Issues of South China Sea Need To Be Resolved Peacefully: MEA

New Delhi: Referring to the recent incident of water cannon being used at Philippines supply boat by Chinese coast guard ship, India on Friday said that issues in the South China Sea need to be resolved peacefully while urging China and the Philippines to adhere to international laws."Let me emphasize where we are on the South China Sea developments. We’ve always felt that the issues need to be

August 11, 2023
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Parliament Clears Inter-Services Organisations Bill

Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill that seeks to provide the commander-in-chief and officer-in-command of inter-services organisations disciplinary and administrative powers over personnel from other forces serving in such establishments.The bill was cleared in Rajya Sabha with a voice vote. Lok Sabha had given its nod to the legislation on August 4.Speaking in the Upper House, Defence Minister

August 8, 2023
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‘Quad’ Malabar Wargames Off Australian Coast From August 11; India Deploys 2 Warships

Submarines and aircraft carriers will not be part of the exercise, which aims to demonstrate intricate interoperability among platforms. Importantly, officials stress that the exercise is not aimed at China and should not be viewed as a manoeuvre by the Quad countries against any specific nation.As a first, Australia will host the four-nation naval exercise ‘Malabar’ involving Australia, India,

August 8, 2023
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China’s New Military Base In Cambodia Threatens India’s Maritime Security – Here’s Why

This combination photo shows the site of a naval base under construction in Ream, CambodiaAs rising global power China is being assertive in every domain now and India is treading a sensitive path in dealing diplomatically with its neighbours who seems to be adamant about its expansionist policies. China’s claim over the territories of the South China Sea is part of the same modus operandi and to

August 6, 2023
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As Theatre Commands Take Shape, Lok Sabha Clears Inter-Services Organisation Bill

It seeks to empower the Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations with all disciplinary and administrative powers with respect to personnel serving in or attached to such organisations, a Defence Ministry statement saidIntroducing the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed

August 5, 2023
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Govt Adds Powers To Inter-Services Heads

Currently, personnel of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are governed in accordance with the provisions contained in their specific governing or regulatory Service ActsNEW DELHI: Aiming to empower the Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations with all disciplinary and administrative powers, Lok Sabha on Friday passed Inter-Services Organisation (Command,

August 5, 2023
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Indian Navy Ships Dock In Papua New Guinea, Underscoring Growing Interest In The Pacific Region

According to an Indian embassy official, two Indian navy ships, the INS Kolkata guided missile destroyer and INS Sahyadri frigate, have docked in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, for a two-day visit.The embassy stated that this visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation and security in the region. India, holding the rotating presidency of the G20, will participate in the Quadrilateral

August 2, 2023
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Uttar Pradesh Has Become Identity of Flourishing Aviation Sector In India: CM Yogi

Lucknow: Emphasizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aim to expand the civil aviation sector, increase the number of domestic and international airports and ensure the expansion of civil/ public facilities in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh had emerged as a new identity of the flourishing aviation sector in the country and three international airports were

August 2, 2023
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With Theatre Commands Coming Up Soon, Indian Military Looking To Further Expand Cyber, Space Warfare Capabilities

New Delhi: With the government moving towards the creation of three new theatre commands, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is looking towards further expanding and upgrading its cyber and space warfare capabilities.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had cleared the creation of two agencies including the Defence Cyber Agency and Defence Cyber Agency five years ago to deal with threats from these

August 1, 2023
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Non-Lapsable Fund For Defence Still In Works

The Ministry of Defence is working out a separate mechanism in consultation with the Ministry of Finance for having a special dispensation to operationalise a non-lapsable defence modernisation fund.At present, the Constitution provides that no money can be spent by the government from Consolidated Fund of India without authorisation through an annual Budget presented before Parliament, Minister

August 1, 2023
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