February 2022 - India Special Weapons News

Prime Minister chairs high level meeting to review Operation Ganga India PIB 28 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high level meeting, his second today, to review the ongoing efforts under Operation Ganga to bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 177.50 Cr India PIB 28 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of nearly 5 lakh Doses (4,90,321) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 177
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 409 India's cumulative vaccination coverage over 177.67 Crore More than 15 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm India PIB 28 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 177
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 28 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022
India on Road to Recovery From Third Wave of Omicron Sputnik 28 Feb 2022 -- India recorded 8,013 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Monday, 22 percent lower than Sunday's spike of over 10,000 cases, according to the federal Health Ministry. India presently has a total of 102,601 COVID patients, with 16,765 patients recovered in the last 24 hours.
Counting Both US and Russia as Partners, India Faces Diplomatic Test in Ukraine Crisis VOA 28 Feb 2022 -- The Ukraine crisis has presented India with its toughest diplomatic challenge in recent decades as New Delhi juggles ties with its old partner Russia and its growing relationship with the United States.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 177.44 Cr India PIB 27 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 24

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 27 Feb 2022 -- The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021.

COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 27 Feb 2022

COVID-19 kills 241 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 27 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 136,631 with 241 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

Prime Minister speaks to His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine India PIB 26 Feb 2022 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke earlier today with His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 177.17 Cr India PIB 26 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 28

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 407 India PIB 26 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage hascrossed177

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 26 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR India PIB 26 Feb 2022 -- The Indo-Oman exercise, Eastern Bridge-VI (2022) was successfully conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 21 to 25 February 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 176.86 Cr India PIB 25 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 32

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 406 India PIB 25 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 177 Crore landmark milestone (1,77,13,71,582) today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 25 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

JAPANESE GROUND SELF DEFENCE FORCES CONTINGENT ARRIVES IN INDIA FOR JOINT EXERCISE "EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022" India PIB 25 Feb 2022 -- A joint military exercise, "EX DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022", between India and Japan will be conducted at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi (Belgaum, Karnataka) from 27 February 2022 to 10 March 2022

Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi President of Russia 24 Feb 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.

Modi Urges End to Violence in Phone Call With Putin VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged an end to violence in Ukraine in a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Indian government.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 176.52 Cr India PIB 24 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 30

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 405 India PIB 24 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 176

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 24 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. India PIB 24 Feb 2022 -- President Putin briefed Prime Minister about the recent developments regarding Ukraine

MoD signs contract worth 1075 crore with M/s BEL for the supply of 957 Commander Thermal Imager cum Day Sights for T-90 Tanks India PIB 24 Feb 2022 -- Providing a further boost to the 'Make in India' initiative of the Government of India in the Defence Sector, the Acquisition Wing of the Ministry of Defence has today signed a contract for Rs

Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 176.19 Cr India PIB 23 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 33

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 404 India PIB 23 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 176

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 23 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 20226

Indian Wheat Heads To Afghanistan After Transit Deal With Pakistan RFE/RL Gandhara 23 Feb 2022 -- India has sent tons of wheat to help relieve food shortages in Afghanistan after it reached a deal with bitter rival Pakistan to allow shipments across their common border.

INDIAN NAVY'S MULTI-NATIONAL EXERCISE MILAN-2022 TO COMMENCE 25 FEBRUARY 2022 India PIB 23 Feb 2022

IAF TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR IN UNITED KINGDOM India PIB 23 Feb 2022 -- Indian Air Force will participate in a multi nation air exercise named 'Ex Cobra Warrior 22' at Waddington, UK from 06 to 27 March 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 175.83 Cr India PIB 22 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 35

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 403 India PIB 22 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 176 Crore landmark milestone (1,76,15,75,119) today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 22 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India Sends Wheat to Afghanistan through Pakistan VOA 22 Feb 2022 -- India on Tuesday sent the first consignment of 50,000 tons of wheat that it has pledged to give Afghanistan, where more than half the country is grappling with hunger.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 175.46 Cr India PIB 21 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 7 lakh Doses (7,00,706) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 175

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 402 India PIB 21 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 175

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 21 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India Approves Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 12-18 Sputnik 21 Feb 2022 -- India has administered more than 1.7 billion doses, including 20 million in the 15 to 18 age group. At present, India uses domestically produced Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for adolescents aged between 15 and 18.

EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR India PIB 21 Feb 2022 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are scheduled to participate in a bilateral exercise named Eastern Bridge-VI from 21 to 25 February 2022 at Air Force Station Jodhpur

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 175.37 Cr India PIB 20 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 30

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 20 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 175.03 Cr India PIB 19 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 36

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 400 India PIB 19 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 175

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 19 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 20225

India Seals Trade Pact With UAE as It Pursues Free Trade Deals VOA 19 Feb 2022 -- India and the United Arab Emirates signed an agreement Friday that the two countries expect will increase bilateral trade to $100 billion in five years. It is the first of several free trade deals that New Delhi is racing to conclude this year to expand its pandemic-hit economy.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 174.64 Cr India PIB 18 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 37

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 399 India PIB 18 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 174

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 18 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 174.24 Cr India PIB 17 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 34

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 398 India PIB 17 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 174

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 17 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India Records 30,757 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 17 Feb 2022 -- India reported 30,757 new infections of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 42,75 million.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 173.86 Cr India PIB 16 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 41

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 397 India PIB 16 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 174 Crore (1,74,19,80,825) today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 16 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 173.42 Cr India PIB 15 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 44

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 396 India PIB 15 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached nearly 174 Crore (1,73,82,43,994) today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 15 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 172.95 Cr India PIB 14 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 11

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 395 India PIB 14 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 173

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 14 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India Set to Transport Relief Aid to Afghanistan via Pakistan VOA 14 Feb 2022 -- India will begin sending 50,000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan through Pakistan next week, in rare cooperation between the two rival nations to help millions of Afghans facing severe food shortages.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 172.81 Cr India PIB 13 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 49

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 13 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 172.29 Cr India PIB 12 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 46

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 393 India PIB 12 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed172

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 12 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 171.79 Cr India PIB 11 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 48

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 392 India PIB 11 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 172 Crore (1,72,24,21,476) today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 11 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

MODERNISATION FUND FOR THE ARMED FORCES India PIB 11 Feb 2022 -- Details of allocation made to the Armed Forces under Capital Acquisition (Modernisation) Head of Defence Services Estimates for the Financial Year 2021-22 and 2022-23 are as under:

ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS India PIB 11 Feb 2022 -- The details of road length constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) during last three years, state-wise, are as under:

Joint Statement on Quad Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2022 -- The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi At a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2022

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, And Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2022

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks at the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Meeting US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2022

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the U.S.'s Indo-Pacific Strategy The White House 11 Feb 2022

Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2022

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 171.28 Cr India PIB 10 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 46

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 391 India PIB 10 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached nearly 172 Crore (1,71,73,91,556) today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 10 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, Indian Nuclear Installations and Nuclear Power Stations are secure from Cyber-attacks India PIB 10 Feb 2022 -- 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

India's Biggest State Casts Votes in Key Battle for Modi's BJP VOA 10 Feb 2022 -- As India's most populous state began casting votes Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced optimism that his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party will win in Uttar Pradesh and in four other states that choose new governments in coming weeks, but political analysts say the elections will be an uphill battle for the BJP.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 170.87 Cr India PIB 09 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 53

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 09 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

Indian Army Implements Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) of Ammunition Stock India PIB 09 Feb 2022 -- The Indian Army commenced implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging of its ammunition inventory today

Atal Tunnel officially recognised as 'Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 feet' by World Book of Records India PIB 09 Feb 2022 -- Atal Tunnel has officially been certified by World Book of Records, as the 'World's Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet', during a landmark ceremony on 09 February 2022, in New Delhi

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 170.21 Cr India PIB 08 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 55

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 389 India PIB 08 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached nearly 171 Crore (1,70,81,56,374) today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 08 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

Indian Space Agency Successfully Decommissions Communication Satellite to Avoid Collision Sputnik 08 Feb 2022 -- Space debris has become a real concern for space exploration agencies worldwide. According to estimates, there are 7,200 artificial satellites in total orbiting Earth and 27,000 pieces of man-made debris caught in orbit.

Midterm Test for Modi as India's Most Populous State Prepares for Polls VOA 08 Feb 2022 -- In the narrow lanes and courtyards of village homes in a lush sugarcane growing belt in India's Uttar Pradesh state, there are animated debates over which party should govern the country's most populous state.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 169.63 Cr India PIB 07 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 14

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 388 India PIB 07 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 170 Crore (1,70,15,10,140) landmark milestone today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 07 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

CORPORATISATION OF ORDNANCE FACTORIES India PIB 07 Feb 2022 -- The Government is committed to safeguard the interests of erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), as mentioned at various forums including during interactions with the Federations

FOREIGN PROCUREMENT BY THE DEFENCE SERVICES India PIB 07 Feb 2022 -- Details of expenditure incurred on Foreign Procurement under Capital Acquisition head for modernisation of the Defence Services from Financial year 2014-15 to 2021-22 are as under:

MISSION SAGAR India PIB 07 Feb 2022 -- Mission Sagar is India's initiative to assist countries in the Indian Ocean Littoral states during COVID-19 pandemic

MAKE IN INDIA IN DEFENCE SECTOR India PIB 07 Feb 2022 -- Many significant projects including 155mm Artillery Gun System 'Dhanus', 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, 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, Landing Craft Utility, 25T Tugs, etc

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 169.46 Cr India PIB 06 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 45 lakh Doses (45,10,770) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 169

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 06 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India Approves One-Component Vaccine Sputnik Light Against COVID Sputnik 06 Feb 2022 -- India has been using the two-component vaccine Sputnik V, authorised in 71 countries, since April 2021, when it became the first foreign jab against COVID approved for use in the country.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 168.98 Cr India PIB 05 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 47 lakh Doses (47,53,081) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 168

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 386 India PIB 05 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage hascrossed 169 Crore (1,69,40,55,710) today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 05 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

Pakistan's Imran Khan reiterates support of Kashmiris, slams India's 'genocidal acts' Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated that his country stands united with the inhabitants of Indian-controlled Kashmir, accusing his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, of pursuing the failed "fascist policies of oppression and violence" in the disputed region.

India's COVID Death Toll Officially Crosses Half Million Mark Sputnik 04 Feb 2022 -- According to the federal health ministry, the total number of deaths due to COVID as pf Friday is 500,055, with 1,072 fatalities being registered over the last 24 hours.

India's COVID Death Toll Passes 500,000 VOA 04 Feb 2022 -- India's official death toll from COVID-19 has passed the 500,000 mark, but public health officials have warned that the country's totals are likely undercounted.

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 168.47 Cr India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 55 lakh Doses (55,58,760) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 168

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 385 India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached nearly 169 Crore (1,68,92,38,289) today

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

WESTERN AIR COMMAND CONDUCTS ANNUAL AEROSPACE SAFETY COUNCIL MEET India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- Western Air Command Annual Aerospace Safety Council Meet (AASCM) 2022 was held at its headquarters in Delhi on 04 February 22

SOLDIERS DEPLOYED IN UN PEACEKEEPING MISSION India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- Indian Army (IA) has been contributing personnel to other countries to help in peacekeeping under the UN peacekeeping missions since 1950

SAINIK SCHOOLS India PIB 04 Feb 2022
DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- The Government has established two Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) in the country, one in Uttar Pradesh namely Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) and other in Tamil Nadu namely Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TNDIC) with an aim to attract investment of about Rs 10,000 crore in each corridor

SELF-RELIANCE IN DEFENCE MANUFACTURING India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- The Government has taken several policy initiatives and brought reforms to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing. These policy initiatives are aimed at encouraging indigenous design & development, innovation and manufacture of defence equipment in the country, thereby reducing dependency on imports in long run.

MANUFACTURING IN DEFENCE SECTOR India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- Two Positive Indigenisation Lists comprising 101 and 108 items were promulgated on 21st August 2020 and 31st May 2021 respectively

ENHANCEMENT OF CAPACITY OF DEFENCE FORCES India PIB 04 Feb 2022

RECRUITMENT IN DEFENCE FORCES India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- Four Army recruitment rallies have been carried out in Recruiting Year 2021-22

MANUFACTURING OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- In continuous pursuit of self reliance in defence manufacturing and to minimise import by DPSUs, the Government has notified a Positive Indigenisation list of sub-systems/assemblies/sub-assemblies/ components on 27th December 2021

DORNIER AIRCRAFT India PIB 04 Feb 2022 -- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence, has been manufacturing 19 Seater Dornier Do-228 aircraft since 1983 under Transfer of Technology from Germany

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 167.87 Cr India PIB 03 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 55 lakh Doses (55,10,693) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 167

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 384 India PIB 03 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 168

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 03 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 167.29 Cr India PIB 02 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than57 lakh Doses (57,42,659) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 167

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 383 India PIB 02 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 167

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 02 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India Reports 161,386 New COVID-19 Infections, 1,733 Deaths in Last 24 Hours SPA 02 Feb 2022 -- India reported 161,386 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recorded cases to 41.63 million, the health ministry data showed.

India to Invest Big in Construction of Villages Near Chinese Border Amid Territorial Disputes Sputnik 02 Feb 2022 -- People have vacated hundreds of villages along the Line of Actual Control that divides India from China due to a lack of road connectivity, health facilities and employment opportunities. People from these strategically critical villages are the first informers of any transgression or ingression by the China's People Liberation Army.

Big Boost for Indigenous Development of Defence Systems in Budget 2022 India PIB 02 Feb 2022 -- Budget 2022 has introduced multiple provisions to boost Atmanirbharta in defence sector

Government increases capital budget of BRO by 40%; India PIB 02 Feb 2022 -- In the 75th Year of India's Independence, with sustained focus on infrastructure development the Government of India in its Union Budget for FY 2022-23 has increased the capital outlay for the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), by a record 40 percent, to Rs 3,500 crore as compared to Rs 2,500 crore in FY 2021-22

FIRST SEA SORTIE OF FIFTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE 'VAGIR' India PIB 02 Feb 2022 -- The fifth submarine of Project 75, Yard 11879, Indian Navy's Kalvari class commenced her sea trials on 01 Feb 22

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 166.68 Cr India PIB 01 Feb 2022 -- With the administration of more than 61 lakh Doses (61,45,767) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 166

COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 382 India PIB 01 Feb 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 167

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 01 Feb 2022 -- 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 Feb 2022

India Reports 167,059 New COVID-19 Infections in Last 24 Hours SPA 01 Feb 2022 -- India reported on Tuesday 167,059 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recorded cases to 41.47 million, the health ministry data showed.

India & Oman review progress in military-to-military engagements during 11th Joint Military Cooperation Committee Meeting in New Delhi India PIB 01 Feb 2022 -- Secretary General at the Ministry of Defence, Oman Dr Mohammed Bin Nasser Bin Ali Al-Zaabi called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on February 01, 2022

Union Budget 2022-23 India PIB 01 Feb 2022 -- The Union Budget for Financial Year 2022-23, presented by the Finance Minister on February 01,2022, has given further impetus to modernisation of Defence Services and Defence Security Infrastructure development, including the Border Road Infrastructure and Coastal Security Infrastructure

BUDGET REITERATES GOVERNMENT'S COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE ATMANIRBHARTA IN EQUIPMENT FOR ARMED FORCES India PIB 01 Feb 2022 -- Reiterating government's commitment to reduce imports and promote AtmaNirbharta in equipment for the Armed Forces, the Union Budget presented in parliament today by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, has earmarked 68 per cent of the capital procurement budget for domestic industry in 2022-23, up from 58 per cent in 2021-22

India Projects Strong Economic Rebound After Pandemic VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- India's government has pledged to spend billions of dollars on public infrastructure to reboot an economy that is bouncing back from the massive contraction it suffered during the novel coronavirus pandemic. But concerns remain about an uneven pace of growth that has seen big businesses flourish but its vast unorganized sector struggle.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

Enter Your Email Address

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

February 2022 - India Special Weapons News