April 2023 - India Special Weapons News

COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 30 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 29 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India Says Normal China Ties Depend on Resolving Border Dispute VOA 28 Apr 2023 -- India and China disagreed during a meeting of their defense ministers Thursday on the importance of restoring peace along their disputed border to developing bilateral ties.
Chinese defense minister urges to bring China-India border situation under normalized management in meeting with Indian defense chief Global Times 28 Apr 2023 -- When meeting with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu said that the China-Indian border situation remains stable, and border issue should be properly managed within bilateral ties.
India arms Hindu militias in Kashmir to combat pro-independence Muslim fighters: Report Press TV 28 Apr 2023 -- The Indian government is arming village militias to combat pro-independence fighters in the disputed Himalayan Muslim-majority region, according to a report.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 28 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
IMPHAL, INDIAN NAVY'S THIRD SHIP OF PROJECT 15B SAILS FOR MAIDEN SEA TRIALS India PIB 28 Apr 2023 -- Imphal, Indian Navy's third indigenous stealth destroyer of the Project 15B class, planned to be commissioned later this year, undertook her maiden sea sortie today.
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meetings with his Uzbek, Belarusian & Kyrgyz counterparts on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in New Delhi India PIB 28 Apr 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with Minister of Defence of Uzbekistan Lieutenant General Bakhodir Kurbanov, Minister of Defence of Belarus Lieutenant General Victor Khrenin and Minister of Defence of Kyrgyzstan Lieutenant General Bekbolotov B Asankalievich on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in New Delhi on April 28, 2023.
Raksha Mantri & his Russian counterpart hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in New Delhi India PIB 28 Apr 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Defence of Russia Army General Sergei K Shoigu on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in New Delhi on April 28, 2023.
Need to root out terrorism collectively & fix accountability on its supporters: Raksha Mantri to SCO Defence Ministers in New Delhi India PIB 28 Apr 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to collectively work towards eliminating terrorism in all its forms and fix accountability on those who aid or fund such activities.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 27 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India Evacuates Hundreds of Citizens From Sudan VOA 27 Apr 2023 -- India has evacuated about 1,100 of its nationals from Sudan since it mounted an operation to rescue citizens stranded amid intense fighting between the army and a paramilitary force in the strife torn African nation.
Raksha Mantri meets China's State Councillor & Minister of National Defence ahead of SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in New Delhi India PIB 27 Apr 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met State Councillor and Minister of National Defence of China General Li Shangfu in New Delhi on April 27, 2023. The two Ministers had frank discussions about the developments in the India-China border areas as well as bilateral relations.
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meetings with his Kazakh & Tajikistani counterparts on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi India PIB 27 Apr 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held separate bilateral meetings with Minister of Defence of Kazakhstan Colonel General Ruslan Zhaxylykov and Minister of Defence of Tajikistan Colonel General Sherali Mirzo in New Delhi on April 27, 2023.
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi India PIB 27 Apr 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Iran's Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Mohammed Reza Gharaei Ashtiyani in New Delhi on April 27, 2023.
INDO-UK JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE "AJEYA WARRIOR - 2023" TO COMMENCE AT SALISBURY PLAINS, UNITED KINGDOM India PIB 27 Apr 2023 -- The 7th edition of joint military exercise "AJEYA WARRIOR-23" between India and the United Kingdom is being conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom from 27 April to 11 May 2023.
Naxal attack kills 10 policemen, driver in central India People's Daily 27 Apr 2023 -- Ten policemen and a driver were killed on Wednesday after their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the Naxal rebels in India's central state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Operation Kaveri (April 27, 2023) India MEA 27 Apr 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 25 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
4th India-Mozambique Joint Defence Working Group meeting held in New Delhi India PIB 25 Apr 2023 -- The 4th meeting of India-Mozambique Joint Defence Working Group was held in New Delhi on April 25, 2023. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence Shri Amitabh Prasad and Permanent Secretary of Ministry of National Defence of Mozambique Mr Casimiro Augusto Mueio.
11th High Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard and the Korean Coast Guard held in New Delhi India PIB 25 Apr 2023 -- The 11th High Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard and the Korean Coast Guard was held today in New Delhi, on 25 April, 2023.
CULMINATION OF EXERCISE COPE INDIA-2023 India PIB 25 Apr 2023 -- The sixth edition of Cope India-2023, an Air Exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and United States Air Force (USAF), conducted over the last two weeks at Air Force Stations Kalaikunda, Panagarh and Agra, culminated on 24 Apr 2023.
18th Round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting India MEA 24 Apr 2023 -- The 18th round of India- China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese side on 23rd April 2023.
China-India border issue 'shifting from standoff to normalized management' with 18th military meeting Global Times 24 Apr 2023 -- China and India held the 18th round of Corps Commander Level Meeting on Sunday, a move Chinese experts said on Monday showed that the border issue is shifting from a standoff to normalized management.
India mulls over options for evacuating nationals from Sudan People's Daily 24 Apr 2023 -- The Indian government is making all-out efforts to ensure the safety of its nationals stranded in Sudan and has positioned two aircraft in Jeddah and a ship at Port Sudan for their evacuation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
India Launches 'Operation Kaveri' to Evacuate Stranded Indians from Sudan VOA 24 Apr 2023 -- After Indian citizens made frantic appeals to the Indian government to help them flee Sudan over the past few days, New Delhi on Monday launched "Operation Kaveri" to evacuate the Indians stranded in the conflict-torn African nation.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 24 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
PM applauds as DRDO & Indian Navy conduct successful trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform India PIB 24 Apr 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded DRDO & Indian Navy Conducting successful trial of BMD Interceptor from naval platform.
11th high level meet between Indian and Korea Coast Guards India PIB 24 Apr 2023 -- A seven-member delegation of the South Korea Coast Guard will have a high level meeting with Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi on 25 April, 2023. The delegation of South Korean Coast Guard will be led by Commissioner General KIM Jong Wook, while Indian Coast Guard team will be headed by ADG Rakesh Pal, Officiating Director General, Indian Coast Guard.
India poised to become world's most populous nation UN News 24 Apr 2023 -- India is about to surpass China as the world's most populous nation in the coming days, the UN population data chief told reporters on Monday.
India to Surpass China as Most Populous Country by Month's End VOA 24 Apr 2023 -- India will overtake China as the world's most populous country by the end of this month, the United Nations said Monday.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 23 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Situation in Sudan India MEA 23 Apr 2023 -- Government of India is making all out efforts to ensure safety and security of Indians stranded in Sudan.
India arrests Sikh separatist after month-long hunt Press TV 23 Apr 2023 -- The Indian police have arrested Sikh separatist leader, Amritpal Singh, who resurrected the idea of an independent Sikh homeland.
Sikh Separatist Leader Arrested in India After Weeks on the Run VOA 23 Apr 2023 -- A Sikh separatist leader accused of reviving a movement for a Sikh homeland was arrested in the north Indian state of Punjab Sunday after being on the run for weeks, authorities said.
India, Russia to Strengthen Trade Ties VOA 23 Apr 2023 -- A 50-member Indian business delegation starts a four-day visit to Russia Monday as both countries seek to deepen economic ties that have grown in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 22 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform India PIB 22 Apr 2023 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal on April 21, 2023. The purpose of the trial was to engage and neutralize a hostile ballistic missile threat thereby elevating India into the elite club of Nations having Naval BMD capability.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 21 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India & Thailand review defence ties during 8th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok India PIB 20 Apr 2023 -- 8th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue was held in Bangkok on April 20, 2023. The meeting was co-chaired by Special Secretary, Ministry of Defence, India Smt Nivedita Shukla Verma and Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence of Ministry of Defence, Thailand General Nuchit Sribunsong. During the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries.
PARTICIPATION OF INDIAN AIR FORCE IN EXERCISE INIOCHOS-23 India PIB 20 Apr 2023 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-23, a multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. The exercise will be conducted at the Andravida Air Base in Greece from 24 Apr 2023 to 04 May 2023. The Indian Air Force will be participating with four Su-30 MKI and two C-17 aircraft.
Indian court acquits 69 Hindus of killing Muslims during deadly 2002 sectarian riots Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- An Indian court has acquitted 69 Hindus, including a former minister, of the murder of 11 Muslims during devastating communal riots in the western state of Gujarat in 2002.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (April 20, 2023) India MEA 20 Apr 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 19 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Raksha Mantri holds telephonic conversation with Canadian Minister of National Defence; Discusses ways to further develop bilateral defence relations for peace & security of Indo-Pacific India PIB 19 Apr 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Canadian Minister of National Defence Ms Anita Anand on April 19, 2023. The conversation was warm and cordial. Both Ministers discussed ways to develop bilateral defence relations, which shall be reflective of their democratic ethos and a shared interest in the peace and security of the Indo-Pacific.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 18 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India shutters borders to Myanmar's Chin state after killing of three nationals Radio Free Asia 18 Apr 2023 -- India has locked the gates to key border crossings with Myanmar's Chin state after three Indian citizens were killed in the state last month, according to sources from the area.
MoD initiates reforms in AHSP to further promote ease of doing business India PIB 18 Apr 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for bringing in industry-friendly reform related to Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP). The AHSP is the authority which is responsible for generating, maintaining, updating or declaring obsolete the entire history and technical information of defence products.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 17 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 16 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Latest Revelations about the Pulwama Attack Vindicate Pakistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Apr 2023 -- The latest revelations made by Mr Satya Pal Malik, the so-called former Governor of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), have once again vindicated Pakistan's stance on the Pulwama Attack of February 2019. His disclosures demonstrate how the Indian leadership has habitually used the bogey of terrorism from Pakistan to advance its sham victimhood narrative and the Hindutva agenda, clearly for domestic political gains.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 15 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 13 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (April 13, 2023) India MEA 13 Apr 2023
INDIAN AIR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTILATERAL INTERNATIONAL EXERCISE ORION AT MONT DE MARSAN, FRANCE India PIB 13 Apr 2023 -- An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent will be departing tomorrow for France, to participate in Exercise Orion at Mont-de-Marsan, an Air Force base of the French Air and Space Force (FASF).
PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 13 April 2023 Gov.UK 13 Apr 2023
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi holds telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom India MEA 13 Apr 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with H.E. Mr. Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Official visit of the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to India (April 10-12, 2023) India - Ministry of External Affairs 12 Apr 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 12 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
EXERCISE COPE INDIA 2023 India PIB 12 Apr 2023 -- The next phase of the Exercise Cope India 23 will commence at Air Force Station Kalaikunda on 13 April 2023. This segment of the exercise will witness participation of B1B bombers of the United States Air Force (USAF). F-15 fighter aircraft of the USAF will also join the exercise subsequently. The Indian Air Force (IAF) element will include the Su-30 MKI, Rafale, Tejas and Jaguar fighter aircraft.
Robust defence finance system backbone of strong military; Need to maximise the value of money spent on security needs: Raksha Mantri at International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics in New Delhi India PIB 12 Apr 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has stressed on the need to devise innovative methods to maximise the value of money spent on the security needs of the country, terming a robust defence finance system as the backbone of a strong military.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 11 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 Update India PIB 11 Apr 2023 -- In a massive country-wide exercise in India's fight against COVID-19, a two-day COVID-19 mock drill was conducted successfully at 35 States/UTs across 724 districts.
India's Plans to Hold G-20 Meetings in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Apr 2023 -- Pakistan expresses its strong indignation over India's decision to hold the G-20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar on 22-24 May 2023. Scheduling of two other meetings of a consultative forum on youth affairs (Y-20) in Leh and Srinagar in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) is equally disconcerting.
Pakistan condemns India's decision to hold G20 meetings in Kashmir Press TV 11 Apr 2023 -- Pakistan has condemned India's decision to hold Group of 20 meetings in the disputed Himalayan Muslim-majority region of Kashmir next month.
INDIAN NAVY's NAVAL AVIATION INDUSTRY OUTREACH PROGRAMME AT KOLKATA India PIB 11 Apr 2023 -- A Naval Aviation Industry Outreach Programme in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry, Eastern Region, CII(ER) was conducted on 11 Apr 23 at Kolkata. The event was organised by the Naval Liaison Cell, Barrackpore under the aegis of HQENC. VAdm Sanjay Mahindru, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS), presided over the inaugural session with senior functionaries of tri services, Coast Guard, DRDO and CII(ER) sharing their perspectives on Indigenisation.
India's health ministry calls for vigilance amid spike in COVID-19 cases People's Daily 10 Apr 2023 -- India's federal health ministry has advised states to stay alert amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 10 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
EXERCISE COPE INDIA 2023 India PIB 10 Apr 2023 -- Exercise Cope India 23, a bilateral Air Exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) is being held at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh (Panagarh), Kalaikunda and Agra. The exercise aims to enhance mutual understanding between the two Air Forces and share their best practices.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 09 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 08 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Joint Military Exercise 'Ex KAVACH' concludes at Andaman and Nicobar Command India PIB 08 Apr 2023 -- Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted a large-scale Joint Military Exercise 'Ex KAVACH' involving the assets of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The exercise, which began on February 23, 2023, concluded on April 07, 2023.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 07 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (April 06, 2023) India MEA 07 Apr 2023
China seeks to rename 11 places in disputed Arunachal Pradesh, also claimed by India Radio Free Asia 06 Apr 2023 -- In a bid to deepen claims to territory also claimed by India, China this week announced that it had standardized the names in Chinese and Tibetan of 11 place names in the rugged, disputed area that India calls Arunachal Pradesh and Beijing calls South Tibet.
Canada, India, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. Complete Multilateral Guam-Based Exercise Sea Dragon 2023 US Navy 06 Apr 2023 -- The U.S. Navy and four allied and partner nations concluded operations for the annual, multi-national exercise Sea Dragon 2023, March 29.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 06 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.87 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, presently FDI in space sector is allowed up to 100% in the area of Satellites-Establishment and Operations through Government route only India PIB 06 Apr 2023 -- 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, presently FDI in space sector is allowed up to 100% in the area of Satellites-Establishment and Operations through Government route only.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 05 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Defence Secretary & Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs of Japan co-chair 7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue in New Delhi India PIB 05 Apr 2023 -- The 7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs Mr Oka Masami, was held in New Delhi on April 05, 2023.
India Pushes Trade in Local Currency VOA 05 Apr 2023 -- India is taking steps to promote the use of its own currency for international trade as part of a push to boost its exports in countries that are grappling with a shortage of dollars or hit with Western sanctions.
INDIA -SRILANKA ANNUAL BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE (SLINEX-23) India PIB 04 Apr 2023 -- The 10th edition of IN-SLN bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23 is scheduled at Colombo from 03 - 08 April 2023. The exercise is being conducted in two phases: the Harbour Phase from 03-05 April 2023, followed by a Sea Phase from 06-08 April 2023.
Indian gov't forces kill 5 Naxals in Jharkhand People's Daily 04 Apr 2023 -- Five Naxals were killed Monday in a gunfight with government forces in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, police said.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the visit of King of Bhutan to India (April 04, 2023) India MEA 04 Apr 2023
India's Rahul Gandhi appeals against jail sentence over Modi-related defamation case People's Daily 04 Apr 2023 -- Former leader of India's main opposition Congress party Rahul Gandhi on Monday filed an appeal against his conviction and jail sentence in a criminal defamation case related to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 03 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Opposition Leader Gandhi Appeals Conviction in Defamation Case VOA 03 Apr 2023 -- A court in India has suspended a two-year prison sentence handed down to opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, pending his appeal in a criminal defamation case that led to his expulsion from parliament ahead of next year's general elections.
DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR India PIB 03 Apr 2023 -- Defence Industry sector was opened up in May 2001 up to 100% for Indian private sector participation. Since the opening up of Defence sector till date, a total of 606 Industrial Licenses have been issued to 369 companies operating in Defence sector.
INDIGENISATION IN DEFENCE MANUFACTURING SECTOR India PIB 03 Apr 2023 -- Several policy initiatives have been taken by the Government in the past few years and brought in reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment, thereby promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing in the country.
INDIGENOUS DEFENCE PRODUCTION India PIB 03 Apr 2023 -- With focus on Aatmanirbharta and efforts made to achieve self-reliance, the value of Defence Production has increased as follows in last three years:
SELF-RELIANCE IN DEFENCE MANUFACTURING India PIB 03 Apr 2023 -- Several policy initiatives and reforms have been taken by Government in the past few years to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment, thereby promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing in the country.
DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR India PIB 03 Apr 2023 -- Government of India has set up two Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) in order to attract total investment worth Rs 20,000 crore by the year 2024-25 for defence industries, develop domestic supply chain and strengthen defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
PM praises ISRO conducting Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission India PIB 02 Apr 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness as ISRO conducts Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 02 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India to drop US dollar in cross-border trade Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- India has opted to offer its Indian Rupee (INR) as a trade currency alternative to the US dollar after it unveiled its latest "dynamic and responsive" foreign trade policy in a bid for de-dollarization.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 01 Apr 2023 -- 220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses (95.21 cr Second Dose and 22.86 cr Precaution Dose) have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reviews operational readiness of the Armed Forces during Combined Commanders' Conference in Bhopal India PIB 01 Apr 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reviewed the security situation and operational readiness of the Armed Forces during the valedictory session of Combined Commanders' Conference 2023 in Bhopal on April 01, 2023.
Aatmanirbharta on the rise: Defence exports reach an all-time high of approx. Rs 16,000 crore in Financial Year 2022-23; Over 10-times increase since 2016-17; India exporting to over 85 countries India PIB 01 Apr 2023 -- Through consistent policy initiatives of the Government and tremendous contribution of the defence industry, India has achieved a remarkable milestone in defence exports in Financial Year 2022-23.

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