December 2021 - India Special Weapons News

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 144.54 Cr India PIB 31 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 66,65,290 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 144
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 350 India PIB 31 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 145 Crore landmark milestone (145,09,24,269) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 31 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Year End Review - 2021 of Ministry of Defence India PIB 31 Dec 2021
DELIVERY OF 50TON BOLLARD PULL TUG "BALRAJ" India PIB 31 Dec 2021 -- Contract for construction of 50Ton Bollard Pull Tugs was concluded with M/s Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam on 14 Feb 19 at a cost of Rs
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 143.83 Cr India PIB 30 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 63,91,282 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 143
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 349 India PIB 30 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 144
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 30 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Six suspected militants, one Indian soldier killed in Kashmir clashes Press TV 30 Dec 2021 -- At least six suspected militants and an Indian soldier have been killed in separate clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir, as tensions and fatalities rise in the disputed Himalayan region.
Philippines Sets Aside Budget for Acquisition of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile Sputnik 30 Dec 2021 -- BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture by India and Russia, has stated that customers from Southeast Asia and the Middle East have taken an interest in its supersonic cruise missiles.
Satellite Images of India's Third Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine Emerge Sputnik 30 Dec 2021 -- With the commissioning of the INS Arihant in 2016, India joined a select group of countries— the US, Russia, China, France, and the UK—which builds and operates Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) submarines. The second SSBN under the project is likely to be commissioned very soon.
India Declares Border State a 'Disturbed Area' as Botched Army Ambush Triggers Outrage Sputnik 30 Dec 2021 -- The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) allows the Indian military to shoot to kill or carry out searches without warrants in those regions classified as a "disturbed area" by the federal Home Ministry. The act also bestows legal immunity to the forces for their actions in these areas.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 143.15 Cr India PIB 29 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 64,61,321 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 143
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 348 India PIB 29 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 143
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 29 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Nearly 800 Omicron Cases Detected in India, Most in Delhi Sputnik 29 Dec 2021 -- A total of 781 Omicron COVID-19 cases have been detected in India so far, with nearly a third of them in the capital territory of Delhi, a press statement published by the Indian Ministry of Health said.
MoD notifies positive indigenisation list of sub-systems/assemblies/ sub-assemblies/components to achieve self-reliance in defence & minimise imports by DPSUs India PIB 29 Dec 2021 -- A positive indigenisation list of sub-systems/assemblies/sub-assemblies/components has been notified by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, as part of the efforts to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing and minimise imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)
India Approves Two New COVID Vaccines Covovax and Corbevax, and Anti-Viral Drug Molnupiravir for Use Sputnik 28 Dec 2021 -- A surge in the highly transmissible Omicron variant worldwide has rung alarms about a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. India's Omicron case tally stands at 653. Around 6,358 new cases, and 6,450 recoveries have been recorded in India in the last 24 hours since Monday, as per the Health Ministry. The active caseload currently stands at 75,456.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 142.47 Cr India PIB 28 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 72,87,547 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 142
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 347 India PIB 28 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 143 Crore landmark milestone (143,07,92,357) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 28 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Union Health Ministry engages with States/UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 yrs and Precautionary dose for identified vulnerable categories India PIB 28 Dec 2021 -- Union Health Secretary, Shri Rajesh Bhushan, chaired a workshop through video conference (VC) today with all States and UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 and Precautionary 3rd dose for vulnerable categories; Healthcare workers (HCW), Frontline workers (FLW), and those in the 60+ age group who have comorbidity
France's Naval Group Denies Knowledge About Any Discussions Between Paris and Delhi on Nuclear Subs Sputnik 28 Dec 2021 -- While France has doubled down on its partnerships with countries in the Asia-Pacific after being snubbed by Australia, the US, and the UK in the wake of the AUKUS pact announcement, experts say it is unlikely that it will replicate AUKUS' example to transfer nuclear defence technology to non-permanent members of the UNSC.
Russia Offers India to Develop New Tank Based on Armata, Military Agency Says Sputnik 28 Dec 2021 -- Moscow has offered New Delhi to develop a new Indian combat tank on the basis of the Russian Armata platform, the spokeswoman for Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Valeria Reshetnikova, told Sputnik.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 141.70 Cr India PIB 27 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 29,93,283 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 141
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 346 India PIB 27 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 142
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 27 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Center reviews Public Health Response Measures and Vaccination Status with five Poll Bound States India PIB 27 Dec 2021 -- Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan held a high level meeting with the five poll bound states of Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to review the public health response measures for containment and management of COVID19, and the vaccination status in these states
India Building Nuclear-Hardened Storage Facilities Along Forward Posts: Army Chief Engineer Sputnik 27 Dec 2021 -- India has shown exemplary work by transporting vast quantities of ammunition, equipment, fuel, and winter supplies to Ladakh for two consecutive winters at a rapid pace. However, it has also faced situations in the past few years that show the limitation of mechanised mobility at forward posts due to environmental risks in the Himalayas.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 141.37 Cr India PIB 26 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 32,90,766 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 141.37 Cr (1,41,37,72,425) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,50,19,426 sessions.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 26 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Amid Rising Cases of Omicron, India Approves Booster Dose, Vaccine for Children Sputnik 26 Dec 2021 -- The total number of cases of Omicron, the new variant of COVID-19, in India has risen to 422. The state of Maharashtra tops the list with 108 cases, while Delhi has 79.
INS SUDARSHINI DEPLOYMENT TO GULF REGION - SAMBANDH India PIB 26 Dec 2021 -- Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini, was deployed to the Gulf as part of Indian Navy's endeavour to enhance maritime cooperation with the friendly navies in the region.
MISSION SAGAR India PIB 26 Dec 2021 -- As part of yet another deployment undertaken by Indian Navy since May 2020 under Mission SAGAR, Indian Naval Ship Kesari entered Port of Maputo, Mozambique on 25 December 2021.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 141 Cr India PIB 25 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 66,09,113 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 141 Cr (1,41,01,26,404) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 344 India PIB 25 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 141
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 25 Dec 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 Dec 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 140.31 Cr India PIB 24 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 57,44,652 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 140
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 343 India PIB 24 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 140 Crore landmark milestone (140,93,45,905) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 24 Dec 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 Dec 2021
INS SUDARSHINI DEPLOYMENT TO GULF COUNTRIES India PIB 24 Dec 2021 -- INS Sudarshini is presently on its culmination phase of deployment to Gulf region as part of Indian Navy's efforts towards familiarising friendly foreign navies on various facets of operations and training on board sail training platforms and extending 'Bridges of Friendship'
INS KHUKRI DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 32 YEARS OF GLORIOUS SERVICE TO THE NATION India PIB 24 Dec 2021 -- INS Khukri, the first of the indigenously built Missile Corvettes, was decommissioned after 32 years of glorious service on Thursday, 23 Dec 2021
Confrontation with China, Domestic Crises Test India in 2021 VOA 24 Dec 2021 -- India grappled with serious security and domestic challenges this year. Military tensions with China showed no signs of easing, a deadly second wave of the coronavirus pandemic devastated India and the biggest farmers protest in decades challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's authority.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 139.70 Cr India PIB 23 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 70,17,671 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 139
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 342 India PIB 23 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 140
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 23 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Centre reviews COVID19 status and preparedness in States/UTs, in view of Omicron variant India PIB 23 Dec 2021 -- The Centre has advised States and UTs to not let their guard down and maintain their preparedness for fighting COVID19 (and its variants) in view of the new variant Omicron (designated as a Variant of Concern by WHO on 26th November 2021)
Delhi Chief Braces for 100,000 COVID-19 Cases Daily as Omicron Spreads Through India Sputnik 23 Dec 2021 -- India has recorded more than 7,495 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, out of which 236 were of the Omicron strain, India's Health Ministry said on Thursday.
DRDO successfully conducts Flight-Test of Indigenous Aerial Target 'Abhyas' India PIB 23 Dec 2021 -- DRDO successfully conducted the flight test of Indigenously developed High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) Abhyas today from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast, Odisha
DRDO successfully conducts second flight-test of indigenously developed conventional Surface-to-Surface missile 'Pralay' India PIB 23 Dec 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted second flight-test of indigenously developed conventional Surface-to-Surface missile 'Pralay' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on December 23, 2021
Indian Army To Deploy Suicide Drones to Boost Artillery in Forward Posts Along China Border Sputnik 23 Dec 2021 -- Recent satellite imagery shows that China is continuously building-up military assets in the friction areas along the Line of Actual Control — that border dividing it from China from Ladakh in the north to Arunachal Pradesh way to the east. The Indian Army is equipping its forces in forward posts with advanced weaponry.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 138.96 Cr India PIB 22 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 57,05,039 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 138
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 341 India PIB 22 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached to nearly 140 Crore (139,61,10,941) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 22 Dec 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 Dec 2021
DRDO conducts maiden launch of indigenously developed new generation surface-to-surface missile 'Pralay' India PIB 22 Dec 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted maiden flight test of indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile 'Pralay', from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on December 22, 2021
Rafale Deal: India Imposes $1.1 Mln Fine on French Missile Maker Over Delay in Offset Commitments Sputnik 22 Dec 2021 -- In 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government inked a contract with France for the delivery of 36 Rafale fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF). Twenty-six jets have already been delivered under the contract, with the remaining 10 scheduled to be in India next year. France has also offered India more Rafale jets.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 138.35 Cr India PIB 21 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 64,56,911 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 138
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 340 India PIB 21 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 138
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 21 Dec 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 Dec 2021
India Records 5,326 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 21 Dec 2021 -- India has recorded 5,326 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), 453 deaths in the last 24 hours.
INDIGENOUSLY DEVELOPED ARMOURED ENGINEER RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE INDUCTED INTO INDIAN ARMY India PIB 21 Dec 2021 -- The first set of indigenously developed next generation Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle was inducted into the Corps of Engineers of Indian Army in a solemn function attended by Gen MM Naravane, the Chief of Army Staff at Pune today
Raksha Mantri witnesses multi-agency HADR exercise PANEX-21 in Pune India PIB 21 Dec 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh witnessed a Multi-Agency Exercise (MAE) and inaugurated an equipment display on the second day of PANEX-21, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise for BIMSTEC member nations, organised at College of Military Engineering in Pune, Maharashtra on December 21, 2021
India Deploys 1st Squadron of Its Newly Acquired S-400 Triumf System Along Pakistani Border: Report Sputnik 21 Dec 2021 -- Indian defence experts say that the S-400 "Triumf" surface-to-air defence systems' "long-range" capabilities could cover the "entire width" of Pakistan, which would mean that New Delhi could target objects in Pakistani airspace in the event of potential hostilities between the two.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 137.67 Cr India PIB 20 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 15,82,079 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 137
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 339 India PIB 20 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 138 Crore landmark milestone (138,26,28,849) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 20 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Violation of LoC by Pakistan India PIB 20 Dec 2021 -- A total 5,601 instances of Cease Fire Violations (CFVs) were reported along the LoC under operational control of Indian Army in Jammu & Kashmir from 30 November 2019 to 29 November 2021
MIG-21 Aircraft India PIB 20 Dec 2021 -- Tejas is not being inducted as a replacement of MIG-21 fighter aircraft, but as a part of modernisation of IAF
New Armament Production Units India PIB 20 Dec 2021 -- In the last five years, a total of 194 Industrial Licenses have been issued to private companies in Defence sector for manufacturing of items like ammunitions, artillery guns, howitzers, air defence guns, UAVs, destroyers, frigates, night vision devices, ballistic protection items, radars, opto-electronic devices etc
Defence Agreement with Russia on Assault Rifles India PIB 20 Dec 2021 -- A contract for procurement of quantity 6,01,427 Assault Rifles AK-203 was signed on December 06, 2021 between Ministry of Defence and M/s Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL)- a Joint Venture established between India, represented by the Defence PSUs-Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) & Munitions India Limited (MIL) and Russia, represented by Rosoboronexport (RoE) & Concern Kalashnikov (CK), in the share holding of 50
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 137.46 Cr India PIB 19 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 76,54,466 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 137
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 19 Dec 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 Dec 2021
MORMUGAO, INDIAN NAVY'S SECOND SHIP OF THE PROJECT 15B, SAILS FOR MAIDEN SEA TRIALS ON GOA LIBERATION DAY India PIB 19 Dec 2021 -- Mormugao, Indian Navy's second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class, planned to be commissioned in mid 2022, proceeded on her maiden sea sortie today
DRDO conducts flight demonstration of Controlled Aerial Delivery System India PIB 19 Dec 2021 -- Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra conducted a flight demonstration of Controlled Aerial Delivery System of 500 kg capacity (CADS-500) on December 18, 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 136.66 Cr India PIB 18 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 62,06,244 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 136
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 337 India PIB 18 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 137 Crore landmark milestone (137,37,66,189) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 18 Dec 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 Dec 2021
New generation ballistic missile 'Agni P' successfully test-fired by DRDO India PIB 18 Dec 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile 'Agni P' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha at 1106 hrs on December 18, 2021
India Successfully Test-Fires New Generation Nuclear Missile Agni Prime - Video Sputnik 18 Dec 2021 -- India has been embroiled in a border stand-off with China since May 2020. To keep Beijing in check and its own troops well-prepared for any contingency, the South Asian nation has conducted a slew of missile and weapons tests, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in the last couple of months.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 135.99 Cr India PIB 17 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 70,46,805 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 135
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 336 India PIB 17 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 136 Crore landmark milestone (136,58,69,610) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 17 Dec 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 Dec 2021
France Ready to Provide Additional Rafale Jet to India, Defence Minister Parly Says Sputnik 17 Dec 2021 -- India signed an $8.7 billion contract with France for 36 Rafale fighter jets in 2016. The manufacturer, Dassault Aviation, has so far delivered 26 Rafales to the Indian Air Force and these jets have been deployed at two locations near the border with China.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & his French counterpart Ms Florence Parly hold 3rd Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi India PIB 17 Dec 2021 -- The third Annual Defence Dialogue between India and France took place between Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and French Minister for Armed Forces Ms Florence Parly in New Delhi on December 17, 2021
Indigenization of Defence Products India PIB 17 Dec 2021 -- Two Positive Indigenisation Lists comprising 101 and 108 items were promulgated on 21 Aug 2020 and 31 May 2021 respectively
Equipment Produced Under 'Make In India' Initiative India PIB 17 Dec 2021 -- Many significant projects including 155mm Artillery Gun system 'Dhanush', Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas', 'Akash' Surface to Air Missile system, INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Chennai, Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette (ASWC), Arjun Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle, Bridge Laying Tank, Landing Craft Utility, Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) for 155mm Ammunition, Medium Bullet Proof Vehicle (MBPV), Lakshya Parachute for Pilotless Target Aircraft, Thermal Imaging Sight Mark-II for T-72 tank, Offshore Surveillance Ship, Water Jet Fast Attack Craft, Inshore Patrol Vessel, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Fast Interceptor Boat, 25 T Tugs, etc
Joint Naval Exercises India PIB 17 Dec 2021 -- The MALABAR Exercise is being conducted annually since 1992 with the aim and objective to enhance Indian Navy's interoperability with other participating navies, improve skill-sets and exchange 'best-practices' including lessons learnt
Defence Production Units India PIB 17 Dec 2021 -- An Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) on "Mutual Cooperation in Joint Manufacturing of Spares, Components, Aggregates and other material related to Russian/Soviet Origin Arms and Defence Equipment" was signed during the 20th India-Russia Bilateral Summit held at Vladivostok in 2019
Defence Startups India PIB 17 Dec 2021 -- The Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence has approved a central sector scheme viz
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 135.25 Cr India PIB 16 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 60,12,425 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 135
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 335 India PIB 16 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached close to 136 Crore (135,91,01,972) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 16 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Pentagon Concerned Over Chinese Military Buildup Near Border With India, Reports Say Sputnik 16 Dec 2021 -- The US Department of Defense is concerned over the Chinese military buildup near the demarcation line with India in the Himalayas, media reported.
Union Minister Dr.Jitendra Singh says,ISRO is developing a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) with private participation to be launched in 1st quarter of 2022 India PIB 16 Dec 2021 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, ISRO is developing a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) with private participation to be launched in 1st quarter of 2022
Union Minister Dr.Jitendra Singh says, ISRO has signed six agreements with four countries for launching foreign satellites during 2021-2023 India PIB 16 Dec 2021 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, ISRO has signed six agreements with four countries for launching foreign satellitesduring 2021-2023
India Navy Needs Third Aircraft Carrier to Effectively Take on Adversaries, Parliamentary Panel Says Sputnik 16 Dec 2021 -- Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh has recently said that cooperation between China and Pakistan will change the security dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy currently has one aircraft carrier, while the construction of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier has been delayed for various reasons.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 134.61 Cr India PIB 15 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 68,89,025 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 134
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 334 India PIB 15 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 135 Crore landmark milestone (135,17,97,270) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 15 Dec 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 Dec 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 133.88 Cr India PIB 14 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 66,98,601vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 133
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 333 India PIB 14 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 134
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 14 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Update on Availability of Ventilators across the country India PIB 14 Dec 2021 -- In order to ensure availability of Ventilators across the country for management of COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare ordered procurement of Ventilators centrally for supplying to the States/UTs based on the demand received from the States/UTs
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity India PIB 14 Dec 2021 -- ChAdOx1 nCoV- 19 Corona Virus Vaccine (Recombinant) (COVISHIELD) is manufactured by M/s Serum Institute of India Pvt
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh hands over DRDO developed products to Armed Forces India PIB 14 Dec 2021 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh handedover five Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed products to the Armed forces and other security agencies at an event held at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on December 14, 2021, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations and iconic week of Ministry of Defence.
India Records 7,350 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 13 Dec 2021 -- India has recorded 7,350 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), 202 deaths in the last 24 hours.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 133.17 Cr India PIB 13 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 19,10,917vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded133
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 332 India PIB 13 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 133
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 13 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call with Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh DoD 13 Dec 2021
Supersonic missile assisted torpedo system gets successfully launched from Wheeler Island in Odisha India PIB 13 Dec 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed supersonic missile assisted torpedo system was successfully launched from Wheeler Island in Odisha on December 13, 201
Commitment Towards Freedom of Navigation India PIB 13 Dec 2021 -- Government of India is committed to safeguarding maritime interests and strengthening security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to ensure a favorable and positive maritime environment
Technology Development Fund India PIB 13 Dec 2021 -- 37 projects costing Rs191,19,28,932/- have been awarded to various industries specially MSMEs and start-ups under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme since its implementation
Formation of Defence Corridors India PIB 13 Dec 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed supersonic missile assisted torpedo system was successfully launched from Wheeler Island in Odisha on December 13, 201.
Manufacturing of Indigenous Defence Equipments India PIB 13 Dec 2021 -- The Government has taken several policy initiatives and brought in reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment in the country, thereby reducing dependence on imports in the coming years
Defence Equipments and Make In India Scheme India PIB 13 Dec 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
Status of Defence Exports India PIB 13 Dec 2021 -- The value of exports of defence items including major items in FY 2014-15 and 2020-21 was Rs 1,940
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 132.93 Cr India PIB 12 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 89,56,784 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 132
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 12 Dec 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 Dec 2021
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage nearly 132 Cr India PIB 11 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 76,36,569 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 131
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 330 India PIB 11 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached nearly 133 Crore (132,84,04,705) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 11 Dec 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 Dec 2021
DRDO & Indian Air Force successfully flight-test indigenous Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile India PIB 11 Dec 2021 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile from Pokhran ranges on December 11, 2021
Successful tests carried out for Pinaka Extended Range System, Area Denial Munitions & New Indigenous Fuzes India PIB 11 Dec 2021 -- Successful tests of Pinaka Extended Range (Pinaka-ER), Area Denial Munitions (ADM) and indigenously developed fuzes have been carried out at various test ranges
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds131.18 Cr India PIB 10 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 74,57,970 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 131
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 329 India PIB 10 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached nearly 132 Crore (131,90,73,072) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 10 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage India PIB 10 Dec 2021 -- By 30thNovember 2021, 78
Financial Assistance to Combat COVID Pandemic India PIB 10 Dec 2021 -- Government of India is supporting States in their endeavor to manage COVID-19 since the beginning of pandemic
SELF-RELIANCE IN DEFENCE SECTOR India PIB 10 Dec 2021 -- The total amount disbursed between 2018-2021 under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) scheme, Company-wise and State-wise is as follows:
EXPORT OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT India PIB 10 Dec 2021 -- Since 2016-17 to 2018-19, the Defence Exports increased by almost seven times
ARMY REGIMENTS India PIB 10 Dec 2021 -- There are 27 Infantry Regiments in the Indian Army
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 130.39 Cr India PIB 09 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 80,86,910 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 130
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 328 India PIB 09 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 131 Crore landmark milestone (131,09,90,768) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 09 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Centre reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19 in the light of emergence of OMICRON and Progress of Vaccination with States/UT India PIB 09 Dec 2021 -- The five-fold strategy of Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate-adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) was highlighted as the mainstay of public health response strategy for effective and timely control and management of COVID19 and its variants by Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan as he reviewed the public health preparedness to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and progress of vaccination with Health Secretaries and NHM MDs of States and UTs, through video conference (VC) today
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds129.54 Cr India PIB 08 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 73,62,000 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 129
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 327 India PIB 08 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 130 Crore landmark milestone (130,29,42,587) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 08 Dec 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 Dec 2021
India's Top Military Official Killed in Helicopter Crash VOA 08 Dec 2021 -- India's top military leader, General Bipin Rawat, was killed Wednesday when the military helicopter he was traveling in crashed in southern India, the Indian air force said.
STATEMENT BY INDIAN ARMY India PIB 08 Dec 2021 -- General MM Naravane and all ranks of the Indian Army express their deepest grief and sorrow over the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff, MrsMadhulika Rawat, President DWWA and 11 other military personnel in an unfortunate air accident today on 08 Dec
Air version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired from Sukhoi 30 MK-I off Odisha coast India PIB 08 Dec 2021 -- Air version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired from the supersonic fighter aircraft Sukhoi 30 MK-I at 1030 hrs from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on December 08, 2021
India Clears Serial Production of Air-Launched BrahMos Missile with Successful Test from Su-30MKI Sputnik 08 Dec 2021 -- The air-launched version of the BrahMos missile, a joint venture between India and Russia, has an operational range of 290km. The supersonic cruise missile can be dropped from 500 to 14,000 metres.
India 'Could Be Attacked From All Fronts', China Poses a 'Significant Challenge', IAF Chief Warns Sputnik 08 Dec 2021 -- China is reportedly building 10 new airbases along its border with India, as the standoff between the two nations lingers on. In what was construed as a warning to Delhi, the Chinese state media last month aired footage of its H-6K bombers flying near the Himalayas, several weeks after the 13th military commander-level talks ended in a stalemate.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds128.76 Cr India PIB 07 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 79,39,038 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 128
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 326 India PIB 07 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 129 Crore (129,46,08,045) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 07 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Export of Covid-19 Vaccines India PIB 07 Dec 2021 -- India supplied COVID-19 related medical and other assistance, to over 150 countries since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic
Measures Taken to Minimize Threat of Any Resurgence of Covid-19 Pandemic India PIB 07 Dec 2021 -- Government of India continues to keep a close watch over COVID-19 situation in the country by strict observance of fivefold strategy of test-track-treat, Covid Appropriate behaviour and vaccination against COVID-19 to prevent and mitigate the impact of any resurgence of COVID-19 trajectory in the country
Indian Government Denies Reports From China of Infiltration Attempts Sputnik 07 Dec 2021 -- The cases of infiltrating Indian territory through neighbouring nations are dealt with by the Border Guarding Forces, which work closely with other government agencies - as well as state governments - to curb these attempts. India shares a border with seven other countries - Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Successful Flight Test of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile India PIB 07 Dec 2021 -- Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile was successfully flight tested today by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha
CURTAIN RAISER PANEX-21 India PIB 07 Dec 2021 -- A Curtain Raiser Event for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, PANEX-21, for the member nations of BIMSTEC countries, was held at Kothari Auditorium DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on 07 Dec 2021
Russia begins deliveries of S-400 defense system to India despite US sanctions threat Press TV 07 Dec 2021 -- Russia and India have signed a mass of trade and arms deals on the margins of a summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia, India eye finalizing S-400 deal as Putin visits Modi Global Times 07 Dec 2021 -- India is expected to move forward with the delivery of a Russian S-400 missile defense system despite possible US sanctions as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Monday in New Delhi. According to Chinese observers, this reflects India's growing uncertainty and confusion over its pro-US policy while highlighting the unbridgeable gap between India and the US, as the latter wishfully attempts to force India to completely cut off its tradition of non-alignment on national security and turn it into a vassal of its China policy in the Indo-Pacific region.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 127.93 Cr India PIB 06 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 24,55,911 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 127
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 325 India PIB 06 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 128
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 06 Dec 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 Dec 2021
India reports 8,895 new infections of coronavirus SPA 06 Dec 2021 -- India has reported 8,895 new infections of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last 24 hours, bringing to 34,64 million the total number of cases, it was reported here today.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during a meeting with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, New Delhi, December 6, 2021 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Dec 2021
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during the 2+2 talks between Russian and Indian foreign and defence ministers, New Delhi, December 6, 2021 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Dec 2021
Russia, India Extend Military Cooperation Deal During Putin-Modi Summit RFE/RL 06 Dec 2021 -- Russia and India extended a program for military and technical cooperation lasting until 2031 and signed a slew of bilateral defense agreements, including a deal for the production of assault rifles, during President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi on December 6.
Putin in Meeting With Modi, Discusses Drug-Trafficking, Terrorism and Situation in Afghanistan Sputnik 06 Dec 2021 -- Concerns about terrorist groups becoming entrenched and drug trafficking expanding in Afghanistan emerged this summer after the US and NATO decided to withdraw their military presence and to quit the country after completion of a 20-year war.
Russia, India Sign Military Cooperation Agreement for Next Decade Sputnik 06 Dec 2021 -- The agreement was signed in the presence of the Russian and Indian defence ministers, Sergei Shoigu and Rajnath Singh.
India and Russia Sign Number of Military Agreements and Contracts Sputnik 06 Dec 2021 -- India and Russia have signed a number of agreements, contracts, and protocols regarding small arms and military cooperation, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, following a meeting with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in New Delhi.
Putin, Modi Reaffirm 'Time-Tested' Ties at New Delhi Summit VOA 06 Dec 2021 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed their ties at a New Delhi summit that aimed to reboot a relationship that has stagnated in recent years as India moves closer to the United States and Russia to China.
Steps Taken to Increase Indigenous Defence Production India PIB 06 Dec 2021 -- The value of indigenous defence production, which includes the value of production as obtained from DPSUs, erstwhile OFB, other PSUs manufacturing defence products and Private Industries, for the last two years is as follows:
Defence Industrial Corridors in Tamil Nadu India PIB 06 Dec 2021 -- As per information received from Government of Tamil Nadu, three proposals have been sent to Government of India concerning Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TNDIC)
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 127.61 Cr India PIB 05 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 1,04,18,707 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 127
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 05 Dec 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 Dec 2021
First of the four ships under Survey Vessel (Large) project for Indian Navy launched in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri at GRSE, Kolkata India PIB 05 Dec 2021 -- 'Sandhayak', the first of the four Survey Vessels (Large) project being built for the Indian Navy, was launched in Kolkata on December 05, 2021
INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT LEAVES FOR 11TH EDITION OF JOINT INDO-MALDIVES TRAINING EXCERCISE 'EX EKUVERIN' India PIB 05 Dec 2021 -- 11th Edition of Exercise EKUVERIN between India & Maldives will be conducted at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives from 06 to 19 December 2021
Putin to Visit New Delhi Amid Spotlight on Indian Defense Purchase VOA 05 Dec 2021 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India Monday for a summit as Moscow begins the delivery of air defense missile systems to India that could spur U.S. sanctions.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 126.53 Cr India PIB 04 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 73,63,706 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 126
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 323 India PIB 04 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 127 Crore landmark milestone (127,49,96,681) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 04 Dec 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 Dec 2021
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 125.75 Cr India PIB 03 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 73,67,230 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 125
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 322 India PIB 03 Dec 2021 -- India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 126
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 03 Dec 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 Dec 2021
India Deployed Warships at Forward Positions in IOR During Border Clashes With China: Navy Chief Sputnik 03 Dec 2021 -- The border stand-off between India and China started over infrastructure works in the western sector of Line of Actual Control (LAC) in April 2020. On Thursday, Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar Subrahmanyam accused Beijing of violating "very, very clear commitments in two border agreements on not amassing forces" on the border.
Modi Gov't Reveals Why India Bought Russia’s S-400 'Triumf' Despite Threat of US Sanctions Sputnik 03 Dec 2021 -- The US State Department said in November that the Biden administration has yet to decide what to do once India takes delivery of the Russian S-400 air defence system. The first batch of the air missile defence system is expected to arrive in India in the second part of this month.
S-400 Triumf Missile System India PIB 03 Dec 2021 -- A contract has been signed on 05 October 2018 for delivery of S-400 system from Russia. Government is aware of all developments that may impact procurement of Defence Equipment.
Manufacturing of Defence Equipment India PIB 03 Dec 2021 -- The Government has taken several policy initiatives and brought reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment within the country, with an aim to reduce dependency on imports
Defence Industrial Corridors India PIB 03 Dec 2021 -- In the General Budget 2018-19, Central Government announced setting up of 02(two) Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) in the country
Cyber Warfare India PIB 03 Dec 2021 -- A framework for enhancing the Cyber posture of Defence Forces was approved by the GoI/MoD in 2018. Defence Cyber Agency and Army, Navy and Air Force Cyber Groups have been established with specific charter to protect and defend the Defence Forces Information and Communication Technology assets, and deter adversary’s attempts at cyber warfare.
Strengthening Security India PIB 03 Dec 2021 -- Various steps have been taken by the Government from time to time to strengthen the security of the country. Towards this, the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was created in December, 2019.
India Scouts to Induct Army's First-Ever Terminal Guided Munitions to Prevent Collateral Damage Sputnik 03 Dec 2021 -- Indian artillery is reorganising itself for the future with 155mm guns as the mainstay with enhanced ranges to optimise the use of ammunition with precision strikes and greater lethality, as well as minimum collateral damage.
India confirms 2 omicron variant cases SPA 02 Dec 2021 -- India on Thursday confirmed its first cases of the omicron coronavirus variant in two people who traveled abroad, according to AP.
India Reports Two Cases of Omicron VOA 02 Dec 2021 -- India has detected two cases of the omicron variant in the southern state of Karnataka, health officials said on Thursday, and urged people to get vaccinated as the country braces to deal with the new threat.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 124.96 Cr India PIB 02 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 80,35,261vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 124.96 Cr (1,24,96,19,515) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 321 India PIB 02 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 125.65 Crore (125,65,96,957) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 02 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Union Health Ministry reviews status and progress under "Har Ghar Dastak" campaign with States/UTs India PIB 02 Dec 2021 -- The 'Har Ghar Dastak' nation-wide COVID-19 vaccination campaign has resulted in a hike of 5.9% in the 1st dose coverage (till 30th Nov), and an appreciable jump of 11.7% in 2nd dose COVID-19 vaccination coverage during the campaign
India Issues Precautionary Guidelines as Omicron Variant Spreads Worldwide VOA 01 Dec 2021 -- India has announced precautionary measures to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19 amid the emergence of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, which has now appeared in nearly 25 countries, including the United States.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 124.10 Cr India PIB 01 Dec 2021 -- With the administration of 80,98,716vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 124.10 Cr (1,24,10,86,850) as per provisional reports till 7 am today
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 320 India PIB 01 Dec 2021 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achievednearly 125 Crore (124,86,09,652) today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 01 Dec 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 Dec 2021
Update on Omicron variant of COVID India PIB 01 Dec 2021 -- On the first day of operation of the Guidelines for International Travelers issued by the Centre as public health response measures for control and management of the new reported variant of COVID-19, which has been designated as a Variant of Concern (VOC) by WHO, six passengers were reported to be COVID positive.
Total of 11 international flights landed at various airports of the country except Lucknow, from midnight to 4 pm today, from "at risk" countries

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