July 2023 - India Special Weapons News

Hundreds in need of aid at Indian border after junta airstrike in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 31 Jul 2023 -- Some 2,000 villagers displaced by two consecutive days of junta airstrikes on a township in Myanmar's Sagaing region are in dire need of basic necessities after being refused refuge by authorities across the border in India, according to the villagers and aid workers.
INS KHANJAR ARRIVES AT TRINCOMALEE India PIB 29 Jul 2023 -- Indian Naval Ship Khanjar, mission deployed in the Southern IOR, arrived at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka for an operational turnaround
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (July 27, 2023) India MEA 27 Jul 2023
Pakistan Condemns the Provocative Remarks Made by India's Defence Minister Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jul 2023 -- Pakistan condemns the provocative remarks by India's Defence Minister, made on 26 July 2023, in Drass, Ladakh, boasting readiness to cross the Line of Control.
8th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks held in Canberra India PIB 26 Jul 2023 -- The 8th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks (DPT) was held at Canberra in Australia on 24-25 July 2023
INFILTRATION IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR India PIB 25 Jul 2023 -- The Government of India has adopted a well coordinated and multi-pronged strategy to tackle the cross-border infiltration
NAXALITE INCIDENTS India PIB 25 Jul 2023 -- As per Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, subjects of Police and Public Order are with the State Governments
HIGH COST OF INVESTIGATING CYBER CRIME India PIB 25 Jul 2023 -- 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India
India says will use all means to facilitate Iran's BRICS membership Press TV 25 Jul 2023 -- The national security advisor of India has said New Delhi will use every means and opportunity at its disposal to facilitate Iran's accession to the BRICS group of emerging countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Meeting of National Security Advisor with his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs' Meeting India MEA 25 Jul 2023 -- National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, KC met H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Political Bureau and Director of the Office of the CPC Foreign Affairs Commission on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs' Meeting in Johannesburg on 24 July 2023.
Second Meeting of Maldives-India Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism and De-radicalisation India PIB 24 Jul 2023 -- The Second Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism and De-Radicalisation between Maldives and India was held in Male' on July 24, 2023.
MOVING AWAY FROM THE BRITISH-ERA CONCEPT OF CANTONMENT TOWNS India PIB 24 Jul 2023 -- In order to bring uniformity in municipal laws governing civil areas of Cantonments and adjoining State Municipal areas, it has been decided to consider to excise civil areas of certain Cantonments and merge them with neighbouring State municipalities
Whether China, India support or exhaust each other will directly affect their development processes, global landscape: China's senior diplomat Global Times 25 Jul 2023 -- Whether China and India support or exhaust each other will directly affect the two countries' respective development processes and the global landscape, China's senior diplomat Wang Yi told India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Johannesburg on Monday.
India's Ban on Rice Exports Could Impact Global Prices VOA 23 Jul 2023 -- A ban imposed by India on exports of several categories of rice due to rising domestic prices and fears of a shortfall in the next crop yield could drive up global prices of the grain at a time when food insecurity is already a concern, according to experts.
HANDING OVER OF INS KIRPAN TO VPN - 22 JUL 23 India PIB 22 Jul 2023 -- "Today's handing-over ceremony symbolises the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between India and Vietnam
India-China Military Buildup Threatens Fragile Himalayan Ecosystems VOA 21 Jul 2023 -- Environmental activists and experts are increasingly concerned about the impact that military activity by India, China and Pakistan is having on the unique biodiversity and pristine ecosystems of Ladakh, an Indian-administered region high in the Himalayas.
Japan Signs Chip Development Deal With India VOA 21 Jul 2023 -- Japan and India have signed an agreement for the joint development of semiconductors, in what appears to be another indication of how global businesses are reconfiguring post-pandemic supply chains as China loses its allure for foreign companies.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the visit of President of Sri Lanka to India (July 21, 2023) India MEA 21 Jul 2023
Value Of Defence Production India PIB 21 Jul 2023 -- The value of defence production has crossed the figure of Rs one lakh crore for the first time ever during financial year 2022-23
India and Sri Lanka to Strengthen Economic Partnership VOA 21 Jul 2023 -- India and Sri Lanka boosted their economic partnership by signing a series of agreements on energy, trade and connectivity projects following talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi on Friday.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (July 20, 2023) India MEA 20 Jul 2023
Modi Promises Tough Action Over Video Showing Mob Parading Naked Women in Violence-Wracked State VOA 20 Jul 2023 -- In India, a video showing two women being paraded naked by a mob in the northeastern Manipur state, which has been wracked by ethnic violence, has sparked widespread outrage.
Can India's Opposition Alliance Pose a Challenge to Modi in 2024? VOA 20 Jul 2023 -- Nine years after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata party to a spectacular victory, he continues to be India's most popular leader and is expected to win a third term in elections due next year.
USS Stethem Conducts Cooperative Deployment with Indian Navy Following Goa Port Visit US Navy 19 Jul 2023 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) conducted a Cooperative Deployment (CODEP) with the Indian Navy following the ship's port visit to Goa, India, on July 18.
Electricity consumption to surge in India, China amid heat wave, drought Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2023 -- Growth in global demand for electricity is expected to slow down in 2023 due to falling electricity consumption in advanced economies, but strong growth is continuing in emerging economies like China and India, a Paris-based energy watchdog said Wednesday.
COVID19 Update India PIB 19 Jul 2023 -- Taking note of prevalent COVID-19 situation and the significant achievements made in COVID-19 vaccination coverage across the globe, the Union Health Ministry has further eased guidelines for international travelers in context of COVID-19
3rd Working Group meeting on Military Cooperation of Indian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation held in New Delhi India PIB 19 Jul 2023 -- The 3rd meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of the Indian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation was held from 18 - 19 July 2023 at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi
DELIVERY OF FIRST MCA BARGE, LSAM 7 (YARD 75) AT INS TUNIR, MUMBAI India PIB 18 Jul 2023 -- Contract for construction of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge was concluded with M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam, a MSME, in consonance with "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives of the Government of India
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & his Argentine counterpart Mr Jorge Enrique Taiana hold talks in New Delhi to deepen defence ties India PIB 18 Jul 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held talks with the visiting Minister of Defence of Argentine Republic Mr Jorge Enrique Taiana in New Delhi on July 18, 2023
INS SAHYADRI AND INS KOLKATA TO JAKARTA, INDONESIA India PIB 18 Jul 2023 -- Two frontline Indian Naval ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, mission deployed in South Eastern IOR, arrived in Jakarta on 17 July 2023
US Official Calls Religious Intolerance in India 'Frightening' VOA 18 Jul 2023 -- Religious discrimination in India, the world's largest democracy, has reached a "frightening" level, and some experts warn that the country must change its course or face targeted sanctions from the U.S. government.
US mulling military options against Russia in Syria, irked by Iran ties Press TV 16 Jul 2023 -- The US is considering military options to address "Russian aggression in the skies over Syria," an unnamed Pentagon official has declared, further voicing rising concerns about "growing ties between Iran, Russia and Syria across the Middle East."
India-Mongolia joint military exercise "Nomadic Elephant - 2023" to commence at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia India PIB 16 Jul 2023 -- Indian Army contingent comprising of 43 personnel left for Mongolia today
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to France (July 14, 2023) India MEA 15 Jul 2023
India, UAE sign deal to use national currencies in bilateral trade, ditching US dollar Press TV 15 Jul 2023 -- India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an agreement to carry out the two countries' bilateral trade in their own national currencies, thus reducing dependence on the US dollar.
China's top diplomat calls for stable ties with India Press TV 15 Jul 2023 -- China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, has urged his Indian counterpart to prioritize the stabilization of bilateral ties and avoid mistrust as the two neighboring countries make efforts to ease military tensions along their extensive border.
India Launches Second Moon Landing Attempt VOA 14 Jul 2023 -- An Indian rocket hurtled into space Friday to land a robotic rover on an unexplored area of the moon - a challenging feat India was unable to accomplish on a mission four years ago.
Joint Communiqué on the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to France, July 13-14, 2023. Élysée - President of France 14 Jul 2023
National security strategy must evolve in line with changes in geo-political order: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan at DRDO Directors' Conclave India PIB 14 Jul 2023 -- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has said that international geo-politics is in a flux and the national strategy should aim to absorb the changes in such a way that it meets the challenges and exploits the opportunities
IAF CONTINUES RELIEF OPERATIONS IN FLOOD AFFECTED STATES India PIB 14 Jul 2023
India buys French fighter jets, submarines as Modi visits Paris Press TV 14 Jul 2023 -- India has signed a new multibillion-dollar deal with France, buying French fighter jets as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Paris on a two-day trip.
Assad stresses look east policy as Indian minister visits Syria for first time in 7 years Press TV 13 Jul 2023 -- India's Minister of State for External Affairs Vellamvelly Muraleedharan has paid an official visit to Syria, a first by an Indian minister in several years, in an apparent sign of New Delhi engaging with the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
DAC approves proposals for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft from France to boost Indian Navy's operational capabilities India PIB 13 Jul 2023 -- A meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approved three proposals on July 13, 2023
INS SUNAYNA PARTICIPATES IN CMF EX 'OP SOUTHERN READINESS - 2023' India PIB 13 Jul 2023 -- INS Sunayna was at Seychelles from 10-12 Jul 23 to participate in Op Southern Readiness 2023 conducted by Combined Maritime Forces(CMF)
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to France and UAE (July 12, 2023) India MEA 12 Jul 2023
Pro-India Political Parties in Indian Kashmir Optimistic as Indian Top Court Orders Hearing on Special Status Restoration VOA 12 Jul 2023 -- The Supreme Court of India Tuesday ordered a hearing on multiple petitions challenging the government of India's revocation four years ago of the special status of the Indian side of Jammu and Kashmir or J&K.
India to Take Second Shot at Moon Landing VOA 11 Jul 2023 -- India will launch a mission to the moon later this week hoping to become the fourth country to land a craft on the lunar surface.
JAPAN INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE 2023 (JIMEX 23) CONCLUDES India PIB 11 Jul 2023 -- The 7th edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) hosted by the Indian Navy concluded in the Bay of Bengal with the two sides bidding farewell to each other with a customary steampast
China Protests US Meeting With Dalai Lama in India VOA 10 Jul 2023 -- China has protested a weekend meeting between the Dalai Lama and the U.S. coordinator for Tibetan affairs, saying on Monday that "no external forces have the right to interfere" in the affairs of Tibet.
Dalai Lama says Chinese officials want to contact him over Tibet issues Radio Free Asia 10 Jul 2023 -- Tibet's foremost spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has revealed that Chinese officials have sought contact with him, either "officially or unofficially" to discuss Tibet issues.
Unsettled Peaks: Three Years of Tension Along India-China Border VOA 07 Jul 2023 -- While diplomatic efforts to resolve the border dispute that prompted a deadly 2020 clash between China and India make little progress, China and to a lesser extent India are moving ahead with the construction of military infrastructure to reinforce their respective claims.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the 23rd Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State India MEA 05 Jul 2023
JAPAN INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE 2023 (JIMEX 23) India PIB 05 Jul 2023 -- The seventh edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) hosted by the Indian Navy, is being conducted at/ off Visakhapatnam from 05 -10 July 2023
Putin, Xi, Modi welcome Iran as 9th member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Press TV 04 Jul 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have welcomed Iran's accession into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as the ninth full member of the influential security and trade alliance.
Raeisi at SCO: Ditching dollar key to shaping fair international system Press TV 04 Jul 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has warned against the dominance of the dollar in global exchanges, saying de-dollarization is a pivotal necessity to form a just international system.
Iran gains full Shanghai Cooperation Organization membership Press TV 04 Jul 2023 -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has officially approved Iran's full-fledged membership in the world's largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population.
India sells arms to junta while claiming concern over crisis in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 03 Jul 2023 -- Companies in India are supplying weapons to Myanmar's junta while Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses concern about the political crisis in Myanmar on the international stage, observers said Monday, highlighting the two-faced nature of the strategy.
Government is committed to Quality Assurance in Military Aviation: Defence Secretary India PIB 03 Jul 2023 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane said that Government was committed to ensure Quality Assurance (QA) in military aviation and taking appropriate measures to remove obstacles in indigenization of Defence manufacturing industry
Indian Coast Guard & Indian Navy sign MoU with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd for developing gallery at National Maritime Heritage Complex India PIB 02 Jul 2023 -- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian Coast Guard & Indian Navy with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd on July 2, 2023, in Gandhinagar for the planning, development, construction, and commissioning of a gallery on the theme "Evolution of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard" at the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) which is being constructed at the historic Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal (Gujarat).
MISSION GAGANYAAN - FIRST BATCH OF CREW MODULE RECOVERY DIVERS COMPLETE TRAINING India PIB 02 Jul 2023 -- The first batch of crew recovery team of Mission Gaganyaan completed Phase-1 of training at Indian Navy's Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at Kochi. Utilising the state of the art facility, the team comprising of Indian Naval Divers and Marine Commandos underwent recovery training of crew module in varied sea conditions.
Exchange of list of prisoners between India and Pakistan India MEA 01 Jul 2023 -- India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. Under the provisions of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, such lists are exchanged every year on 1st January and 1st July.
Exchange of Lists of Prisoners between Pakistan and India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jul 2023 -- Consistent with the provisions of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, the Government of Pakistan today handed over a list of 308 Indian prisoners in Pakistan (42 civilian prisoners and 266 fishermen) to the High Commission of India in Islamabad.
Defence Secretary visits Myanmar; Discusses matters relating to India's security with the country's senior leadership India PIB 01 Jul 2023 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane paid an official visit to Myanmar from June 30, 2023 to July 01, 2023. He called on Chairman, State Administrative Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw.
IN - FN MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE OFF VISAKHAPATNAM India PIB 01 Jul 2023 -- Indian Naval ships INS Rana, a guided missile destroyer, and INS Sumedha, an indigenously built offshore patrol vessel undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy ship FS Surcouf, in the Bay of Bengal on 30 June 2023.
INS SUNAYNA VISIT TO PORT BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE India PIB 01 Jul 2023 -- INS Sunayna visited Beira, Mozambique from 28- 30 Jun 23 reinforcing India's cordial ties with maritime neighbours and vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).

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July 2023 - India Special Weapons News