Sunday, 30 November 2014

French Defence Minister to hold Rafale talks Today

SOURCE: THE HINDU With final negotiations over the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) deal for purchase of 126 Rafale fighter aircraft remaining inconclusive, the issue will figure prominently when French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian holds talks with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar on Monday. “The MMRCA deal will be part of the discussions,” said […]



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Afghanistan unhappy over delay in supply of arms from India

SOURCE: PTI Afghanistan’s new regime has expressed unhappiness over India’s delay in supply of military hardware as it grapples with intensified Taliban attacks ahead of the U.S.-led NATO troop drawdown from the war-torn country. Giving an indication of new government’s policy towards India, Advisor to the Afghan President, Daoud Sultanzoy said the relationship between the […]



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Ahead of Barack Obama visit: India, US to start discussion on defence technology, production from Monday

SOURCE : ECONOMIC TIMES India and the United States will discuss defence technology transfer and joint defence production in Delhi from Monday, in the first major political-military dialogue in the run-up to US President Barack Obama’s visit to India as chief guest at Republic Day next month. Hoping to give a boost to Modi’s call […]



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Soldiers More Important Than Arms They Carry: Parrikar

SOURCE: IANS When it comes to the country’s defence, military personnel are more important than their weapons, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said Sunday, largely blaming man-management issues for the spate of suicides in India’s armed forces. Parrikar, in Goa on a three-day visit, said while he had asked his ministry to explain the reasons behind […]



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Forces battle shortage of ‘fighting rank’ officers

SOURCE: TNN It’s the young officers who lead troops into battle, fly fighters to bomb targets or command submarines that silently prowl underwater to unleash havoc on enemy forces. But the Indian armed forces continue to grapple with huge shortages in the “fighting ranks” of its officer cadres. Latest statistics tabled by defence minister Manohar […]



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Islamic State has ‘Special Plans’ for India, Majeed Said: Sources to NDTV

SOURCE: NDTV Areeb Majeed, one of the four youths from Mumbai who allegedly went to fight for the Islamic State and returned last week, has told investigators the IS was looking east towards to India, for which it has “special plans”. Also he said the “new world order” under the IS was something “everyone should […]



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Accidents and suicides haunt Indian military

SOURCE: DHNS Is there anything wrong with Indian military? In the last three years, 32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed, 24 Naval warships met with accidents and 449 soldiers committed suicide. In addition, there were eight accidents in the ordnance factories in the last two years and the defence research establishment is short […]



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Will swap land with Dhaka, end illegal influx: PM Narendra Modi

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government would go ahead with a land transfer deal with Bangladesh keeping illegal influx and Assam’s long-term security interests in mind. Bangladesh stands to gain some 10,000 acres of land through this deal the UPA government had initiated in 2011 and placed as a bill […]



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CBI closes Rs 575 crore Akash missile probe

SOURCE: TNN The Central Bureau of Investigation has closed its probe into alleged irregularities in the award of the over Rs 575 crore contract in the production of Akash missile system components by top officials of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to a private power company. The agency has cited ‘lack of evidence’ for closing the […]



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Have Separatists been rejected? - Rising Kashmir








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Have Separatists been rejected?

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Higher percentage in polls is an encouraging manifestation of political choice for local daily affairs of life. ... An example on record is the statement of ex-army chief in regard to army role in the legislative affairs of Jammu and Kashmir since 1947 ...

Jammu and Kashmir rejected bullet, says PM Narendra Modi

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Modi's tough posturing - The Express Tribune








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Modi's tough posturing

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... to do away with Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which is a provision that makes it impossible for New Delhi to integrate the occupied territory into Indian dominion as long as the members of the Kashmir legislative assembly do not approve ...









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12 killed in JK encounter - Chandigarh Tribune








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12 killed in JK encounter

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Army personnel in an infantry fighting vehicle take position during the encounter with militants at Pindi Village. PTI. 12 persons were killed in a gun-battle between the Army and Pakistani terrorists near Kathar village in Arnia sub-sector along the ...









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Modi's speeches in Jammu have been defamatory, violate MCC:Junaid Mattu - GroundReport









Modi's speeches in Jammu have been defamatory, violate MCC:Junaid Mattu

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Srinagar, November 30, (Scoop News)-National Conference Sunday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the BJP and Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi for hurling wild, unsubstantiated and defamatory accusations against the ...









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BSF may use Gujarat govt's BISAG project across all frontiers - Zee News









BSF may use Gujarat govt's BISAG project across all frontiers

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"BISAG may be having a reach in other frontiers of BSF in the country. From headquarters at Delhi, our senior and experienced officials can be able to talk with jawans and with officers in Jammu, Kashmir, Tripura and Meghalaya during any operation ...









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2014 assembly elections represent watershed in JK's political history: Mufti - GroundReport








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2014 assembly elections represent watershed in JK's political history: Mufti

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Srinagar, November 30, (Scoop News)-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said Jammu and Kashmir is poised for a positive turn as the movement for change is gaining ground in every nook and corner of the State.









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Omar terms PDP a 'property developer party' - GroundReport








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Omar terms PDP a 'property developer party'

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Poonch,November 30, (Scoop News)-Terming PDP a 'property developer party', Working President, National Conference and J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Sunday said that all turncoats, corruption tainted persons and unscrupulous elements have camped in ...









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Eight minesweeper vessels to be built in India: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Eight minesweeper naval vessels will be built by Goa Shipyard Limited with maximum indigenous technology under the ‘Make in India’ campaign, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday.“In-principle it has been decided that the work for constructing eight minesweepers would be awarded to Goa Shipyard Limited. This would be under ‘Make […]



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US 5th-gen fighter drills targeting China, Russia: CNS

SOURCE : WANT CHINA TIMES The training of US fifth-generation fighters F-22A and F-35A and the bi-annual US-Japan exercise Keen Sword are geared towards combat scenarios and strategies against the world’s most powerful aerial fighters, including China and Russia, reports China’s state-run China News Service. F-22s stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska were present […]



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Delhi Must Crush Islamist Terrorism - The Jewish Press








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Delhi Must Crush Islamist Terrorism

The Jewish Press

Horrible events have been repeated in recent years when Islamic insurgents committed mass massacres of Pandits in villages and hamlets throughout Kashmir”. This state of affairs in the Valley has been a matter of shame indeed for the Indian Republic.

Islamic terror is real threat, says Home Minister Rajnath Singh

Indian minister accuses Pakistan of backing terrorism

ISIS a concern but won't let it gain foothold here: Rajnath









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Pakistan violates ceasefire, objects to construction on Indian side - Deccan Chronicle








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Pakistan violates ceasefire, objects to construction on Indian side

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Jammu: Pakistan rangers on Sunday opened fire on Indian border posts after objecting to construction by Border Security Force on the Indian side in Samba sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The Border Security Force retaliated to the ceasefire violations.









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IAF eyes ‘Made in India’ equipment

SOURCE: TNN Amid the buzz around ‘Make in India’ call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has come to Vadodara hunting for local vendors for components of aircraft and other vehicles that it presently imports. The IAF has put up a stall at the ongoing Vibrant VCCI Exhibition 2014 that was […]



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Pakistan eyes Chinese jets to counter IAF dominance

SOURCE : GULF TIMES The Pakistani military authorities are determined to acquire 30 to 40 fourth generation stealth fighter (FC-31) aircraft from China with a view to pre-empting the rapidly increasing aerial dominance of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the region. Conceding that senior Pakistani defence officials were already holding talks with their Chinese […]



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IS paid Kalyan youth $2,000, let him leave; NIA smells ploy

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES Areeb Majeed, the arrested Mumbai student-turned-Islamic State (IS) fighter, was given $2,000 by the terrorist group to get himself treated after being injured in combat, counter-terror sources involved in his interrogation told HT. “We have reason to suspect what Majeed has told us so far. Not only was he given money by […]



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Saturday, 29 November 2014

India to Push Next Space Frontier With Launch of Crew Module in December

SOURCE: NDTV Just months after achieving the milestone of a successful mission to Mars, India is set to push another frontier in space, by launching a human crew module and then retrieving it from the sea upon re-entry. The crew module will blast off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, on board the […]



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French Defence Minister to hold Rafale talks on Monday

SOURCE: THE HINDU With final negotiations over the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) deal for purchase of 126 Rafale fighter aircraft remaining inconclusive, the issue will figure prominently when French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian holds talks with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar on Monday. “The MMRCA deal will be part of the discussions,” said […]



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India’s Manned Mission Tied to its Biggest Parachute Yet

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE One giant chute for the module, one tiny step for ISRO. Forty-three years after Yuri Gagarin spent an entire day in space, the Indian Space Research Organisation is testing a module that may just carry an Indian or two in space, a “few years” from now. Preparing a test module called […]



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Navy already sailing through ‘Make in India’ channel: Admiral Dhowan

SOURCE: ONE INDIA The Indian Navy said on Saturday that it would sail an extra mile to take complete benefit of the government’s ‘Make in India’ policy. Responding to a query posed by OneIndia, during a media interaction at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) here, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R K Dhowan said […]



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India to Bloom as Aerospace Power: Raha

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, said while the 20th century was characterised by air power and dominance, the 21st century will witness the emergence of India as an ‘aerospace power’. He was speaking at the Air Chief Marshal L M Katre Memorial Lecture, organised by the Hindustan […]



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Space, cyber joint command taking shape: IAF chief

SOURCE: THE HINDU The proposed tri-services military command for space and cyberspace is likely to be formed next year, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said here on Saturday. Every agency today wants to have a strong presence in the two domains and Indian Forces need them to sharpen intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tasks, he said. […]



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‘Navy ready to face threats to maritime interests’

SOURCE: THE HINDU The Navy is equipped to counter any threats to the country’s maritime interests, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R.K. Dhowan has said. Talking to reporters after reviewing a passing-out parade of cadets at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) here on Saturday, Admiral Dhowan said the Navy was a multidimensional combat force […]



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Be prepared for any eventuality: Army chief tells NDA cadets

SOURCE: PTI Army chief General Dalbir Singh on Saturday asked cadets of National Defence Academy (NDA) to be prepared for any “eventuality” in order to preserve integrity and sovereignty of the country. “Considering recent aggression by our neighbour we should be ready for any eventuality. Preparedness is the surest way of ensuring peace in the […]



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Big Picture: This ship has sailed

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE It is 1.30 am on a cool November night and the tide is high. Around 10 men get into position at Lakribunder Plot No. 10 at Darukhana. A hand signal later, three winch machines roar to life, yanking two-inch thick iron chains through the soft sea mud. They are attempting to […]



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Indian Troops Guarding Freezing Frontiers Literally Left Out in Cold

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE As Indian Army troops posted at high-altitudes prepare to battle freezing cold this winter, the government has decided to freeze its spending on fuel that keeps them warm. At the behest of the ministry of defence, the Army Headquarters has reduced the total supply of kerosene to all such units […]



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World War II Indian pilot honoured with statue in UK

SOURCE: TNN The 1972 Bollywood movie, Lalkaar, was unique in its depiction of Indian pilots fighting in the Second World War. Although it was perhaps the last Bollywood movie with that war as backdrop, it did offer a glimpse, and a tiny one at that, of the contribution of India’s air warriors in bringing down […]



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JK: Grenade attack in Srinagar injures 8 - Hindustan Times









JK: Grenade attack in Srinagar injures 8

Hindustan Times

Kalyan youth Areeb Majeed leaves ISIS, returns to Mumbai from Turkey. 213 comments · 10 minutes ago. Modi hasn't fulfilled any poll promises: Mulayam. 13 comments · 6 minutes ago. India wary of assertive China, intrusive Pakistan: IAF chief. 14 ...









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Is ISI also a non-state actor? Rajnath Singh hits at Pak at Indias high-level ... - Deccan Chronicle








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Is ISI also a non-state actor? Rajnath Singh hits at Pak at Indias high-level ...

Deccan Chronicle

During the conference, being held outside Delhi for the first time, Singh talked about the vanishing support to terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir and said Pakistan was still supporting such networks. The recent heavy turnout during the first phase of ...

ISIS a concern but won't let it gain foothold here: Rajnath









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India has no territorial ambitions, neighbourhood situation very delicate: Arup Raha

SOURCE: PTI Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on Saturday said India has no territorial ambitions, except for recovering the territories that the country had lost to its neighbours.The Chief of Air Staff, who is also Chairman of the Chief of Staff Committee, said, “There are doubts whether the rise of China is going to be […]



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Return of youth from Syria, Iraq a new security challenge: IB chief

SOURCE: TNN Terming Pakistan-based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad a constant security threat, director of Intelligence Bureau Asif Ibrahim on Saturday said return of the battle-hardened youth from Iraq and Syria poses a new challenge to the country. “Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad remain a constant threat to our national security,” he said addressing the […]



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State actors in Pakistan trying to destabilise India: Rajnath

SOURCE: PTI Blaming ‘state actors’ in Pakistan for making attempts to destabilise India, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the neighbouring country has not abandoned its efforts to harm the country through ‘various tactics’. The Home Minister, while addressing the country’s top police brass, spoke on various issues including threats from terror groups like Al-Qaeda […]



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Return of youth from Syria-Iraq a new challenge: Intelligence Bureau Director - Deccan Chronicle








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Return of youth from Syria-Iraq a new challenge: Intelligence Bureau Director

Deccan Chronicle

"There has been a marked improvement in the situation in Jammu and Kashmir though there was marginal increase of incidents in 2014. The high voter turnout is an indication of the people rejecting the militant groups there," he said, adding that people ...









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Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir affects traffic - Deccan Chronicle








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Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir affects traffic

Deccan Chronicle

Vehicle movement on this road has reduced since people fear that with snowfall they might get stuck on the road," said a local resident, Inam. The road brings Poonch and Rajouri district in the state closer to the summer capital, Srinagar in Kashmir ...









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Alleged IS Recruit May Have been Assigned a Task for India, Say Sources

SOURCE: NDTV 23-year-old Arif Majeed, who was arrested in Mumbai after he allegedly shared details of how he fought with Islamic State (IS), may have been allowed by the hardline Sunni militants to leave Iraq because he was assigned a task for India, said sources who interrogated him. This is one of the key pieces […]



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Friday, 28 November 2014

Arnia encounter ends; 5 civilians, 4 militants among 12 dead - The Hindu









Arnia encounter ends; 5 civilians, 4 militants among 12 dead

The Hindu

Security officials suspected that the militants wanted to carry out a sensational strike in the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir to coincide with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who held a poll rally in Udhampur on Friday. The venue of ...









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Crash of Sukhoi-30 MK1 Aircraft

SOURCE: PIB The total number of Sukhoi-30 MK1 aircraft presently available for use in the country pertains to operational aspects of the Indian Defence Forces and is classified in nature. Number of Sukhoi-30 MKI crashed during the last three years and the current year is as under: 2011-12 – 01 2012-13 – 01 2013-14 – […]



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IAF chief confident IJT will take to skies

SOURCE: DHNS Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Arup Raha on Friday sounded confident in sorting out the issues related to the much-delayed induction of intermediate jet trainer (IJT) into the Indian Air Force (IAF). Answering media queries after dedicating the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) at the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)-2 on Narsipur […]



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Russia Interested in Aircraft Production in India

SOURCE: PTI Russia has expressed interest in production of civil and light transport aircraft in India with their technology, Parliament was informed on Friday. The Indian government has welcomed the Russian interest and is committed to enhancing bilateral investment and trade cooperation, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply to the […]



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Steps taken to boost indigenisation: Manohar Parrikar

SOURCE : IANS The government has initiated steps to boost indigenisation of defence equipment and a vast majority of new acquisitions were in “buy (Indian)” or “buy and make (Indian)” categories, Parliament was told on Friday. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said during question hour in the Lok Sabha that government was for manufacturing defence equipment […]



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Kalyan Youth highly radicalised shows no remorse, NIA registers FIR

SOURCE: IBN LIVE The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday night registered an FIR against Arif Majeed, one of the four youths who had left their Mumbai homes to join terror group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and ISIS itself under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Indian Penal Code (IPC) for joining […]



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Mandatory military training in colleges gets Parrikar push

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE The government may introduce a module of compulsory military training at the college level on a pilot basis in some districts of the country, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar indicated in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. He was replying to a private members’ Bill moved by BJP’s Avinash Rai Khanna on compulsory […]



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40% defence equipment imported

SOURCE: Express News Service While acknowledging that at least 40 per cent of defence equipment was coming from abroad, the government said in Lok Sabha Friday that it was making efforts to boost the indigenous manufacturing capacity and bring down dependence on foreign supplies. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who was responding to questions from members […]



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Avinash Chander to Continue as DRDO Chief ‘On Contract’ After Retirement This Month

SOURCE: PTI India’s premier defence and research organisation DRDO’s chief Dr Avinash Chander will retire on November 30 but will continue to occupy the position on a contractual basis till May, 2016. “The President is pleased to retire Dr Avinash Chander, Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development (DOB: 06.11.1950), in the Ministry of Defence […]



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Air Chief Dedicates New Pilot Selection System for IAF to the Nation

SOURCE: PTI Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of the Air Staff today inaugurated the new Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) at No. 2 Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), Mysore. The new CPSS replaces the earlier Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) that has been in use for decades. The CPSS was conceived by the then […]



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India defence exports over Rs.1,800 crore since 2011

SOURCE: IANS India has exported defence equipments worth over Rs.1,812.17 crore in last four years, Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh Friday told parliament. Highest exports – worth Rs.686.27 crore – was in last financial year (2013-14), while this year, till September, equipment worth Rs.166.67 crore have been exported, he told the Lok […]



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DRDO facing shortage of 2,776 scientists: Government

SOURCE: PTI India’s premier defence and research organisation DRDO is facing a shortage of 2,776 scientists as there has been no enhancement of scientific manpower since 2001, the government said on Friday. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said while the number of projects has grown multi-fold in terms of […]



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22 personnel killed in 24 Naval mishaps in four years: Govt

SOURCE: PTI There have been a staggering 24 mishaps involving the Indian Navy vessels in the last four years and the majority of them have taken place since 2013. Not only that, 22 personnel have been killed in these mishaps besides four personnel who continue to remain missing after a Torpedo Recovery Vessel sunk on […]



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Encounter in Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir over, 5 civilians among 12 dead - Deccan Chronicle








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Encounter in Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir over, 5 civilians among 12 dead

Deccan Chronicle

Jammu: The encounter in Arnia sector of Jammu region close to Indo-Pak border ended on Friday morning after the remaining fourth militant was gunned down by security forces during the terror attack on an Army patrol that in all left 12 people dead ...









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I have tightened screws to ensure accountability in JK: Modi - Hindustan Times








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I have tightened screws to ensure accountability in JK: Modi

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said terrorists are now frustrated as ballots have defeated bullets. The PM made this statement at rally in Udhampur, when an about 30-hr long encounter with terrorists at Arnia, about 110 km from Jammu, was still going on.

Heavy security blanket put in place for PM Narendra Modi's rally in J&K

LIVE: J&K polls will find a special place in history of Indian elections, says ...

J&K polls: Heavy security blanket put in place for Modi's rally









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Jammu and Kashmir encounter ends, 12 dead; Army uses gunship, tanks - Deccan Chronicle








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Jammu and Kashmir encounter ends, 12 dead; Army uses gunship, tanks

Deccan Chronicle

Srinagar: The gunfight between the Army and suspected militants near the border with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's Arnia area, which had started Thursday morning, ended at around 9.30 am on Friday with the killing of the lone surviving gunman.

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Sunanda K Datta-Ray: Lot 583 and a gift of wings - Business Standard









Sunanda K Datta-Ray: Lot 583 and a gift of wings

Business Standard

Silver-haired and soignee, Anjali Lobo in Pune strongly feels that Sotheby's Lot 583, which the catalogue described as "the unique Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and India General Service pair to Squadron Leader Karun Krishna 'Jumbo' Majumdar, who ...









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Capturing Kashmir - CounterPunch









Capturing Kashmir

CounterPunch

We can't criticise them because we are not risking our lives, but, as a Kashmiri, I feel politics should have a much bigger role in the current world scenario.” Twelve years after the senior Lone was killed, the son is being 'moderated' to be fit ...









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Ram Madhav: Modi's ambassador at large - Business Standard








Business Standard



Ram Madhav: Modi's ambassador at large

Business Standard

Modi's speech at Madison Square Gardens ran the risk of being reduced to a 'Gujarati Hindu only' affair as also fall victim to infighting between the various diaspora affiliations. Madhav ... Meanwhile, Madhav, to the chagrin of his rivals in the party ...









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Arnia encounter: Security forces kill fourth terrorist holed up in army bunker - Zee News








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Arnia encounter: Security forces kill fourth terrorist holed up in army bunker

Zee News

Jammu: The security forces on Friday killed the fourth terrorist, who was holed up in an abandoned bunker in Jammu and Kashmir's Arnia sub-sector during a joint operation by the army and the BSF, reports said. As per sources, the terrorist was hiding ...









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Mumbai youth who joined ISIS returns home; grilled by NIA

SOURCE: PTI Twenty-three-year-old Arif Majeed from neighbouring Kalyan, who until now was believed to have been killed while fighting for ISIS in Syria, returned to Mumbai today and is being interrogated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) here. In May this year, four youths from Kalyan town — Arif Majeed, Shaheen Tanki, Fahad Shaikh and […]



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People should unite and support NC at this juncture:Dr. Farooq - GroundReport









People should unite and support NC at this juncture:Dr. Farooq

GroundReport

London,November 28, (Scoop News)- Stating that the statements of BJP leadership regarding the revocation of article 370 are dangerous and unfortunate, President J&K National Conference Dr. Farooq Abdullah has cautioned voters to cast their votes wisely ...









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Encounter in Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir over, 5 civilians among 12 dead - Deccan Chronicle








Deccan Chronicle



Encounter in Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir over, 5 civilians among 12 dead

Deccan Chronicle

Jammu: The encounter in Arnia sector of Jammu region close to Indo-Pak border ended on Friday morning after the remaining fourth militant was gunned down by security forces during the terror attack on an Army patrol that in all left 12 people dead ...

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Mumbai youth, suspected to have joined ISIS, returns home - Chandigarh Tribune









Mumbai youth, suspected to have joined ISIS, returns home

Chandigarh Tribune

BATTAL BALIAN (Udhampur): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have given a befitting reply to the gun by pressing ballots in large numbers and shown their faith in democracy. .... External Affairs Minister Sushma ...









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How to keep future cold wars cold: Mind the missiles - Los Angeles Times









How to keep future cold wars cold: Mind the missiles

Los Angeles Times

At a time when we are reflecting on the lessons from the Cold War amid growing concern about the current U.S.-Russia relationship, we should be looking ahead to anticipate how changes in technology and geopolitics create new challenges to peace and ...

Nuclear weapons and Geopolitics of South Asia









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India should not have cancelled talks: Pak PM Nawaz Sharif - Moneycontrol.com








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India should not have cancelled talks: Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

Moneycontrol.com

"We had been talking to the Kashmiri leaders in the past whenever Pakistan-India talks are held. This is nothing new as we have to seek the opinion of the Kashmiri leaders on an issue that concerns them the most," Sharif told reporters on board his ...

Saarc Summit nears failure on India-Pakistan spat

Modi, Sharif shake hands after cold vibes

South Asian leaders don't sign expected agreements









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Fresh firing in Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir, 12 dead so far - Deccan Chronicle








Deccan Chronicle



Fresh firing in Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir, 12 dead so far

Deccan Chronicle

Srinagar: Fresh firing on Friday erupted near the Arnia border belt of Jammu district when security forces launched a cordon and search operation to track down a militant hiding in a bunker and retrieve bodies of civilians killed in a gunbattle. A day ...

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Thursday, 27 November 2014

Eight dead as Jammu and Kashmir gunfight ends - Khaleej Times








Khaleej Times



Eight dead as Jammu and Kashmir gunfight ends

Khaleej Times

Jammu - A fierce gun battle between the security forces and militants near the international border in Jammu and Kashmir ended on Thursday afternoon, killing eight people, including three civilians and an army soldier, police said. Four guerrillas were ...









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Do we need Silver Bullets for India’s Cruise Missile Defense Program ?

SOURCE : VINAYAK SHETTY FOR IDRW.ORG Finally DRDO provided some information on development of Cruise Missile Defense (CMD) Program , When i contacted few of my sources in the Agencies i was told that CMD actually is an In-house project of DRDO and not a user requested project .What also came has a shock to […]



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How The Navy’s Latest Anti-Submarine Aircraft Sees Under The Waves

SOURCE: BUSINESSINSIDER Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon has been a part of the US Navy for a year this month. The converted airliner brings the latest in anti-submarine capabilities, reaching greater altitude and speed than its predecessor (without the nausea factor for its crew). At the front of the plane, the P-8A sports an exclusive radar system […]



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Agni-IV Set for 1st User Trial

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE After the success of three consecutive developmental tests, India is readying to carry out first user trial of surface-to-surface nuclear-tipped intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) Agni-IV from a defence base off the Odisha coast early next week.Defence sources said preparation was on in full swing at the Wheeler Island test facility for […]



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Climate change: India to pay dearly, says Royal Society - Deccan Chronicle








Deccan Chronicle



Climate change: India to pay dearly, says Royal Society

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: Warning that floods like the ones which ravaged Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Odisha are imminent between now and 2090, a report of The Royal Society, London, has suggested effective and affordable options to reduce the damage likely to be ...









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Situations in Sino-India Border Due to Lack of Common Perception of LAC: India - Outlook









Situations in Sino-India Border Due to Lack of Common Perception of LAC: India

Outlook

In a written reply to a question on the issue of Chinese incursions, Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj said that "from time to time on account of differences in the perception of the LAC, situations have arisen on the ground that could have ...









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