August 2023 - India Special Weapons News

Experts Warn of Shrinking Civic Space as BRICS Expands Membership VOA 31 Aug 2023 -- Some analysts warn that the choice of countries selected for induction into the BRICS bloc suggests the grouping as a whole may be headed on a path toward decreased tolerance for public dissent and debate.
A Common BRICS Currency To Challenge The U.S. Dollar? 'A Very Far-Fetched Notion,' Expert Says RFE/RL 31 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS bloc, a group of developing countries seen as seeking to counter the United States and the West, agreed at a summit last week to admit six new countries -- Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
LAUNCH OF 'DSC A 20 (YARD 325)' FIRST SHIP OF 05 x DIVING SUPPORT CRAFT (DSC) PROJECT 31 AUG 23 AT M/S TITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS (TRSL), KOLKATA India PIB 31 Aug 2023 -- 'DSC A 20' (Yard 325), the first ship of Five (05) Diving Support Craft (DSC) project being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata (formerly known as M/s Titagarh Wagons Ltd (TWL)) for Indian Navy, was launched on 31 Aug 23 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) onto Hooghly River
INDIAN NAVY STEPS UP PREPARATIONS FOR SAGAR PARIKRAMA IV India PIB 31 Aug 2023 -- The Indian Navy signalled the formal commencement of its preparations for Sagar Parikrama IV at Goa on 27 Aug 23
Iran hopes to soon finalize contract with India on Chabahar Press TV 30 Aug 2023 -- The head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) says a revised contract with India on development projects in the Sea of Oman port of Chabahar could be finalized within a month.
CURTAIN RAISER: LAUNCH OF Y - 12654 (MAHENDRAGIRI) India PIB 30 Aug 2023 -- Mahendragiri, the last Project 17A Frigate, will be launched by Dr (Smt
Bigger BRICS "stronger and more important," says Brazil's Lula People's Daily 30 Aug 2023 -- BRICS has become "more powerful, stronger and more important" since it was announced last week that more countries were joining the bloc of emerging economies, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday.
India Protests Chinese Map Claiming Disputed Territories VOA 30 Aug 2023 -- India said on Tuesday that it had lodged a "strong protest" with China a day after Beijing released the 2023 edition of its standard map showing Aksai Chin — an area of Kashmir mostly controlled by China — and the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh within Chinese territory.
ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission India PIB 29 Aug 2023 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said today that after close on the heels of successful Chandrayaan mission, India is ready with the first Sun Mission "Aditya-L1", which ISRO is all set to launch, most likely on 2nd of September
Putin, Modi discuss BRICS summit, bilateral ties over phone People's Daily 29 Aug 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held phone talks Monday on the outcomes of the recently held BRICS Summit and bilateral cooperation.
Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi President of Russia 28 Aug 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister speaks with President of the Russian Federation India MEA 28 Aug 2023
India & Bangladesh hold the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue in Dhaka India PIB 28 Aug 2023 -- India and Bangladesh held the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue on 28 August 2023 in Dhaka
PARTICIPATION OF INDIAN AIR FORCE IN EXERCISE BRIGHT STAR-23 AT CAIRO AIR BASE, EGYPT India PIB 27 Aug 2023 -- An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent departed today, for participating in ExerciseBRIGHT STAR-23 a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise scheduled to be held at Cairo (West) Air Base, Egypt from 27 August to 16 September 2023
Indian prime minister proposes full G20 membership for African Union Press TV 27 Aug 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed to grant full membership to the African Union (AU) in the Group of 20 (G20) as the bloc is set to hold a summit in New Delhi next month.
Chandrayaan-3 mission is expected to send home information about Moon's atmosphere, soil, minerals etc which may be the first of its kind for the scientific community across the world and of far-reaching implications in the times to come , says Dr. Jitendra Singh India PIB 27 Aug 2023 -- Chandrayaan-3 mission is expected to send home information about Moon's atmosphere, soil, minerals etc which may be the first of its kind for the scientific community across the world and of far-reaching implications in the times to come, said Union Minister of State for Space, Dr
"Chandrayaan-3 has proved India's capability for cost-effective Space missions" India PIB 26 Aug 2023 -- "Chandrayaan-3 has proved India's capability for cost-effective Space missions"
5TH EDITION OF AUSINDEX-23 AT SYDNEY India PIB 26 Aug 2023 -- 5th edition of biennial AUSINDEX maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) was conducted from 22-25 August 23 at Sydney, Australia
CONCLAVE-CUM-SYMPOSIUM ON SELF RELIANCE IN MISSILE TECHNOLOGY HELD AT VISAKHAPATNAM India PIB 26 Aug 2023 -- The Missile Technology Conclave-cum-Symposium themed 'Aatmanirbharta in Missile Repairs & Indigenisation Technologies (AMRIT-2023)', was organised by INS Kalinga at Samudrika Auditorium, Naval Base, Visakhapatnam on 23 Aug 23
INS Sunayna visit to port of Durban, South Africa India PIB 26 Aug 2023 -- INS Sunayna visited port of Durban, South Africa from 21-25 Aug 23 reinforcing India's ties with the maritime partners towards and in accordance with Prime Minister's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)
China, India should maintain peace, tranquility in border areas before border issue is resolved: Chinese FM Global Times 25 Aug 2023 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson reiterated on Friday that China's position on the boundary issue between China and India is clear and consistent. It is left over from history and does not represent the entirety of China-India relations, while calling on the two countries to consider the overall situation of bilateral relations, properly handle the border issue, and jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.
Prime Minister's meeting with the President of Greece India MEA 25 Aug 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of Greece India MEA 25 Aug 2023
India-Greece Joint Statement India PIB 25 Aug 2023 -- At the invitation of Prime Minister H
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to South Africa and Greece (August 24, 2023) India MEA 25 Aug 2023
Defence Secretary lays keel of four Fast Patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard at Goa Shipyard Limited India PIB 25 Aug 2023 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane laid the keel of four Coast Guard Fast Patrol vessels (FPVs) on 25th August, 2023 at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
Big boost to 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence: MoD inks Rs 19,000 crore contract with HSL for five Fleet Support Ships for Indian Navy India PIB 25 Aug 2023 -- Ministry of Defence, on August 25, 2023, signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy at an overall cost of approx
China's XI, India's Modi hold rare meeting to discuss bilateral ties amid BRICS summit Press TV 25 Aug 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's remarks on a bilateral exchange between China and India PRC MofA 25 Aug 2023
BRICS Bloc Adds Six New Members VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS group of emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - is admitting six new members, its leaders announced Thursday on the final day of their annual summit. The group considers itself an alternative to the U.S.-led world order.
BRICS to welcome six new members, a 'historical milestone' Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS countries welcomed six new members from three different continents on Thursday, marking a historic milestone that underscored the solidarity of BRICS and developing countries and determination to work together for a better future, officials and experts said. The expansion of the BRICS, as a new starting point for multilateral cooperation, will play a positive role for more equitable and just global governance, experts said.
Six countries invited to join BRICS People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- BRICS leaders agreed on Thursday to invite six countries, namely Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to join the group.
BRICS countries to counter hegemony amid rising multipolar world order: Putin People's Daily 24 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS group supports the rise of a multipolar world order, and opposes attempts made by some countries to assert their hegemony, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday at the 15th BRICS Summit during a virtual address.
BRICS invites Iran, five other countries to join as new members Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Iran has been invited to become a member of the BRICS group of emerging economies, whose leaders are in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss the bloc's expansion.
Johannesburg II Declaration. BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, 23 August 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Aug 2023
BRICS Expansion to 11 Nations, 37% of Global GDP Offers 'Big Boost' for Multilateralism Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The massive new expansion of the BRICS economic bloc offers substantial opportunities, including for trade in non-dollar currencies between a vast swath of humanity and even greater investment opportunities using institutions outside of the US or Europe, an expert told Sputnik.
BRICS Sets Out Key Points in 15th Summit's Declaration Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The three-day historic summit of BRICS — the group uniting the world's largest developing economies, transpired in the South African capital of Johannesburg. To wrap up the event, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa presented a joint declaration during the venue's final day.
BRICS Expansion Shows Policy of Unilateralism on Decline - Raisi Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- Earlier in the day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the BRICS leaders have decided to invite Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to join the group.
Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Ethiopia Get BRICS Membership Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The leaders of the BRICS countries believe that the time has come to use local currencies and alternative payment systems, Cyril Ramaphosa said. "There is global momentum to use of local currencies, alternative financial arrangements and alternative payment systems. As BRICS we are ready to explore opportunities for improving the stability, reliability and fairness of the global financial architecture," Ramaphosa said at the BRICS Summit media briefing. According to Ramaphosa, the admission of new members to the BRICS is the first phase of the group's expansion process.
Secretary-General's remarks at the BRICS summit UN Secretary-General 24 Aug 2023
Secretary-General's opening remarks at press encounter at BRICS Summit meeting UN Secretary-General 24 Aug 2023
At BRICS Summit, Guterres global unity call in face of 'existential' challenges UN News 24 Aug 2023 -- The UN chief on Thursday underscored the urgent need for unity and justice to tackle humanity's pressing challenges, which range from the climate crisis to economic disparities and conflicts with global implications.
China, India has vast room for cooperation in lunar exploration under BRICS, SCO mechanisms Global Times 24 Aug 2023 -- The fourth to join the lunar-landing club and the first to land near the moon's south pole, India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft notched a historic milestone on Wednesday as it softly touched down on the lunar surface, drawing enthusiastic applause from stargazers across the world.
Indian rover 'Pragyan' starts exploring moon's south pole Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- India began exploring the moon's surface with a rover, after becoming the first country to land a spacecraft near the largely unexplored lunar south pole.
Prime Minister's meeting with the President of the Republic of Mozambique India MEA 24 Aug 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran India MEA 24 Aug 2023
Prime Minister's participation in the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue India MEA 24 Aug 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with the President of the Republic of Senegal India MEA 24 Aug 2023
Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Ethiopia India MEA 24 Aug 2023
DAC approves proposals worth Rs 7,800 crore to enhance operational capabilities of the Armed Forces India PIB 24 Aug 2023 -- A Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 7,800 crore on August 24, 2023
Exercise Malabar deepens regional military cooperation Australia DOD 23 Aug 2023 -- Australia, India, Japan and the United States successfully conducted Exercise Malabar in Sydney and across Australia's east coast from 10 to 21 August.
Minister Dr Jitendra Singh hails 'India on Moon', narrates further sequence of activities India PIB 23 Aug 2023 -- "Hail India on Moon! Hail ISRO!"
PM joins ISRO team via VC to witness landing of Chandrayaan 3 India PIB 23 Aug 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi joined the ISRO team via Video Conferencing to witness the the landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the Moon's surface today
India's Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's unexplored south pole Press TV 23 Aug 2023 -- India has managed to land a craft near the Moon's South Pole, a historic triumph for the world's most populous nation and its ambitious cut-price space program.
India Becomes First to Successfully Land Spacecraft on Moon's South Pole Sputnik 23 Aug 2023 -- India becomes the first in the world to successfully land a spacecraft — Chandrayaan-3 module with a lunar rover on board — on the South Pole of the Moon, according to the footage broadcast by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Wednesday.
India Becomes First Nation to Land Craft on Moon's South Pole VOA 23 Aug 2023 -- India successfully placed a lander in the moon's southern polar region Wednesday evening, making history as it became the first country to touch down on an uncharted part of the lunar surface.
Prime Minister's participation in the 15th BRICS Summit India MEA 23 Aug 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 15th BRICS Summit held under South Africa's chairship, in Johannesburg on 23 August 2023.
Prime Minister's meeting with President of South Africa India MEA 23 Aug 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa on 23 August 2023 in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit.
Putin, Xi Slam West at BRICS Summit VOA 23 Aug 2023 -- China and Russia used the second day of the BRICS Summit of emerging economies to criticize the West, while also throwing their support behind the proposed expansion of what's seen by some as an alternative power bloc.
BRICS leaders agree on expansion, set to announce guidelines Press TV 23 Aug 2023 -- Leaders of the BRICS bloc of leading emerging economies have agreed on mechanisms for considering new members, giving dozens of interested nations a path into the organization, according to South Africa's foreign minister.
China backs BRICS expansion, says this can make 'global governance more just' Press TV 23 Aug 2023 -- China's President Xi Jinping has called for the acceleration of the expansion of the BRICS group of major emerging economies, arguing this would help the world obtain a "more just" global governance.
BRICS will continue talks on use of local currencies: South Africa president Press TV 23 Aug 2023 -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the BRICS group of nations will continue discussions on the use of local currencies to facilitate trade and investment flows.
BRICS Summit President of Russia 23 Aug 2023 -- Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in the 15th BRICS Summit, held in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22-24.
BRICS countries continue to strengthen cooperation amid global economic challenges: Putin People's Daily 23 Aug 2023 -- BRICS countries are continuing to deepen cooperation amid ongoing external economic challenges, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday while addressing the BRICS Business Forum 2023 via video link.
LCA Tejas successfully test-fires indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile off Goa coast India PIB 23 Aug 2023 -- Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) LSP-7 successfully fired the ASTRA indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa on August 23, 2023
CAS REVIEW OF LCA PROGRAMME India PIB 23 Aug 2023 -- The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari reviewed the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme in Air Headquarters yesterday
SIGNING OF SOP ON WHITE SHIPPING INFORMATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD India PIB 23 Aug 2023 -- Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff and CG Admiral Artemio M Abu, Commandant of Philippine Coast Guard signed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for exchange of White Shipping Information on 23 August 2023
India pushes back hundreds of Myanmar refugees fleeing fighting Radio Free Asia 22 Aug 2023 -- India has pushed back at least 300 hundred Burmese refugees who spilled across the border while fleeing fighting between Myanmar's military and rebel forces, forcing them to shelter in makeshift tents near the border, refugees and aid workers said.
Indian Charge d' Affaires Summoned to Register Pakistan's Strong Protest over Killing of a Civilian at the Line of Control Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Aug 2023 -- The Indian Charge d' Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, to register Pakistan's strong protest over the killing of a 60-year-old civilian, Mr Ghias, resident of Oli village of Kotli district, as a result of firing by the Indian forces. The incident took place in the Nikial Sector of the Line of Control (LoC) on 21 August 2023.
South Africa hosting BRICS summit amid expansion plan Press TV 22 Aug 2023 -- Johannesburg is hosting a summit of the leaders of BRICS nations, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, with the bloc's expansion being at the top of its agenda.
Prime Minister's departure statement ahead of his visit to South Africa and Greece India MEA 22 Aug 2023
Indian Coast Guard signs MoU with Philippines Coast Guard on enhanced maritime cooperation; holds the first bilateral meet India PIB 22 Aug 2023 -- In a significant step towards bolstering the bilateral cooperation between India and Philippines, Indian Coast Guard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on enhanced maritime cooperation
INS SUNAYNA ENTERS DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA India PIB 22 Aug 2023 -- INS Sunayna entered port of Durban, South Africa on 21 Aug 23
Chairman ISRO updates Minister Dr Jitendra Singh about the status and readiness of Chandrayaan-3 for the moon landing on Wednesday India PIB 21 Aug 2023 -- Chairman, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and Secretary, Department of Space, Dr S
North Korean Hackers Try to Prevent South Korea, US From Conducting Drills Sputnik 21 Aug 2023 -- North Korean hackers from the Kimsuky group tried to attack a South Korean company providing computer simulation services for joint South Korea-US exercises and attempted to carry out a cyberattack on military infrastructure, the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency said on Sunday.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to South Africa and Greece (August 21, 2023) India MEA 21 Aug 2023
EXERCISE MALABAR -23 CONCLUDES India PIB 21 Aug 2023 -- The 27th edition of Exercise MALABAR, concluded on the East Coast of Australia off Sydney on 21 Aug 23
Expectations run high as emerging economies gear up for BRICS summit People's Daily 19 Aug 2023 -- The 15th BRICS Summit, to be held in South Africa's Johannesburg next week, has received a lot of media attention in the months leading up to the event, underscoring the growing influence of BRICS over the past years.
Summit set to bolster BRICS cooperation People's Daily 19 Aug 2023 -- The upcoming 15th BRICS Summit, to be hosted by South Africa, will present key opportunities to boost dialogue and cooperation between the five major emerging economies and other developing nations, and enhance solidarity between China and Africa, officials and analysts have said.
Giant strides made in last nine years towards making our defence sector 'Aatmanirbhar'; Most of the weapons with Armed Forces are made in India: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 19 Aug 2023 -- The defence sector, in the last nine years, has made giant strides towards achieving self-reliance and due to the efforts of the Government, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, most of the weapons being used by the Armed Forces are made in India
INS VAGIR ON AN EXTENDED RANGE DEPLOYMENT TO FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA India PIB 19 Aug 2023 -- INS Vagir, an Indian Navy (IN) submarine, is on an extended-range deployment
Expansion, De-Dollarization on Agenda as South Africa Hosts BRICS VOA 18 Aug 2023 -- The BRICS group of developing economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - meet in Johannesburg from Tuesday to Thursday for their annual summit, during which expansion of the bloc is expected to figure high on the agenda.
LAUNCH OF SECOND MCA BARGE, YARD 76 (LSAM 8) AT M/S SECON ENGINEERING PROJECTS PVT LTD, VISAKHAPATNAM India PIB 18 Aug 2023 -- Second Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 76 (LSAM 8) was launched by Cmde G Ravi, Warship Production Superintendent (Visakhapatnam) on 18 Aug 23 at Guttenadeevi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (launch site of M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd)
LAUNCH OF Y - 3024 (VINDHYAGIRI) India PIB 17 Aug 2023 -- Vindhyagiri, the sixth Stealth Frigate of Project 17A being built at GRSE, was launched today at the shipyard by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu
LAUNCH OF Y - 3024 (VINDHYAGIRI) ON 17 AUGUST 2023 India PIB 13 Aug 2023 -- Vindhyagiri, a Project 17A Frigate, will be launched by the Hon'ble President of IndiaSmtDroupadi Murmu, at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata on 17 Aug 23
Indian authorities collect biometric data of Myanmar citizen refugees Radio Free Asia 11 Aug 2023 -- Authorities in the Indian border state of Manipur have begun collecting biometric data from thousands of Myanmar citizens who have fled conflict between armed ethnic groups and the military junta in their home country, but the refugees fear that the collected data could be shared with the junta, several refugees told Radio Free Asia.
SHELLING FROM PAKISTAN SIDE IN BORDER AREAS India PIB 11 Aug 2023 -- The details of fatal casualties in respect of soldiers and casualties of civilians during the last three years and current year (till June 2023) due to ceasefire violation are as under:
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh informs that the government has approved the establishment of a new spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu for carrying out the launches of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV) developed by ISRO India PIB 10 Aug 2023 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, the Indian Space Policy – 2023 has been approved and released in the public domain
VISIT OF INDIAN SHIPS TO PORT RASHID DUBAI (08 - 11 AUG 23) India PIB 09 Aug 2023 -- Indian Navy's frontline platforms INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand under the Command of RAdm Vineet McCarty, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, are visiting the port Rashid, Dubai from 08 to 11 August 2023
India's Opposition Targets Modi in No Confidence Motion Against His Government VOA 08 Aug 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party government faced a no-confidence motion in parliament Tuesday over ethnic strife that has gripped the remote northeastern state of Manipur and his failure to speak on the issue for over three months.
India Puts Chandrayaan-3 Unmanned Space Mission Into Lunar Orbit Sputnik 06 Aug 2023 -- India has put the Chandrayaan-3 unmanned space mission into orbit of the Moon, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said Saturday.
India authorities raze 200 Muslim homes following raging Hindu-Muslim rift Press TV 05 Aug 2023 -- Indian authorities have waged a campaign of demolishing "illegal" homes of more than 200 local Muslims in the state of Haryana, accusing their residents of involvement in an attack on a Hindu procession followed by a deadly attack on a mosque by a Hindu mob.
India's Opposition Leader, Rahul Gandhi, Set to Return to Parliament VOA 04 Aug 2023 -- India's top court has suspended the conviction of Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case, paving the way for the country's main opposition leader to return to Parliament.
INDIAN NAVY HOSTS PRIME MINISTER OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA ONBOARD INS SAHYADRI AND INS KOLKATA AT PORT MORESBY India PIB 04 Aug 2023 -- INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata on a deployment to the Eastern IOR had the honour and privilege of receiving Hon'ble Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) Mr James Marape during their port call to Port Moresby
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT India PIB 04 Aug 2023 -- There is no reciprocal agreement in existence or in negotiation to allow the repairs of Indian Ships in American Shipyards
SELF-RELIANCE IN DEFENCE SECTOR India PIB 04 Aug 2023 -- Government has taken adequate steps to make the country self-reliant by developing indigenous advanced technologies and complex systems
BORDER ROADS India PIB 04 Aug 2023 -- The details of road length constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) during the last three years, State/UT-wise, are as under
INDUCTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN ARMY India PIB 04 Aug 2023 -- The Indian Army is planning to introduce phased induction of a limited number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in 'peace stations' across the country.
WOMEN IN DEFENCE FORCES India PIB 04 Aug 2023 -- The number of women working in various Defence forces across the country at present, service/wing-wise is given below:
Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill - 2023 India PIB 04 Aug 2023 -- The Lok Sabha has passed the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill - 2023. The bill seeks to empower Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) with all disciplinary and administrative powers in respect of the personnel serving in or attached to such organisations.
India suspends passports of dozens of Kashmiris citing security reasons: Report Press TV 03 Aug 2023 -- Indian authorities have suspended the passports of dozens of Kashmiris including journalists and political activists, terming them as "security threats to India".
Status of Chandrayaan-3 Mission India PIB 03 Aug 2023 -- Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft was successfully launched onboard LVM-3 on 14th July, 2023 at 14:35 hrs from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, the first Test Vehicle mission, for the validation of crew escape system for Gaganyaan, the maiden human space flight mission of India is planned in August/September 2023 India PIB 03 Aug 2023 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, the first Test Vehicle mission, for the validation of crew escape system for Gaganyaan, the maiden human space flight mission of India is planned in August/September 2023
In Remote Indian State, Festering Ethnic Conflict Poses Challenge to Modi VOA 02 Aug 2023 -- In India's remote northeastern state of Manipur, violence that erupted in May has created a deep ethnic divide between two communities and become a political flashpoint between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition parties.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks with President of South Africa India MEA 03 Aug 2023 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency, Mr. Matemela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (August 03, 2023) India MEA 03 Aug 2023
PORT CALL OF INS SAHYADRI AND INS KOLKATA TO PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA India PIB 03 Aug 2023 -- Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kolkata, mission deployed in the Eastern IOR, arrived at Port Moresby on 02 Aug 23, for enhancing maritime partnership and cooperation with Papua New Guinea
India's top court hears petitions challenging removal of Kashmir special status Press TV 02 Aug 2023 -- The Supreme Court of India has begun hearing a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation by the government of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution that stripped the Indian-administered Kashmir of its special status.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, India is the fifth amongst spacefaring nations having end-to-end capabilities in space research and development, including the capability to launch from our own land and operate programs of earth observation, satellite communication, meteorology, space science & navigation and ground infrastructure India PIB 02 Aug 2023 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, India is the fifth amongst spacefaring nations having end-to-end capabilities in space research and development, including the capability to launch from our own land and operate programs of earth observation, satellite communication, meteorology, space science & navigation and ground infrastructure.
Andriy Yermak held a conversation with the National Security Advisor of the Republic of India President of Ukraine 01 Aug 2023
SMUGGLING OF ARMS AND NARCOTICS India PIB 01 Aug 2023 -- Anti-national elements/smugglers are using drones for smuggling of Arms/Narcotics across India-Pakistan border in the State of Punjab
TERRORIST VIOLENCE AND INFILTRATION India PIB 01 Aug 2023 -- The incidents of terrorist violence and infiltration have declined during the last two years in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Extremist Hindus set mosque on fire, shoot dead Imam in India's Haryana Press TV 01 Aug 2023 -- A Hindu mob has set a mosque on fire and shot dead an Imam in India's Haryana state, neighboring the capital New Delhi.

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