January 2024 - India Special Weapons News

Australia, India, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. Complete Multilateral Exercise Sea Dragon 2024 US Navy 31 Jan 2024 -- The U.S. Navy and four allied and partner nations concluded the annual, multinational exercise Sea Dragon 2024, Jan. 24.
Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane co-chairs 12th India-Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting at Muscat India PIB 31 Jan 2024 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane co-chaired the 12th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) meeting with Secretary General, Ministry of Defence, Oman Dr
INDIAN NAVY RESPONDS TO THE HIJACKING OF SRI LANKAN FISHING VESSEL IN COLLABORATION WITH SEYCHELLES DEFENCE FORCES AND SRI LANKA NAVY India PIB 30 Jan 2024 -- In a coordinated multilateral response to the hijacking of a Sri Lankan fishing vessel, the Indian Navy in collaboration with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy successfully intercepted and rescued the hijacked vessel
INS Sumitra Carries out 2nd Successful Anti Piracy Ops - Rescuing 19 Crew members and Vessel from Somali Pirates India PIB 30 Jan 2024 -- Indian Naval Ship Sumitra, having thwarted the Piracy attempt on FV Iman, has carried out yet another successful anti-piracy operation off the East Coast of Somalia, rescuing Fishing Vessel Al Naeemi and her Crew (19 Pakistani Nationals) from 11 Somali Pirates
India-US cooperation will act as force multiplier for rules-based world order: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Indo-American Chamber of Commerce conference in New Delhi India PIB 30 Jan 2024 -- The capital and technological know-how from the US can help India to achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, while investments here can give the American companies high returns and an avenue of de-risking
INDIA- SAUDI ARABIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE 'SADA TANSEEQ' COMMENCES IN RAJASTHAN India PIB 29 Jan 2024 -- The inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise 'SADA TANSEEQ' commenced today at Mahajan, Rajasthan
Apprehensions in India as Chinese Survey Ship Heads to Maldives VOA 29 Jan 2024 -- A Chinese research ship due to dock in the Maldives has raised apprehensions in India, where concerns have been growing about the potential military use of the data collected by such vessels.
UPDATE: Fire Extinguished on M/V Marlin Luanda Following Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Attack CENTCOM 27 Jan 2024 -- Yesterday, the Iranian-backed Houthis struck the Marshall Islands-flagged, Bermuda-owned M/V Marlin Luanda with an Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM) in the Gulf of Aden. Marlin Luanda is transporting for commercial use a cargo of Naphtha, a highly flammable liquid hydrogen mixture. Following the missile strike, a major fire ensued in one of the cargo holds. USS Carney (DDG 64), the French Navy Frigate FS Alsace (D656) and Indian Navy Frigate INS Visakhapatnam (DD66) all responded quickly, providing critical firefighting material and assistance to the civilian crew, who had depleted their organic firefighting capability. The multinational crew, the lives of which the Houthis endangered, was made up of 22 Indian and 1 Bangladeshi crew members.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the visit of President of France to India (January 26, 2024) India MEA 26 Jan 2024
Pakistan Accuses India of Directing Cross-Border Assassinations VOA 25 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan alleged Thursday that a recent spate of assassinations of its citizens on Pakistani soil was orchestrated by India, claiming that the violent acts bear resemblance to cases that have occurred in other countries, including the United States and Canada.
Remarks by the Foreign Secretary on India's Extra-Judicial and Extra-Territorial Killings in Pakistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jan 2024 -- 25 Jan 2024
US Commission Troubled by Hindu Temple Opening on Ruins of Mosque in India VOA 25 Jan 2024 -- The grand opening this week of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India, has triggered a wave of both jubilation and criticism, reigniting long-simmering tensions over religious tolerance in the world's most populous democracy.
MoD inks contract, worth over Rs 1070 cr, with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for 14 Fast Patrol Vessels for Indian Coast Guard India PIB 24 Jan 2024 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed Contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on 24 January, 2024, for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
LAUNCH OF AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE BARGE, LSAM 19 (YARD 129) 5TH BARGE OF 11 x AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) BARGE PROJECT ON 24 JAN 24 AT M/S SURYADIPTA PROJECT PVT LTD, THANE India PIB 24 Jan 2024 -- The launch of 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129)', 5th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on 24 Jan 24 at M/s Suryadipta Project Pvt Ltd (Launch site of M/s SPPL)
PRESS RELEASE: EX- DESERT KNIGHT India PIB 24 Jan 2024 -- On 23 Jan 24, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise Desert Knight along with French Air and Space Force (FASF) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force
Junta plane repatriating Myanmar troops crashes in India Radio Free Asia 23 Jan 2024 -- A junta plane repatriating regime soldiers to Myanmar crashed in India on Tuesday, injuring at least eight of the crew onboard, refugees in Mizoram state told Radio Free Asia.
OIC condemns opening of controversial temple in India in place of Babri Masjid Press TV 23 Jan 2024 -- The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has denounced the opening of the controversial Hindu "Ram Temple" in place of the historic Babri Masjid (Babari Mosque) destroyed by Indian Hindu extremists in 1992.
India's concerns over Chinese research vessel to Maldives 'reflects hegemonic mentality' Global Times 23 Jan 2024 -- While the Maldives is set to host a Chinese research vessel in the coming days, the Indian Navy is closely monitoring the vessel, which could raise fresh concerns from New Delhi, according to media reports. Some Chinese experts consider that India's worries and hype over the Chinese research vessel for their "military purposes" reflects its hegemonic mentality as it perceives South Asia and the Indian Ocean as its sphere of influence.
India's Modi inaugurates new Hindu temple in north India People's Daily 23 Jan 2024 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated on Monday a new Hindu temple in Ayodhya, a town in north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Ram.
Modi Unveils Grand New Temple on Site of Destroyed Mosque VOA 22 Jan 2024 -- Amid rituals conducted by Hindu priests, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a grand temple built in the northern town of Ayodhya in honor of one of Hinduism's most revered gods, Lord Rama.
Pakistan Condemns Consecration of the 'Ram Temple' on the Site of Demolished Babri Mosque Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan condemns the construction and consecration of the 'Ram Temple' on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya.
Security forces gun down 3 armed rebels in India People's Daily 22 Jan 2024 -- Indian security personnel gunned down at least three armed rebels (popularly called "Naxals"), including two women, in the central state of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, local police confirmed.
Indian PM to open temple at site of mosque destroyed by Hindu mobs IRNA 22 Jan 2024 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on Monday a grand temple built on a site of a 16th century Babri Mosque that was destroyed by fanatic Hindu mobs in Ayodhya, a town in northern Uttar Pradesh state in 1992.
India's Modi inaugurates Hindu temple on site of razed mosque ahead of elections Press TV 22 Jan 2024 -- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a controversial temple that was built on the site of a historic mosque, demolished by Hindu extremists, heralding a "new era" for India.
INDIAN ARMY SPECIAL FORCES CONTINGENT REACHES EGYPT FOR JOINT EXERCISE 'CYCLONE' India PIB 22 Jan 2024 -- The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd edition of India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE
INDIAN - KYRGYZSTAN JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE KHANJAR COMMENCES IN HIMACHAL PRADESH India PIB 22 Jan 2024 -- The 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR has commenced at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
India Prepares to Inaugurate Ram Temple on Site of Demolished Mosque VOA 20 Jan 2024 -- A north Indian town is preparing for a mega event next week, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a grand Hindu temple that symbolizes the country's surging Hindu cultural nationalism, a movement also known as Hindutva.
VISIT OF ROYAL NAVY SHIP HMS SPEY TO KOCHI India PIB 20 Jan 2024 -- HMS Spey, an offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Navy is on a goodwill visit to Kochi from 17 - 27 Jan 24
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (January 18, 2024) India MEA 18 Jan 2024
INDIAN NAVY'S MISSION DEPLOYED PLATFORM RESPONDS TO A MARITIME INCIDENT IN THE GULF OF ADEN India PIB 18 Jan 2024 -- INS Visakhapatnam, mission deployed in Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy operations, swiftly responded to a distress call by Marshall Island flagged MV Genco Picardy following a drone attack at 2311 hrs on 17 Jan 24
EP Plenary: Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on EU-India relations European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Jan 2024 -- Speech delivered by Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell
MAIDEN INDIAN NAVY - ROYAL THAI NAVY BILATERAL EXERCISE AND 36TH EDITION OF INDO-THAI COORDINATED PATROL India PIB 15 Jan 2024 -- The maiden Bilateral Maritime Exercise between the Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) was conducted from 20 to 23 December 2023
Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi President of Russia 15 Jan 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister speaks with the President of the Russian Federation India MEA 15 Jan 2024 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin.
LAUNCH OF 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG, BHISHM AT M/s TITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS LTD, KOLKATA India PIB 14 Jan 2024 -- 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Bhishm was launched by Cmde S Sreekumar, Warship Production Superintendent (Kolkata) on 14 Jan 24 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (M/s TRSL), Kolkata
India protests visit of British High Commissioner in Islamabad to Pakistan occupied Kashmir India MEA 13 Jan 2024 -- India has taken a serious note of the highly objectionable visit of the British High Commissioner in Islamabad, along with a UK Foreign Office official, to Pakistan occupied Kashmir on 10 January 2024.
INS CHEETAH, GULDAR AND KUMBHIR DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 40 YEARS OF GLORIOUS SERVICE India PIB 13 Jan 2024 -- Indian Navy Ships Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were decommissioned on 12 Jan 2024 after rendering four decades of glorious service to the nation
INDIAN AIR FORCE AN-32(K-2743) India PIB 12 Jan 2024 -- An Indian Air Force An-32 aircraft (registration K-2743), had gone missing over the Bay of Bengal on 22 July 2016 during an op mission
DRDO conducts successful flight-test of New Generation AKASH missile off Odisha coast India PIB 12 Jan 2024 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at 1030 hrs on January 12, 2024
VISIT BY ADMIRAL FAHAD ABDULLAH S AL-GHOFAILY, CHIEF OF STAFF ROYAL SAUDI NAVAL FORCES TO INDIA India PIB 11 Jan 2024 -- Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al-Ghofaily, Chief of Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces is on a four day official visit to India from 10 - 13 Jan 24
Raksha Mantri calls on UK Prime Minister in London India PIB 11 Jan 2024 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on the Prime Minister of United Kingdom Mr Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street, London on January 10, 2024
Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2024
Why India Welcomes Sheikh Hasina's Return to Power in Bangladesh VOA 10 Jan 2024 -- For India, the return of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party to the helm in Bangladesh for a fourth consecutive term is a welcome development, according to analysts.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (January 10, 2024) India MEA 10 Jan 2024
Raksha Mantri & his UK counterpart co-chair UK-India Defence Industry CEOs Roundtable in London India PIB 10 Jan 2024 -- On the second and final day of his visit to the United Kingdom, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with top UK Defence industry leaders and CEOs at an event in Trinity House, London on January 10, 2024
Collaborative efforts of BEL and domestic start-ups will contribute to Aatmnirbharta in Defence Production India PIB 10 Jan 2024 -- Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane inaugurated 'Abhigyaan', the state-of-the-art auditorium at the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Defence Public Service Unit (DPSU) on January 10, 2024 in Ghaziabad, UP
Greater BRICS cooperation enjoys bright prospects People's Daily 10 Jan 2024 -- The BRICS group officially welcomed Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Ethiopia as new members on Jan. 1 this year, doubling its membership from 5 to 10.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds talks with UK Defence Minister Mr Grant Shapps in London; Emphasis on enhancing defence industrial cooperation India PIB 09 Jan 2024 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with UK Defence Minister Mr Grant Shapps in London on January 09, 2024
INS KABRA ARRIVES AT COLOMBO, SRI LANKA India PIB 09 Jan 2024 -- Indian Navy's Fast Attack Craft INS Kabra arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka on 08 Jan 24
Prime Minister congratulates Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for victory for fourth consecutive term India MEA 08 Jan 2024 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today spoke to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and congratulated her on her victory for a historic fourth consecutive term in the Parliamentary elections.
Four more NCC Units to be raised in J&K and Ladakh; Raksha Mantri approves proposal India PIB 08 Jan 2024 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to raise four more National Cadet Corps (NCC) Units in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Gunmen kill political leader in India's West Bengal People's Daily 08 Jan 2024 -- Unidentified gunmen Sunday shot dead ruling Trinamool Congress party leader Satyan Chowdhury in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, police said.
India's First Solar Observatory Reaches Destination VOA 07 Jan 2024 -- India has achieved another milestone in space exploration by successfully placing a spacecraft in an orbit from which it will study the sun for five years.
Indian Navy Rescues Commercial Ship in Arabian Sea After Hijack Attempt VOA 06 Jan 2024 -- India said Friday night it had evacuated 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from a commercial ship in the North Arabian Sea that had been targeted by hijackers.
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) concerning cooperation on the development of a Joint Small Satellite India PIB 05 Jan 2024 -- The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Port Louis, Mauritius on November 01, 2023 between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication, and Innovation of the Republic of Mauritius, concerning cooperation on the development of a Joint Small Satellite.
Indian navy warship on move to tackle hijack situation People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- The Indian navy's INS Chennai warship has been moving towards a hijacked vessel to tackle the situation, Indian media reported on Friday.
INDIAN NAVY'S MISSION DEPLOYED PLATFORMS RESPOND TO HIJACKING INCIDENT IN THE ARABIAN SEA India PIB 05 Jan 2024 -- Indian Navy's Mission Deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a hijacking attempt onboard Liberia Flagged bulk carrier
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (January 04, 2024) India MEA 04 Jan 2024
Ministry of Defence signs contracts worth Rs 802 Crores for procurement of military equipment India PIB 04 Jan 2024 -- Ministry of Defence inked two contracts for procurement of Qty-697 Bogie Open Military (BOM) Wagons at a cost of 473 Cr with M/s Jupiter Wagons Limited and procurement of Qty-56 Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment (MMME) Mark II at a cost of 329 Cr with M/s BEML Ltd, under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category on January 4, 2024 in New Delhi
India repatriates 151 junta soldiers who fled fighting Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2024 -- India has repatriated 151 junta soldiers who entered the country last week to escape ethnic Rakhine fighters during clashes across the border in western Myanmar's Chin state, according to residents and media reports.
INDIAN NAVAL PLATFORMS REMAIN MISSION DEPLOYED IN NORTH/ CENTRAL ARABIAN SEA India PIB 03 Jan 2024 -- Indian Navy continues to monitor maritime security situation in North/ Central Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden
4 killed, 12 wounded in fresh violence in India's Manipur People's Daily 03 Jan 2024 -- At least four people were killed and 12 others wounded in a fresh spate of violence in the northeastern state of Manipur, officials said Tuesday.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today chaired a review meeting on the security situation of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, in wake of recent terror attack there India PIB 02 Jan 2024 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today chaired a review meeting on the security situation of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, in wake of recent terror attack there
INDIA - UAE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE 'DESERT CYCLONE' COMMENCES IN RAJASTHAN India PIB 02 Jan 2024 -- The UAE Land Forces contingent comprising 45 personnel arrived in India to participate in the 1st edition of the India - UAE Joint Military Exercise 'DESERT CYCLONE'
Exchange of list of prisoners between India and Pakistan India MEA 01 Jan 2024 -- 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 Jan 2024 -- Today, Pakistan and India exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the lists of prisoners in each other's custody.
Annual Exchange of Lists of Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jan 2024 -- The Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India, inter alia, provides that both countries shall inform each other of their nuclear installations and facilities, falling within its definition, on 1st January of each calendar year. Signed on 31 December 1988, the Agreement entered into force on 27 January 1991.
India and Pakistan exchanged list of Nuclear Installations India MEA 01 Jan 2024 -- India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities, covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between India and Pakistan.

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January 2024 - India Special Weapons News