Indian Naval Ship INS Sumedha Enters Algeria

New Delhi: Indian Naval Ship Sumedha, deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, has entered Algiers, Algeria for an operational turn around, the Indian Navy said Tuesday.The ship was received at Port Algiers by officers of the Algerian Navy and officials from Embassy of India, Algiers on March 26.The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability

March 29, 2023
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Rajnath Invites African Countries To Explore Indian Defence Equipment To Fulfil Their Security Needs

India will continue to work with African nations to promote regional security, foster stability, and enhance defence capabilities; Defence Minister RajnathDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday, said India will continue to work with African nations to promote regional security, foster stability, and enhance the defence capabilities together.Speaking at the first edition of the India-Africa

March 29, 2023
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Passing Out Parade of Navy’s First Batch of Agniveers To Be Held Today

Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be the Chief Guest, and the Reviewing Officer of the POPNew Delhi: The passing out parade (POP) of the first batch of Agniveers recruited under the Defence Ministry’s Agnipath Scheme will be held today at INS Chilka. Traditionally, conducted in the morning hours, this “historic POP is scheduled to be conducted post-sunset, a first of its kind

March 29, 2023
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Addresses India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave In Pune

Noting that India has emerged as a leading defence exporter in recent years, Singh invited African countries to explore Indian defence equipment and technologies.Speaking at the India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave in Pune on Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proclaimed that India is steadfast in its commitment to provide support in all defence-related matters to African partner countries,

March 29, 2023
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US Condemns Violent Incidents At Indian Diplomatic Facilities, Says ‘Violence Is Never An Acceptable Form of Protest’

Washington: The United States has condemned violent incidents that have taken place during protests at Indian diplomatic facilities, US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Tuesday (local time). He asserted that violence or threat of violence is never an acceptable form of protest.In response to a question about the Indian American community in the US living

March 29, 2023
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IAF’s ‘Kargil Courier’ Airlifted Over 3,000 Stranded Passengers This Winter

In Ladakh, AN-32 Kargil Courier Service airlifted 39 passengers from Jammu to Kargil. The Kargil Courier Service started from 18th January 2023 and in total 3,228 passengers availed the service of AN-32 and IL-76 Aircrafts provided by the Indian Air Force for the residents of Kargil. The Courier Service operates in winter months, during the period of closure of Zojila.IL-76 sorties were arranged

March 29, 2023
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Replacement of Artillery Guns With State-of-The-Art Guns Progressing At Slow Pace: CAG Report

New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has flagged that the replacement of existing artillery guns with state-of-the-art guns has been progressing at a "slow pace" for over last two decades. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on Union Government (Defence Services) – Army and Ordnance Factories was presented in the Parliament on Monday."C&AG’s Report No. 6 of 2023,

March 28, 2023
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India’s Defence Exports Will Rise Up To Rs 40,000 Crore By 2026: Rajnath Singh

"We have worked to preserve our heritage since 2014" Defence Minister Rajnath SinghIndia would be exporting defence equipment and material worth Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 crore by 2026, Union minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.The defence minister was delivering the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw memorial lecture here on ‘The role of youth in nation building’, organized by Symbiosis International

March 28, 2023
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Pakistan Likely To Participate In India-Led SCO NSA Meeting

Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to participate in the upcoming National Security Advisor meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which is being hosted by India, said a source, adding that the mode of participation is yet to be finalised.On March 29, India will host the meetings of SCO national security advisers (NSA) and top national security officials in New Delhi.The SCO

March 28, 2023
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