May 2023 - India Special Weapons News

27th Meeting of the Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border affairs (WMCC) India MEA 31 May 2023 -- The 27th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border affairs (WMCC) was held on 31st May 2023 in person in New Delhi.
3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue India MEA 31 May 2023 -- The 3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was held on 31 May 2023 at New Delhi.
Journalists Expelled in China-India Visa Fight VOA 31 May 2023 -- China said on Wednesday it had taken "appropriate" action in response to what it called India's "unfair and discriminatory" treatment of Chinese journalists, in the latest move that underscores rising tensions between the Asian countries.
DRDO holds interaction with the industry in Hyderabad to understand their concerns & raise awareness about its policies India PIB 28 May 2023 -- A day-long industry interaction and brainstorming session was organised by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad on May 27, 2023.
Modi inaugurates India's new parliament amid opposition boycott Press TV 28 May 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's new parliament building in New Delhi in a grand ceremony on Sunday, amid a boycott by more than a dozen opposition parties.
Modi Inaugurates New Parliament Building in New Delhi VOA 28 May 2023 -- India's prime minister presided over the opening of the country's new massive and controversial parliament building in New Delhi Sunday.
India Opens Myanmar Port with Wary Eye on China VOA 27 May 2023 -- India helped inaugurate a long-awaited seaport in western Myanmar this month amid New Delhi's efforts to cope with rival China's growing influence in Southeast Asia and across the Indo-Pacific.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Secretary (East) on visit of the King of Cambodia to India (May 26, 2023) India MEA 27 May 2023
Transcript of Special briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to Australia (May 24, 2023) India MEA 27 May 2023
INDIA-SAUDI ARABIA BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE AL MOHED AL HINDI 23 India PIB 27 May 2023 -- The sea phase of second edition of bilateral exercise 'Al Mohed Al Hindi 23', between Indian Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF) was held from 23 - 25 May 23 off Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. INS Tarkash, INS Subhadra and Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft (MPA) participated in the exercise from the Indian side. The RSNF was represented by HMS Badr and Abdul Aziz, MH 60R helo and UAV.
Readout of the Inaugural U.S. - India Advanced Domains Defense Dialogue DoD 25 May 2023
NIGHT TRAPS OF MIG-29K ONBOARD VIKRANT India PIB 25 May 2023 -- INS Vikrant, the first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier and the most complex warship ever built in our country by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, has undergone extensive Sea trials since her maiden sailing on 04 Aug 21. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on 02 Sep 22 in the presence of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, the Carrier is a big boost to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision of the Government of India.
Raksha Mantri says technologically advanced military is crucial to protect the interests of the country India PIB 25 May 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has said that technologically advanced military is crucial to protect the interests of the nation. Inaugurating a two day DRDO- Academia conclave in New Delhi on 25 May, 2023, Shri Rajnath Singh stressed that for a country like India, it becomes vital to have such military as it faces double threat on borders.
Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of Australia India MEA 24 May 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with Governor-General of Australia India MEA 24 May 2023
Leader of Opposition of Australia called on Prime Minister India MEA 24 May 2023
Opening remarks - Bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of India Prime Minister of Australia 24 May 2023
Celebrating Australia-India ties with Prime Minister Modi Prime Minister of Australia 24 May 2023 -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met today in Sydney for bilateral discussions that deepened the friendship between our two nations.
India's Hosting of G20 Meeting in Disputed Kashmir Raises Questions of International Acceptance VOA 23 May 2023 -- Tranquil rides on the scenic Dal Lake in intricately carved wooden shikara boats. Traditional dance to the beat of local music. A performance by actor Raj [Ram] Charan to "Naatu Naatu," this year's Oscar-winning song featuring the Indian movie star.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia (May 23, 2023) India MEA 23 May 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with the Prime Minister of New Zealand India MEA 22 May 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji India MEA 22 May 2023
PM meeting with Prime Minister Modi of India: 21 May 2023 Gov.UK 22 May 2023
India Hosts G20 Tourism Meeting in Kashmir Amid High Security VOA 22 May 2023 -- Some 60 delegates representing most G-20 nations arrived in Indian-administered Kashmir on Monday for a tourism meeting that drew criticism from China and Pakistan before it began.
Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea India MEA 22 May 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with Governor-General of Papua New Guinea India MEA 22 May 2023
India Looks to Boost Pacific Ties at Papua New Summit VOA 22 May 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is joining Pacific leaders at a summit in Papua New Guinea Monday as New Delhi seeks to counter China's influence in the region.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 21 May 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
Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom India MEA 21 May 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with President of Brazil India MEA 21 May 2023
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to Hiroshima, Japan (May 20, 2023) India MEA 21 May 2023
PM applauds INS Vikrant successfully berthing for the first time at the newly constructed Aircraft Carrier pier, at Karwar India PIB 21 May 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised INS Vikrant successfully berthing for the first time at the newly constructed Aircraft Carrier pier, at Karwar.
China boycotts G20 meeting in Indian-controlled Kashmir Press TV 21 May 2023 -- China has said it opposed the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting scheduled to take place next week in the disputed Himalayan territory of Indian-controlled Kashmir and stressed that it will not attend the event.
President of Ukraine holds meeting with Prime Minister of India in Japan President of Ukraine 20 May 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with President of Ukraine India MEA 20 May 2023 -- Prime Minister met H.E. Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine on 20 May 2023 in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit.
India's Modi Holds First Meeting With Zelensky Since Start of Russia's Military Operation Sputnik 20 May 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since the start of Russia's special military operation in February 2022, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima on Saturday.
Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida, Prime Minister Modi, and Prime Minister Albanese at the Third In-Person Quad Leaders' Summit The White House 20 May 2023
Quad Leaders' Vision Statement - Enduring Partners for the Indo-Pacific The White House 20 May 2023
Quad Leaders' Joint Statement The White House 20 May 2023
Quad Leaders' Summit Fact Sheet The White House 20 May 2023
Quad Summit at G7 Reaffirms Support for Indo-Pacific VOA 20 May 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden met on the sidelines of the G-7 meeting Saturday in Hiroshima with the other three heads of state at the Quad Leader's Summit.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 20 May 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
Prime Minister's participation in the Quad Leaders' Summit India MEA 20 May 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the third in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on 20 May 2023, along with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and President Joseph Biden of the United States of America.
Prime Minister's meeting with the President of the Republic of France India MEA 20 May 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with the Prime Minister of Vietnam India MEA 20 May 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with the President of the Republic of Korea India MEA 20 May 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of Japan India MEA 20 May 2023
INSV TARINI TO RETURN TO INDIAN SHORES AFTER 17000NM VOYAGE India PIB 20 May 2023 -- The Indian Navy is all set to receive its six-member crew of INSV Tarini, including two women officers, at the 'Flag in' ceremony on 23 May 23 at the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC), INS Mandovi, Goa.
EXERCISE SAMUDRA SHAKTI-23 CONCLUDES India PIB 20 May 2023 -- The 4th edition of the Indo-Indonesia bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti-23 concluded in the South China Sea.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 19 May 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
INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS VISIT DA NANG, VIETNAM India PIB 19 May 2023 -- As part of Indian Navy's deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura, under the command of Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Da Nang, Vietnam on 19 May 23. The ships were accorded a warm welcome by the Vietnam People's Navy.
Defence production crosses Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the first time ever India PIB 19 May 2023 -- As a result of the consistent efforts of Ministry of Defence, the value of defence production in Financial Year (FY) 2022-23 has crossed the figure of Rs one lakh crore for the first time ever.
FIRST SEA SORTIE OF SIXTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE 'VAGHSHEER' India PIB 19 May 2023 -- The sixth submarine of Project 75, Yard 11880, Indian Navy's Kalvari class commenced her sea trials on 18 May 23. The submarine was launched in 20 Apr 22 from the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). Vaghsheer is scheduled for Delivery to the Indian Navy in early 2024 after completion of these trial.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 18 May 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
Indian Reporter Arrested on Espionage Charges VOA 18 May 2023 -- India's Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a freelance reporter on espionage charges this week, saying the journalist illegally collected sensitive information about the Indian army and shared the information with foreign governments.
Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane DoD 18 May 2023
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia India MEA 18 May 2023
India's Modi to Visit Papua New Guinea in Outreach to Pacific Island Countries VOA 18 May 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Papua New Guinea later this week for a visit aimed at shoring up India's outreach to Pacific Island countries, with an eye on countering China's growing footprint in the Pacific.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 17 May 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
Readout of the 17th U.S. - India Defense Policy Group DoD 17 May 2023
Defence Secretary & US Under Secretary of Defence for Policy co-chair 17th India-US Defence Policy Group meeting in Washington DC India PIB 17 May 2023 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and US Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Dr Colin Kahl co-chaired the 17th meeting of India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) in Washington DC on May 17, 2023. The meeting was cordial and productive.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 16 May 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 China Military Standoff Enters Fourth Year Without Sign of Thaw VOA 16 May 2023 -- A military standoff between India and China has entered its fourth year, but despite talks between their senior ministers and military commanders, there is no sign of a resolution to the dispute that has brought ties to their lowest point in six decades.
India: High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 May 2023
'Aatmanirbharta' in Defence: 164 Positive Indigenisation List items, with import substitution value of Rs 814 crore, successfully indigenised by DPSUs within stipulated timelines India PIB 16 May 2023 -- In another boost to achieve 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, 164 Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) items, with an import substitution value of Rs 814 crore, that were to be indigenised by December 2022, have met the target within the timelines and have been notified by the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence (MoD).
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 15 May 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's main opposition party wins Karnataka Assembly elections People's Daily 15 May 2023 -- India's main opposition party, the Indian National Congress (INC), on Saturday won the recently-held Assembly elections in the southern state of Karnataka, unseating the current ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
India's Manipur violence death toll rises to 71 People's Daily 15 May 2023 -- The death toll in the recent violence that shook India's northeastern state of Manipur has risen to 71, officials said Saturday.
INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS VISIT SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA India PIB 15 May 2023 -- Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura, under the command of Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, departed Sihanoukville, Cambodia on 14 May 23. The three-day port call demonstrated India's cordial ties and rapidly growing cooperation with the Kingdom of Cambodia.
iDEX-DIO signs 250th contract, first under Mission DefSpace & 100th SPRINT (Navy) contract in New Delhi India PIB 15 May 2023 -- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of Ministry of Defence, has reached a milestone with the signing of its 250th contract - first under Mission DefSpace - and 100th SPRINT (Navy) contract in New Delhi on May 15, 2023.
Headway in advanced technology must for India to deal with emerging threats related to cyber & space: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to research institutes during 12th convocation of DIAT, Pune India PIB 15 May 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has exhorted research institutes to speed up activities in advanced technology and achieve progress to make India fully capable of dealing with emerging threats related to cyber and space.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 14 May 2023
Securing borders, people's safety & safeguarding India's unity, integrity & sovereignty is Government's top priority, says Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in Maharashtra India PIB 14 May 2023 -- "Securing borders, safety of the people and safeguarding the unity, integrity & sovereignty of the nation is the Government's top priority," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an event in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra on May 14, 2023. Shri Rajnath Singh asserted that all efforts are being made by the Government to ensure that the country is protected from all kinds of threats and it moves forward on the path of development at an unprecedented pace.
INDIA-INDONESIA BILATERAL EXERCISE SAMUDRA SHAKTI - 23 India PIB 14 May 2023 -- INS Kavaratti, indigenously designed & built ASW Corvette, arrived at Batam, Indonesia to participate in the 4th edition of India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23 from 14-19 May 23. An Indian Navy Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft and Chetak helicopter is also participating. The Indonesian Navy will be represented by KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda, CN 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft and AS565 Panther Helicopter.
'Aatmanirbharta' in Defence: MoD approves 4th Positive Indigenisation List of 928 strategically-important Line Replacement Units/Sub-systems/Spares & Components India PIB 14 May 2023 -- To promote 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence & minimise imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved 4th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) of 928 strategically-important Line Replacement Units (LRUs)/Sub-systems/Spares & Components, including high-end materials & spares, with import substitution value worth Rs 715 crore. Details of these items are available on SRIJAN Portal (https://srijandefence.gov.in/).
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 13 May 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's opposition Congress defeats ruling BJP in key southern state Press TV 13 May 2023 -- India's main opposition Congress has swept past Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Saturday's vote in the southern state of Karnataka.
Common Currency on Agenda for South African BRICS Summit VOA 12 May 2023 -- The creation of a BRICS currency will be one of the main topics up for discussion when the group of five emerging nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- meet in Johannesburg in August, South African officials said this week.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 12 May 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
INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS VISIT SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA India PIB 12 May 2023 -- As part of Indian Navy's deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura, under the command of Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), are making a port call at Sihanoukville, Cambodia from 11 - 14 May 23. The port call demonstrates India's cordial ties with the Kingdom of Cambodia.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 11 May 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 10 May 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
Department of Defence Production waives off Quality Assurance Charges India PIB 10 May 2023 -- In a significant move to promote reforms and bring ease of doing business, Department of Defence Production has waived off Quality Assurance (QA) charges levied by the QA Agencies under its administrative control for the stores meant for the exports. This industry friendly initiative would make the defence products cost competitive in global market.
35TH EDITION OF INDO-THAI COORDINATED PATROL (CORPAT) India PIB 10 May 2023 -- The 35th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy was conducted from 03 - 10 May 2023. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari, an indigenously built LST (L) and His Thai Majesty's Ship (HTMS) Saiburi, a Chao Phraya Class Frigate, along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies participated in the CORPAT along the IMBL in the Andaman Sea.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 09 May 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
EU-India: Joint Press Release on Fourth Strategic Partnership review meeting in New Delhi European External Action Service (EEAS) 09 May 2023 -- India and The European Union held their fourth Strategic Partnership Review Meeting on 08 May in New Delhi. The Indian side was led by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) and the EU side was led by Helena König, Deputy Secretary General for Economic and Global Issues, European External Action Service
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh meets Israeli Foreign Minister Mr Eli Cohen in New Delhi; Calls for increased investments by Israeli companies in India for co-production of defence equipment India PIB 09 May 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with an Israeli delegation, led by Foreign Minister Mr Eli Cohen, in New Delhi on May 09, 2023.
SEA PHASE OF ASEAN-INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE - 2023 India PIB 09 May 2023 -- The inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) successfully culminated in the South China Sea on 08 May 2023. Approximately 1400 personnel manning nine ships participated in the Sea Phase of the multilateral naval exercise. India's indigenously designed and built ships- destroyer INS Delhi & stealth frigate INS Satpura, maritime patrol aircraft P8I and integral helicopters exercised with ASEAN naval ships from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
60 dead, 231 injured from ethnic clashes in India's Manipur: official People's Daily 09 May 2023 -- Ethnic clashes in India's northeastern state of Manipur have claimed about 60 lives, according to a senior official.
Another blast goes off in India's Amritsar People's Daily 09 May 2023 -- Another blast took place Monday morning in the northern Indian state of Punjab, local media reports said.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 08 May 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
ACCIDENT OF INDIAN AIR FORCE MIG-21 AIRCRAFT India PIB 08 May 2023 -- A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed today morning at about 0945 hours. The aircraft had got airborne for a routine operational training sortie from the Air Force Station at Suratgarh.
3 villagers killed as MiG-21 jet crashes in India's Rajasthan People's Daily 08 May 2023 -- Three people were killed after a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed Monday in the western state of Rajasthan, officials and local media reports said.
Indian Troops Deployed to Manipur Site of Last Week's Ethnic Clashes VOA 08 May 2023 -- Thousands of Indian troops have been deployed to the Indian state of Manipur where deadly ethnic clashes erupted last week.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 07 May 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 approves posting of Women Officers of the Territorial Army along the Line of Control India PIB 07 May 2023 -- In a major development, Ministry of Defence, Department of Military Affairs, has approved amendment to existing cadre management provisions for Women Officers of the Territorial Army (TA).
At least 54 killed in ethnic clashes in northeast India Press TV 07 May 2023 -- At least 54 people have been killed in clashes between rival ethnic groups in India's remote northeastern state of Manipur, even after the authorities deployed thousands of army troops to restore order.
Peace, unity high on FM's agenda in India People's Daily 06 May 2023 -- The peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis, tranquillity on the border with India and the strategic autonomy of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states were among the central topics of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang's meetings with counterparts from other SCO members.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 06 May 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 Media Briefing by the Presidency on SCO Council of Foreign Ministers (May 05, 2023) India MEA 06 May 2023
Raksha Mantri visits Army Base Camp in Rajouri, J&K; Reviews defence preparedness & security situation along the border India PIB 06 May 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh took stock of the operational preparedness of the Indian Army and the security situation along the border during his visit to the Army Base Camp in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir on May 06, 2023. J&K Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi were present during the review meeting.
TACTICAL RESCUE OPERATION FROM SUDAN BY IAF C-17 NON-STOP OPERATION OF NEARLY 24 HOURS India PIB 06 May 2023 -- In the midnight hours of 03 - 04 May 23, an Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft airborne from Hindan, flew through the night to land in the early morning hours at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The aircraft refuelled at Jeddah to undertake a nonstop flight from Jeddah, via war torn Sudan and back to India.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 05 May 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
Pakistani, Indian Foreign Ministers Exchange Swipes at Meeting in India VOA 05 May 2023 -- During the first visit of Pakistan's top diplomat to archrival India in almost a decade, each side took veiled swipes at the other on bilateral issues but presented a united front on a key regional issue - Afghanistan.
Chinese, Indian foreign ministers meet, call for peace and stability of border region Global Times 05 May 2023 -- The current situation on China-India border is generally stable and the two sides should continue to make efforts to further cool and ease the situation in order to maintain sustainable peace and stability of the region, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Goa, India, on Thursday.
China's FM assures Russia, India of deepening cooperation Press TV 05 May 2023 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has assured his Russian and Indian counterparts of expanding "coordination and cooperation" as the three global heavyweights devise new mechanisms to bypass the hegemony of the US dollar.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 04 May 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
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 May 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 03 May 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
Data lacking on Asia's electricity needs, report says Radio Free Asia 03 May 2023 -- Asia urgently needs to improve the transparency of its power sector data, as over half of the region's economies lack information regarding electricity generation, a report said Thursday.
Joint Press Communique on Hon Indian Defence Minister HE Shri Rajnath Singh's visit to Maldives on the Invitation of his Maldivian Counterpart HE Mariya Didi India PIB 03 May 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 02 May 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 hands over a Fast Patrol Vessel & a Landing Craft Assault ship to Maldives on Day 2 of his visit India PIB 02 May 2023 -- On the second day of his 3-day visit to the Maldives, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh handed over a Fast Patrol Vessel and a Landing Craft Assault ship to the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) on May 02, 2023.
COVID-19 UPDATE India PIB 01 May 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
Activating rial-rupee payment mechanism necessary step: Shamkhani ISNA 01 May 2023 -- Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval, who is in Tehran, met with the Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani on Monday, discussing political, security, economic, bilateral, regional and international issues.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & his Maldivian counterpart hold talks in Male to further strengthen bilateral defence & security ties India PIB 01 May 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh arrived in Maldives on May 01, 2023, on a 3-day official visit at the invitation of his Maldivian counterpart Ms Mariya Ahmed Didi.
ASEAN INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE (AIME-2023) India PIB 01 May 2023 -- Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi with RAdm Gurcharan Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet embarked onboard arrived at Singapore on 01 May 2023 to participate in the Inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) scheduled from 02 to 08 May 2023.

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