tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645732575089403762024-03-29T05:59:52.518+05:30Indian Defence NewsThe best destination for Indian Defense NewsHemant Kumarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09689796353142449093noreply@blogger.comBlogger67317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-8562799027112880652024-03-28T21:56:00.004+05:302024-03-29T05:59:21.360+05:30Advanced Version of TEJAS Jet Completes Maiden Flight, Deliveries To Start SoonThe first production series fighter of TEJAS MK-1A completed its maiden flight in Bangalore, piloted by Group Captain KK Venugopal (Retd). HAL announced the successful 18-minute sortie, marking a milestone in India's indigenous aircraft development. The advanced TEJAS MK-1A features upgraded radar and missile systems.With PM Modi's endorsement, TEJAS aims to bolster IAF's capabilities, though Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-1660420037277355382024-03-28T21:55:00.003+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.717+05:30Any External Imputation 'Completely Unwarranted, Unacceptable': India After U.S.' Remarks On Arvind Kejriwal's ArrestNew Delhi: Stating that India is proud of its "robust and independent" democratic institutions, the Ministry of External Affairs called the remarks by US State Department on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as "unwarranted", adding that any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is "completely unacceptable."This comes after US State Department doubled downIndian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-14479901277889877992024-03-28T21:48:00.006+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.766+05:30Government Open To Change In Agniveer Scheme If Needed: Defence Minister Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that his government is "open to change" in the Agniveer recruitment scheme if necessary.Speaking at the Times Now Summit, the Union Minister also said that the government has ensured that the future of the Agniveers is secure.Asserting that youthfulness is necessary in the defence forces, Singh also defended the scheme, and said, "Sena mein Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-63011121440045108372024-03-28T21:47:00.000+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.822+05:30India's Borders Totally Secure: Defence MinisterDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India and its borders are "totally secure" and the people of the country should have full faith in the armed forces. During a fireside chat on the concluding day of the Times Now Summit here, while responding to a question on the criticism of the Agniveer scheme, the minister said such questions have "no standing" and underlined that everyone will Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-1141288522971132982024-03-28T21:20:00.002+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.680+05:30Ukraine Foreign Minister Kuleba, Jaishankar To Discuss Global And Regional Issues of Common Concern: MEANew Delhi: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who is on a two-day visit to India, will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discuss global and regional issues of common concern, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday.While addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Randhir Jaiswal stated that the two leaders will also hold talks Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-57277241951076429772024-03-28T21:16:00.000+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.811+05:30In A Major Milestone French Envoy To India Thierry Mathou Inaugurates 'Bureau De France' In TelanganaHyderabad: In a major milestone for India-France relations, French ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou inaugurated the "Bureau de France" in Hyderabad to enhance cooperation between France and Telangana.'Bureau de France' is the branch office of the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, was inaugurated at T-Hub, Raidurg.The inauguration ceremony, which was held on Wednesday, was attended by Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-32780019188237441212024-03-28T21:01:00.003+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.799+05:30'No Role For Any Gratuitous Advice By Unrelated Third Parties': MEA On China's Comments On Pannun CaseNew Delhi: Hitting back at China over its comments on the investigation into the foiled assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India and the United States are capable of dealing with any issues between the two countries.The MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, added that there is no role for any "speculative comments and Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-63091255712970619282024-03-28T20:58:00.001+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.833+05:30UK Ministry of Defence Sends Ships To L&T Shipyard For RepairsThe United Kingdom's Littoral Response Group (LRG) arrived in Chennai on Tuesday as the first engagement of its deployment to the Indian Ocean region, the British High Commission informed in a statement.The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Argus and RFA Lyme Bay conducted maritime exercises with the Indian Navy as they entered the Arabian Sea. It will now undergo essential maintenance at the Larsen Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-90102674934311858162024-03-28T20:44:00.001+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.868+05:30India Sees UNSC Resolution On Ceasefire In Gaza As 'Positive Development': MEANew Delhi: India sees the UN Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and the "unconditional" release of all hostages by Hamas, as a "positive development", the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's position on the Israel-Gaza conflict and said that New Delhi condemns terrorism, calls for safe and timely Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-9430831002558241802024-03-28T20:41:00.001+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.741+05:30Ukraine FM Says Will Focus On 'Peace Formula' During Ongoing India VisitNew Delhi: Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba who arrived in India on Thursday, said that his two-day official visit will look to boost bilateral ties between the two countries and build on the dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy."I began my visit to New Delhi upon @DrSJaishankar's invitation. The Ukrainian-Indian cooperation is important and we Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-12652564245491112792024-03-28T20:38:00.000+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.753+05:30Constantly In Touch With Russian Authorities: MEA On Indian Nationals Seeking Discharge From Russian ArmyNew Delhi: India is constantly in touch with Russian authorities to have Indian nationals released and discharged from the Russian army as early as possible, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a press briefing on Thursday.Asked about update on Indians who were duped by agents and sent to Russia to join the military, Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Regarding RussiaIndian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-82372462621732422482024-03-28T20:18:00.003+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.844+05:30NIA Arrests One Key Conspirator In Rameshwaram Café Blast CaseNew Delhi: In a major breakthrough in the Rameshwaram Café blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key conspirator following massive raids across multiple locations in three states.The key conspirator, identified as Muzammil Shareef, was arrested on Wednesday after he was picked up as a co-conspirator as the NIA teams cracked down at 18 locations, including 12 in Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-18368992216006124212024-03-28T20:09:00.001+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.778+05:30Baloch Human Rights Council Seeks UN Fact-Finding Mission To Investigate Rights Violation In BaluchistanGeneva: Amid the increase in cases of alleged enforced disappearances in Pakistan, the Baloch Human Rights Council urged the United Nations to dispatch a fact finding mission to investigate the human rights violations in Baluchistan, Baloch Human Rights Council said in an official statement on Wednesday.This came during a side event hosted on the sidelines of the 52nd Session of UN Human Rights Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-27347619246553795122024-03-28T20:00:00.002+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.789+05:30200 Palestinian Terrorists Holed Up In Gaza Hospital Compound KilledTel Aviv: Israeli soldiers continued operations against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists holed up in Gaza City's Shifa Hospital and in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday morning.Israel returned to the hospital, Gaza's largest, after receiving intelligence that senior Hamas figures were inside the compound planning attacks. Since entering the compound on March 18,Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-87311016110590505532024-03-28T20:00:00.001+05:302024-03-29T05:22:14.854+05:30Philippines Announces Decisive Measures Amid Tensions With China, Vows Countermeasures To Coastguard 'Attacks'Blinken underscores 'ironclad' support for the Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed seaU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, meets with Philippines' Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, at the Sofitel Hotel in Manila, Philippines Tuesday, March 19, 2024.The Philippines will implement countermeasures against "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-15020033882762417852024-03-28T11:32:00.002+05:302024-03-28T11:37:13.813+05:30Production Aircraft TEJAS MK-1A Likely To Fly Today: ReportInputs flying in from Bangalore from trustworthy sources confirm that preparations are in full swing for the maiden flight of the TEJAS MK-1A at HAL Airport. The advanced TEJAS fighter (LA5033) is undergoing last-minute checks for its planned first flight scheduled between 11-11.30 a.m. today.The aircraft will taxi out from the hangars of HAL's Aircraft Division, one of the oldest and most Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-48139869333762571812024-03-28T11:11:00.003+05:302024-03-28T11:32:14.304+05:30India-China Hold 29th Round of Diplomatic Talks, Discuss Full Disengagement In Border AreasNew Delhi: Amid border tensions, India and China exchanged views on ways of achieving complete disengagement and resolving the issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Western Sector of India-China border areas, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official press release on Thursday.This comes as India-China held its 29th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-74952044900407134982024-03-28T11:11:00.001+05:302024-03-28T11:32:14.354+05:30US Speaks Again On Kejriwal, Mentions Frozen Congress AccountsWashington: On comments by a US diplomat regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for alleged money laundering in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that they encourage fair, transparent and timely legal processes for the issue.Addressing a press briefing, Miller was asked about his response to India's summoning Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-82269361236160934052024-03-28T10:57:00.001+05:302024-03-28T11:32:14.366+05:30Israel Aerospace Industries Launches Indian SubsidiaryTel Aviv: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) inaugurated its Indian subsidiary, AeroSpace Services India (ASI), in New Delhi on Wednesday."IAI proudly presents ASI as our first major milestone towards India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision on self-reliance. India and Israel's partnership has witnessed state-of-the-art achievement. This growth and development will create history when our two nations Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-40704128642305219812024-03-28T10:36:00.000+05:302024-03-28T11:32:14.292+05:30'Looking To Work Constructively With Indian Govt...': Canadian PM On Nijjar's KillingOttawa: Responding to the update on the investigation regarding the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, after taking a long pause, said that they are looking to work constructively with the Indian government to get to the bottom of the matter, according to the Canada-based media channel, Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC).Trudeau Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-7268943294018854662024-03-28T10:32:00.001+05:302024-03-28T11:32:14.203+05:30India Has Spoken With Russia 'Frankly And Bluntly' On Ukraine Conflict: JaishankarKuala Lumpur: Highlighting India's efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India has had the opportunity to talk to Moscow "very frankly and bluntly" on the issue.He also said that India has been used by others in 'passing messages' during the conflict.Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Malaysia, was interacting with the Indian community Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-9079054399452412372024-03-28T10:05:00.003+05:302024-03-28T11:32:14.233+05:30'Underlying Fact Is That Palestinians Have Been Denied Their Homeland': EAM Jaishankar On Israel-Palestine ConflictKuala Lumpur: In a strong statement on the Israel-Palestine issue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that whatever the rights and wrongs in the whole conflict between Israel and Palestine, the underlying fact is that the Palestinians have been denied their rights and homeland.He stated that what transpired on October 7 was a 'terrorist attack' but also acknowledged, in reference to the Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-58990848505587294332024-03-28T10:01:00.002+05:302024-03-28T11:32:14.328+05:30'Exercise Tiger Triumph': India, U.S. Navies Commence Sea Phase In VisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam: The Sea Phase of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024 commenced on Wednesday, with Indian Navy and US Navy ships sailing out together.This phase in Visakhapatnam will witness Service personnel from both countries going through various facets of amphibious operations, including coordinated HADR and MEDEVAC.Exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2024', is a bilateral, tri-service exercise between India and Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-17330608005002728112024-03-28T09:41:00.000+05:302024-03-28T11:32:14.269+05:30'Ukraine Sees India As Important Global Power With Powerful International Voice': FM Kuleba Ahead of VisitKyiv: Ahead of his visit to India, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday that Kyiv views New Delhi as an "important global partner" with a "powerful international voice".The Ukrainian FM expressed hope that his visit will further develop India-Ukraine ties.Addressing an online briefing ahead of the visit on Wednesday, Kuleba said, "I have already announced I would be visitingIndian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-364573257508940376.post-12432906832071234262024-03-28T09:36:00.000+05:302024-03-28T11:32:14.245+05:30Ukraine Foreign Minister To Visit India From March 28, Discuss Regional, And Global IssuesNew Delhi: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will embark on a two-day visit to India during which he will discuss bilateral ties as well as cooperation on regional and global issues of mutual interest.Kuleba will arrive in India on Thursday. He is visiting India on invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.Apart from meeting Jaishankar, the visiting leader will also meet Deputy Indian Defence Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10039798451461108617noreply@blogger.com0