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09 Sep

UN condemns Houthi attacks in southern Saudi Arabia

United Nations, Sep 9 (IANS) The United Nations condemns the cross-border attacks by the Houthis in Yemen against multiple sites in southern Saudi Arabia, which affected civilian and energy infrastructure, said a UN spokesperson. The world body also expresses deep concern over reports of civilian casualties in the attacks, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday (local time). The United Nations is equally concerned by the intensification of military clashes across multiple front lines within Yemen, particularly reports of possible civilian casualties resulting from the fighting, said the spokesperson. "We call upon the parties to exercise…

27 Aug

Govt okays transfer of DRDO’s missile tech to defence industry in Aatmanirbharta push

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbharta', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems to the Indian defence industry for production within the country, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. This transfer of technology marks an important milestone in promoting greater participation of domestic industries in the defence ecosystem by enabling them to undertake indigenous production, in accordance with the applicable qualifications, certifications and regulatory requirements. The provision will enable successful transition of missile system development to industrial production, reflecting the…

27 Aug

Rajnath Singh to launch T-72 tank overhaul project in Jabalpur

Jabalpur, Aug 27 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Jabalpur on Thursday to launch a long-awaited project for overhauling the Indian Army's T-72 tanks at the Vehicle Factory here, in a move expected to strengthen the city's role in defence equipment maintenance and add momentum to the country's indigenous defence capabilities. Singh will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the T-72 tank overhaul project at the Vehicle Factory. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will receive the Defence Minister at Dumna Airport and will also be present during his visit. The T-72, popularly known as 'Ajeya', is among the mainstays of the…

25 Aug

Pakistan rebuilds Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bahawalpur base destroyed by India during Operation Sindoor: Report

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) UN-designated terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) headquarters in Pakistan's Bahawalpur, which were damaged in strikes launched by India under Operation Sindoor last year, have been rebuilt, according to reports. According to images and intelligence inputs accessed by several media reports, the Markaz Subhanallah, which was badly damaged in India's strikes last year, has been rebuilt with new plaster, paint, and polished marble. The central hall of the facility, which had been damaged, has been repaired, with the craters filled and the structure refurbished. The structure, which was fully damaged, now seems to be prepared for regular…

25 Aug

India already building robust defence supply chain through MSMEs: ASSOCHAM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India’s growth in global defence market will depend largely on the country’s determination to capitalise on emerging opportunities, Rajiv Gupta, chairman of ASSOCHAM National Council on Defence and Aerospace, said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the ASSOCHAM National Conference on Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing, Gupta said the initiative by ASSOCHAM would help stakeholders in the defence and aerospace sectors better understand the needs of the industry, the requirements of the country and the enabling factors necessary to drive growth. “I think this is a great initiative given by ASSOCHAM to make…

25 Aug

South Korea, US remain committed to North Korea denuclearisation: Seoul

Seoul, Aug 25 (IANS) South Korea and the United States remain committed to the goal of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula despite the omission of the term from the readouts of their top diplomats' latest phone call, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday. The ministry made the comment after its press release on Monday's call between Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio referred to "the resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue" but did not explicitly mention denuclearisation. The US State Department's separate readout of the talks also did not mention Pyongyang's nuclear issue or denuclearisation.…

20 Aug

India, Japan reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation

Tokyo/New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) India and Japan on Thursday welcomed the steady strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation, including engagement between their respective ministries and services, based on shared strategic perspectives under the 'Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership' which constitutes one of the pillars for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. In a joint statement issued after the Japan-India Defence Ministers’ Meeting between Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, in New Delhi, the two sides stressed the importance of sharing assessments of the regional and international security environment amid heightened global tensions. They also expressed…

20 Aug

North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles despite Trump overture

Seoul, Aug 20 (IANS) North Korea fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, despite a recent olive branch offered by US President Donald Trump, who signalled a willingness to reengage with the North's leader Kim Jong-un. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected roughly a dozen short-range ballistic missiles launched from the Pyongyang area at around 5 pm, adding that further analysis is under way in cooperation with the United States. The military has stepped up surveillance and vigilance for possible additional launches while closely sharing related information with the US and…

19 Aug

ग्रेट निकोबार और सबांग परियोजनाओं में भारत-इंडोनेशिया सहयोग

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने जुलाई के पहले सप्ताह में इंडोनेशिया, ऑस्ट्रेलिया और न्यूज़ीलैंड की यात्रा पर जाकर भारत की ‘एक्ट-ईस्ट पॉलिसी’ में ऊर्जा का संचार कर दिया। हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र की हाल की परिघटनाओं और अमेरिकी नीति में आ रहे बदलाव को देखते हुए यह यात्रा बेहद महत्त्वपूर्ण मानी जा रही है। प्रधानमंत्री अपनी यात्रा के पहले चरण में इंडोनेशिया गए, जहाँ उन्होंने भारत और इंडोनेशिया के समुद्री सहयोग पर व्यापक चर्चा की। इस दौरान विदेश मंत्रालय ने भारत की ग्रेट निकोबार द्वीप पहल और इंडोनेशिया के सबांग बंदरगाह जैसी रणनीतिक परियोजनाओं पर विशेष ध्यान दिया। ये वार्ताएं रक्षा, सुरक्षा और…

19 Aug

India, Japan to hold talks on deepening defence ties, ‘Make in India’ initiative (Lead)

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi here on Thursday to further strengthen bilateral defence relations, enhance strategic trust and cooperation, promote stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region, and identify new areas of collaboration, according to a Defence Ministry statement issued on Wednesday. The two ministers will exchange views on deeper maritime security cooperation and closer defence equipment and technology collaboration under the ‘Make in India’ framework, following Japan’s revision of the 'Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology'. The meeting provides an opportunity to…