A revised boost to Desi fighter Tejas

SOURCE:  ATUL KUMAR / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG In order to enhance the firepower and operational capability of indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, IAF is in the process of arming LCA with the latest advanced air to air and air to surface munitions, in February this year during Aero India 2019 show the indigenously […]

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Thailand in talks with India to buy BrahMos cruise missiles

SOURCE: THE HINDU In possibly the first sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to another country, Thailand is in talks with India for their purchase, official sources said. A few other countries have also expressed interest in BrahMos but nothing has fructified yet. “Negotiations are on. It may not happen this year, but most likely […]

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IAF to buy SDRs from Israel to ensure secure communication between fighter jets

SOURCE: TIMES NOW The Indian Air Force (IAF) bombed Balakot on February 26 this year. The next day, it fought off a determined effort by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to attack Indian army installations. During both battles, the IAF, when it came to safe communication, found itself deficient. And in future, it could lead to […]

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Pakistan evacuates 50 Chinese nationals in PoK due to continuous firing near LoC

SOURCE: PTI Over 50 Chinese nationals working on a hydroelectric project in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were evacuated after skirmishes along the Line of Control with India, Pakistani authorities said on Wednesday. The Chinese men were working on a dam being constructed in PoK along the confluence of the Neelam and Jhelum rivers when the firing pushed […]

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Kerala youth, who joined ISIS in 2017, killed in US drone attack in Afghanistan

SOURCE: TIMES NOW A resident of Kerala who reportedly joined the militant group Islamic State (IS) two years ago has been killed in a US drone attack in Afghanistan. The youth, identified as Muhammad Muhasin, was a native of Edappal town in Malappuram district in Kerala. He was killed along with a key commander of […]

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Pakistan’s Deep State unleashes malicious disinformation campaign in Punjab

SOURCE: Paavni Productions Desperate times require desperate measures. And when desperation sets within the Pakistani Deep State, they resort to their most potent weapon: Disinformation. Over the last seven decades Pakistan’s Deep State has been running their disinformation campaign in Kashmir, but New Delhi’s relentless hot pursuit of terrorists, separatists and their sympathisers has now […]

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At DPG meeting with US, India set to play Pakistan card

SOURCE: TIMES NOW Days after US President Donald Trump’s statements about mediating between New Delhi and Islamabad, India will play the Pakistan card at the much-delayed Defence Policy Group (DPG) meeting beginning Thursday in Washington, DC. At the secretary-level talks, India is expected to point out that the United States is very forthcoming on cooperation […]

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Despite Trump’s bonhomie towards Pak, India-US partnership is a long-term deal

SOURCE: THE ASIAN AGE Last week in these columns I had analysed and predicted that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Washington would probably essay yet another new turn in US-Pakistan relations. It came true and the Pakistani media was reasonably euphoric, although in a somewhat muted way. Much has been written in India […]

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MS Dhoni Starts Two-week Stint in Army, Joins Troops in Militancy-affected South Kashmir

SOURCE: NEWS18 Mahendra Singh Dhoni, an honorary lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army, joined Army troops in the militancy-affected south Kashmir region on Wednesday to carry out patrolling, guard duties and similar responsibilities just like other soldiers. The former Indian cricket team captain will be staying with his 106 TA Battalion (Para) till August 15 […]

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Three Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen cadres held in Assam

SOURCE: ANI Three cadres of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested in Barpeta district on Tuesday, police said. The cadres were identified as Hafizpur Rehman, Yaqub Ali and Sariful Islam. According to police, the arrest was made while they were keeping a watch in the area ahead of Independence Day. “We made a team to conduct […]

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Jammu and Kashmir: Police arrest one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, recover ammunition

SOURCE: INDIA TODAY The Budgam police arrested one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir’s Qazipora area on Wednesday. The arrested terrorist has been identified as Showkat Ahmad Tantary, a resident of Damhal Hanji Pora in Kulgam district. He was affiliated with the proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and was wanted by law for complicity […]

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Another Indian national arrested in Pakistan for alleged spying, claim Pakistani media reports

SOURCE: TIMES NOW Even as Kulbhushan Jadhav continued to remain in Pakistan’s custody on charges of espionage, Islamabad on Wednesday claimed to have arrested another Indian national for alleged spying. Pakistani media reports claimed that the law enforcement authorities arrested an Indian national on charges of spying from Rakhi Gaj area of Dera Ghazi Khan […]

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Indian Army ups the ante! Calibre Escalation in response to Pakistan’s unprovoked ceasefire violations

SOURCE: FE Pakistan Army has been violating the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LOC) since Tuesday afternoon in various sectors by firing of small arms & shelling with mortars. The Indian Army has confirmed that there has been a Calibre escalation (Artillery fire) in Tangdhar Sector, as there have been unprovoked ceasefire violations (CFV) […]

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Reports of frequent infiltration incorrect: BSF?to inform Centre

SOURCE: HT The Border Security Force (BSF) is set to inform the Centre that “reports of frequent infiltration” through the 1,200-km stretch of the International Border (IB) are “incorrect”, according to senior officials who did not wish to be named. The report has been drawn up after a seven-day exercise (July 1-8) along the IB […]

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Vicky Kaushal elated to spend time with Indian Army

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Vicky Kaushal, who left fans stunned with his stellar performance in `Uri: The Surgical Strike`, is elated when he spends time with the Indian Army. The `Masaan` star, who is set to don the military uniform for the second time, shared a picture with the Indian Army personnel on his Instagram. “Elated […]

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Modi govt’s anger against Pakistan is clouding its judgement on Afghan policy

SOURCE: THE PRINT India’s Afghanistan-Pakistan policy is well and truly falling apart, at the seams and down the middle. With US President Donald Trump capitulating to Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI chief Faiz Hameed’s Afghan deal at the White House – both accompanied by Prime Minister Imran Khan – New Delhi […]

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IAF launches ‘Indian Air Force: A cut above’ mobile game for Android and iOS

SOURCE: ENS The Indian Air Force (IAF) today launched its new air-borne combat video game for smartphones called ‘Indian Air Force: A cut above’, news agency ANI reported. The mobile game was launched by Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa in New Delhi. The mobile game has been developed by the Indian Air Force […]

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Navy’s showpiece submarine killer ‘Albatross’ to land in New Town, West Bengal allots 2-acre plot

SOURCE: TNN The Albatross will finally ‘land’ in Kolkata. After surveying several locations to set up a museum for one of the Indian Navy’s legendary asset — the Tupolev Tu-142M maritime reconnaissance aircraft – the state government has earmarked a two-acre plot in New Town for the display. A similar museum exists at Visakhapatnam. According […]

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Hyderabad gets its first private space museum in collaboration with ISRO

SOURCE: ANI Hyderabad’s first private space museum in collaboration with Indian SpaceReserach Organisation (ISRO) was inaugurated on Friday. The museum is open for the public where the visitors can gain knowledge about the various types of astronomical objects with the help of 2D and 3D models. Speaking to ANI, Dr BG Sidharth, Director, BM Birla Science […]

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Indian Army warns against fraudsters using fake letters claiming to provide direct entry as officers, jawans

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA The Army on Wednesday issued a warning to the people against fraudsters who are using fake letters claiming to provide direct entry into the Indian Army. Some people have also been, according to the Army. The Army has asked people to be careful and not fall for such trap and deceit. Taking […]

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Pakistani president says he wants dialogue with India

SOURCE: Anadolu Agency Pakistan’s president on Tuesday said that his country wants to use dialogue to work through all its disputes with India, including the contentious Kashmir issue. “We want resolution of all outstanding issues with India, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, through peaceful dialogue,” Arif Alvi told Pakistani High Commissioner-designate to India Moin-ul-Haq, […]

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Indian captain accuses UK soldiers of using ‘brute force’ when they detained Iranian ship

SOURCE: NEWS NATION he Indian captain of an Iranian ship that was seized by Royal Marines earlier this month has said that the British soldiers used “brute force” when they detained his ship, according to a media report on Tuesday. The captain, an Indian national who wished to remain anonymous told the BBC that British […]

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Cabinet approves ISRO Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow

SOURCE: All India Radio Cabinet has given nod to the setting up of ISRO Technical Liaison Unit (ITLU) at Moscow in Russia. Briefing reporters in New Delhi after the cabinet meeting today, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, the unit will collaborate with Space agencies and industries in Russia and neighbouring countries for mutually […]

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Smaller Turbo Fan Engine program keeps Indian Scientific community optimistic on Kaveri engine successor

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK The Narendra Modi government is set to form a committee of gas turbine engine enthusiasts from various government bodies who will decide the future course of development of the military-grade indigenous aero engine for prestigious programs like AMCA/MCF/UCAV program in near future after development of GTX-35VS Kaveri engine with investment of […]

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ISRO’s SSLV will cost just 15 Crs, first launch in October

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK Indian Space Research Organisation has delayed the test-flight and the first flight is likely to take place in October said the latest media report. Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) first flight was scheduled for by end of July but that now has been postponed due to Chandrayaan-2 Mission and not due […]

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The strange story of $125 million aid to Pakistan hints at F-16 upgrades

SOURCE: Millennium post Strangely, days after the meeting between the American President Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pentagon informed the US Congress of its decision to approve military sales worth 125 million to Pakistan. The US government claims that it is being given under the Foreign Military Sales programme to be disbursed […]

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INS Betwa accident case: Navy begins court martial against three officers found guilty by high-level probe panel

SOURCE: PTI The Navy has started general court martial against three of its senior officials after they were found guilty of dereliction of duties by a high-level inquiry panel probing a rare accident involving frontline warship INS Betwa in 2016. Official sources said the court martial proceedings against two commanders and the captain of the […]

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Sea-Launched BrahMos cruise missiles delivered to Indian navy frigates

SOURCE: Navy Recognition The Indian Navy has begun receiving sea-launched BrahMos anti-ship cruise missiles for the service’s Talwar (Project 1135.6)-class frigates, the CEO of BrahMos Aerospace. The first three Talwar-class missile frigates will be equipped with a new eight-cell vertical launch system (VLS) and a shipborne control unit for launching the BrahMos missiles, which will […]

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Tough US stance increasing tensions with India

SOURCE: DAILY SABAH Relations between the U.S. and India are entering a turbulent phase. The procurement of the S-400 missile system from Russia, the doubts over buying U.S. combat drones and the U.S. stance on Kashmir are among the main reasons for this situation. The harsh stance by the U.S. to force India into a […]

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J&K police to procure 4,000 weapon safety systems to curb gun-snatching incidents

SOURCE: PTI Concerned over a spurt in the incidents of weapon-snatching by militants, the Jammu and Kashmir Police will procure 4,000 weapon safety systems known as Smart Electronic Trigger Lock Weapon Tracking System (SETLWTS) to deal with the menace. According to reports, over 200 weapons, including AK-47s, self-loading rifles (SLRs) and INSAS rifles besides a […]

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Purchases worth Rs 7,500 cleared for IAF in last 2 months

SOURCE: PTI The Indian Air Force has finalised a raft of purchases worth Rs 7,500 crore including missiles, precision guided bombs and latest avionics in the last two months, official sources said Monday. The purchases included procurement of a batch of air-to-air missiles from Russia at a cost of around Rs 1,000 crore to make […]

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IAF Chief to release official combat-based game today

SOURCE: THE ASIAN AGE. You too can now become an Indian Air Force pilot in the virtual world and carry out air strikes on the enemy territory. Indian Air Force chief B.S. Dhanoa on Wednesday will launch “Indian Air Force: A cut above” a combat-based mobile game in the national capital. The teaser video of […]

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For Kashmiri people, Article 35A the last vestige of real autonomy

SOURCE: HT Kashmir valley has lately been aswirl with rumours of an impending move by the central government to scrap Article 35A of the Constitution. The article, which prevents anyone who is not a state subject of Jammu & Kashmir from purchasing property and settling in the state, is seen as a vital safeguard for […]

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Sukhoi Jet Engine Damaged After Bird-Hit At Rajasthan Airbase

SOURCE: NDTV A Sukhoi fighter jet suffered major damage after being hit by a bird in Rajasthan’s Jopdhpur last week, underlining the threat to the crucial Western Air Command base. The incident was recounted on Monday by Jodhpur airbase Air Officer-in-Command Phillip Thomas to the district administration, which is responsible for the upkeep of the […]

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Another Jaish commander killed in encounter in Kashmir’s Anantnag

SOURCE: HT Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday said they have eliminated a top Jaish-e-Mohammad commander who was responsible for the killing of a Station House Officer in Anantnag and five CRPF personnel in south Kashmir in June. Police identified the Jaish commander as Fayaz Panzoo who was active in south Kashmir.“Big achievement. Another top […]

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Al-Qaeda remains ‘resilient’, works closely with LeT, says UN report

SOURCE: HT Terror group Al-Qaeda remains “resilient”, continues to consider Afghanistan a safe sanctuary for its leaders and works closely with the Lashkar-e-Toiba and the Haqqani network despite being overtaken by the Islamic State, a UN counter-terrorism watchdog set up by the Security Council has said in a new report. The Islamic State itself which […]

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Pakistan’s decision to shut airspace for over 4 months hit 600 flights daily: India

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA India has said 600 flights were impacted each day due to the closure of Pakistani airspace in the backdrop of Balakot strikes. Pakistan had closed its airspace on the 27th of February and opened it only on 16th of July, a period of 140 days. By those calculations, 84,000 flights were impacted. […]

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Breed of dog that helped track Osama bin Laden to now guard Delhi Metro

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA The threat from terror and suicide attack always looms over key installations in New Delhi like the Indira Gandhi International Airport and Metro stations across the city. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) plays a vital role in ensuring no untoward incident takes place here and will now deploy a special breed […]

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India-Russia defence ties recover from slump, but aren’t going back to their 1970s heyday

SOURCE: THE PRINT An air defence system for US$5.2 billion, joint ventures to manufacture Kamov helicopters and nearly 7 lakh Kalashnikov rifles, nuclear submarines on loan for $3 billion, and many more tempting offers in the pipeline. For all those who thought the US, France and Israel were India’s new, reliable defence equipment suppliers, there […]

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Suspected drone sighting over ISRO’s research centre sparks security concerns

SOURCE: THE HINDU A suspected sighting of drones flying over the Indian Space Research Organisation’s Propulsion Research Centre (IPRC) at Mahendragiri around midnight on Friday has triggered serious questions about security at the complex. Since the IPRC, being guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), synthesizes a range of liquid propellants for ISRO’s rockets, including the […]

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The great game has begun in US and India must play its cards well

SOURCE: ET India has to rethink its Afghan strategy by focusing first on Pakistan. It’s all very well to take a principled position of not talking to the Taliban and supporting democratic forces in Kabul. But it’s essential not to lose sight of the fact that Afghanistan becomes a real problem for India when Pakistan leverages the situation there to strengthen […]

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Don’t rob the states to fund defence, the Centre should modernise the armed forces and defence production instead

SOURCE: ET The Union Cabinet has cleared a change to the terms of reference of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (FfFC), to get it to recommend apportioning a share of the Centre’s tax collections to defence procurement, and to share only what remains with the state governments, see the report by Dinesh Narayanan in the Economic […]

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Artillery Duel Near Line Of Control As Soldier Killed In Pakistani Firing

SOURCE: VISHNU SOM / NDTV India and Pakistan are exchanging heavy artillery fire at the Tangdhar sector near the Line of Control in north Kashmir after Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement this afternoon. The artillery fire started after an Indian soldier died in mortar shelling by Pakistan in Jammu’s Sunderbani sector and two Pakistani soldiers […]

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Army plans to shut clinics for ex-servicemen

SOURCE: ET The army is mulling to shut medical clinics for its ex-servicemen under its southern command and instead assign military hospitals there for their treatment. The development has come to light in an internal letter of the Southern Command. The letter dated July 22 explains that a board of officers was constituted to examine […]

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Martyr Major Kaustubh Rane’s wife Kanika set to join Indian Army

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA A year after her husband, Major Kaustubh Rane martyred in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez, his wife Kanika will be joining the Army. After her husband’s death, it was Kanika’s wish that she joins the Armed forces to keep the memories of her husband’s valour alive. She also […]

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Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri becomes first IAF pilot to complete wingsuit skydive jump

SOURCE: ENS Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri has become the first Indian Air Force pilot to perform a wingsuit skydive jump. Chaudhri achieved the feat on July 21 during the Kargil Diwas celebrations at Air Force Station in Jodhpur. The Indian Air Force congratulated Chaudhri for achieving this feat. “Wg Cdr Tarun Chaudhri SC achieved a […]

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Indian Air Force signs Rs 1500 crore deal with Russia for R-27 air-to-air missiles

SOURCE: INDIA TODAY   The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a deal with Russia for buying R-27 air-to-air missiles worth over Rs 1500 crore. The missiles will be fitted on the Su-30MKI fighter planes. The missiles will further strengthen the air-to-air combat capability of the air force. “A contract has been signed with Russia […]

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IAF To Gets Its Most Lethal Air-launched Weapon “In A Matter Of Weeks”

SOURCE: SP Guide Publications The air-launched Brahmos cruise missile will be an operational weapon of the Indian Air Force (IAF) “in a matter of weeks”. This will be India’s most lethal conventional air-to-ground weapon. “It is undergoing a set of trials. But it is working and it has shown itself to be very spectacular, very […]

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Russia launches serial production of Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet

SOURCE: TASS The Sukhoi Aircraft Company (part of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation) has started to implement its contract for the delivery of Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets to the country’s Aerospace Force, the office of Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov told TASS on Monday. “A state contract was signed at the Army 2019 international arms exhibition […]

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Pakistani military plane on training flight crashes in Rawalpindi, kills 17

SOURCE: REUTERS A Pakistani military aircraft on a training flight crashed in a built-up area in the garrison city of Rawalpindi early on Tuesday, killing all five crew members and 12 civilians, an army statement said. Another 12 civilians were injured in the crash, which set off a fire. Rawalpindi is close to the capital, […]

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India hands over two Fast Interceptor boats to Mozambique

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a thre-day visit to Mozambique, on Monday handed over two Fast Interceptor boats to the that will be used for coastal surveillance. The two India-made boats were handed over at a ceremony at the Mozambican Naval Headquarters with the handing-over certificate being signed by the […]

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Vietnam informs India about Chinese vessel in South China sea

SOURCE: HT Vietnam has apprised India of tensions arising from China’s deployment of a survey vessel escorted by coast guard ships in the South China Sea, close to waters where state-owned ONGC Videsh is engaged in oil and gas production.The US has expressed concern at China’s “interference” in oil activities in the South China Sea, […]

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RSS chief hints at a decision over Art 370, 35 A in Mathura

SOURCE: ENS In a major development, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday dropped a hint about allegedly a decision over Article 370 and 35 A in days to come. The RSS chief was in Vrindavan on Monday to attend the Sant Sammelan being organised by Sudama Kutir ashram. As per the sources, in response to […]

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No bail for Brahmos Aerospace engineer accused of leaking info to Pakistan’s ISI

SOURCE: PTI The sessions court here on Monday rejected the bail plea of Brahmos Aerospace engineer Nishant Agrawal accused of passing off sensitive information to the Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI. In his application filed before the Nagpur district court last month, Agrawal had said that he never possessed any secret information with him.The bail application […]

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Now Three Steps Closer to Moon, Tweets ISRO After Chandrayaan 2’s Smooth Third Orbit Raising

SOURCE: NEWS18 India’s second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 has successfully completed the third of five earthbound orbit raising manoeuvres, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed on Monday. “Third earth bound orbit raising manoeuvre for Chandrayaan2 spacecraft has been performed today (July 29, 2019) at 1512 hrs (IST) as planned,” ISRO tweeted. The ISRO also said […]

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Mother of convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case meets Amit Shah to seek release of son and six others

SOURCE: HT The mother of one of the convicts serving life term in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case on Monday met Union home minister Amit Shah and submitted a memorandum seeking the release of her son and six others undergoing life imprisonment in the case. Seventy-one-year-old Arputham Ammal submitted a petition to Shah to secure […]

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India, Myanmar sign defence cooperation agreement

SOURCE: PTI India and Myanmar on Monday signed a defence co-operation agreement providing for boosting bilateral military engagement, weeks after the two countries carried out a coordinated operation targeting several militant groups operating in the Northeast. The pact was inked after Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar’s Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing held extensive talks with […]

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Teams from China, other countries arrive for India leg of International Army Games

SOURCE: ENS Military teams from China and several other countries have arrived in the country to participate in the India leg of the International Army Games that will be held in culturally-rich golden city of Jaisalmer from August 6 to 14, officials said on Monday. India is all set to host the fifth Army International […]

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India, China discuss peace in border areas

SOURCE: HT India and China on Monday emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity in their border areas to ensure the smooth development of bilateral relations. Both sides acknowledged the need for peace along their disputed border during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs held […]

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100th warship built by GRSE commissioned by Indian Navy

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA A landing craft utility (LCU) – the 100th warship built by the Kolkata-headquartered Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers – was commissioned by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on Monday, marking a big milestone in the shipyard`s history. The sixth of the eight Mark-IV LCUs was commissioned by Eastern Naval Command chief, Vice […]

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Process to review defence funding mechanism afoot

SOURCE: HT The Union government on Monday set in motion a process to examine creation of a “separate mechanism” for the funding of defence and internal security by notifying the July 17 cabinet decision. President Ram Nath Kovind asked the 15th Finance Commission to examine the matter. “The Commission shall also examine whether a separate […]

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Indian firm MDL offers to transform Tema Shipyard to build ships

SOURCE: GHANA WEB An international ship manufacturer, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), has expressed its readiness to assist the government to develop the Tema Shipyard and Drydock into a multipurpose facility that can design ships and accessories for the West African market. Its Director in-charge of Shipbuilding, Admiral A.K. Saxena Rtd., who disclosed this observed […]

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Jaguar fighter jets: Four decades glory in Indian Air Force

SOURCE: FE On 26 July this year, the entire nation commemorated 20 years of India’s victory in Kargil. Amidst these celebrations, however, another significant military event that took place four decades ago got clouded. It was on July 26, 1979, that the Indian Air Force inducted its first Jaguar, twin-engine, ground-attack aircraft in the 14 […]

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Navy to commission indigenously built LCU L 56 today

SOURCE: THE HINDU The sixth of eight indigenously built Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK IV class ship LCU L 56 will be commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, here on Monday. LCU L56 is an amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation, deployment […]

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Army corrects ‘mistake’ in Kargil video

SOURCE: ET After Brigadier OP Yadav (retired), a former commanding officer of 1 Bihar battalion that recaptured Jubar and Tharu hills in Batalik during the 1999 Kargil War, objected to an Indian Army documentary giving credit to 1/11 Gorkha Rifles, the Army has amended the short film. “It was very disappointing to see in the […]

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Son of J&K King Hari Singh claims, State’s Merger In India is final

SOURCE: NEWSTRACK State official of Jammu and Kashmir and first governor of J&K, Dr. Karan Singh was the chief executive of the state. Karan Singh wants the government to be cautious on constitutional issues relating to the state. Karan Singh’s father, King Hari Singh, affectionately called him Tiger. Karan Singh became the state official on […]

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‘Colombo unhappy with India’s budget allocation, keen for review’

SOURCE: IANS Sri Lanka is known to be unhappy with the funds allocated to it by India in its latest Budget, which when compared to that allocated for other close neighbours and even Indian Ocean Region countries, is small.  While Sri Lanka is India’s closest Indian Ocean Region neighbour and shares centuries-old close links, Colombo […]

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Two Naxals killed in encounter in Sukma

SOURCE: ANI Two Naxals were killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Konta jungle of Sukma district, Superintendent of Police (SP) Shalabh Sinha said on Monday. The bodies of those killed have been recovered by the police, Sinha told ANI. On June 23, a Naxal having a bounty of 1 lakh […]

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India’s Condemns Attack On Office Of Afghan President’s Running Mate

SOURCE: PTI India on Sunday strongly condemned the terror attack on the office of Afghan president Ashraf Ghani’s running mate Amrullah Saleh in Kabul.The attack came on the first day of campaigning for Afghan presidential elections. “India strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kabul today in which a number of innocent Afghans were killed. India […]

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How IAF’s future fighter fleet will revolve around Indigneius technology

SOURCE:  SHIVA MUDGIL / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa while speaking to media at the backdrop of events in celebration of 20 years of Kargil war hinted that MMRCA 2.0 Tender for 114 units of Made in India fighter jets of foreign origin could be last such instance of India […]

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IAF still needs spares from suspended Swiss supplier

SOURCE: HT The Indian Air Force (IAF) is exploring the possibility of sourcing spares and components for its basic trainers from Pilatus Aircraft Limited even as the government has suspended business dealings with the Swiss planemaker for a year, two officials said on the condition of anonymity on Sunday. The dealings were put on hold […]

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India plans policy to tackle space threats

SOURCE: Tribune News Service Twenty years after the Kargil conflict, India’s strategic planners, after a two-day brainstorming session among several agencies, have decided to lay down new “policy and rules” for future use of space for military and non-military purposes.“IndSpaceEx” session was conducted by the Ministry of Defence on July 25-26. The exercise assessed threats […]

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Karwar aircraft museum yet to take off

SOURCE: DECCAN CHRONICLE Even after two years since the Defense Ministry agreed to give the decommissioned Navy aircraft TU 142M to Karwar, the Aircraft Museum continues to remain a distant reality. Indian Navy’s long-range maritime patrol aircraft TU 142M had played a key role in various operations and was decommissioned in 2017. INS Chapal, a […]

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RPF asks staff to prepare for impending unrest in Kashmir, Railways says directions not authorised

SOURCE: INDIA TODAY The Railway Protection Force (RPF) held a security meeting in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Saturday after the security agencies sent an input regarding the prediction of deteriorating situation in the Kashmir Valley. After the meeting, the RPF issued a set of directions for its staff in case of […]

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Army’s first Integrated Battle Groups to be structured by end of next month

SOURCE: THE HINDU The new concept of Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) which the Army plans to create as part of overall force transformation is close to implementation, a senior Army source said. IBGs are brigade-sized, agile, self-sufficient combat formations, which can swiftly launch strikes against adversary in case of hostilities. “The concept of IBGs has […]

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China deploys J-20 stealth fighter ‘to keep tabs on Taiwan’

SOURCE: SCMP China’s J-20 stealth fighter has been officially deployed to the country’s Eastern Theatre Command, suggesting it will be focused on the Taiwan Strait and military activities between Japan and the United States, observers said. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force posted a photo on its social media account this week showing the fifth-generation […]

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India issues Pakistan note verbale over diplomats’ harassment

SOURCE: TNN India issued yet another note verbale to Pakistan earlier this month protesting five cases of harassment of Indian diplomats in Islamabad, TOI has learnt.While these were mostly cases of tailing, the government thought it proper to register a protest because of the frequency of such incidents. Significantly, as official sources confirmed, India this […]

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Army Information Security: Big Brother is Listening

SOURCE: INDIALEAGLLIVE The Indian military is seized with the need for heightened security awareness, especially information security. Very strict monitoring and severe penalties are to be imposed on breaches in information security related to classified information. The Official Secrets Act, 1923 which was to have been streamlined and made contemporary in the light of existing […]

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Jaisalmer Military Station buzzing with activities to host Scout Masters Competition

SOURCE: TNN The atmosphere at Jaisalmer Military Station is buzzing with with a competitive fever, zeal and enthusiasm currently as six Army teams from Armenia, Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan arrived at Jaisalmer to participate in the 5th edition of Army Scout Masters Competition 2019. The competition is scheduled to commence from August 5 […]

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Chandrayaan-2 may orbit Moon for 2 years

SOURCE: TNN The orbiter on Chandrayaan-2, which Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) initially said would go around Moon for one year, will be able to have a lifespan of at least two years if everything goes as per Isro’s current estimations.At least five people associated with the Rs 978-crore mission told TOI that it’s life […]

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Indo-German project on advanced composite materials launched

SOURCE: THE HINDU An international project to manufacture components with superior mechanical and physical properties for the automotive and aerospace sectors has been launched at the CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) here. The Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC)-funded collaborative project on ‘Advanced fibre reinforced metallic composite’ focuses on a joint programme […]

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BJP calls J&K core group to Delhi for ‘urgent meeting’

SOURCE: ENS Amidst uncertainty and speculation over the deployment of additional forces in the Valley, the Central leadership of the BJP has summoned members of the party’s core group in Jammu and Kashmir for an “urgent meeting” in Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting is likely to be chaired by BJP working president J P Nadda […]

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PM Modi features in Netanyahu’s election campaign banners

SOURCE: PTI Ahead of an unprecedented snap poll on September 17, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party has displayed banners featuring his pictures with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bid to lure support by presenting him in a “different league”. The Likud party […]

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MS Dhoni spotted at Mumbai airport amidst his stint with the Indian Army

SOURCE: CRICTAKER MS Dhoni didn’t have the best of World Cup campaigns as he couldn’t live up to expectations with the bat in hand. Thereafter, reports of his retirement did the rounds with Keshav Banerjee, his childhood coach, also having an opinion on Dhoni’s time of hanging his boots. Dhoni has now made himself unavailable […]

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The evolving Afghan situation could put India in an unenviable position

SOURCE: IANS President Donald Trump has completely demolished the universally practised mantra that diplomacy was the art of understatement which kept it from running into irreversible positions and robbing it of all flexibility. Being flexible is not the same thing as being shifty in international relations. Instant responses could prove to be potentially injurious in that arena […]

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PM Narendra Modi calls for more integrated defence forces, global effort on terror

SOURCE: TNN Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked the Army, Navy and Air Force to better integrate themselves as they modernise their capabilities, even as he warned Pakistan that its nefarious designs would be thwarted every time, like they were in Kargil in 1999. “The Kargil victory was symbol of India’s might, determination, capability, […]

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Ordnance factory staff to go on month-long strike to protest privatisation

SOURCE: HT Three national-level trade unions of employees and workers of 41 Indian ordnance factories under the Kolkata-headquartered Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) have announced that they will go on a month-long strike from August 20 in protest against the Centre’s likely decision to corporatise and privatise all units. The 41 units employ more than 1,00,000 […]

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Fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim investing drug money in Pakistan stock exchange after oversees assets freeze

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Even as India’s most wanted fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s assets are frozen across the world, the notorious gangster continues to invest money, earned through his organised crime syndicate, in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). These investments are being made through various capital securities firms in all the three stock exchange under […]

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Afghanistan Army Killed 811 Pakistan Supported Taliban Terrorists In Last 13 Days

SOURCE: NEWS COMMUNIQUE In last 13 days, 811 Pakistan Supported Taliban Terrorists were killed and 324 Terrorists were wounded as a result of continuous clearance operations. Huge quantity of Arms and Ammunition and Drugs were seized and vehicles used by Taliban were destroyed. These figures are provided by Ministry of Defense, Afghanistan during different press […]

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Indian Man Who Owns Plot on Moon Sees His Dream Coming True with Chandrayaan-2 Success

SOURCE: IANS An Indian, who bought a five-acre plot on the moon 16 years back, feels that India successfully launching its lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 on Monday has given him hope of landing on the moon in his life time. Rajeev V. Bagdi, who purchased the plot of land on moon for $140 from New York-based […]

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Additional forces rushed to Kashmir amid major terror attack threat, NSA monitoring situation

SOURCE: ANI Pakistan-based terrorist groups are planning to carry out a major terrorist attack in the Kashmir valley prompting the government to rush additional troops to strengthen the counter-terrorism grid in the area. “After receiving inputs about the terrorist attack threat, NSA Ajit Doval held a meeting of counter-terrorism grid in Jammu and Kashmir to […]

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Tinkering with Article 35A will be like setting powder keg on fire: Mehbooba Mufti

SOURCE: PTI Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti warned the Centre on Sunday against the revocation of Article 35A, saying any tinkering with the constitutional provision would be akin to setting a powder keg on fire. Addressing a function here to celebrate the Peoples Democratic Party’s 20th raising day, Mufti asked her party […]

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What is India’s Mark 2 RV Stealth Aircraft program?

SOURCE: VISHAL KARPE / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Satheesh Reddy while speaking to media, asserted on Friday that India will become self-reliant in defence production in the next 5 years and wandered off and mentioned Mark 2 RV stealth aircraft program which he called being revolved from […]

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India rethinks buying US armed drones

SOURCE: HT Last month’s downing of the US Global Hawk drone by Iran in the Persian Gulf has prompted a rethink within the Indian military establishment, led by the air force, over the acquisition of American-made armed drones on account of their cost and questions over their survivability. India’s three services had planned to buy […]

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A month before his demise, Kalam advised current DRDO chief to work on reusable missiles

SOURCE: PTI Just a month before his demise, former President APJ Abdul Kalam had advised DRDO chief Satheesh Reddy to work on reusable missiles system that can deliver a payload and launch it, come back and take another payload. Mr. Reddy was then the Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister. “After I became the scientific […]

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Induction of 100 new companies in Jammu and Kashmir is routine process: IG CRPF Ravideep Sahai

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA The induction of the 100 new companies in Jammu and Kashmir is a routine process, said Inspector General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ravideep Sahai on Saturday. In a major strategic move aimed at further bolstering the ongoing counter-terror operations in the state, the Centre has decided to deploy additional 10,000 […]

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Attrition in armed forces is more of a myth

SOURCE: TRIBUNE INDIA For long, we have been fed with narratives that the armed forces are suffering from a high level of attrition, where more officers are calling quits. However, recent statistics show that the number of officers who left the defence services voluntarily in the last three years is minuscule and nearly constant: 677 […]

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India’s shifting strategic concerns

SOURCE: THE HINDU What India needs to do as the U.S. and China get busier in the subcontinent The U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest gaffe has introduced another thorn in what is now clearly an unsettled India-U.S. relationship. His claim, on Monday, that India sought U.S. mediation in Kashmir will pinch the Narendra Modi government more because […]

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BRICS urged to back PM Narendra Modi’s call for global meet on terrorism

SOURCE: IANS India has urged BRICS to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a global conference on terrorism (GCT), made during the informal meeting of the bloc’s leaders in Osaka, Japan, last month, saying it would bolster efforts for early conclusion of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism (CCIT). Addressing the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ […]

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‘30% of startups working on defence projects are from Bengaluru’

SOURCE: TNN Almost 30% of the startups working with the defence ministry to deliver cutting-edge technologies to Indian armed forces are from Bengaluru and their number is growing every year. This, according to Sanjay Jaju, joint secretary to the department of defence production, ministry of defence, is natural given the city’s startup culture. “Bengaluru is […]

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France Is Moving Swiftly On Atomic Power Reactors At Jaitapur In Coming Months: French Ambassador Ziegler

SOURCE: BUSINESS WORLD From the Agreement of military logistics support to Garuda VI, an Indo- French military exercise, the Indian engagement with France is on the roll. BW’s Manish Kumar Jha speaks with French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler on the full spectrum of issues from building six nuclear reactors to investment protection for further investments in India. France […]

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Pak wants to keep K-issue alive, still training terrorists: Rawat

SOURCE: DailyExcelsior President Ram Nath Kovind had to cancel his visit to Drass in Kargil district today to pay tributes at War Memorial on 20th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in view of bad weather conditions but landed in Srinagar and offered tributes to the martyrs at 15 Corps Headquarters while three Service chiefs […]

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Shooting Fire in Kargil: When India’s determined artillery put the love of Allah in Pakistan’s troops

SOURCE: DAILY O In the first week of July 1999, the Indian tricolour was hoisted on Tiger Hill — and soon fluttered atop many other peaks in the high Himalayas of the Kargil district. By mid-July 1999, Pakistan’s perfidious intrusions into territory on the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and […]

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Seven Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur district, weapons seized

SOURCE: HT Seven Maoists, including three women cadres, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the jungles of Jagadalpur district on Saturday evening. The police have also recovered five weapons including one Insas rifle from the spot after the encounter. According to the police, the encounter started at 3.45 pm in the forest […]

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‘Kargil victory was symbol of India’s might’: PM Modi

SOURCE: PTI Sending out a clear message to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said victory in the Kargil war was a symbol of India’s might and its security will remain impregnable with dedication of the armed forces. Speaking at an event marking 20th anniversary of Kargil war, he said some countries were resorting […]

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Soldier martyred in operation to foil infiltration bid by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA A soldier was martyred on Saturday in an operation to foil an infiltration bid by a group of terrorists in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. The terrorists attempted to infiltrate from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) at 2.20 am in Machhil sector of the district. The bid was foiled by the alert troops.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on three-day visit to Mozambique

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday embarked on a three-day visit to the island nation of Mozambique in southern Africa with an aim to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries. “Leaving New Delhi for Maputo on a 3-day visit to Mozambique. My visit to Mozambique is the first bilateral visit by […]

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ISIS-inspired youth wanted to poison Mumbai’s water sources

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Four days after the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad filed a charge sheet against a group of suspected terrorists in the Mumbra temple poisoning case, the ATS has revealed that the men had a bigger sinister plan – to poison water sources. According to the ATS, the group had first planned to add poison […]

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Pakistan gets $125 million F-16 support from US but it comes with a catch

SOURCE: PTI Days after the meeting between President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pentagon notified the Congress on Friday of its decision to approve military sales worth USD 125 million that would result in 24×7 end-use monitoring of the F-16 fighter jets of Pakistan. US officials asserted that the freeze in […]

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Balochistan Freedom Fighters killed 14 Pakistan Army personnels

SOURCE: news-communique.com Balochistan Freedom Fighters killed 14 Pakistan Army personnel on Friday 26-July 2019. In another attack by unidentified gunmen on a Pakistan Army post, several more Pakistan Army soldiers were killed and many injured. In the Meanwhile, the strikes by Engineers, Students, Pharmacists, Medical students and others continue with no hope of resolution. Balochistan […]

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Anyone picking up gun in Kashmir will go to grave: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

SOURCE: ENS On the 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat said that anyone who picks up the gun in the Valley will go to the grave. “Any local militant who is picking up the gun against security forces, he will no longer be a militant, that is one strategy […]

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30 Bangladeshi nationals lodged in Assam jail for illegally entering India; deported

SOURCE: WION India on Thursday deported 30 Bangladeshi nationals, including three women, who had illegally entered India without valid documents. The Bangladeshi nationals were kept in various detention centres in Assam after a local court convicted them of illegal immigration. Officials in Karimganj district of Assam deported them through the Kalibari Ghat checkpoint. Karimganj Superintendent […]

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After Ajit Doval Returns From J&K, Centre Moves 10,000 Troops To State

SOURCE: NDTV In a massive security build-up to strengthen anti-terrorist operations, the centre is moving 10,000 troops of the paramilitary forces to Jammu and Kashmir.The decision to send the troops came after National Security Advisor Ajit Doval returned from a two-day visit to Kashmir valley. Sources said he met senior officers and reviewed the law […]

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Top Jaish bomb maker killed in south Kashmir’s overnight operation

SOURCE: HT A top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed Munna Bhai was killed on Saturday morning in an overnight gunfight with security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. An associate of Munna Bhai, Zeenat-ul-Islam of Shopian, was also killed in the same operation. Munna Lahori, also known as Chhota Burmi, was from Pakistan and is accused of […]

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‘Chinese official’s Masood Azhar dig firmed up resolve to amend UAPA’

SOURCE: ENS A Chinese official’s comment during diplomatic negotiations over listing Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a UN-designated terrorist had firmed up the government’s resolve to usher in amendments to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Home Ministry sources said on Friday. In the past couple of years, when India was pushing hard for Azhar’s […]

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DRDO Confirms India’s Next Gen Air-to-Air missile will have 300km+ Range

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) which is pursuing the development of long-range air-to-air missiles dubbed as Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) jointly with Russia for the first time has confirmed that India’s Next Generation long-range Air-to-Air missile will have a range from 70-340 km in the power ‘ ON’ Mode. […]

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Balakot strikes: ‘Should have used bombs that destroyed buildings,’ says Air Force chief BS Dhanoa

SOURCE: SCROLL Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on Friday said Indian fighter jets should have dropped bombs that would have destroyed entire structures during the air strikes on a terrorist camp in Balakot, Pakistan, in February, NDTV reported. The air strikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammad camp were carried out days after the terrorist group killed 40 […]

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India has right over entire J&K, including PoK; political decision on how to take it back: General Bipin Rawat

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday asserted that India has the right over the entire Jammu and Kashmir, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and it is a political decision on how India will wrest it back from Pakistan. The Army will follow the orders. Speaking on the 20th anniversary of India’s victory […]

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US Approves Foreign Military Sales To Back India’s C-17 Transport Planes

SOURCE: PTI As part of its efforts to enhance India’s defence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, the Trump Administration notified the Congress on Friday of its decision to approve foreign military sales worth $670 million to support India’s C-17 military transport aircraft.The decision in this regard comes after a recent Indian request to buy equipment […]

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India will Become Self-reliant in Defence Production in Next 5 Years, Says DRDO Chief

SOURCE: PTI Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Satheesh Reddy asserted on Friday that India will become completely self-reliant in defence manufacturing in the next five years and will not need critical technologies from outside. He said India is self-reliant in a number of areas such as radars, electronic warfare system, torpedoes and communications […]

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India ready to help Pakistan fight terror: Defence Minister

SOURCE: INDIA TODAY India Friday offered to help Pakistan eliminate terror on its soil following Prime Minister Imran Khan’s glaring admission that his country housed “30,000 to 40,000” jehadists. In an exclusive interview to Aaj Tak, his first after assuming charge as Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh maintained that any future talks with Islamabad would focus […]

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MS Dhoni doesn’t need to be protected, says Indian Army chief Bipin Rawat

SOURCE: HT Former India captain MS Dhoni is all set to serve the Indian Army in Kashmir and will undertake the duties of patrolling, guard and post duty for about 15 days, the Indian Army said in a statement on Thursday. While MSD is all set to start the service, the chief of Indian Army, […]

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Could there be war between India and China?

SOURCE: The Telegraph Many Indian strategists have been predicting a war between China and India. First it was supposed to have happened after the Beijing Olympics, then it was forecast to take place in 2012, and a few speak of 2020 now. Some of these analysts haven’t been to the high Himalayan regions on either […]

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Central Funds to States May be Cut to Create Internal Security Fund

SOURCE: ET The Fifteenth Finance Commission (15th FC) headed by NK Singh is expected to create a defence and internal security fund likely to be called Rashtriya Suraksha Nidhi (RSN) by setting aside money from gross tax revenues of the central government. The Union cabinet cleared enabling approvals on July 17, increasing focus on national […]

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Taliban justifies 9/11 attack, blaming America’s ‘interventionist policies’

SOURCE: LONG WAR JOURNAL In a newly released video, the Taliban blames America for the 9/11 hijackings. The Taliban describes al Qaeda’s Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the US as “heavy slap on their dark faces,” claiming it “was the consequence of their interventionist policies and not our doing.” This provocative message is included in […]

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Mirage 2000 proved to be a ‘game changer’ in Kargil War: Senior IAF officers

SOURCE: PTI Deployment of Mirage 2000 aircraft proved to be a “game changer” for India in the Kargil conflict and turned the tide of the war in the country’s favour, according to senior IAF officers. The Mirage 2000 aircraft played a crucial role in the battles fought on the icy heights of Kargil during the […]

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Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar to be first ‘individual’ terrorists under UAPA’s new provisions

SOURCE: THE PRINT Mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks Hafiz Saeed and Pulwama attack mastermind Masood Azhar will be the first to be designated terrorists by India, once the amendment to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) Bill is passed in the Rajya Sabha, ThePrint has learnt. The amendment in the UAPA Act — […]

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Fresh bid by army to recover 1968 An-12 crash victims’ bodies

SOURCE: IANS Fifty-one years after an Indian Air Force An-12 transport aircraft crashed in the icy mountains of Himachal Pradesh killing all 102 on board, the Indian Army on Friday announced it would launch another operation to recover the over 90 missing bodies. The aircraft went missing over the Rohtang Pass on its way back […]

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India calls for strong action against fugitive economic offenders, terrorism at BRICS FMs meet

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA India has called for stronger actions against economic offenders and fugitives at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Foreign Minister`s meeting here on Friday. VK Singh, Minister of State for Road, Transport and Highways, who attended the meeting instead of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar due to last-minute cancellation […]

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India, Pakistan Should Resolve Bilateral Issues Through Talks, Says China

SOURCE: PTI China on Friday said India and Pakistan should peacefully settle the Kashmir issue and other disputes through dialogue and expressed its support to the international community, including the US, in playing a “constructive role” to improve Indo-Pak ties.China’s reaction came after US President Donald Trump on Monday offered to be the “mediator” between […]

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One Step Closer to Moon: Chandrayaan-2 Successfully Performs Second Orbit Raising Task, Says ISRO

SOURCE: NEWS 18 India’s second Moon mission Chandrayaan-2 that was launched into the earth’s orbit on July 22, successfully completed its second earth bound orbit raising maneuver on Friday, ISRO said. In a tweet, the Indian Space Research Organisation confirmed that the maneuver was “performed successfully today (July 26, 2019) at 0108 hrs (IST) as […]

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How Indian Navy mounted pressure on Pakistan through a tactical masterstroke in Kargil war

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA May-July 1999, India was in a state of war with Pakistan after the latter had infiltrated into the Indian territory. While the Indian Army with the help of the Air Force was strengthening its attack against Pakistan, the Navy too joined in the operations to launch a full-fledged offensive against the enemy. […]

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20 years of Kargil war: New guns help keep peace at Tololing Hill

SOURCE: ET They looked like firecrackers in the sky as life teetered on the ground. It was war then — the toughest battle that had changed the course of the Kargil war. It’s been 20 years since and, save for the bitter chill and the rugged terrains, a lot has changed for the army deployed […]

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IAF’s new joystick

SOURCE: LIVEMINT The Indian Air Force (IAF) has found a smart way to generate enthusiasm for the armed forces among youngsters. It is set to release a mobile game for Android and iOS users. The game’s teaser, out on Twitter, combines passion for national security with the promise of zip-zap-zoom thrills. It features a fighter […]

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BSF Recovers Cows Tied With Explosive Devices from West Bengal Rivers

SOURCE: PTI In a sinister twist to the menace of cattle smuggling along the India-Bangladesh border, the BSF on Thursday recovered cows with improvised explosive devices (IED) tied around their necks aimed at targeting troops who try to catch them. Border Security Force officials said this is the first time they have come across this […]

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China gives India satellite data on India’s flood-hit regions

SOURCE: LIVEMINT China has provided India with satellite data on the country’s flood-hit regions to assist in New Delhi’s flood relief efforts, Sun Weidong, China’s new ambassador to New Delhi, said on Friday. The satellite data was given after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) made a request for international disaster relief support, Sun said […]

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Indian peacekeeper in Lebanon honoured posthumously for dedication and commitment

SOURCE: PTI   An Indian peacekeeper, who died in the line of duty while serving in the UN mission in Lebanon, has been honoured for his dedication and commitment. Sergeant Ramesh Singh was deployed with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). “UNIFIL paid the ultimate tribute to Sergeant Ramesh Singh of India who recently […]

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India gets consular access for Indians onboard detained Iranian tanker

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA India has been able to get consular access for at least Indians onboard the seized Iranian tanker Grace 1 and UK tanker Stena Impero. Indian diplomats based in Tehran were able to get consular access for 18 Indians taken into custody after Iran detained UK tanker Stena Impero on Thursday evening. Earlier […]

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Private Companies Driving India’s Defence Export Growth reveals Government Data

SOURCE:  MAHESHA M / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG Department of Defence Production in India has launched a new website ” ddpdashboard.gov.in” which has a live dashboard putting out important information regarding the production of defense equipment in the country and as per information provided in the above chart India’s defense exports have more than […]

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Second Scorpene submarine expected to be commissioned into service by September-October: Navy chief

SOURCE: PTI India’s second Kalvari-class Scorpene submarine is expected to be commissioned into service by September-October this year, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Thursday. He was interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an international seminar on shipbuilding here.INS Khanderi, the second Kalvari-class Scorpene submarine that has superior stealth and the ability to […]

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For future aircraft carrier, Navy homes in to electric propulsion, could use hybrid system

SOURCE: ET The Navy is homing in on electric propulsion for a planned future aircraft carrier, with a hybrid system likely to be considered for development, most likely in partnership with a US based partner. Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh confirmed on Thursday that that electric propulsion is being considered but did not give any […]

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Pakistan seeks Cobra Gunships and Submarine Hunter P-8 Poseidon from Trump

SOURCE: DEFENSENEWS.COM U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday to help “extricate” the U.S. from its war in Afghanistan, dangling the restoration of American aid and other economic incentives. Since the U.S. suspended $1.3 billion in aid to the economically ailing country in early 2018, the two sides seemed poised […]

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Chandrayaan-2: Nat Geo plans ‘live show’ from ISRO on soft landing of lunar mission rover

SOURCE: HT With the Chandrayaan-2 rover expected to soft land on the lunar surface in September, a live show from ISRO has been planned on the D-Day by the National Geographic, the network said on Wednesday. India on Monday successfully launched the ambitious mission on-board its powerful rocket GSLV-MkIII-M1 from a spaceport in Sriharikota to […]

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Pakistan to send its first astronaut to space in 2022: Official

SOURCE: HT Pakistan on Thursday announced that it will send its first astronaut to space in 2022 using close ally China’s satellite launch facilities. Pakistan’s decision came as India on Monday successfully launched its second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2. Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Science and Technology, said the selection process of the astronaut for the space […]

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France to develop anti-satellite laser weapons: defence minister

SOURCE: AFP France plans to develop anti-satellite laser weapons but will only deploy them in self-defence, its defence minister said on Thursday, as she laid out the country’s new military strategy for space. Major military powers around the world are investing in new technology for space, which is seen as a new military frontier, with […]

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“Referendum 2020” lacks mass support by Sikhs, says former Indian diplomat

SOURCE: ANI A former Indian diplomat has said that “Referendum 2020” has not gained any mass support, though Pakistan continues to support and fund the proscribed Sikh extremist groups such as Babbar Khalsa International, Khalistan Commando Force and others. Ashok Sajjanhar, former Indian ambassador to Kazakhstan, Sweden and Latvia, claims that Pakistan’s spy agency, the […]

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After Imran Khan’s admission, India tells Pakistan to act against home-grown terrorists

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Taking note of Imran Khan’s admission in the United States that Pakistan has trained terrorists that have then been sent o Jammu and Kashmir, India’s foreign ministry on Thursday said Pakistan must now act on the acknowledgement and stamp out home-grown terror. India has long maintained- with credible and substantial evidence – […]

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After Donald Trump’s Kashmir mediation remark, India says ‘time to move on’

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Days after United States President Donald Trump ruffled feathers with his offers of mediation in the Kashmir issue, India has said it is now time to ‘move on’ since clarifications have been given by both sides. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar in his weekly press briefing on Thursday said, “There […]

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Air Chief BS Dhanoa reveals two of the biggest changes in IAF since Kargil War

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA The bravery, valour and determination of the Indian armed forces played a significant role in winning the Kargil War back in 1999. And while bravery, valour and determination remain firm pillars of the armed forces, capabilities have vastly improved over the years since India’s triumph against the nefarious designs of Pakistan. The […]

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Grant Consular Access To Kulbhushan Jadhav At The Earliest: India To Pak

SOURCE: PTI India on Thursday asked Pakistan to grant full consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav at the earliest in “full compliance and conformity” with last week’s verdict in his case by the International Court of Justice. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India is in touch with the Pakistani authorities on the issue. Mr […]

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Navlakha disclosures – Urban Naxals are liaising with anti-nationals

SOURCE: DNA INDIA Urban Naxals is an old Maoist formulation to focus on India’s urban centres for leadership to help organise masses, build a united front and engage in military tasks for the cause of a revolution. In 2004, the then highly influential CPI (Maoist), which signified a nationwide guerilla movement gathering momentum, published a […]

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INS Tarkash arrives at St. Petersburg, will take part in Russian Navy Day parade

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA INS Tarkash was received warmly at St. Petersburg on Thursday where it will take part in the Russian Navy Day parade. The frigate was welcomed by a Russian naval band and will now participate in the celebrations scheduled for Sunday.According to Russian news agency TASS, more than 40 ships will take part […]

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3 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Aurangabad

SOURCE: HT Security forces killed at least three Maoists in an encounter in Aurangabad on Thursday. The deceased could not be identified immediately. However, there were no reports of any casualties or injuries from the security forces’ end. The operation was led by the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA). The encounter took place in […]

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With over Rs 9,000 crore debt, Anil Ambani’s Reliance Naval now stares at bankruptcy

SOURCE: ET Lenders led by IDBI Bank have turned down a resolution plan proposed by Reliance Naval & Engineering, which has not been servicing its more than Rs 9,000 crore of debt for several months now. The lenders will now initiate bankruptcy proceedings against the company of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, said a bank […]

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Kargil tales: This Army driver gunned down 29 Pakistani soldiers

SOURCE: ENS Retired Havaldar Ram Ratan Mahto, 56, is a Kargil war veteran with 29 kills to his name. Though his primary job as a driver was to ferry soldiers to and from the war zone, he turned into a hero one night by displaying presence of mind. Not only did he save the day, […]

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How Kargil stabilised Indian politics, destabilised Pakistan’s democracy

SOURCE: THE WEEK The Kargil war affected the politics of India and Pakistan in diametrically opposite ways. It stabilised democracy in India, but destabilised democracy in Pakistan. Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s second government—his first reign had lasted 13 days in 1996—had been barely a year old, when it fell for want of one vote in the […]

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Day before Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army Chief Bipin Rawat issues a stern warning to Pakistan

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Launching a scathing attack on Pakistan day before Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army Chief Bipin Rawat warned the border nation not to try and attempt anything similar to the 1999 conflict again. “I am quiet sure that the adversary (Pakistan) will never do it again. We will never allow them to succeed, no […]

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China unveils comprehensive defence white paper, talks about Doklam standoff with India

SOURCE: ZEE NEWS China on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive defence white paper, highlighting the military reforms of the country. The report titled ‘China’s National Defense in the New Era’, also talks about China’s ties with neighbours and other countries vis-à-vis the efforts being made by the military. The report concedes that “regional hotspots and disputes […]

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‘I felt as if I came home after winning World Cup’: Pak PM Imran Khan returns from US

SOURCE: PTI Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan returned on Thursday to a rousing welcome by his supporters from his first official visit to the Unites States. Prime Minister Khan embarked on his three-day visit to the US this week to reset strained bilateral ties with Washington. He held wide-ranging talks with US President Donald Trump […]

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MS Dhoni to serve Indian Army in Kashmir, will undertake patrolling and guard duties

SOURCE: HT MS Dhoni will serve the Indian army in Kashmir and will undertake the duties of patrolling, guard and post duty for about 15 days, the Indian Army said in a statement on Thursday. Dhoni, who made himself unavailable for the West Indies series to serve his regiment, will formally join his duty in […]

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Indian Mujahideen threatens to blow up Bareilly station over Kanwar route

SOURCE: IANS Munne Khan, also known as ‘Mullah’, purportedly the area commander of Indian Mujahideen (IM) has sent a letter to Bareilly railway station superintendent Satyaveer Singh, threatening to ‘blow up the station if kanwarias pass through Muslim-dominated areas in the city’. Vigil in and around the railway station has been intensified and policemen in […]

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MICA Next Generation will further Strengthen IAF’s Rafale and Mirage-2000 fleet

SOURCE:  MAHESHA M / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG European missile developer MBDA has announced that it will develop the next generation of the MICA air-to-air missile for the French Air Force and French Navy and the missile system will also be passed on to its export customer of the Dassault Rafale and Dassault Mirage-2000 […]

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Delhi plans to purchase rocket engines from Moscow: DPM Yury Borisov

SOURCE: ET Delhi has plans to purchase rocket engines from Moscow for its growing national space program, Russia’s deputy prime minister has said coinciding with Chandrayaan-2 launch. Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov told reporters here on Monday about the planned rocket sales, and recognized India’s achievement in its latest mission to explore the Moon, according […]

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Indian Army’s approach to electronic & cyber warfare is nowhere as evolved as China’s PLA

SOURCE: THE PRINT Both the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and the Indian Army acknowledge network-centric warfare as doctrinally important. But while organisationally and in command and control, the People’s Liberation Army has undergone significant reforms; the same is not true for the Indian Army. The latter is yet to fully acknowledge and recognise the complementarities […]

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India may move terror funding watchdog over Imran Khan remark on militants in Pakistan

SOURCE: THE HINDU Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s dramatic admission that “30,000 to 40,000” militants — trained in Afghanistan and Kashmir — are still operating in Pakistan, may become a serious issue for Islamabad with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), government sources in New Delhi said. They indicated that India was considering making the […]

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Rajnath Singh to decide on ?10,000 crore worth defence deals in August

SOURCE: LIVEMINT In his maiden Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to decide on acquisition of weapon systems worth around ?10,000 crore including choppers and electronic warfare systems.The first defence acquisition council meeting to be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to take place in August first week in the south […]

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‘Advocate of terrorists’: Pakistan Opposition slams Imran Khan over US visit

SOURCE: PTI Prime Minister Imran Khan is a “compulsive liar” and an advocate of terrorists, Pakistan’s Opposition parties said on Wednesday, asserting that he tried his best to mislead the international community during his visit to the US. Reacting to Prime Minister Khan’s address to the US think tanks, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secretary […]

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Navies of India, Japan, U.S. hone mine sweeping skills

SOURCE: THE HINDU Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy are taking part in a 10-day-long Mine Warfare Exercise (MWE) off the coast of northern Japan. The exercise began on July 18. “This is the second edition of the MWE. Last year we participated as an observer and this time we […]

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“Will Hafiz Saeed Be Let Off Again?” Imran Khan Dodges Question In US

SOURCE: ANI Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan dodged a question on 26/11 mastermind and UN-proscribed terrorist Hafiz Saeed during an event at the US Institute of Peace on Tuesday.”US has been asking Pakistan to do more in the context of terrorism. They particularly were asking Pakistan to do more in the context of Jaish-e-Mohammed and […]

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Indian Armed Forces face shortage of 9,427 officers, 68,864 jawans

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA The Indian Armed Forces, comprising of the Army, Navy and Air Force, faces a shortage of 9,427 officers and 68,864 jawans. This data excludes the officers of the Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps and Military Nursing Service.According to the data till January 2019, the Army has an authorised strength of 50,312 […]

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Air Force better equipped now than during Kargil conflict, says Dhanoa

SOURCE: HT The Indian Air Force (IAF) has changed for the better in the two decades since the 1999 Kargil conflict, acquiring better surveillance and strike capabilities, but it needs to address gaps in tackling “possible” terror attacks on IAF installations, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal, BS Dhanoa said. Air Marshal Dhanoa, a […]

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Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs first orbit raising manoeuvre

SOURCE: HT Two days after Chandrayaan-2 lifted off, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) performed the first orbit raising manoeuvre on Wednesday afternoon to help the spacecraft get closer to the moon, according to people familiar with the developments. For this, the on-board propulsion system was fired to increase the perigee, or the point on […]

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Government hands over 532 kg heroin haul case to NIA, calls it narco-terrorism

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA The Central government on Tuesday handed over the case of recovery of 532 kg heroin at Attari border to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). As per the notification, the Centre has described the attempt to smuggle heroin as “narco-terrorism” and thus has handed over the case to the federal investigation agency. “This […]

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No documents in Russian archives on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, says Minister

SOURCE: HT Russia has time and again said that there is no information about Subhash Chandra Bose, believed to have died in a plane crash in Taipei in August 1945, in their archives, a union minister said on Wednesday. “Government has approached Russia a number of times since 2014 seeking info on Netaji Subhash Chandra […]

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Rise in cases of suicide and voluntary retirement in Armed Forces is a disturbing trend

SOURCE: DNA INDIA AK Das, a Central Reserve Police Force head constable posted in Kashmir, committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle. In a similar outrage, an army personnel pumped five bullets into Major Shikhar Thappa. The officer had pulled up the soldier for using a mobile phone while on duty. Media reports […]

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New India Navy Chief pledges closer ties with Nigerian Navy

SOURCE: PULSE NG Navy’s Director of Information, Commodore Suleman Dahun, said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that Singh’s pledge of fellowship was conveyed in a letter to Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas.He said that Singh acknowledged the work of his predecessors which had helped to establish strong bonds of friendship […]

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Anti-terror law to let Centre designate individuals as terrorists gets Lok Sabha nod

SOURCE: HT A law to tighten the country’s lead anti-terror law and empower the government to designate individuals as terrorists has been cleared by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The lower house’s vote came minutes after Home Minister Amit Shah put up a strong defence of the government’s proposal, arguing that terrorists such as Indian […]

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HAL delivers Chetak helicopter to Indian Navy ahead of schedule

SOURCE: ANI Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) delivered a Chetak helicopter ahead of schedule to the Indian Navy. The documents were handed over by S Anbuvelan, General Manager of Helicopter Division-HAL to Commodore Vikram Menon, VSM, CSO(Air), HQNA at an event held at HAL facilities on Wednesday. HAL entered into a contract with the Indian Navy […]

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Is ISRO eyeing third lunar mission?

SOURCE: MANORAMA ONLINE After the launch of Chandrayaan-2, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is getting ready for another lunar mission — Chandrayaan-3. Chandrayaan-3 will not only land on the Moon but will bring soil and rock samples back from the lunar polar region. Japan could be a part of the mission. A decision on […]

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Isro’s commercial arm launched 239 satellites in last 3 years, earned Rs 6,289 crore: Govt

SOURCE: PTI A total of 239 satellites were launched by Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) commercial arm Antrix Corporation in the last three years, garnering revenue of Rs 6,289 crore, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday.In reply to a question in Lok Sabha, the minister of state in the Prime Minister’s office Jitendra Singh said […]

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China is helping Afghanistan set up mountain brigade to fight terrorism

SOURCE: SCMP China is helping Afghanistan to set up a mountain brigade in the country’s north to boost counterterrorism efforts, the Afghan embassy in Beijing said on Wednesday. But “there will be no Chinese military personnel of any kind on Afghan soil at any time”, the embassy said in a fax to the South China […]

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Pakistan-based terrorists fought in Kashmir, JeM operates in India: Imran Khan

SOURCE: IANS Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has acknowledged that some terrorists in Pakistan had fought in Kashmir while asserting that he had the army’s support for disarming them and for overtures to India. Speaking at the US Institute of Peace in Washington on Tuesday, he tried to make the case that the army and […]

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Lok Sabha passes Bill in boost to anti-terror laws

SOURCE: LIVEMINT Just a week after the both Houses of Parliament passed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) bill, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill 2019, in a move that gives a big push to India’s internal security machinery. With the Bill being put to vote in the Lower House, 287 […]

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Chinese Army working for peaceful end to Doklam row

SOURCE: ET The Chinese Army is working for stability and security along the Sino-Indian border and taking effective measures to create favourable conditions for the peaceful resolution of the Doklam stand-off, a white paper issued by China’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. The two armies almost came to blows in 2017 when Indian soldiers halted […]

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Kashmiri carried out Pulwama, we were needlessly blamed: Pak PM Imran Khan

SOURCE: HT Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday claimed Pakistan was needlessly blamed for the Pulwama attack in February, which he said was carried out by a local disaffected Kashmiri and the Jaish-e-Mohammad that took responsibility also operated in India. Pakistan was blamed without a reason. He said in response to a question if the […]

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China offers to jointly explore Moon with India, hails successful Chandrayaan-2 mission launch

SOURCE: RUSSIA TODAY Just a day after India successfully launched its Chandrayaan-2 Moon mission, Beijing says it is ready to team up with New Delhi to explore Earth’s natural satellite, possibly offering a way to mend ties with its rival neighbor. China welcomes the start of India’s flagship Chandrayaan-2 mission, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chungying […]

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After Chandrayaan-2, VSSC bracing for human space flight

SOURCE: ENS After the successful launch of GSLV-MkIII carrying the lander and rover to unravel the mystery of the moon, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), which focuses on achieving excellence in launch vehicle technology for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), here is bracing for Gaganyaan, the ambitious human space flight programme, which includes […]

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‘Frustrated’ US Mulls Sanctions on India Over Russian Arms Purchases Including S-400s – Report

SOURCE: SPUNTIK India is likely to be subjected to US sanctions under the CAATSA (Countering American Adversaries Through Sanctions Act) legislation by the “extremely frustrated” Donald Trump administration for continuing to purchase Russian defence equipment ignoring US concerns, a top American government official has said. The official indicated sanctions could be imposed in increments as […]

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IAF may induct first rafale fighter in 3rd week of September

SOURCE: HT France is likely to formally hand over to the Indian Air Force its first Rafale fighter jet around September 20, two IAF officials said on Tuesday on condition of anonymity. The IAF has told the French government that the formal induction ceremony of the first of the 36 jets on order should be […]

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IAF plans to upgrade and make Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs more lethal with Russia’s help

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to upgrade the avionics and weapons systems of its frontline fighter Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft with Russian help to make the jets more lethal. IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, who was in Russia from July 9 to 12, expressed satisfaction with the modernisation […]

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“President Doesn’t Make Things Up”: Trump’s Advisor On Kashmir Comment

SOURCE: PTI US President Donald Trump “does not make up things”, a top presidential advisor said on Tuesday when asked about a question on his stunning claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked him to mediate on the Kashmir issue, remarks which have been strongly refuted by India. It is “a very rude question,” […]

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India, Pak Were “Pretty Close” To Resolving Kashmir Issue During Vajpayee’s Time: Imran Khan

SOURCE: PTI India and Pakistan were “pretty close” to resolving the Kashmir issue, in phases, during the regime of then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and military ruler General Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday.”They came pretty close on resolving the Kashmir issue – phased movement… referendum during the time of […]

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Army vehicles to be exempted from BS-VI norms: Officials

SOURCE: HT India’s armed forces and paramilitary wings will soon get exemption from stringent vehicle pollution rules that will kick in from April next year, officials familiar with the development said. Beginning April 1, 2020, all new vehicles in the country will need to conform to BS-VI norms, which lay down drastically tighter exhaust emission […]

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BSF officers asked to spend 25 nights at Indo-Pak border

SOURCE: THE ASIAN AGE The BSF has directed its battalion commanders to spend at least 25 nights in a month at a forward post along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in Jammu as part of its renewed efforts to fortify the “anti-infiltration” grid in this region. According to sources the commandants and their second-in-command officers […]

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AAI to adopt new technology for better surveillance of aircraft over Indian ocean

SOURCE: MONEY CONTROL Disappearance of airplanes while flying over vast oceans has baffled experts and investigators time and again. In order to be better equipped to track aircraft beyond landmass, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is adopting a new technology which will aid in more efficient surveillance of airplanes over the Indian oceans, officials […]

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Killed Soldiers’ Families Can Wear Their Medals During Homage Ceremony: Army

SOURCE: PTI The Indian Army has decided to allow the family members of killed military personnel to wear their medals on the chest while attending homage ceremonies, officials said today. The move comes after some next of kin (NOK) of ex-servicemen (ESM) had expressed a need to honour the services of killed soldiers by sporting […]

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700 injured in Yemeni civil war get medical treatment with India, UAE cooperation

SOURCE: HT India and the United Arab Emirates have helped facilitate the treatment of more than 700 people, including military personnel, wounded in the civil war in Yemen, with Indian doctors performing life-saving procedures and helping rehabilitate seriously injured persons. The UAE has fully funded the treatment of the Yemeni nationals while India has facilitated […]

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Probe report may indicate Gumnami Baba was not Netaji

SOURCE: HT A judicial inquiry report on identity of Gumnami Baba alias Bhagwanji, whom some believed was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, will be tabled in the state legislature, an official said. “Yes, the state cabinet on Tuesday decided to table the Justice (retired) Vishnu Sahai inquiry commission report in the state legislature,” said the senior […]

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