January 2023 - India Special Weapons News

U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group Advances Bilateral Space Collaboration US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2023 -- Officials from the United States and the Republic of India gathered, January 30-31, at the Department of State for the eighth meeting of the U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG).
Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval DoD 31 Jan 2023
India-U.S. Foreign Office Consultations India MEA 31 Jan 2023 -- Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra and the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs H.E. Ms. Victoria Nuland, co-chaired the annual India-U.S. Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) on 31 January 2023 in New Delhi.
Will Indian Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi's Cross-country March Revive the Congress Party? VOA 31 Jan 2023 -- India's opposition Congress Party leader, Rahul Gandhi wrapped up a grueling long march that he began five months ago with the same message he delivered in towns and villages as he walked more than 3,500 kilometers from the country's southern tip to Kashmir in the north.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 30 Jan 2023 -- 220.45 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.18 cr Second Dose and 22.70 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Myanmar refugees arrested by Indian police in Manipur Radio Free Asia 30 Jan 2023 -- Nearly 150 refugees escaping violence in Myanmar have been arrested by Indian police in the eastern border state of Manipur over the past several days, sources in the area told RFA, including at least 50 children or minors.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 29 Jan 2023 -- 220.4 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.17 cr Second Dose and 22.65 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
IAF'S JOINT AIR DEFENCE EXERCISE WITH JAPAN, 'VEER GUARDIAN 2023' CONCLUDES India PIB 27 Jan 2023 -- The inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian 2023' between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) concluded in Japan, on 26 January 2023.
India's First Nasal COVID-19 Vaccine Launched VOA 27 Jan 2023 -- This week India launched its first nasal COVID-19 vaccine, four months after it received approval for its restricted emergency use among adults in the country.
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveils world's first intranasal COVID19 vaccine, iNNCOVACC in the presence of Union Minister of State (IC) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh India PIB 26 Jan 2023 -- Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare unveiled the iNNCOVACC COVID19 vaccine today in the presence of Union Minister of State (IC) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh. iNNCOVACC is the world's first intranasal COVID19 vaccine to receive approval for the primary 2-dose schedule, and as a heterologous booster dose.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 25 Jan 2023 -- 220.32 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.16 cr Second Dose and 22.59 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Head of the Presidential Office had a phone call with National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India President of Ukraine 25 Jan 2023
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the Visit of President of Egypt to India (January 25, 2023) India MEA 25 Jan 2023
India lost 26 of 65 patrolling points amid border dispute with China: Report Press TV 25 Jan 2023 -- A new report has revealed that Indian security forces lost 26 out of 65 patrolling points in Eastern Ladakh amid an ongoing standoff with arch-foe China along the 3,500-km disputed Himalayan border.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 24 Jan 2023 -- 220.30 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.16 cr Second Dose and 22.57 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
THEATRE LEVEL OPERATIONAL READINESS EXERCISE (TROPEX-23) INDIAN NAVY'S LARGEST WAR GAME India PIB 24 Jan 2023 -- The 2023 edition of Indian Navy's major maritime exercise TROPEX, is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region. This operational level exercise is conducted biennially and witnesses participation not only by all Indian Navy units but also of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard assets.
Tri-services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 Concludes India PIB 24 Jan 2023 -- The biennial Tri-Services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 was conducted at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from 17 to 22 January 23. AMPHEX is aimed at joint training of elements of all three services in various facets of amphibious operations to enhance interoperability and synergy.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 23 Jan 2023 -- 220.28 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.16 cr Second Dose and 22.55 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COMMISSIONING OF FIFTH KALVARI CLASS SUBMARINE 'VAGIR' AT NAVAL DOCKYARD, MUMBAI India PIB 23 Jan 2023 -- Indian Navy's fifth stealth Scorpene class Submarine INS Vagir was commissioned into the Indian Navy today, 23 Jan 2023 at the Naval Dockyard Mumbai in the presence of Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, the Chief Guest for the ceremony. Six Scorpene Class submarines are being built in India by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai, under collaboration with M/s Naval Group, France. INS Vagir would form part of the Western Naval Command's Submarine fleet and would be another potent part of the Command's arsenal.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO's Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion system to soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari, significantly enhancing its submerged endurance India PIB 23 Jan 2023 -- In a major boost to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system of DRDO's Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) will soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari. An agreement was signed between senior officials of NMRL and Naval Group France in Mumbai on January 23, 2023 to extend cooperation to enter into the detailed design phase for integration of indigenous AIP in the Kalvari class submarines. As part of the agreement, Naval Group France will certify the AIP design for integration in the submarines.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 22 Jan 2023 -- 220.28 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.15 cr Second Dose and 22.55 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India Calls BBC Modi Documentary 'Propaganda,' BBC Calls It 'Rigorously Researched' VOA 21 Jan 2023 -- A BBC documentary that looks into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role during communal riots that wracked the western Indian state of Gujarat in 2002 has been criticized by the Indian government as a "propaganda piece" while the broadcaster has said its two-part series was "rigorously researched."
India Facilitates IMF Bailout for Crisis Stricken Sri Lanka VOA 20 Jan 2023 -- Sri Lanka has moved closer to securing a crucial $2.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund after India extended financing assurances that Colombo needs from its major foreign creditors to get the bailout package.
Overseas Deployment of ICGS SHAURYA and RAJVEER to Bangladesh India PIB 20 Jan 2023 -- Indian Coast Guard Ships ICGS Shaurya and Rajveer were on a six-day visit to Chattogram, Bangladesh from 13 to 19 January, 2023 to enhance the cooperative engagements and interoperability under the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Indian and Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG).
Inaugural Edition of Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone - I Commences in Rajasthan India PIB 20 Jan 2023 -- The first ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army named "Exercise Cyclone-I" is in progress at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan since 14 January 2023. The exercise aims to bolster defence co-operation between the two nations and focus on sharing professional skills and interoperability of Special Forces in desert terrain while undertaking counter terrorism, reconnaissance, raids and other special operations.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (January 19, 2023) India MEA 19 Jan 2023
FIFTH KALVARI CLASS SUBMARINE VAGIR TO BE COMMISSIONED ON 23 JAN 2023 India PIB 19 Jan 2023 -- Indian Navy is set to commission the fifth Kalvari class submarine Vagir on 23 Jan 2023, Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff will be the Chief Guest for the ceremony. These submarines are being built in India by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai, under collaboration with M/s Naval Group, France. Four of the Kalvari class of submarines have already been commissioned into the Indian Navy.
Japan, India drills signal deepening military cooperation Radio Free Asia 18 Jan 2023 -- The first joint combat air drills between Japan and India are underway, signaling a deepening of the two country's security ties as China continues to exert power and influence in the Asia-Pacific.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 17 Jan 2023 -- 220.17 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.14 cr Second Dose and 22.46 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India to work with Taiwan for peace, prosperity in Indo-Pacific: Envoy CNA 17 Jan 2023 -- India is looking forward to working with Taiwan to promote regional peace and stability, the country's top envoy to Taipei said Tuesday.
5th India-RoK Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) India MEA 17 Jan 2023 -- Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) from 16-17 January 2023 to co-chair the 5th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) with his ROK counterpart H.E. Mr. Cho Hyundong, First Vice Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea, on 16 January 2023.
Keel Laying of Fourth Ship - Diving Support Craft At M/S Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata India PIB 17 Jan 2023 -- Keel laying for the fourth Diving Support Craft (DSC), DSC A23 (Y-328) project was held on 17 Jan 23 at M/s Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata. RAdm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A presided over the function. The ships are scheduled to be inducted into the Indian Navy commencing end 2023 onwards to provide diving assistance for ships close to harbour, for underwater repairs, maintenance and salvage. Further, main and auxiliary equipment are being sourced from indigenous manufacturers, and the ships are proud flag bearers of Make in India and Make for the World initiatives of Ministry of Defence.
Indian Army Organises Sainya Ranakshetram 2.0 - A Cyber Threat Seminar Cum Workshop India PIB 17 Jan 2023 -- The Indian Army under the aegis of HQ Army Training Command (ARTRAC) organised the second edition of Hackathon aptly named "SAINYA RANAKSHETRAM 2.0"from October 2022 to January 2023 with an aim to seek solutions to operational cyber challenges and to jump start and telescope the development time for innovative solutions in the field of Cyber Security. The prize winners of the event were felicitated by Gen Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff during a virtual function on 17 January 2023.
Japan, India start fighter jet drills 'with growing military ambitions instigated by US against China' Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- Japan and India on Monday launched their first joint fighter jet exercise, a move analysts said exposed the two countries' growing military ambitions against China under the instigation of the US.
Japan, India Start Air Defense Military Drills Near Tokyo Sputnik 16 Jan 2023 -- Japan and India have started the Veer Guardian joint military exercises in the vicinity of Tokyo to boost tactical and technical skills and deepen the bilateral defense cooperation, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) said on Monday.
21st EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE 'VARUNA' - 2023 India PIB 16 Jan 2023 -- The 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France - Exercise Varuna commenced on the Western Seaboard today, 16 Jan 23. While the bilateral exercise between the two navies were initiated in 1993, it was christened as 'VARUNA' in 2001 and has become a hallmark of India - France strategic bilateral relationship.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 15 Jan 2023 -- 220.17 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.14 cr Second Dose and 22.45 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Voice of Global South Summit (January 13, 2023) India MEA 14 Jan 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 13 Jan 2023 -- 220.16 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.14 cr Second Dose and 22.45 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
10th meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC) India MEA 12 Jan 2023 -- The 10th meeting of the BIMSTEC Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (JWG-CTTC), hosted by Government of India, began on 12 January 2022 in New Delhi. Delegation from all the BIMSTEC Members States i.e. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand attended the meeting.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 11 Jan 2023 -- 220.15 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.14 cr Second Dose and 22.44 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Transcript of Special Briefing on 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention 2023 (January 10, 2023) India MEA 11 Jan 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 10 Jan 2023 -- 220.14 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.14 cr Second Dose and 22.43 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Successful training launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II, carried out off Odisha coast India PIB 10 Jan 2023 -- A successful training launch of a Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II was carried out on January 10, 2023 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. A well-established system, Prithvi-II missile, has been an integral part of India's nuclear deterrence. The missile struck its target with high accuracy. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
Defence Acquisition Council approves Acceptance of Necessity for three capital acquisition proposals - two of Indian Army & one of Indian Navy - worth Rs 4,276 crore India PIB 10 Jan 2023 -- A meeting of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held on January 10, 2023 under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals, amounting to Rs 4,276 crore. All the three proposals - two of the Indian Army and one of the Indian Navy - are under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
COVID19 Update India PIB 09 Jan 2023 -- Since 29th December, 2022 to 7th January, 2023, Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) sentinel sites referred 324 COVID19 positive samples for sequencing to 22 INSACOG labs. Sentinel sequencing of these positive samples lifted from the community revealed presence of all the omicron variants like BA.2 and its sub-lineages including BA.2.75, XBB (37), BQ.1 & BQ.1.1 (5), etc. No mortality or rise in transmission were reported in the areas where these variants were detected.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 09 Jan 2023 -- 220.14 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.14 cr Second Dose and 22.43 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 08 Jan 2023 -- 220.13 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.14 cr Second Dose and 22.43 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 07 Jan 2023 -- 220.13 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.14 cr Second Dose and 22.42 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
IAF & JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENCE FORCE SET TO EXERCISE JOINTLY IN JAPAN India PIB 07 Jan 2023 -- To promote Air Defence cooperation between the countries, India and Japan are all set to hold the joint Air Exercise, 'Veer Guardian-2023' involving the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan from 12 January 2023 to 26 January 2023. The Indian contingent participating in the air exercise will include four Su-30 MKI, two C-17 & one IL-78 aircraft, while the JASDF will be participating with four F-2 & four F-15 aircraft.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 06 Jan 2023 -- 220.12 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.13 cr Second Dose and 22.42 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary (January 06, 2023) India MEA 06 Jan 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 05 Jan 2023
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (January 05, 2023) India MEA 05 Jan 2023
Transcript of Special Briefing by Secretary (CPV & OIA) on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (January 05, 2023) India MEA 05 Jan 2023
134th Meeting of Offshore Security Co-ordination Committee (OSCC) India PIB 05 Jan 2023 -- The 134th meeting of the Offshore Security Co-ordination Committee (OSCC) was held under the Chairmanship of Director General, Indian Coast Guard, V S Pathania at Varanasi on 04 January, 2023. The participants reviewed the preparedness and effectiveness of the security of India's offshore installations.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews operational preparedness of Andaman & Nicobar Command in Port Blair India PIB 05 Jan 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational preparedness of Andaman & Nicobar Command and infrastructure development at operational areas during his visit to the Headquarters of the only operational joint services command of the country in Port Blair on January 05, 2023.
Pakistan Rejects the Remarks Made by the Indian Minister of External Affairs Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Jan 2023 -- Responding to media queries regarding a series of recent statements made by the Indian Minister of External Affairs targeting Pakistan, the Spokesperson said:
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 04 Jan 2023
10 People Dead in Indian Kashmir in a Week VOA 03 Jan 2023 -- Ten people have died in explosions and shootings that occurred in recent days in Indian-controlled Kashmir, local officials said.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 03 Jan 2023 -- 220.11 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.13 cr Second Dose and 22.41 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 02 Jan 2023 -- 220.1 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.13 cr Second Dose and 22.41 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear facilities, prisoners Press TV 01 Jan 2023 -- Pakistan and India have exchanged lists of their nuclear installations as well as civilian prisoners in custody as part of a decades-long agreement between the two neighboring countries.
Annual Exchange of Lists of Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jan 2023 -- The Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India was signed on 31st December 1988 and ratified on 27th January 1991. The Agreement, inter alia, provides that both countries shall inform each other of their nuclear installations and facilities, falling within its definition, on 1st January of each calendar year.
Exchange of Lists of Prisoners between Pakistan and India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jan 2023 -- Today, Pakistan and India exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the lists of prisoners in each other's custody.
India, Pakistan Exchange Lists of Nuclear Facilities, Prisoners Sputnik 01 Jan 2023 -- India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of nuclear facilities and prisoners, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

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