December 2023 - India Special Weapons News

Ministry of Home Affairs declares 'Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH)' as an 'Unlawful Association' India PIB 31 Dec 2023 -- Government of India has declared 'Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH)' as an 'Unlawful Association' under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967
Government developing a strong base of domestic defence industrial ecosystem to make India a strategic economy: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 31 Dec 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has said that the Government is developing a strong base of domestic defence industrial ecosystem to make India a strategic economy
INDIAN NAVY ENHANCES SURVEILLANCE IN NORTH/ CENTRAL ARABIAN SEA AND GULF OF ADEN India PIB 31 Dec 2023 -- The last few weeks have witnessed increased maritime security incidents on merchant vessels transiting through international shipping lanes in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Central/ North Arabian Sea
Ministry of Home Affairs: Year End Review 2023 India PIB 31 Dec 2023
Year End Review of Department of Space India PIB 29 Dec 2023
India Asks Pakistan to Extradite Suspected Terror Mastermind VOA 29 Dec 2023 -- Pakistan confirmed Friday that India officially demanded the extradition of Hafiz Saeed, a hardline Pakistani cleric suspected of involvement in terrorist attacks on Indian soil.
DELIVERY OF SEVENTH 250 MEN FERRYCRAFT, 'MANJULA' (YARD 786) India PIB 29 Dec 2023 -- Contract for construction and delivery of 07 x 250 Men Ferry Craft was concluded with M/s Shalimar Works Ltd, Kolkata, in consonance with "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives of the Government of India
Journalists, Government Critics in India Targeted With Pegasus Spyware VOA 28 Dec 2023 -- The founding editor of one of India's largest news websites is among the journalists to be targeted by the Pegasus spyware.
INDUCTION OF MISSILE CUM AMMUNITION (MCA) BARGE, LSAM 10 (YARD 78) India PIB 28 Dec 2023 -- Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 10, the fourth Barge of 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam for Indian Navy, was inducted on 28 Dec 23 at Naval Dockyards, Mumbai for NAD(Karanja)
India, Russia Reaffirm Friendship, Discuss Growing Trade, Strategic Ties VOA 28 Dec 2023 -- India and Russia Wednesday reaffirmed their strong friendship and discussed deepening trade and strategic ties during a visit to Moscow by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Raksha Mantri visits border areas of J&K; Reviews security situation along LoC India PIB 27 Dec 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the border areas of Jammu & Kashmir and took stock of the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) on December 27, 2023
Meeting with Minister of External Affairs of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar President of Russia 27 Dec 2023 -- Vladimir Putin met with Minister of External Affairs of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the Kremlin.
Proud moment for India as INS Imphal commissioned into Navy: PM India PIB 26 Dec 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, expressed pride as INS Imphal was commissioned into Indian Navy today
Raksha Mantri commissions stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal in Mumbai; Terms it as a symbol of 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence India PIB 26 Dec 2023 -- INS Imphal, a Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an impressive ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 26, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia India PIB 26 Dec 2023 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
PM speaks to HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on future of Strategic Partnership between India and Saudi Arabia India PIB 26 Dec 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the future of Strategic Partnership between India and Saudi Arabia
Civilian Deaths Raise Questions in Kashmir VOA 25 Dec 2023 -- The Indian army ordered on Monday a Court of Inquiry to probe the circumstances around the deaths of three civilians on Friday in Poonch district on the Indian side of Jammu and Kashmir.
4 armed rebels killed in central India People's Daily 25 Dec 2023 -- Indian security forces on Saturday killed four armed rebels of the Naxals group in the central state of Chhattisgarh, an official source said.
INDIAN NAVY'S MISSION DEPLOYED PLATFORMS RESPOND TO A MARITIME INCIDENT IN THE ARABIAN SEA India PIB 24 Dec 2023 -- Indian Navy's mission deployed platforms respond swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a missile/ drone attack on MT Chem Pluto
CURTAIN RAISER India PIB 24 Dec 2023 -- The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 26 December 2023 in the presence of the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh as the Chief Guest
Indian opposition lawmakers protest against their suspension from parliament People's Daily 23 Dec 2023 -- Opposition parties in India on Friday staged a protest here against the recent record suspension of 146 lawmakers from the two houses of the parliament.
United States Hosts Quad Counterterrorism Working Group in Honolulu, Hawaii US Dept. of State 22 Dec 2023 -- The Department of State hosted representatives from Japan, Australia, and India for the Quad Counterterrorism Working Group meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii December 19-21, 2023. Gregory LoGerfo, Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism, led the U.S. interagency delegation.
INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS) - 2023 India PIB 22 Dec 2023 -- The 8th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) was conducted by Royal Thai Navy at Bangkok, Thailand from 19 - 22 Dec 23
SUBROTO MUKHERJEE SEMINAR CONDUCTED BY CAPS ON "INDIA & THE GLOBAL SOUTH: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES India PIB 22 Dec 2023 -- The Centre for Air Power Studies conducted the 20th Subroto Mukerjee Seminar at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi today
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - YEAR END REVIEW 2023 India PIB 22 Dec 2023 -- 2023 was a landmark year for Ministry of Defence (MoD) as giant strides were made towards realising the vision of the Government, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to create a strong, secure, self-reliant, and inclusive India
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (December 21, 2023) India MEA 21 Dec 2023
PIRACY ATTACK ON MV RUEN IN CENTRAL ARABIAN SEA India PIB 21 Dec 2023 -- On the night of 14 Dec 23, a report regarding potential piracy incident onboard Malta flagged vessel, MV Ruen, was monitored on UKMTO portal
India to examine information on alleged links to plot to assassinate Sikh separatist in U.S., says Modi People's Daily 21 Dec 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will look into any information it receives on its alleged links to a foiled plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in the United States.
India launched 396 foreign and 70 domestic satellites during the period 2014-23 as compared to 33 and 31 satellites respectively during 2003-14, says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh India PIB 20 Dec 2023 -- The number of foreign and domestic satellites launched by India during period 2014-23 were 396 and 70 respectively, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today, while the number of foreign and domestic satellites launched by India during period 2003-13 were 33 and 31 respectively
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews COVID-19 Situation and Preparedness of public health system for Surveillance, Containment and Management in view of rising COVID-19 Cases in some parts of the country India PIB 20 Dec 2023 -- Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in India and preparedness of public health system for surveillance, containment and management of COVID-19 in view of the recent spike in cases of COVID-19 in some states.
INS KADMATT IN BANGKOK, THAILAND India PIB 20 Dec 2023 -- As part of her Long Range Operational Deployment to the North Pacific Ocean and South China Sea, INS Kadmatt arrived at Bangkok, Thailand, on 19 Dec 23
Ministry of Defence signs Rs 1,614.89 crore contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd for procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for Indian Coast Guard India PIB 20 Dec 2023 -- The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai, on December 20, 2023 for the procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVS) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
IAF AND USI CONDUCT THE FIRST MARSHAL OF AIR FORCE ARJAN SINGH ANNUAL LECTURE India PIB 20 Dec 2023 -- Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United Services Institution of India (USI) jointly conducted the first Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Annual Lecture at USI, Shankar Vihar today
PM Netanyahu Speaks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Israel - Prime Minister 19 Dec 2023
Indian Parliament suspends 78 more opposition lawmakers People's Daily 19 Dec 2023 -- As many as 78 federal lawmakers from different opposition political parties were suspended on Monday for the remaining part of the ongoing winter session for "repeatedly disrupting parliamentary proceedings."
Centre issues advisory to States in view of a recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and detection of first case of JN.1 variant in India India PIB 18 Dec 2023 -- In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in some States/UTs in India and the detection of the first case of the new JN
COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 case detected in India's Kerala People's Daily 18 Dec 2023 -- A case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 has been detected in India's southern state of Kerala, the Indian government said.
Demise of the Amir of the State of Kuwait India MEA 17 Dec 2023
Foreign Minister writes to leaders of international organizations inviting their attention to the illegality of Indian Supreme Court's judgement on the status of IIOJK Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Dec 2023 -- Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has addressed letters to the leadership of the United Nations, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the European Union, inviting their attention to the illegality of the recent judgement by the Supreme Court of India on the status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In these letters, the Foreign Minister has underscored that under international law, domestic legislation and judicial verdicts cannot be invoked to determine the final status of an internationally-recognized disputed territory.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the State Visit of Sultan of Oman to India (December 16, 2023) India MEA 16 Dec 2023
INDIAN NAVY'S MISSION DEPLOYED PLATFORMS RESPOND TO HIJACKING INCIDENT IN THE ARABIAN SEA India PIB 16 Dec 2023 -- Indian Navy's Mission Deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving hijacking of Malta Flagged Vessel MV Ruen
Remarks by Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson at Bank Roundtable in Mumbai, India US Treasury 15 Dec 2023
DRDO carries out successful flight trial of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying-wing UAV India PIB 15 Dec 2023 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a flight trial of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) from the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga in Karnataka
RESCUE OPERATIONS BY ARMED FORCES India PIB 15 Dec 2023 -- Rescue operations carried out by various wings of the Indian Armed Forces both domestic and abroad this year are given below:
Aatmanirbharta in Ammunition Manufacturing: MoD inks Rs 5,336.25 crore contract with BEL for procurement of Electronic Fuzes for Indian Army for 10 years India PIB 15 Dec 2023 -- The Ministry of Defence, on December 15, 2023, signed a landmark contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Pune for procurement of Electronic Fuzes for the Indian Army for a period of 10 years, at a total cost of Rs 5,336
India-Pakistan Ties Seen Remaining Frosty After Court's Kashmir Ruling VOA 14 Dec 2023 -- Monday's judgement by India's Supreme Court upholding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government's move four years ago to scrap the limited autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir state is expected to set back the prospect of any thaw in ties between India and Pakistan.
Remarks by Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson at the U.S.-India Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Working Group US Treasury 14 Dec 2023
Joint Statement of the Co-Chairs of the U.S.-India Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Dialogue US Treasury 14 Dec 2023 -- On December 13, 2023, we, U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Mr. Brian Nelson and Sh. Sanjay Malhotra, Revenue Secretary, Indian Ministry of Finance, reconvened and co-chaired the U.S.-India Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Dialogue. The Ministry of Finance hosted the dialogue in New Delhi.
COMMISSIONING OF INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARMUGLI India PIB 14 Dec 2023 -- Indian Navy commissioned INS Tarmugli, a Fast Attack Craft, at an impressive ceremony held at Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command on 14 Dec 23
INS KADMATT ARRIVED AT MANILA, PHILIPPINES India PIB 14 Dec 2023 -- As part of the ongoing Long Range Op Deployment, INS Kadmatt arrived at Manila, Philippines on 12 Dec 2023
India, China Break Ranks at COP28 on Target for Renewables VOA 13 Dec 2023 -- Widespread satisfaction over a pledge for the world to transition away from fossil fuels was tempered at COP28 by the failure of China and India — the world's most populous nations — to endorse a related promise to triple their sources of renewable energy by 2030.
COMMISSIONING OF INS TARMUGLI India PIB 13 Dec 2023 -- The Indian Navy will be inducting a Fast Attack Craft, INS Tarmugli on 14 Dec 23 in a ceremonial commissioning ceremony at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam
India's top court upholds repeal of Kashmir's autonomy, orders elections next year Press TV 11 Dec 2023 -- India's Supreme Court has upheld a 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, ruling that the Muslim-majority territory should regain its state designation with local elections to be held next year.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah welcomes the Hon'ble Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the decision to abolish Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir India PIB 11 Dec 2023 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah welcomes the Hon'ble Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the decision to abolish Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir
Pakistan Rejects the Indian Supreme Court's Verdict on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Dec 2023 -- Pakistan categorically rejects the judgement announced by the Supreme Court of India on the status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
INDIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINGENT REACHES HANOI FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE "VINBAX-2023" India PIB 11 Dec 2023 -- The Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 45 personnel reached Hanoi, Vietnam to take part in the fourth edition of Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan's visit to Japan India PIB 10 Dec 2023 -- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan is slated to leave New Delhi on the night of 10 December for an official visit to Japan
INS SUMEDHA MAIDEN ENTRY AT PORT LAMU, KENYA India PIB 10 Dec 2023 -- As a part of on-going long-range deployment to Africa, Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Port Lamu, Kenya on 09 December 2023
Corporate sector must rise above compulsory obligations & make voluntary contributions for the nation's upliftment: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 09 Dec 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has exhorted the corporate sector to rise above compulsory obligations and focus more on voluntary contributions for the upliftment of the nation
As a global growth engine, India is providing a new direction to the world: Raksha Mantri at 96th Annual General Meeting of FICCI India PIB 09 Dec 2023 -- India has emerged as a global growth engine and is providing a new direction to the world
INDIAN ARMY CONDUCTS TABLE-TOP EXERCISE (TTX) FOR ASEAN WOMEN PEACEKEEPERS India PIB 08 Dec 2023 -- In a landmark initiative to promote gender inclusivity and enhancing the capabilities of women military personnel in peacekeeping operations, the Indian Army conducted a Table-Top Exercise (TTX) for the Women Officers of Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from 4th to 8th December 2023
Ministry of Defence inks contract worth Rs 588.68 Cr with Telecommunications Consultants India Limited for Digital Coast Guard project India PIB 08 Dec 2023 -- In alignment with the Government of India's strategic vision for Digital Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) on 8 December 2023, at a total cost of Rs 588
NON-LAPSABLE FUND FOR DEFENCE MODERNISATION India PIB 08 Dec 2023 -- Articles 112-114 & 266 of the Constitution provide that no money can be spent by the Government from Consolidated Fund of India without authorisation through an Annual Budget presented before the Parliament
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND India PIB 08 Dec 2023 -- The Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme is a flagship programme of Ministry of Defence executed by DRDO under 'Make in India' initiative
KEEL LAYING OF FOURTH SHIP (BY 526, MALPE) AND FIFTH SHIP (BY 527, MULKI) OF ASW SWC PROJECT AT CSL, KOCHI ON 08 DEC 23 India PIB 08 Dec 2023 -- Keel Laying of the fourth ship (BY 526, Malpe) and fifth ship (BY 527, Mulki) of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) (CSL) project was presided by RAdm Jaswinder Singh, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command and RAdm Subir Mukherjee, Admiral Superintendent, NSRY(Koc) respectively on 08 Dec 23, in the presence of Shri Madhu S Nair, CMD, Cochin Shipyard Limited and other senior officials of Indian Navy and shipyard at CSL, Kochi
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (December 07, 2023) India MEA 07 Dec 2023
Successful training launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-1' India PIB 07 Dec 2023 -- Training launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-1' was carried out successfully from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on December 07, 2023
DEVELOPMENT IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR India PIB 06 Dec 2023 -- The Government has a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism
16th edition of India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group meeting held in New Delhi India PIB 06 Dec 2023 -- The 16th edition of the India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) meeting was conducted from 05-06 Dec 2023 in New Delhi
Gunmen kill head of right-wing group in India's Rajasthan People's Daily 06 Dec 2023 -- Unidentified gunmen on Tuesday shot dead Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the head of a right-wing fringe group Karni Sena, and wounded two others in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, police said.
Decrease In Naxalite Activities India PIB 05 Dec 2023 -- As per Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, subjects of Police and Public Order are with the State Governments
Transcript of Special Briefing on the State Visit of the President of Kenya to India (December 05, 2023) India MEA 05 Dec 2023
Transcript of Press Statements on the visit of Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia India MEA 05 Dec 2023
Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag makes port call at Dammam, Saudi Arabia India PIB 05 Dec 2023 -- Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, made port call at King Abdul Aziz Port, AD Dammam, Saudi Arabia on 05 Dec 2023 on a three day visit
Following the Peace Agreement between United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Government of Manipur and Government of India, leaders/cadres of National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM) have joined UNLF India PIB 04 Dec 2023 -- Following the recent signing of Peace Agreement between United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Government of Manipur and Government of India on 29th November, 2023, around 25 leaders/cadres of National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM- a Meitei UG outfit) led by Major Boicha (Vice Chief of Army Staff of NRFM) along with 25 weapons have joined UNLF on 02nd December, 2023
INS SUMEDHA - MISSION DEPLOYED AT ANTSIRANANA, MADAGASCAR India PIB 04 Dec 2023 -- As part of Indian Navy's Long Range Mission Based Deployment, Indian Naval Ship Sumedha is undertaking port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar from 04 to 06 December 2023
FIRST SHIP OF SURVEY VESSEL (LARGE) SANDHAYAK DELIVERED TO INDIAN NAVY India PIB 04 Dec 2023 -- Sandhayak (Yard 3025), the first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 04 Dec 23
2 Indian pilots killed as air force trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana People's Daily 04 Dec 2023 -- Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed on Monday after a trainer aircraft that they were on board crashed in the southern Indian state of Telangana, officials said.
Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer's Travel to India The White House 04 Dec 2023
Visit of US Principal Deputy National Security Adviser to India (December 04, 2023) India MEA 04 Dec 2023 -- Jonathan Finer, Principal Deputy National Security Adviser of the United States is visiting New Delhi to hold consultations with Mr. Vikram Misri, Deputy National Security Adviser (Strategic Affairs), National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). This is a follow up to the visit of US NSA Jake Sullivan to India in June 2023 and the visit of NSA Mr. Ajit Doval, KC to US in January 2023.
INS KADMATT AT YOKOSUKA, JAPAN (02-05 DEC 23) India PIB 03 Dec 2023 -- INS Kadmatt, on a Long Range Operational Deployment to the North Pacific Ocean entered Yokosuka, Japan on Dec 02, 2023 for an Operational Turnaround (OTR)
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: iDEX-DIO signs 300th contract for Defence Innovation in the niche field of Design and Development of Advanced Gallium Nitride Semiconductors India PIB 01 Dec 2023 -- Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence Production, has reached a milestone with the signing of its 300th contract
China, India agree to promote resolution of border issues Global Times 01 Dec 2023 -- China and India agreed on Thursday to hold the 21st round of commander-level talks at the earliest opportunity to promote the resolution of border issues, with the agreement being reached during the 28th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on China-India Border Affairs.

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