladakh India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed and black-topped the highest motorable road in the world at 19,300 ft at Umlingla Pass in Eastern Ladakh, creating a record in high-altitude road construction. It has constructed a 52-km long tarmac road through Umlingla Pass, bettering the previous record of a road in Bolivia connecting to its volcano Uturuncu at 18,953 ft.
CHINESE THREAT AT THE COASTAL REGION India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- India's relations with its neighbours stand on their own and are independent of the relations of those countries with third countries.
OPENING CEREMONY EXERCISE INDRA-21 India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- The Indo - Russia joint training Exercise INDRA 2021 commenced at Prudboy Ranges, Volgograd on 04 Aug 2021 with an impressive opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the National Flags of both countries. Exercise INDRA 2021 will enhance interoperability between the Indian and Russian Armies .
VARIOUS R&D PROJECTS TAKEN UP BY DRDO India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) undertakes various R&D projects. The lab-wise details of projects sanctioned during last three years (1 Jul 2018 – 30 Jun 2021) are as follows:-
BOOSTING DOMESTIC PRODUCTION OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- The Government has taken several policy initiatives and brought reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment in the country, thereby reducing dependency on imports in coming years
CYBER WARFARE India PIB 04 Aug 2021 -- Government has approved establishment of Defence Cyber Agency, under the aegis of Ministry of Defence.
India deploys warships to South China Sea, joining US in countering China Press TV 04 Aug 2021 -- India has deployed warships to the South China Sea in what New Delhi proclaims to be a bid to expand security ties with "friendly countries" and in an apparent move to join and play a bigger role in a US-led scheme to counter China near Chinese territorial waters.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 200 India PIB 03 Aug 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has crossed48 crore landmark milestone (48,41,81,676), as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 03 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 03 Aug 2021
Special Funds to States for COVID-19 India PIB 03 Aug 2021 -- Government of India has provided the required technical support and has also supported all the states through logistic and financial support to further strengthen the existing health infrastructure to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
EQUIPMENT PRODUCED UNDER "MAKE-IN-INDIA" SCHEME India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- Many significant projects including 155mm Artillery Gun system 'Dhanush', Bridge Laying Tank, Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas', 'Akash' Surface to Air Missile system, Submarine 'INS Kalvari', Inshore Patrol Vessel, Offshore Surveillance Ship, 'INS Chennai', Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette (ASWC), Arjun Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle, Landing Craft Utility, Bridge Laying Tank, Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) for 155mm Ammunition, Thermal Imaging Sight Mark-II for T-72 tank, 25 T Tugs, Water Jet Fast Attack Craft, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Fast Interceptor Boat, INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, Medium Bullet Proof Vehicle (MBPV), Lakshya Parachute for Pilotless Target Aircraft, etc
LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO THE ARMED FORCES India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- DRDO has developed state-of-the-art platforms, weapon systems and sensors in the country which in turn have led to improving the combat capabilities and providing technological edge to Armed Forces.
EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- The Government has taken several policy initiatives and brought reforms to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing
PRODUCTION OF DEFENCE PRODUCTS IN THE COUNTRY India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- The Government has taken several policy initiatives and brought reforms to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing. These policy initiatives are aimed at encouraging indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment in the country, thereby reducing dependency on imports in long run.
MODERNISATION OF AIRFORCE India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- Modernisation of Airforce is being undertaken following a multi-pronged approach involving indigenization, upgradation and integration. There has been induction of new weapon systems/platforms, advanced aircraft, air defence systems and modern technology.
Eastern Fleet Ships on Overseas Operational Deployment India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- In pursuit of India's 'Act East' policy and to enhance military cooperation with friendly countries, a Task Force of Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet is scheduled to proceed on an Overseas Deployment to South East Asia, the South China Sea and Western Pacific from early Aug 2021 for over two months.
EFFORTS BY DRDO TO DEAL WITH COVID-19 PANDEMIC India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- Some of efforts made by DRDO to deal with COVID-19 pandemic at National level are as follows:-
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 47.22 Cr India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coveragehas exceeded 47.22 Cr
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 199 India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- India's Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has surpassed47.78 crore (47,78,00,587), as per the 7 pm provisional report today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 02 Aug 2021
India Asserts Maritime Presence in South China Sea As US Calls to Halt Beijing's 'Aggression' Sputnik 02 Aug 2021 -- The announcement that warships have been deployed in the South China Sea comes despite speculation from local analysts that India would not make a great effort to assert its presence in the maritime sphere because a lot of money has already been allocated to secure its land border with China.
Joint Press Release of the 12th Round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting PLA Daily 02 Aug 2021 -- The 12th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side.
India - Harpoon Joint Common Test Set (JCTS) DSCA 02 Aug 2021 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of Harpoon Joint Common Test Set (JCTS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $82 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Of The 12th ROUND OF INDIA-CHINA CORPS COMMANDER LEVEL MEETING India PIB 02 Aug 2021 -- The 12th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side.
ESTABLISHMENT OF HOTLINE BETWEEN INDIAN ARMY AND PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY (PLA) IN NORTH SIKKIM India PIB 01 Aug 2021 -- A hotline was established between Indian Army in Kongra La, North Sikkim and PLA at Khamba Dzong in Tibetan Autonomous Region to further the spirit of trust and cordial relations along the borders. The event coincided with the PLA Day on 01 Aug 2021.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 47 Cr India PIB 01 Aug 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coveragecrossed the landmark of 47 Cr yesterday
COVID-19 Vaccination Update India PIB 01 Aug 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 01 Aug 2021

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