October 2022 - India Special Weapons News

India's Assam State to Withdraw Armed Forces Act From Two More Areas Sputnik 31 Oct 2022 -- The entire state of Assam was declared a disturbed area and brought under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act on November 27, 1990. Since then, it has been extended seven times. In 2017, however, Delhi granted the state government the power to impose or withdraw the act on its own.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.63 Cr India PIB 31 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.63 Cr (2,19,63,82,882) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 31 Oct 2022
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.63 Cr India PIB 30 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.63 Cr (2,19,63,57,449) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 30 Oct 2022
Prime Minister lays foundation stone of C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility - country's first in private sector - in Vadodara, Gujarat India PIB 30 Oct 2022 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility - the country's first in the private sector - in Vadodara, Gujarat on October 30, 2022. The facility will manufacture C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) through collaboration between Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus Defence and Space S.A., Spain.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.62 Cr India PIB 29 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.62 Cr (2,19,62,18,338) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 29 Oct 2022
India reports 1,574 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 29 Oct 2022 -- India recorded 1,574 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total tally to 44,650,662, showed data released by the federal health ministry on Saturday.
INDIAN NAVY PARTICIPATES IN MAIDEN TRILATERAL EXERCISE WITH MOZAMBIQUE AND TANZANIA India PIB 29 Oct 2022 -- The first edition of India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT), a joint maritime exercise among the Indian, Mozambique and Tanzanian navies commenced at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on 27 Oct 22. Indian Navy is represented by the guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, a Chetak helicopter and MARCOS (Special Forces).
Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar US Dept. of State 29 Oct 2022
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.60 Cr India PIB 28 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.60 Cr (2,19,60,45,500) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 28 Oct 2022
India's daily COVID-19 caseload breaches 2,000-mark People's Daily 28 Oct 2022 -- India's daily COVID-19 caseload on Friday breached the 2,000-mark, officials said.
EXERCISE GARUDA - VII AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR India PIB 28 Oct 2022 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force (FASF) are participating in a bilateral exercise, named 'Garuda VIl', from 26 October to 12 November 2022 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise 'Simbex' - 2022 India PIB 28 Oct 2022 -- The Indian Navy is hosting the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) from 26 to 30 October, 2022 at Visakhapatnam.
Raksha Mantri dedicates to the nation 75 BRO infrastructure projects, spread across six States & two Union Territories, during his visit to Ladakh India PIB 28 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation 75 infrastructure projects built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)at a function organised at D-S-DBO road in Ladakh on October 28, 2022. These 75 projects - 45 bridges, 27 roads, two Helipads &one Carbon Neutral Habitat- are spread across six states & two Union Territories (UTs).
India Beefs Up Military Capability With New Helipads, Bridges Along China Border Sputnik 28 Oct 2022 -- India and China are making efforts to out-build each other along the Line of Actual Control, a loosely demarcated boundary dividing the countries across the Himalayas. Since 2020, the militaries of the two have been on high alert amid an ongoing border stand-off.
India Committed to Retrieving Part of Kashmir Under Pakistan Control, Defense Minister Says Sputnik 27 Oct 2022 -- In 1994, when part of Kashmir was in the midst of an anti-India insurgency, the country's parliament passed a resolution demanding that Pakistan vacate the areas of Jammu and Kashmir under its control, accusing Islamabad of being behind the insurgency.
India Working on Next-Generation Launch Vehicle For Space Station Sputnik 27 Oct 2022 -- India has a number of big-ticket space projects planned for the future, starting with a mission to study the Sun next year. The maiden manned space mission of the exploration agency was rescheduled for 2024-25 after a delay over technical issues and the COVID-19 pandemic.
PM call with Prime Minister Modi: 27 October 2022 Gov.UK 27 Oct 2022
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.58 Cr India PIB 27 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.58 Cr (2,19,58,84,786) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 27 Oct 2022
Transport Aircraft for Indian Air Force to be made in India by Airbus Defence & TATA consortium India PIB 27 Oct 2022 -- In a major boost to 'Make in India' and domestic aviation manufacturing, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a transport aircraft manufacturing project for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Vadodara, Gujarat on October 30, 2022. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia and Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel are among those who will attend the function.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.57 Cr India PIB 26 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.57 Cr (2,19,57,62,231) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 26 Oct 2022
Telephonic conversation between Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & Defence Minister of Russia Mr Sergei Shoigu India PIB 26 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the Defence Minister of Russian Federation Mr Sergei Shoigu on October 26, 2022 at the latter's request. During the telecon, both Ministers discussed bilateral defence cooperation as well as the deteriorating situation in Ukraine. Defence Minister Shoigu briefed the Raksha Mantri on the evolving situation in Ukraine, including his concerns about possible provocations through use of 'dirty bomb'.
China Border Resolution Leaves Some in India Unhappy VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- The resolution of a two-year border standoff between China and India has eased tensions between the Asian giants but left Indian critics saying their government gave up too much, local herders complaining of lost pastureland and analysts warning another escalation could come at any time.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.27 Cr India PIB 25 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.27 Cr (2,19,27,15,971) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 25 Oct 2022
Omicron variant XBB.3 feared to be dominant in India in a month: report People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- The Omicron sub-variant XBB, particularly XBB.3, is likely to be the dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in India within a month, reported The Times of India newspaper on Tuesday citing scientists.
India stands for open & rule-based maritime borders in Indo-Pacific: Raksha Mantri during 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting in New Delhi India PIB 15 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India's resolve for open, free and rule-based maritime borders in the Indo-Pacific region. He was delivering the inaugural address at 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in New Delhi on October 15, 2022. T
Self-reliance & secured borders key to a powerful 'New India'; Groundwork laid, says Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an event in New Delhi India PIB 15 Oct 2022 -- "Self-reliance & secured borders are central to making India a powerful nation," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an event in New Delhi on October 15, 2022.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.56 Cr India PIB 24 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.56 Cr (2,19,56,41,807) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 24 Oct 2022
India Launches 36 OneWeb Satellites Into Orbit SPA 23 Oct 2022 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) says it has successfully launched 36 OneWeb satellites into orbit using the LVM3 carrier rocket, Sputnik reported.
India Launches 36 OneWeb Satellites Into Orbit - ISRO Sputnik 23 Oct 2022 -- The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) says it has successfully launched 36 OneWeb satellites into orbit using the LVM3 carrier rocket.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.55 Cr India PIB 23 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.55 Cr (2,19,55,98,943) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 23 Oct 2022
India reports 1,994 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 23 Oct 2022 -- India's daily COVID-19 caseload Sunday decreased to 1,994, officials said.
Indian PM says COVID-19 impact not to go soon People's Daily 23 Oct 2022 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic would not go soon.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.53 Cr India PIB 22 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.53 Cr (2,19,53,88,326) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 22 Oct 2022
Five Indian soldiers killed in army chopper crash Press TV 22 Oct 2022 -- Five Indian army personnel were killed in a military chopper crash on Friday near the country's disputed border with China.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.50 Cr India PIB 21 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.50 Cr (2,19,50,97,574) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 21 Oct 2022
16 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology for 10 indigenous technologies handed over to 13 industries by DRDO during 'Bandhan' ceremony of DefExpo 2022 India PIB 21 Oct 2022 -- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over 16 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) for 10 DRDO-developed technologies to 13 industries during the 'Bandhan' ceremony of the 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 20, 2022.
India Successfully Test-Fires New Generation Nuclear-Capable Agni Missile Sputnik 21 Oct 2022 -- The new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Agni P' is being developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Organization. Agni missiles constitute the backbone of India's land-based nuclear deterrence.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.46 Cr India PIB 20 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.46 Cr (2,19,46,34,236) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 20 Oct 2022
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar holds bilateral meetings with delegations from Zimbabwe & Maldives on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 India PIB 20 Oct 2022 -- Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar conducted bilateral meetings with delegations from Zimbabwe and Maldives on October 20, 2022 on the sidelines of 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Raksha Mantri emphasises preparedness through 'Aatmanirbharta' to respond to geo-political challenges India PIB 20 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has said, the flight of an Aatmanirbhar Defence depends on the two wings of industry, manufacturers and supply on one hand and armed forces, users and demand on the other.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meetings with delegation leaders from Madagascar, Mozambique, Mongolia & Suriname in Gandhinagar, Gujarat India PIB 20 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on October 20, 2022, held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Madagascar, Mozambique, Mongolia & Suriname who are attending the 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat and also participated in the India-Africa Defence Dialogue & Indian Ocean Region Plus Conclave.
Raksha Mantri invites US companies to set up manufacturing units in India & develop technology collaborations to create a global supply chain free from vulnerabilities India PIB 20 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has invited US companies to set up manufacturing units in India and develop technology collaborations with Indian industries to create a global supply chain free from vulnerabilities and uncertainties.
India must set new goals according to changing times; R&D, with active private sector participation, key to deal with future challenges: Raksha Mantri at DRDO seminar during DefExpo 2022 India PIB 20 Oct 2022 -- India must set new goals according to the constantly-evolving global scenario and research & development, with active private sector participation, is the way to achieve the preparedness required to deal with future challenges. This was stated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing a seminar 'Aatmanirbharta in Defence R&D - Synergistic Approach' organised by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) as part of the 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 20, 2022.
Raksha Mantri invites investors & foreign OEMs to be part of Indian defence sector to integrate into global supply chains India PIB 20 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh invited investment from domestic industry and Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Indian defence sector and asked them to take advantage of the opportunity to integrate into the global supply chains, during the 'Invest for Defence' investor outreach event organised as part of 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 20, 2022.
Defence Secretary holds bilateral meetings with delegations of Bangladesh & Kazakhstan on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 India PIB 20 Oct 2022 -- Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, on October 19, 2022, held bilateral meetings with the delegations of Bangladesh and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Indian Sub Set to Resume Operations After Russian Refit Sputnik 20 Oct 2022 -- The Indian Navy has 15 conventional diesel-electric submarines, including seven Russian kilo-class ships. The navy is facing many challenges in shoring up its underwater capabilities amid the burgeoning power of competitors in the Indian Ocean.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.41 Cr India PIB 19 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.41 Cr (2,19,41,43,525) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 19 Oct 2022
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meetings with delegation leaders from Bangladesh, Angola, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo & Paraguay in Gandhinagar, Gujarat India PIB 19 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh hosted the Indian Ocean Region Plus (IOR+) Conclave on the sidelines of 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 19, 2022. The event addressed common threats in the IOR and measures to address the same.
Raksha Mantri hosts Indian Ocean Region plus Defence Ministers' Conclave on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 India PIB 19 Oct 2022 -- After the huge success of 'Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers' Conclave' held in February 2021, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh hosted IOR+ Defence Ministers' Conclave on the sidelines of 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 19, 2022. The conclave was attended by 40 countries, with 22 ministers addressing the conference, some of them in hybrid mode.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveils indigenous trainer aircraft HTT-40, designed & developed by HAL, during DefExpo 2022 India PIB 19 Oct 2022 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled HTT-40, an indigenous trainer aircraft designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), at the India Pavilion during 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 19, 2022.
India to Boost Fighting Capabilities by Setting up New Airbase at Border With Pakistan Sputnik 19 Oct 2022 -- The proposal to build an airfield at Deesa in Gujarat has been around for nearly four decades. The airbase will fill a crucial gap on the western border in Rajasthan's Gujarat sector.
India Vows to Continue Russian Oil Purchases Despite West's Intention to Cap Oil Price Sputnik 19 Oct 2022 -- The Group of Seven wealthy nations, commonly known as the G7, is working on a proposal to cap the price of Russian oil, intending to curb the country's earnings from fuel exports. However, Russia has warned that it will stop oil supplies to any country that joins the West in capping the price.
India's Opposition Congress Party Chooses New President from Outside Gandhi Family VOA 19 Oct 2022 -- India's main opposition Congress Party has elected a new leader from outside the Nehru-Gandhi family for the first time in more than two decades as it tries to improve its political fortunes that have tumbled dramatically since the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party rose to power in 2014.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.37 Cr India PIB 18 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.37 Cr (2,19,37,66,738) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 18 Oct 2022
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chairs High Level Meeting to review status of COVID-19 in the country India PIB 18 Oct 2022 -- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today chaired a meeting with public health experts and officials to review the COVID19 pandemic situation in the country, status of vaccination drive and the Global scenario of new variants of Covid-19.Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health) NITI Aayog was also present during the meeting.
New Wave of COVID-19 Looms in India With The Emergence of Omicron Subvariants Sputnik 18 Oct 2022 -- As India gears up to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, followed swiftly by Govardhan Puja, a celebration dedicated to Lord Krishna, and Bhai Dooj which marks the relationship between brothers and sisters, new BQ.1, BF.7 and XBB subvariants of omicron have started to emerge after outpacing many rival strains in Europe and the US.
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meetings with his Rwandan, Armenian & Maldivian counterparts on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 India PIB 18 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on October 18, 2022, held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Rwanda, Armenia and the Maldives who are in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to attend the 12th DefExpo. In the course of the meetings, the Raksha Mantri met with Minister of Defence, Rwanda Major General Albert Murasira; Minister of Defence of Armenia Mr Suren Papikyan and Minister of Defence of the Maldives Ms Mariya Ahmed Didi.
Countries Around the World Keen to Buy New Brahmos NG Missile, Venture Head Says Sputnik 18 Oct 2022 -- BrahMos Aerospace on Tuesday announced its first export deal with the Philippines worth $375Mln. The Indo-Russian joint venture which produces supersonic cruise missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads hopes to sign $5Bln of export contracts by 2025.
India Rushing to Deploy Logistics Drones as Intel Suggests China Continuing Reinforcement Sputnik 17 Oct 2022 -- Last week, India and China were unable to make headway in a fresh round of negotiations, with the two sides underlining that more talks were needed to resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.33 Cr India PIB 17 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.33 Cr (2,19,33,43,651) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 17 Oct 2022
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Mauritania, Central African Republic, Gambia, Ghana, Ethiopia and Cabo Verde in Gandhinagar, Gujarat India PIB 17 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on October 17, 2022, held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from AFRICA who are attending the India-Africa Defence Dialogue and the DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Government has adopted a holistic approach to strengthen national security; India well equipped to deal with all challenges: Raksha Mantri during convocation ceremony of Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat India PIB 17 Oct 2022 -- "Government has adopted a holistic approach to strengthen all aspects of national security," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during the convocation ceremony of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on October 17, 2022.
AK-203 Rifle Production in India to Start By End of Year: Russia's Arms Exporter Sputnik 17 Oct 2022 -- The international defense exhibition DefExpo India-2022 will be held from October 18 to 22 in Gandhinagar. Rosoboronexport is participating in the exhibition as co-founder of the Russian-Indian joint venture Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited, founded for the production of Kalashnikov assault rifles in India.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.32 Cr India PIB 16 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.32 Cr (2,19,32,18,638) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 16 Oct 2022
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.27 Cr India PIB 15 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.27 Cr (2,19,27,15,971) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 15 Oct 2022
India stands for open & rule-based maritime borders in Indo-Pacific: Raksha Mantri during 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting in New Delhi India PIB 15 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India's resolve for open, free and rule-based maritime borders in the Indo-Pacific region. He was delivering the inaugural address at 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in New Delhi on October 15, 2022. The Raksha Mantri asserted that India, throughout history, has been a peace loving society which has never invaded a foreign land and has always respected universal human values & territorial integrity of other countries, while treating them as equal partners. He stressed that oceanic space should be respected as a global common for the benefit of all humanity in an environmentally sustainable way.
Self-reliance & secured borders key to a powerful 'New India'; Groundwork laid, says Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an event in New Delhi India PIB 15 Oct 2022 -- "Self-reliance & secured borders are central to making India a powerful nation," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an event in New Delhi on October 15, 2022. The Raksha Mantri, in his address, echoed the Government's unwavering resolve to transform India into one of the most powerful nations by 2047, asserting that Ministry of Defence (MoD) is leaving no stone unturned to achieve Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.21 Cr India PIB 14 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.21 Cr (2,19,21,33,244) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 14 Oct 2022
INS Arihant carries out successful launch of Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile India PIB 14 Oct 2022 -- INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) on October 14, 2022. The missile was tested to a predetermined range and impacted the target area in the Bay of Bengal with very high accuracy. All operational and technological parameters of the weapon system have been validated.
INS TARKASH PARTICIPATES IN IBSAMAR VII India PIB 14 Oct 2022 -- The 7th edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise, among the Indian, Brazilian and South Africa navies was held at Port Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth), South Africa from 10 to 12 Oct 22. The Indian Navy was represented in it by the guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, a Chetak helicopter and MARCOS special forces.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.15 Cr India PIB 13 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.15 Cr (2,19,15,39,281) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 13 Oct 2022
EXERCISE PRASTHAN CONDUCTED UNDER THE AEGIS OF EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND India PIB 13 Oct 2022 -- An offshore security exercise, 'Prasthan' was conducted in the Krishna Godavari Basin Offshore Development Area (ODA) on 11-12 Oct 2022, under the aegis of Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command. Conducted every six months, this exercise is an important element of ensuring offshore security and aims to integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defence.
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH REACHES SOUTH AFRICA FOR IBSAMAR VII India PIB 12 Oct 2022 -- INS Tarkash reached Port Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth), South Africa to participate in the seventh edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise among Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies from 10 - 12 Oct 22.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.09 Cr India PIB 12 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.09 Cr (2,19,09,69,572) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 12 Oct 2022
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.04 Cr India PIB 11 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.04 Cr (2,19,04,76,220) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 11 Oct 2022
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.99 Cr India PIB 10 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.99 Cr (2,18,99,72,644) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 10 Oct 2022
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.97 Cr India PIB 09 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.97 Cr (2,18,97,88,104) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 09 Oct 2022
India Criticizes Germany, US over Recent Kashmir-related Moves VOA 09 Oct 2022 -- India has sharply criticized the United States and Germany for recent, but rare, back-to-back moves related to a long-running territorial dispute with neighbor and archrival Pakistan.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.93 Cr India PIB 08 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.93 Cr (2,18,93,14,422) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 08 Oct 2022
Putin Orders Seizure Of Sakhalin-1 Oil-And-Gas Project, Leaving U.S., Japanese, Indian Investors At Risk RFE/RL 08 Oct 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree installing a new operator for a massive international oil-and-gas project in Russia's Far East, affecting billions of investment dollars from major U.S., Japanese, and Indian companies.
Government approves creation of Weapon Systems branch in Indian Air Force India PIB 08 Oct 2022 -- In a historic step for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Government has approved the creation of a new branch, called the Weapon Systems (WS) branch. The creation of WS branch would entail unification of all weapon system operators under one entity dedicated to the operational employment of all ground-based and specialist airborne weapon systems.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.88 Cr India PIB 07 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.88 Cr (2,18,88,17,589) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 07 Oct 2022
Indigenisation of 72 Items by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) before their original timelines India PIB 07 Oct 2022 -- Putting Atmanirbhar Bharat on fast track, 72 items out of total of 214 items mentioned in 1st and 2nd Positive Indiginisation List (PIL) have been indigenised by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) well before their original indigenisation timelines of December 2023, December 2024 and December 2025.
ANTI-NARCOTICS OPERATION India PIB 07 Oct 2022 -- In a coordinated operation at sea, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Indian Navy apprehended a suspicious vessel carrying more than 200 kgs of narcotics. The boat with its crew, has been escorted to Kochi for further investigation.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.84 Cr India PIB 06 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.84 Cr (2,18,84,20,182) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 06 Oct 2022
FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON AT KUWAIT India PIB 06 Oct 2022 -- The ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Tir, Sujata and CGS Sarathi arrived at Port Al-Shuwaikh, Kuwait on 04 Oct 22. The ships are deployed in the Persian Gulf as part of their training deployment.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.83Cr India PIB 05 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.83Cr (2,18,83,40,816) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 05 Oct 2022
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.80 Cr India PIB 04 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.80 Cr (2,18,80,50,600) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 04 Oct 2022
Defence Secretary co-chairs India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) meeting India PIB 04 Oct 2022 -- Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar co-chaired the India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) meeting with his counterpart Mr David Williams, UK Permanent Under Secretary of State for Defence in London on 03 October, 2022. They reviewed the progress of various Service level bilateral groups and other defence cooperation mechanisms.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.77 Cr India PIB 03 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.77 Cr (2,18,77,06,075) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 626 India PIB 03 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 218.79 Crore (2,18,79,83,976) today. More than 2 lakh (2,67,065) Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 03 Oct 2022
Indigenously Designed and Developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) inducted into Indian Air Force India PIB 03 Oct 2022 -- In a big boost to Aatmanirbharatha in Defence, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today presided over the formal induction of Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Jodhpur. Naming LCH as "Prachanda", Raksha Mantri said that its induction comes during the Amrit kal when the Nation is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahostav and a pointer to the future when IAF will be the top most force in the world, as also making the country fully AtmaNirbhar in Defence production requirements.
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.75Cr India PIB 02 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.75Cr (2,18,75,36,041) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 02 Oct 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 02 Oct 2022
India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 218.68 Cr India PIB 01 Oct 2022 -- India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 218.68 Cr (2,18,68,45,847) as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs India PIB 01 Oct 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 01 Oct 2022

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