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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India’s Giant Leap To Achieve Self-Sufficiency In Defence Sector

Self-reliance is the pillar on which the military capability of any nation rests. A nation that seeks to be a sovereign power invests heavily and is required to allocate a substantial chunk of its resources towards developing its own military capabilities. India has been a significant importer of defence equipment for many years. The country’s defence requirements are met through imports due to

July 29, 2023
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India-Australia Defence Policy Talks Held In Canberra, Both Sides Reaffirm Commitment For Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Canberra: The 8th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks (DPT) was held in Canberra on July 24-25, where the two sides discussed strengthening the partnership in co-development and co-production of defence equipment and fully implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.The Defence policy talks were co-chaired by the Special Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Nivedita Shukla Verma, and

July 26, 2023
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Ministry of Culture And Indian Navy To Revive Old Shipbuilding Technique

The Indian Navy will oversee the implementation and execution of the entire project.In a remarkable initiative to revive and preserve the 2,000-year-old technique of shipbuilding known as the ‘stitched shipbuilding method’, the Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy would gain insights into the historical interactions which facilitated the flow of culture, knowledge systems, traditions,

July 24, 2023
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Defence Production Value Crossed Rs 1 Lakh Crore In 2022-23, Centre Tells Parliament

The value of defence production in the financial year (FY) 2022-23 has crossed the figure of one lakh crore rupees for the first time ever due to several initiatives by the government, Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that the value of defence production has crossed the

July 22, 2023
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From UPI At Eiffel Tower To Opening IIT In Abu Dhabi: Key Takeaways of PM Modi’s France, UAE Visit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his "productive visit" to France and United Arab Emirates (UAE), one which is defined by "transformative outcomes".He landed in India after concluding two short but very important two-nation tours which begun on July 13."A visit defined by transformative outcomes. PM @narendramodi emplanes for New Delhi after wrapping up a successful

July 16, 2023
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