April 2025 - India Special Weapons News

Pakistani army accuses India of sponsoring terrorism, presents "irrefutable evidence" People's Daily 30 Apr 2025 -- The director general of the Pakistani military's media wing on Tuesday accused India of being directly involved in orchestrating acts of terrorism within Pakistan, presenting "irrefutable evidence" of "state-sponsored terrorism".
Pakistan says it has 'credible intel' on Indian military strike in next 24 to 36 hours Press TV 30 Apr 2025 -- Pakistan's information minister has said Islamabad had "credible intelligence" indicating that India planned to launch a military strike against the country within "the next 24 to 36 hours."
Pakistan Claims To Have 'Credible Intelligence' Of Imminent Indian Strike RFE/RL 30 Apr 2025 -- Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to mount after a top Pakistani official claimed to have "credible intelligence" that New Delhi is prepared to undertake military action against Islamabad following a militant attack in Kashmir.
Pakistani Information Minister Says India Planning Attack in Next 24-36 Hours Sputnik 30 Apr 2025 -- Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that India plans to launch a military strike on Pakistan in the next 24-36 hours amid worsening relations between the two countries following a terrorist attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir.
Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern Over India-Pakistan Escalation SPA 30 Apr 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed concern over the heightened tensions and continued border fire between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Russia, China, India Vying For Influence In Afghanistan As Taliban Seeks Legitimacy RFE/RL 30 Apr 2025 -- Afghanistan's Taliban rulers were shunned by foreign governments after seizing power in 2021, but recently the hard-line militants have notched up some big wins in their diplomatic efforts to forge international ties.
4th Meeting of India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (April 30, 2025) India MEA 30 Apr 2025 -- The 4th Meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held on 30 April 2025 in Cairo.
India - Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness DSCA 30 Apr 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness and related equipment for an estimated cost of $131 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
INS KOCHI ARRIVES AT MALE, MALDIVES FOR HANDING OVER MNDF CGS HURAVEE India PIB 30 Apr 2025 -- Indian Navy's frontline Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi, arrived at Male, Maldives, on 28 Apr 25 with Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) CGS Huravee, which underwent Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai from Dec 24 till Apr 25
Secretary Rubio's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 30 Apr 2025
Pakistan Readying To Challenge India's Suspension Of Vital Water Treaty Amid Rising Tensions RFE/RL 29 Apr 2025 -- Pakistan says it is readying international legal action against India for suspending a vital water-sharing agreement between the two nuclear-armed rivals as tensions mount following a militant attack in the disputed Kashmir region.
China calls on India, Pakistan to exercise restraint, properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultation: FM spokesperson Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- China has called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, resolve differences through dialogue and consultation and jointly uphold regional peace and stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday, following reports that Indian and Pakistani troops engaged in another cross-border exchange of fire on Monday night.
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian quadcopter over LoC for airspace violation: sources People's Daily 29 Apr 2025 -- The Pakistan Army on Monday shot down an Indian quadcopter for violating the country's airspace along the Line of Control (LoC), Pakistani military sources said.
IOS SAGAR CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS India PIB 29 Apr 2025 -- Reinforcing the enduring bond between India and Mauritius, IOS SAGAR made a significant and engaging port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 Apr 25, as part of its operational deployment in the Indian Ocean
Pakistan says India military incursion 'imminent' as crisis deepens over Kashmir attack Press TV 28 Apr 2025 -- Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said a military incursion by neighboring India is imminent following a deadly attack in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
China, India to resume pilgrimage for Indian pilgrims to Xizang's sacred mountains and lakes: Chinese Foreign Ministry Global Times 28 Apr 2025 -- Asked to comment on the announcement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on organizing pilgrimages to Mount Gang Renpoche and Lake Mapam Yun Tso in Xizang Autonomous Region of China from June to August this year, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that Indian pilgrimage to Mount Gang Renpoche and Lake Mapam Yun Tso in Xizang Autonomous Region of China is an important part of the cultural and people-to-people exchange between the two countries.
India, Pakistan exchange fire across Kashmir border for fourth night Press TV 28 Apr 2025 -- Indian and Pakistani armed forces have exchanged gunfire across the contested Kashmir border for the fourth consecutive night, as relations between the nuclear-armed neighbors have plunged to their lowest level.
As India-Pakistan Tensions Soar, Dozens Of Afghan Insurgents Killed Crossing Border RFE/RL 28 Apr 2025 -- Pakistani security forces said they killed dozens of militants attempting to cross into the country from Afghanistan, even as its troops separately continued to exchange gunfire with the India military near Kashmir amid skyrocketing tensions in the region.
China supports carrying out an impartial investigation: Chinese FM on whether China will participate in probe of terrorist attack in Kashmir Global Times 28 Apr 2025 -- When asked if China plans to participate in the investigation of the terrorist attack in the Kashmir region, after Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif expressed his desire for Russia and China to join the investigation in a recent interview, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that China welcomes all initiatives that are conducive to the de-escalation of the current situation and supports carrying out an impartial investigation as soon as possible.
Inter-Governmental Agreement inked with France for 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for Indian Navy India PIB 28 Apr 2025 -- The Governments of India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Aircraft (22 Single-Seater and four Twin-Seater) for the Indian Navy
Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko with India's Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Apr 2025
Pakistan Kills Dozens Of Insurgents From Afghanistan, Exchanges Gunfire With India RFE/RL 28 Apr 2025 -- Pakistani security forces said they killed dozens of militants attempting to cross into the country from Afghanistan, even as its troops separately continued to exchange gunfire with the India military in Kashmir amid skyrocketing tensions in the region.
Pakistan Does not Want to Start Conflict with India — Defense Minister Sputnik 27 Apr 2025 -- The Pakistani army has no plans to start an armed conflict with India unless the latter provokes an escalation, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told Sputnik.
China supports impartial investigation on terrorist attack, calls on India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions: Wang Yi during phone call with Pakistani FM Global Times 27 Apr 2025 -- China is closely following the evolving situation of the tensions between Pakistan and India following the terrorist attack in the Kashmir region, supporting the prompt initiation of an impartial investigation, hoping both sides will exercise restraint, move toward each other, and work to de-escalate tensions, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, said during a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday.
Iranian President Offers Mediation in Indian-Pakistani Tensions Sputnik 27 Apr 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has offered to help facilitate the de-escalation between India and Pakistan, Pezeshkian's office has said.
Pakistani prime minister welcomes Iran's initiative to help ease tensions with India IRNA 27 Apr 2025 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Office highlighted a phone call between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday evening, during which Sharif reiterated his official invitation for Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad and welcomed Iran's readiness to help de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan.
IOS SAGAR IN PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS India PIB 27 Apr 2025 -- IOS SAGAR arrived at Port Louis Harbour, Mauritius on 26 Apr 25 on completion of Phase I of Joint EEZ surveillance with National Coast Guard (NCG) Mauritius as part of deployment to the South Western Indian Ocean
India Led with Compassion During COVID-19, Sharing 300 Million Vaccines Globally: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal India PIB 27 Apr 2025 -- Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting Asia 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today
India And Pakistan Are On The Brink Of Conflict. Here's Why. RFE/RL 27 Apr 2025 -- Take two nuclear-armed rivals. Mix in a history of war and a disputed region that's been the site of a decadeslong rebellion. Now add a deadly militant attack against civilians that risks boiling those tensions over.
Iran pres. stresses collective, effective fight against terrorism in phone calls with Indian, Pakistani PMs Press TV 26 Apr 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated Iran's strong condemnation of a recent deadly terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, stressing the need for joint effective fight against terrorism.
Iran offers mediation as India-Pakistan tensions escalate Press TV 26 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has voiced Tehran's readiness to help ease tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad during a phone call with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar.
Pakistan says ready to 'defend sovereignty' amid rising tensions with India Press TV 26 Apr 2025 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he is ready to defend the country following a deadly attack in Indian-run Kashmir that New Delhi blames on Islamabad.
Indian, Pakistani Troops Exchange Fire In Kashmir Amid Mounting Tensions RFE/RL 26 Apr 2025 -- Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged fire across the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir, officials said on April 25 as tensions between the two neighbors continued to increase following the killing of 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
UN Security Council condemns terror attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir Global Times 26 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations Security Council on Friday strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, calling for accountability and international cooperation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
UN Security Council condemns Jammu and Kashmir terror attack UN News 25 Apr 2025 -- The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday that killed at least 26 tourists and left many more injured, calling for accountability and international cooperation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Jammu and Kashmir UN Security Council 25 Apr 2025
Pakistan announces countermeasures against India People's Daily 25 Apr 2025 -- India's move targeting Pakistan following a shooting incident in the Indian-controlled Kashmir was "highly irresponsible and legally unfounded," and Pakistan will adopt a series of countermeasures against India, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Thursday.
'Foremost priority': Iran says 'ready' to forge greater understanding between Pakistan, India Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirms Tehran's readiness to forge greater understanding between Pakistan and India amid the two neighboring countries' escalation of tensions.
India, Pakistan exchange fire as UN calls for 'maximum restraint' Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Indian and Pakistani forces exchange fire along their border, prompting the UN to call on both nations to exercise "maximum restraint" following a significant surge in tensions.
DRDO achieves significant milestone in Scramjet Engine Development India PIB 25 Apr 2025 -- Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a significant milestone in the field of Hypersonic Weapon Technology
KEEL LAYING OF FOURTH NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL YARD (3040) India PIB 25 Apr 2025 -- Keel laying ceremony for Yard 3040, the fourth (ex-GRSE) Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata, on 24 Apr 25
PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 25 April 2025 Gov.UK 25 Apr 2025
India, Pakistan Tensions Rise After Tit-For-Tat Moves Following Deadly Kashmir Attack RFE/RL 24 Apr 2025 -- Tensions between India and Pakistan are threatening to boil over as the two countries trade diplomatic and economic measures following a deadly attack in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir that has raised fears of another military escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals.
India, Pakistan escalate tit-for-tat moves with military threats Press TV 24 Apr 2025 -- India and Pakistan have cancelled visas for their nationals to each other's countries, with Islamabad warning New Delhi that it is committing an "act of war" by suspending a landmark water-sharing treaty.
Visit of OIC Secretary General's Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Apr 2025 -- The OIC Secretary General's Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir, Ambassador Yousef M. Al Dobeay, visited Pakistan from 19-22 April 2025.
Pakistan expresses concerns over killing of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir People's Daily 24 Apr 2025 -- Pakistan has expressed concerns over a gun attack in the restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing dozens of tourists and wounding several others, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.
What's Brewing Between India and Pakistan? Sputnik 24 Apr 2025 -- Tuesday's deadly terror attack in Kashmir has pushed nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan to the brink of conflict. Here's how things got to this point, and where they could go from here.
PM Netanyahu Speaks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Israel - Prime Minister 24 Apr 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his condolences, and those of the Israeli people, to the Indian people over the Islamist terrorist attack in Kashmir.
Clarification regarding Long Term Visas (LTVs) issued to Hindu Pakistani nationals India MEA 24 Apr 2025 -- Reference Government of India's decision (24 April 2025) to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals.
Decision regarding Visas of Pakistani nationals India MEA 24 Apr 2025 -- In continuation of the decisions made by the Cabinet Committee on Security in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect.
Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Attack in Anantnag district of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Apr 2025 -- Responding to media queries concerning the attack in Anantnag district of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Spokesperson said:
India downgrades ties with Pakistan after deadly Kashmir attack Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- India says it will shut a key land border with Pakistan and stall a water sharing treaty as part of a round of punitive measures against its neighbor, following a deadly attack in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
India suspends water treaty with Pakistan after terror attack Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- The Indian government has suspended an old water sharing treaty with Pakistan, a move seen as an existential threat to Pakistan's massive agriculture sector, after a deadly attack on tourists in its Kashmir region.
Manhunt underway for gunmen in Kashmir attack as death toll rises to 26 Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- A manhunt has been launched after a group of heavily-armed gunmen opened fire on tourists and killed more than two dozen people in Indian-administered Kashmir.
China condemns Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in multiple casualties: FM Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question on how to comment on the major terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, which resulted in multiple casualties, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China has taken note of relevant reports and strongly condemns this attack.
Those behind the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam will soon get a befitting reply, Govt will take all necessary steps: Raksha Mantri India PIB 23 Apr 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has assured the people that those responsible for the cowardly terrorist attack on innocent citizens in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir will soon get a befitting reply to their nefarious acts on Indian soil
Indian PM returns home after tourists killing in Indian-controlled Kashmir People's Daily 23 Apr 2025 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi early on Wednesday, after cutting short his 2-day state visit to Saudi Arabia following Tuesday's killing of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA (April 23, 2025) India MEA 23 Apr 2025
Prime Minister meets with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and co-chairs the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (April 22, 2025) India MEA 23 Apr 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 22, 2025. Prime Minister was received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Royal Palace in Jeddah and accorded a ceremonial welcome.
Joint Statement at the conclusion of the State Visit of Prime Minister to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia India PIB 23 Apr 2025
List of Outcomes: State Visit of Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia India PIB 23 Apr 2025
DELIVERY OF 10th AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 24 (YARD 134) India PIB 23 Apr 2025 -- Induction ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on 22 Apr 25 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
No: 89, 22 April 2025, Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Jammu and Kashmir Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Apr 2025
Prime Minister strongly condemns the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir India PIB 22 Apr 2025 -- Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, today
Saudi Arabia, India Deepen Strategic Partnership amid Robust Trade and Investment SPA 22 Apr 2025 -- The long-standing and strategically significant relationship between Saudi Arabia and India, spanning over 75 years, has evolved into a robust partnership across diverse sectors, including politics, economy, trade, and clean energy.
Prime Minister hosts the U.S. Vice President and family (April 21, 2025) India MEA 21 Apr 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with the Vice President of the United States of America, the Honorable J.D. Vance today, accompanied by the Second Lady Mrs. Usha Vance, their children, and senior members of the U.S. Administration.
REFIT COMPLETION OF MNDF HURAVEE STRENGTHENS INDIA-MALDIVES DEFENCE COOPERATION India PIB 21 Apr 2025 -- As part of India's commitment to regional maritime security under the vision of 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for all in the Region (MAHASAGAR)' and its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, the Indian Navy successfully completed a major refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
INDIAN AIR FORCE PARTICIPATES IN MULTINATIONAL EXERCISE DESERT FLAG-10 IN UAE India PIB 20 Apr 2025 -- A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise
Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to Saudi Arabia (April 19, 2025) India MEA 19 Apr 2025
22 Naxals arrested in separate operations in India's Chhattisgarh People's Daily 18 Apr 2025 -- Twenty-two Naxalites were arrested in three different search operations in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said Thursday.
INS SUNAYNA (IOS SAGAR) ARRIVES IN MOZAMBIQUE UNDER SAGAR MISSION TO STRENGTHEN MARITIME TIES India PIB 18 Apr 2025 -- INS Sunayna, currently on deployment to Africa as Indian Ocean Ship IOS SAGAR arrived at Nacala Port, Mozambique on 17 Apr 25
Defence Secretary Concludes Two-Day UK Visit; Co-Chairs 24th India-UK Defence Consultative Group Meeting India PIB 18 Apr 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh concluded a two-day visit to London from April 16-17, 2025, leading a high-level Indian delegation for the annual bilateral defence dialogue with the United Kingdom
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (April 17, 2025) India MEA 17 Apr 2025
India to emerge as a developed nation and number one military power in the world: Raksha Mantri India PIB 17 Apr 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh laid out a compelling vision for a self-reliant and future-ready India at a Defence Conclave in New Delhi today on April 17, 2025
INDIA- UZBEKISTAN JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE DUSTLIK-VI COMMENCES AT FOREIGN TRAINING NODE, AUNDH India PIB 16 Apr 2025 -- The 6th edition of India- Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced today, at Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune)
Defence Secretary calls on Italian Defence Minister in Rome to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation India PIB 15 Apr 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Rome, Italy from April 14-15, 2025 on an official trip
Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS intercept narcotics of worth approx. Rs 1,800 Cr India PIB 14 Apr 2025 -- In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint overnight operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on April 12-13, 2025, seized over 300 kg of narcotics (methamphetamine) worth approximately Rs1,800 crore
Harbour phase of Indian Navy's maiden initiative 'Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement exercise' inaugurated by Minister of Defence and National Service of Tanzania & Raksha Rajya Mantri onboard INS Chennai at Dar es Salaam India PIB 13 Apr 2025 -- The harbour phase of Indian Navy's maiden initiative of Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement exercise (AIKEYME) was inaugurated by Minister of Defence and National Service of Tanzania Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax and Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth onboard INS Chennai at Dar es Salaam on April 13, 2025
IOS SAGAR MAKES FIRST PORT CALL AT DAR-ES-SALAAM, TANZANIA India PIB 13 Apr 2025 -- INS Sunayna, designated as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR ship, entered the Port of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on 12 Apr 25
BRICS members express grave concern over US 'reciprocal tariffs,' call for joint defense of multilateral trade system Global Times 12 Apr 2025 -- BRICS members engaged in in-depth discussions regarding the US "reciprocal tariffs" policy, expressed serious concerns over the trade tensions triggered by the US measures, and jointly called for opposition to unilateralism and trade protectionism during the second meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues, which was held via video conference from Thursday to Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Saturday.
AFRICA INDIA KEY MARITIME ENGAGEMENT 2025 India PIB 12 Apr 2025 -- The inaugural edition of the large-scale multilateral exercise Africa India Key Maritime Engagement, AIKEYME, which means 'Unity' in Sanskrit, is planned for six days from 13 to 18 Apr 25 and will include participation from Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles and South Africa, alongside the co-hosts India and Tanzania
EXERCISE TIGER TRIUMPH 2025 CULMINATES WITH DISTINGUISHED VISITORS' DAY AT KAKINADA, ANDHRA PRADESH India PIB 12 Apr 2025 -- The fourth edition of bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 between India and the United States culminated with a Distinguished Visitors' (DV) Day at Kakinada, on 11 Apr 25
INDRA NAVY 2025: Russian Navy ships enter the Indian Ocean after naval manoeuvres Russia MoD 11 Apr 2025 -- The Russian Navy detachment completed a business call at the port of Chennai of the Republic of India and went to the Indian Ocean to carry out long-distance mission tasks.
KEEL LAYING OF THIRD NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL (YARD 3039) India PIB 11 Apr 2025 -- Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3039, the third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata on 11 Apr 25 with Shri Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, IDAS, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) as the Chief Guest
CULMINATION OF FIRST EDITION OF NAVAL COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE 2025 India PIB 11 Apr 2025 -- The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concluded today in New Delhi
DRDO conducts successful Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav' from Su-30 MKI aircraft India PIB 11 Apr 2025 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' between April 08-10, 2025 from the Su-30 MKI aircraft
Extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India US Dept. of State 10 Apr 2025 -- On April 9, the United States extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India to face justice for his role in planning the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
U.S.-Indian forces go high-tech at Tiger Triumph 2025 US Navy 10 Apr 2025 -- U.S. and Indian armed forces are incorporating satellite and unmanned technologies into this year's edition of the joint combined Tiger Triumph exercise for the first time, April 2025.
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on President's State Visit to Slovak Republic (April 10, 2025) India MEA 11 Apr 2025
Armed Forces must operate jointly & remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment: Raksha Mantri at DSSC, Wellington India PIB 10 Apr 2025 -- "Armed Forces must operate jointly and remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment where cyber, space & information warfare etc
The Chinese Military Stands Ready to Safeguard Peace and Tranquility in the Border Areas with the Indian Side Global Times 09 Apr 2025 -- Question: It's reported that President Xi Jinping and the Indian President have exchanged congratulatory messages, and agreed to advance a sound and steady growth of bilateral ties. How will the Chinese side grow its military relationship with India?
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (April 09, 2025) India MEA 09 Apr 2025
PHASE TWO OF FIRST EDITION OF NAVAL COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE 2025 India PIB 09 Apr 2025 -- Phase 2 of First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference commenced with an inaugural address by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Nausena Bhawan on 07 Apr 25
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,Shri Amit Shah chairs a high-level security review meeting in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar today India PIB 08 Apr 2025 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar today
Defence Secretary highlights role of integrated financial advisors in driving transparency; Lauds Defence Accounts Department's tech-driven reforms India PIB 08 Apr 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh lauded the role of Integrated Financial Advisors (IFA) as crucial enablers of transparency, accountability and responsiveness in defence financial system, while addressing a two day Integrated Financial Advisors Conference 2025, organised by Defence Accounts Department (DAD), Ministry of Defence (MoD), from April 03-04, 2025, in Hampi, Karnataka
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds meeting with Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy PM & Defence Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in New Delhi India PIB 08 Apr 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Defence of UAE Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at South Block, New Delhi on April 08, 2025
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on President's State Visit to Portugal (April 08, 2025) India MEA 08 Apr 2025
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Rs 2,385 crore contract inked with BEL for Electronic Warfare Suites & aircraft modification kits for Mi-17 V5 helicopters India - Press Information Bureau 07 Apr 2025 -- Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at an overall cost of Rs 2,385.36 crore.
Secretary Rubio's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Department of State 07 Apr 2025
Bill to seize mosques in India gains presidential assent Press TV 06 Apr 2025 -- India's President Droupadi Murmu has given his assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, a controversial legislation that gives the Narendra Modi government a pretext to seize mosques.
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to Sri Lanka (April 05, 2025) India MEA 05 Apr 2025
Raksha Mantri reviews maritime security situation & Indian Navy's operational readiness during the Phase-1 of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in Karwar India PIB 05 Apr 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the maritime security situation, operational readiness of the Indian Navy, and the future outlook during the inaugural phase of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in Karwar, Karnataka on April 05, 2025
Raksha Mantri flags-off INS Sunayna as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from Karwar with 44 personnel of nine friendly nations of Indian Ocean Region India PIB 05 Apr 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged-off Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sunayna, as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in the Region) in Karwar, Karnataka on April 05, 2025
Russian and Indian ships train artillery fire at sea- and air-based targets during Indra Navy-2025 naval exercise in Bay of Bengal Russia MoD 04 Apr 2025 -- Ships of the Russian Navy and the Indian Navy completed tasks in the Bay of Bengal as part of the Indra Navy-2025 joint naval exercise.
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to Thailand (April 04, 2025) India MEA 04 Apr 2025
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on the State Visit of the President of India to Portugal and Slovak Republic (April 04, 2025) India MEA 04 Apr 2025
BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE INDRA-2025 India PIB 04 Apr 2025 -- The bilateral Naval Exercise INDRA 2025 between Indian and Russian navies was held from 28 Mar to 02 Apr 2025
DRDO & Indian Army conduct four successful flight-tests of Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile India PIB 04 Apr 2025 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight-tests of the Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 03 & 04, 2025
IMPROVEMENT IN COASTAL SECURITY India PIB 04 Apr 2025 -- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has taken following initiative to strengthen India's coastal security:
CURTAIN RAISER: NAVAL COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE 2025 India PIB 04 Apr 2025 -- The First Edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 is scheduled to be conducted in two phases (Phase I at Karwar on 05 Apr and Phase II at New Delhi from 07-10 Apr 25)
CSIR's Indigenously Designed and Developed HANSA-3(NG) Trainer Aircraft Signifies Giant Leap for Creating India's Robust Aviation Ecosystem: Dr. Jitendra Singh India PIB 04 Apr 2025 -- Union Minister Dr
Indian parliament passes bill seen as step to seizure of mosques Press TV 04 Apr 2025 -- Indian parliament has passed a controversial bill that overhauls laws governing Muslim religious endowments amid the opposition of Muslims and the opposition party.
PRESS COMMUNIQUE India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The US President issued an Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs imposing additional ad-valorem duties ranging from 10% to 50% on imports from all trading partners
Joint Statement by the Quad Partners on Myanmar Earthquake Response US Dept. of State 03 Apr 2025 -- The following is a joint statement from the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, India, and Japan.
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NEW URANIUM DEPOSITS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The state-wise and year-wise in-situ uranium resources augmented by Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) in the last five years are as follows:
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NATIONAL RARE EARTHS POLICY India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Government of India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish an effective framework for India's self-reliance in the critical mineral sector
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: INDIGENOUS NUCLEAR REACTORS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Units-3&4 of Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS-3&4), the first pair of indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) setup at Kakrapar in Gujarat are already operational, having commenced commercial operation on 30
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROGRESS OF THE BHARAT SMALL MODULAR REACTOR India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Presently, concept design of the lead unit of Bharat Small Modular Reactor 200 MWe has been completed, which includes sizing of the nuclear reactor alongwith the primary heat transport system
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR AND ATOMIC POWER PLANTS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The share of nuclear power in the country's energy basket is proposed to be increased by augmenting the installed nuclear power capacity
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Presently, there are 25 operational nuclear power plants in the country with a total capacity of 8880 MW
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SAFETY OF ATOMIC ENERGY PLANTS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Highest priority is accorded to safety in all aspects of nuclear power viz
Raksha Mantri exhorts AMC to continue adopting latest technologies to provide quality health services to soldiers India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- "The medical sector is going through a phase of technological transformation across the globe, and the Army Medical Corps (AMC) must continue adopting latest advancements to provide quality health services to our soldiers," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the 261stRaising Day celebrations of AMC at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt
HARBOUR AND SEA TRAINING PHASE OF INTERNATIONAL CREW OF IOS SAGAR India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Indian Navy's maiden initiative of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS Sagar) concluded its harbour and sea training phase at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and the ship with her crew, has left for Karwar
RAKSHA MANTRI ADDRESSES THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP OF INDIAN ARMY DURING ARMY COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The Army Commanders' Conference, an apex level biannual event, is being held in New Delhi from 01st Apr to 04th April 2025
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ESTABLISHMENT OF THIRD LAUNCH PAD India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- A Third Launch Pad (TLP) will be established at Sriharikota
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: USING REMOTE SENSING DATA FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Remote sensing data and space technology are widely employed for societal development activities/ programmes
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: UPDATES ON THE SPACE APPLICATIONS CENTRE OF ISRO India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The genesis of the Centre dates back to 1966, with establishment of the Experimental Satellite Communication Earth Station (ESCES), by late Dr
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: REDUCING DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN SATELLITE BROADBAND PROVIDERS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- A fleet of 19 communication satellites are operational over India and these satellites support the telecommunications, broadband and broadcasting services as well as societal and strategic communications
Indian and New Zealand navies involved in $181m drug bust in Indian Ocean New Zealand Defence Force 03 Apr 2025 -- The New Zealand-led naval task force in the Indian Ocean continues to seize hauls of illegal drugs with an Indian Navy frigate the latest to intercept smugglers, recovering more than 2.5 tonnes of heroin and hashish.
Seventh India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue (April 02, 2025) India MEA 02 Apr 2025 -- The 7th India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held on 02 April 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.
INDO - U.S JOINT HADR AMPHIBIOUS EXERCISE- TIGER TRIUMPH OPENING CEREMONY JOINT STATEMENT India PIB 02 Apr 2025 -- The opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the bilateral joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and the U
LAUNCHING OF FIFTH 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG OJAS (YARD 339) India PIB 02 Apr 2025 -- Launching of fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on 31 Mar 25 at M/s TRSL, Kolkata in presence of Cmde Sanjay Kumar, President SSB, Kolkata as the Chief Guest
Aatmanirbharta in Defence: Project Sanction Order signed for Design & Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine worth Rs 270 crore India PIB 02 Apr 2025 -- Project Sanction Order under Make-I category for the Design and Development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine has been inked between Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited
U.S. Joins India to Launch Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH 2025 US Navy 01 Apr 2025 -- Indian and U.S. armed forces held the opening ceremony to launch this year's Exercise Tiger Triumph in Visakhapatnam, India, on April 1, 2025.
Third India-Japan Space Dialogue ( April 01, 2025) India MEA 01 Apr 2025 -- The third India-Japan Space Dialogue was held in Tokyo on 01 April 2025.
Press Brief on Operation Brahma (2000 Hrs, April 01, 2025) India MEA 01 Apr 2025
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on State Visit of President of Chile (April 01, 2025) India - Ministry of External Affairs 01 Apr 2025
Defence exports surge to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore in Financial Year 2024-25, a growth of 12.04% over 2023-24 India - Press Information Bureau 01 Apr 2025 -- Defence exports have surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 Billion) in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25. A growth of Rs 2,539 crore or 12.04% has been registered in the just-concluded FY over the defence exports figures of FY 2023-24, which were Rs 21,083 crore.
NAVIKA SAGAR PARIKRAMA II India - Press Information Bureau 01 Apr 2025 -- INSV Tarini entered Cape Town, South Africa, completing the fourth leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, the vessel and the crew were welcomed by Ms Ruby Jaspreet, Consul General of India at Cape Town, Rear Admiral (JG) Lisa Hendricks, Chief of Staff, South African Navy Fleet and the Defence Adviser of India at Pretoria, Captain Atul Sapahia. South African Naval Band also performed welcoming the vessel to the port.
Realizing 'dragon-elephant dance' is the right choice for China, India: Chinese FM spokesperson on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- When asked about the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and India and China's assessment of the overall development of bilateral ties as well as future prospects, FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that, for today's anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, as well as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Indian PM Narendra Modi, exchanged congratulatory messages in this regard.

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