October 2021 - India Special Weapons News

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 106.14 Cr India PIB 31 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 68,04,806 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 106.14 Cr (1,06,14,40,335) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 31 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Indian port of Mundra resumes processing Iranian ships: SAOI Press TV 31 Oct 2021 -- The Shipping Association of Iran (SAOI) says Iranian ships are no longer banned from India's port of Mundra some three weeks after an Indian port operator said it will no longer process containers from Iran at the port.
DELIVERY OF Y 12704 (VISAKHAPATNAM) India PIB 31 Oct 2021 -- Y 12704 (Visakhapatnam), the lead ship of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers being built at Mazgaon Docks Limited (MDL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 28 Oct 21. The contract for four ships of Project 15B, as the Visakhapatnam class ships are known, was signed on 28 January 2011. This project is a follow-on of the Kolkata class (Project 15A) destroyers commissioned in the last decade.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 105.43 Cr India PIB 30 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 56,91,175vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 105.43 Cr (1,05,43,13,977) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 288 India PIB 30 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 106 Crore landmark milestone (1,06,07,39,866) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 30 Oct 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 Oct 2021
EX Yudh Abhyas : Closing Ceremony India PIB 30 Oct 2021 --The 17th Edition of Indo-US joint exercise "Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021", the joint military training between Indian and the US Armies concluded at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska on 29 October 2021.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 30 Oct 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 104.82 Cr India PIB 29 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 74,33,392 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 104.82 Cr (1,04,82,00,966) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 287 India PIB 29 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 105 Crore landmark milestone (1,05,37,14,062) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 29 Oct 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 29 Oct 2021
15th India-Israel Joint Working Group meeting in Tel Aviv India PIB 29 Oct 2021 -- India-Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Bilateral Defence Cooperation has agreed to form a Task Force to formulate a comprehensive Ten-Year Roadmap to identify new areas of cooperation.
DRDO & IAF jointly flight test Long-Range Bomb successfully India PIB 29 Oct 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) team jointly flight tested indigenously developed Long-Range Bomb (LRB) successfully from an aerial platform on October 29, 2021.
LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF TUSHIL - P1135.6 FOLLOW ON FRIGATE (EX-RUSSIA) India PIB 29 Oct 2021 -- The 7th Indian Navy Frigate of P1135.6 class was launched on 28 Oct 2021 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia in presence of Shri D Bala Venkatesh Varma, Ambassador of India (Moscow) and senior dignitaries of the Russian Federation and officials of the Indian Navy. During the ceremony, the ship was formally named as 'Tushil' by Smt Datla Vidya Varma. Tushil is a Sanskrit word meaning Protector Shield.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 104.04 Cr India PIB 28 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 49,09,254 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 104.04 Cr (1,04,04,99,873) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 286 India PIB 28 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 104 Crore landmark milestone (1,04,73,52,837) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 28 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Joint Statement on U.S.-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and Designations Dialogue US Dept. of State 28 Oct 2021 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and India on the occasion of the eighteenth U.S.-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and fourth Designations Dialogue.
India Slams New Chinese Land Border Law VOA 28 Oct 2021 -- Although it has expressed concern over a new land boundary law passed by China, India has said it expects that Beijing will not take action that could "unilaterally" alter the situation in the countries' border areas.
India overreacts, makes 'unreasonable' announcement on China's land border law: Chinese lawmakers Global Times 28 Oct 2021 -- India overreacted and made an unreasonable announcement against China's newly adopted land border legislation, as the law is not targeted at the China-India border dispute and in line with international law, legislators told the Global Times, warning India that its paranoia and overgeneralizing the new law could set negotiations between the two countries back.
Indo-UK Tri-Service Exercise 'Konkan Shakti 2021' Concludes India PIB 28 Oct 2021 -- The maiden bilateral tri-service exercise, Konkan Shakti 21, between the armed forces of India and the UK culminated in the Arabian Sea on 27 October 2021.
Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Sarthak' dedicated to the Nation India PIB 28 Oct 2021 -- In a significant boost to the maritime safety and security of the nation, the indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Sarthak' was commissioned and dedicated to the nation on October 28, 2021 at Goa by the Director General of Indian Coast Guard K Natarajan.
India tests nuclear-capable missile with 5,000-km range Press TV 28 Oct 2021 -- India has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that can fly as far as 5,000 kilometers (3,106 miles).
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 103.53 Cr India PIB 27 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 55,89,124 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 103.53 Cr (1,03,53,25,577) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 285 India PIB 27 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 103.99 Crore (1,03,99,28,634) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 27 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, successfully launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island India PIB 27 Oct 2021 -- A successful launch of the Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, was carried out on October 27, 2021 at approximately 1950 hrs from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
India Successfully Test-Fires Its First Nuclear-Capable Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Agni 5 Sputnik 27 Oct 2021 -- In September, China raised a United Nations Security Council resolution related to the 1998 nuclear blast tests by India and Pakistan to prevent the possible maiden trial of nuclear-capable inter-continental ballistic missile, Agni-5, which can hit targets more than 5,000km away with high precision.
BEL pays Rs 149.52 crore final dividend to the Government, totalling Rs 498.38 crore for FY 2020-21 India PIB 27 Oct 2021 -- Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has paid a total dividend of 400 per cent on its paid up capital to the Government for Financial Year 2020-21.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 102.94 Cr India PIB 26 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 64,75,733 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 102.94 Cr (1,02,94,01,119) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 284 India PIB 26 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 103 Crore landmark milestone(1,03,48,36,594) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 26 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Sea phase of India-UK maiden Tri-Service exercise 'Konkan Shakti 2021' in full swing India PIB 26 Oct 2021 -- The sea phase of maiden Tri-Service exercise 'Konkan Shakti 2021' between the Armed Forces of India and United Kingdom (UK) is being held off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea. On completion of harbour planning phase, the sea phase of the exercise commenced on October 24, 2021. It will continue till October 27, 2021.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 102.27 Cr India PIB 25 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 12,30,720 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 102.27 Cr (1,02,27,12,895) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 283 India PIB 25 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed102.8 Crore(1,02,86,69,053) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 25 Oct 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 Oct 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 102.10 Cr India PIB 24 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 77,40,676 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed 100 Cr mark to reach 102.10 Cr (1,02,10,43,258) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 24 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Indian paramilitaries shoot dead civilians amid spike in violence across Kashmir Press TV 24 Oct 2021 -- Indian paramilitaries have shot dead another civilian in Kashmir following a string of suspected militant attacks and targeted killings in the disputed Himalayan region.
China passes law to boost border protection amid standoff with India Press TV 24 Oct 2021 -- China has adopted a new law to strengthen border protection amid a prolonged standoff with India and security issues in neighboring Afghanistan.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 101.30 Cr India PIB 23 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 68,48,417 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed 100 Cr mark to reach 101.30 Cr (1,01,30,28,411) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 281 India PIB 23 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 102 Crore (1,02,03,34,409) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 23 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Centre Reviews Status and Progress of COVID Vaccination with States/UTs India PIB 23 Oct 2021 -- Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary reviewed the progress of COVID19 vaccination with Health Secretaries and Mission Directors of National Health Mission (NHM) of States and UTs, through video conference (VC) today. The focus of the meeting was to urge the states and UTs to increase the pace of the countrywide vaccination and coverage of the second dose.
UK forges closer defence and security partnership with India, October 2021 UK FCDO 23 Oct 2021 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is forging stronger UK security and defence links with India on her visit to the country, as she visits HMS Queen Elizabeth in Mumbai today.
Ministry of Defence signs contract worth 423 Cr with US for procurement of Arms for Indian Navy India PIB 22 Oct 2021 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on 21 October 2021 with the US Government under Foreign Military Sale (FMS) for procurement of MK 54 Torpedo and Expendable (Chaff and Flares) for the Indian Navy at a cost of ₹ 423 Crores.
100.59 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive India PIB 22 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 61,27,277 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed 100 Cr mark to reach 100.59 Cr (1,00,59,04,580) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 22 Oct 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 22 Oct 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 280 India PIB 22 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 101.2 Crore(1,01,24,09,255) today
Foreign Secretary travels to India to strengthen economic and tech ties, October 2021 UK FCDO 22 Oct 2021 -- Liz Truss announces technology and infrastructure tie-ups with India to boost both economies and help developing countries grow in a clean and sustainable way.
High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS successfully flight-tested by DRDO India PIB 22 Oct 2021 -- ABHYAS - the High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) was successfully flight-tested today by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.
India Inches Closer to Developing Hypersonic Weapons: US Congressional Report Sputnik 22 Oct 2021 -- After successfully demonstrating an anti-satellite missile in 2019, Narendra Modi's government also approved the development of the surface-to-surface "Shaurya" hypersonic missile last year, amid border tensions with China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.
India Boosts Anti-Submarine Warfare Capacity as it Buys Torpedoes for P-8 Spy Jet From US Sputnik 22 Oct 2021 -- The US government allowed its firms to supply torpedoes and air-launched Harpoon anti-ship missiles to India for a combined cost of $155 million in April last year. Earlier this week, Boeing delivered the 11th P-8 long-range maritime reconnaissance anti-submarine aircraft to the Indian Navy.
India achieves the major milestone of 'one billion' vaccinations India PIB 21 Oct 2021 -- In a historic achievement, the cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has surpassed the 100-crore milestone
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 21 Oct 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 21 Oct 2021
India Hails 'Historic' One Billion Covid Vaccination Milestone in Nine Months Sputnik 21 Oct 2021 -- India launched a nationwide inoculation programme on 16 January 2021 which was monitored through CoWIN, a digital app. Up to this moment, only China has administered a billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines, a goal it achieved in June.
India Marks Milestone Hitting One Billion COVID Jabs VOA 21 Oct 2021 -- India celebrated the milestone of administering one billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, marking a key turnaround in a drive that got off the ground slowly earlier this year.
India Decides to Deploy More Troops in Kashmir Amid Spike in Violence Sputnik 21 Oct 2021 -- In recent weeks, India-administered Kashmir has witnessed a surge in violence, including a spate of suspected terrorist attacks on civilians. At least 33 people have been killed in the heavily militarised region since early October.
India Deploys Modern Howitzers in Ladakh Region Bordering China Sputnik 21 Oct 2021 -- India has deployed modern M-777 ultra-light howitzers and L-70 Bofors artillery guns in the Tawang sector of the Ladakh region bordering China, the Indian army said on Thursday.
Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 Crashes in Madhya Pradesh, Pilot Ejects - Videos Sputnik 21 Oct 2021 -- This is the first accident involving a single-engine Mirage 2000 in nearly a decade. The Indian Air Force operates three squadrons (18-20 fighter jets in each) of French-made Mirage 2000 jets.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 99.12 Cr India PIB 20 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 41,36,142 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 99.12 Cr (99,12,82,283) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 20 Oct 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 20 Oct 2021
Indian Army Expedites Its Plan to Modernise Air Defence Amid Rising Threats of Enemy Drone Swarms Sputnik 20 Oct 2021 -- The Indian Army claims China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has increased the scale and duration of patrolling and military drills near the loosely demarcated Line of Actual Control (LAC). Indian Army Chief Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane has vowed to counter China's infrastructure build-up and deployment with equal power.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 98.67 Cr India PIB 19 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 87,41,160 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 98.67 Cr (98,67,69,411) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Health Ministry Reviews Status and Progress of COVID Vaccination with States/UTs India PIB 19 Oct 2021 -- Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary reviewed the progress of COVID19 vaccination with Health Secretaries and NHM MDs of States and UTs, through video conference (VC) yesterday
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 19 Oct 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 Oct 2021
China's PLA Ramps Up Scale, Military Drills Duration Near Arunachal Pradesh, Indian General Warns Sputnik 19 Oct 2021 -- The 3,488-kilometre-long India-China border has never been clearly demarcated. The two Asian giants have been embroiled in a deadly standoff in the western section of the Line of Actual Control since last year.
Pakistan military claims it blocked Indian submarine incursion Press TV 19 Oct 2021 -- Pakistan's military claims it "detected and blocked" an Indian military submarine from entering Pakistani territorial waters earlier this week.
Pakistan Claims to Have Prevented 'Indian Submarine' From Violating Its Maritime Borders Sputnik 19 Oct 2021 -- The incident was reported by the Pakistan Navy amid a strict ceasefire at the border that has been followed by the two South Asian rivals since February this year.
Pakistan Says it Blocked Indian Submarine Attempt to Enter its Waters VOA 19 Oct 2021 -- Pakistan said Tuesday its naval forces had detected and blocked an Indian submarine from entering Pakistani territorial waters.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 97.65 Cr India PIB 17 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 41,20,772 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 97.65 Cr (97,65,89,540) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 17 Oct 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 Oct 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 97.23 Cr India PIB 16 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 8,36,118 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 97.23Cr (97,23,77,045) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 16 Oct 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 274 India PIB 16 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed97.62 Crore(97,62,92,346) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 16 Oct 2021 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country
28 killed in India-controlled Kashmir over 2 weeks of violence: Report Press TV 16 Oct 2021 -- At least 28 people, including nine civilians, have reportedly been gunned down over the past two weeks during a fresh surge in violence and a government crackdown in the Indian-controlled Kashmir.
INDO-SRI LANKA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE 'MITRA SHAKTI' CULMINATES IN AMPARA (SRI LANKA) India PIB 16 Oct 2021 -- The 8th Edition of joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army, Exercise MITRA SHAKTI which was conducted from 04 - 16 October 2021, culminated at Combat Training School, Ampara today.
INDO-US JOINT TRAINING EXERCISE "EX YUDH ABHYAS" COMMENCES AT JOINT BASE ELMENDORF RICHARDSON, ALASKA (USA) India PIB 16 Oct 2021 -- The 17th Edition of Indo – US joint training exercise "EX YUDH ABHYAS 21" commenced at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska (USA) on 15 October 2021 with an opening ceremony that saw the unfurling of the National Flags of both countries amidst playing of the National anthems, "Jana Gana Mana" and "The Star Spangled Banner".
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 97.14 Cr India PIB 15 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 30,26,483 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 97.14 Cr (97,14,38,553) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 15 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Seven new defence companies, carved out of OFB, dedicated to the Nation on the occasion of Vijayadashami India PIB 15 Oct 2021 -- Seven new defence companies, carved out of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), were dedicated to the Nation at a function organised by Ministry of Defence on the occasion of 'Vijayadashami' in New Delhi on October 15, 2021. Prime
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presides over breakthrough blast of main tube of Sela Main Tunnel via video conferencing India PIB 14 Oct 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presided over breakthrough blast of main tube of Sela Tunnel via video conferencing and flagged-off ‘India @75 Motorcycle Expedition’ at an event organised by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in New Delhi on October 14, 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 96.82 Cr India PIB 14 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 35,66,347 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 96.82 Cr (96,82,20,997) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 14 Oct 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 14 Oct 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 272 India PIB 14 Oct 2021 -- India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 97 Crore landmark milestone (97,11,20,405) today
India Dismisses Chinese Objections to Leaders' Visit to Disputed State VOA 14 Oct 2021 -- Days after talks to resolve a 17-month military standoff between India and China stalled, the Asian rivals are involved in a new war of words over a recent visit by the Indian vice president to Arunachal Pradesh, a state in eastern India claimed by China.
Indian Army Contingent Departs for 17th Edition of Indo-US Joint Military Exercise "Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021" at Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, Alaska (USA) India PIB 14 Oct 2021 -- As part of the ongoing Indo-US Defence Cooperation, the Joint Military Training Exercise "Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021" will be conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska (USA) from 15 to 29 October 2021.
India Completes Excavation Work at Strategic All-Weather Sela Tunnel on China Border Sputnik 14 Oct 2021 -- Beijing has never recognised New Delhi's sovereignty over the state of Arunachal Pradesh, a mountainous state located in the eastern section of the India-China border. Indian media reported recently that around 200 Chinese troops "intruded" into Arunachal Pradesh before some of them were "briefly detained" by the Indian Army and sent back.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 96.43 Cr India PIB 13 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 50,63,845 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 96.43 Cr (96,43,79,212) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 271 India PIB 13 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 96 Crore (96,78,08,545) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 13 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Australia, India, Japan, and U.S. Kick-off Phase II: MALABAR 2021 US Navy 13 Oct 2021 -- Maritime forces from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States began Phase II of Exercise MALABAR 2021 in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 11.
Indian Arms Maker with US, EU Investors Supplies Myanmar Junta, Rights Group Says VOA 13 Oct 2021 -- An Indian government-controlled arms maker with high-profile U.S. and European shareholders has been supplying Myanmar, even after the country's military toppled a democratically elected government on February 1 and killed hundreds of civilians in a bid to crush any resistance, a local rights group has said.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 95.89 Cr India PIB 12 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 65,86,092 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 95.89Cr (95,89,78,049) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 270 India PIB 12 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 96 Crore landmark milestone (96,38,92,045) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 12 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Indian troops kill five suspected militants in Kashmir Press TV 12 Oct 2021 -- Indian government forces have killed five suspected militants in two separate gun battles across the Indian-administered Kashmir, Indian police say.
India Prepares for Long Haul on China Border Dispute VOA 12 Oct 2021 -- A deadlock in the latest round of talks between India and China on their disputed border means that tens of thousands of Indian troops will hunker down for a second winter in subzero temperatures in the Himalayan mountains.
Deployment of S-400 by China at Ladakh Border a 'Grave Threat' for India, Warns Opposition Sputnik 12 Oct 2021 -- India signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for the delivery of five columns of S-400 missiles by 2023. Indian Air Force Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari and Russian Ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev have confirmed in recent weeks that the first batch of the missile systems would be delivered to India by the end of this year.
Indian Port Operator Bans Cargo Containers From Iran RFE/RL 12 Oct 2021 -- India's biggest ports operator has announced that it will refuse containerized cargo from Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan after mid-November in a ban that is thought to stem for a major recent heroin seizure.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 95 Cr India PIB 11 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 46,57,679 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 95 Cr (95,19,84,373) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 269 India PIB 11 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed95.82 Crore(95,82,64,532) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 11 Oct 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 11 Oct 2021
Five Indian Soldiers Killed In Kashmir Gunbattle RFE/RL Gandhara 11 Oct 2021 -- Five Indian soldiers have been killed in a shoot-out with militants in the India-controlled portion of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, the Indian military reported on October 11.
Five Indian Soldiers Killed in Jammu and Kashmir Sputnik 11 Oct 2021 -- In the past 10 days, a total of six civilians have been shot dead by suspected terrorists. The killings sparked public outrage across India, with politicians from all parties condemning the attacks.
China issues harsh statement, blames failed talks on India's unreasonable demands Global Times 11 Oct 2021 -- The harshly worded statement issued by the Chinese government on China and India failing to reach an agreement during their latest round of corps commander-level talks showed China's subtle change of attitude toward India, and the country's staunch determination to protect its territorial and sovereign integrity, said analysts.
UPDATE: India's unreasonable demands in 13th military talks 'risk new conflict' Global Times 11 Oct 2021 -- After China and India failed to reach an agreement during the latest round of corps commander-level talks over the western section of China-India border issues, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command on Monday slammed India for its unreasonable and unrealistic demands, with India also sparking new incidents along the eastern section of the border recently. Chinese experts have warned of the risks of a new conflict, saying that China should not only refuse to give in to India's arrogant demands on the negotiation table, but also be prepared to defend against another Indian military aggression.
PLA spokesperson makes statement on latest China-India military talks PLA Daily 11 Oct 2021 -- "Instead of misjudging the situation, the Indian side should cherish the hard-won situation in China-India border areas," said Senior Colonel Long Shaohua, spokesperson for the Western Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), on Monday.
Border accusation against Chinese soldiers fabricated, says official PLA Daily 11 Oct 2021 -- Recent reports in Indian media that Chinese soldiers had been detained for "crossing the border "are purely fabricated, a Chinese military source said on Saturday.
India, China army talks to resolve border dispute fail Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Indian and Chinese commanders have ended bilateral talks aimed at resolving a protracted military standoff on their countries' shared border without results.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 94 Cr India PIB 10 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 66,85,415 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 94 Cr (94,70,10,175) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 10 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Indian police detain hundreds in sweeping crackdown across Kashmir Press TV 10 Oct 2021 -- Indian forces have detained hundreds of people in a sweeping crackdown over the past three days across Indian-controlled Kashmir following "a spate of killings in the Himalayan disputed region."
India, China Make Another Attempt to Defuse Border Tensions Sputnik 10 Oct 2021 -- Both India and China have made major deployments of troops to areas along their 3,488 km border. Troops from the two countries engaged in a series of skirmishes beginning in May last year that led to casualties on both sides. Since then, tensions have mounted between the two, with each side accusing the other of violating bilateral pacts.
MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE MALABAR 2021 – PHASE II IN BAY OF BENGAL 12 – 15 OCT 21 India PIB 10 Oct 2021 -- The Indian Navy (IN) would be participating in the Second Phase of Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar along with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the United States Navy (USN).
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage nearly 94Cr India PIB 09 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 79,12,202vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage nearly reaches 94Cr(93,99,15,323) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 267 India PIB 09 Oct 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 94.62 Crore (94,62,90,307) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 09 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Union Health Minister Reviews Progress of COVID-19 Vaccination with 19 States India PIB 09 Oct 2021 -- Dr
Targeted Civilian Killings Shock Region of Indian-Administered Kashmir VOA 09 Oct 2021 -- The road leading toward a cremation ground in the Batamaloo neighborhood of Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir on Friday reverberated with chants of "Great is the God" and "We Want Justice" as thousands of Sikh mourners carried a body at shoulder height to fulfill its last rites.
India-US Defence Policy Group Meeting in Washington DC India PIB 09 Oct 2021 -- Defence Secretary of India Dr Ajay Kumar and the US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Dr Colin Kahl co-chaired the 16th meeting of the India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) on 08 October 2021 in Washington DC.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 93 Cr India PIB 08 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 50,17,753vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 93Cr(93,17,17,191) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 266 India PIB 08 Oct 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 93.90 Crore (93,90,86,001) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 08 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Readout of 16th U.S. – India Defense Policy Group DoD 08 Oct 2021
FIFTH EDITION OF JAPAN-INDIA BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE 'JIMEX' India PIB 08 Oct 2021 -- The 5th edition ofthe bilateral maritime exercise JIMEX, between Japan and India, was conducted in the Arabian Sea from06 – 08 October2021.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 92.63 Cr India PIB 07 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 43,09,525vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 92.63Cr (92,63,68,608) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 265 India PIB 07 Oct 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 93 Crore landmark milestone (93,11,96,195) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 07 Oct 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 Oct 2021
CURTAIN RAISER: 6TH EDITION OF INDIA - UK JOINT COMPANY LEVEL MILITARY TRAINING: EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR COMMENCES AT CHAUBATIA (UTTARAKHAND) India PIB 07 Oct 2021 -- The 6th Edition of India - UK Joint Company Level Military Training EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand and will culminate on 20 Oct 2021.
Biden to Decide on Sanctions Against India for Purchasing 'Dangerous' S-400, Says US Top Diplomat Sputnik 07 Oct 2021 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) chief V. R. Chaudhari said on Tuesday that the Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile defence system would be inducted "within this year". Prioritising 'national interest', New Delhi categorically conveyed to Washington that it would not be cowed under pressure over Russia's $5.43 billion deal.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 92 Cr India PIB 06 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 59,48,360 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 92Cr(92,17,65,405) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 264 India PIB 06 Oct 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 92.60 Crore(92,60,48,527) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 06 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla US Dept. of State 06 Oct 2021
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar US Dept. of State 06 Oct 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 91 Cr India PIB 05 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 72,51,419 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 91 Cr (91,54,65,826) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 263 India PIB 05 Oct 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 92 Crore landmark milestone (92,11,80,022) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 05 Oct 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 Oct 2021
FIFTH EDITION OF JAPAN-INDIA BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE 'JIMEX' India PIB 05 Oct 2021 -- The fifth edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX, between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), will be held in Arabian Sea from 06 to 08 October 2021. JIMEX series of exercises commenced in January 2012 with special focus on maritime security cooperation. The last edition of JIMEX was conducted in September 2020.
8th EDITION OF INDIA – SRI LANKA JOINT "EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI COMMENCES AT AMPARA SRI LANKA India PIB 05 Oct 2021 -- The 8th edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral joint exercise Mitra Shakti commenced today at the Combat Training School, Ampara in Sri Lanka. The two week long exercise is being conducted from 04 to 15 October 2021.
India Set to Take Delivery of S-400 Order by December As China Plants Air Force At LAC: IAF Chief Sputnik 05 Oct 2021 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) at present has 30 fighter squadrons against an authorised strength of 42 to fend off a perceived threat from China and Pakistan. Since June last year, the force has had to shift its asset deployment strategy after tensions with China flared up during the Galwan face-off.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 90.79 Cr India PIB 04 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 23,46,176 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 90.79 Cr (90,79,32,861) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 262 India PIB 04 Oct 2021 -- In a significant achievement, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 91 Crore landmark milestone(91,47,00,041) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 04 Oct 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 Oct 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 90 Cr India PIB 03 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 73,76,846 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 90 Cr (90,51,75,348) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 03 Oct 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 Oct 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 89.74Cr India PIB 02 Oct 2021 -- With the administration of 69,33,838 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 89.74Cr (89,74,81,554) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 87,06,441sessions.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 260 India PIB 02 Oct 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 90 Crore landmark milestone (90,42,59,810) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 02 Oct 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 Oct 2021
Indian contingent departs for Sri Lanka joint exercise Mitra Shakti 21 India PIB 02 Oct 2021 -- The 8th Edition of India Sri Lanka bilateral joint Exercise Mitra Shakti will be conducted at Combat Training School, Ampara in Sri Lanka from 4 to 15 October 2021.
Major Road Projects launched in Ladakh to be constructed by BRO India PIB 01 Oct 2021 -- On a landmark day for the Union Territory of Ladakh and its people, construction on 05 major road infrastructure development projects was launched by His Excellency the Governor of Ladakh Shri Radha Krishna Mathur, from Turtuk, the northernmost village of India
India and US to set-up joint working group in defence industrial security India PIB 01 Oct 2021 -- The Industrial Security Agreement (ISA) summit between India and the United States was held between September 27to October 01, 2021 at New Delhi.

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