India and Pakistan recently have exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities, covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between India and Pakistan. The Agreement, which was signed on 31 December 1988 and entered into force on 27…
India’s Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has lauded the NCC for heralding a new era of youth development and national progress by channelising the youth’s energy for positivity. Describing NCC cadets as important stakeholders in the rise of Bharat, the Vice President said that they are role models for the nation’s youth. Addressing the gathering…
The third edition of Project ‘Veer Gatha’, a joint initiative of Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, has witnessed an overwhelming pan India response. Approx. 1.37 crore students from around 2.43 lakh schools participated in the initiative, with 100 winners being selected at the national level. The list of 100…
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Port Louis, Mauritius on November 01, 2023 between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication, and Innovation of the Republic of…
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to declare Ayodhya Airport as an International Airport and naming it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham”. Elevating Ayodhya Airport to international status is paramount for realizing Ayodhya’s economic potential and its significance as a global pilgrimage site, opening doors…
US based Lockheed Martin has delivered 98 F-35 Multirole Fighters in 2023, bringing the global fleet to more than 990 aircraft in the year 2023, according to a statement issued by Lockheed Martin. The F-35 continues to demonstrate its value to the U.S. and allies, bolstering advanced 5th Generation capabilities and 21st Century Security deterrence….
The US Air Force awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, a $345 million contract to produce and deliver more than 1,500 StormBreaker smart weapons. Noteworthy, StormBreaker is the leading air-to-surface, network enabled weapon that can engage moving targets in all weather conditions using its multi-effects warhead and tri-mode seeker. Fielded on two platforms with testing underway…
Russia recently used short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) sourced from North Korea to conduct multiple strikes against Ukraine, the United States (US) said on Thursday, citing newly declassified intelligence. National security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the United States will raise the development with the United Nations Security Council. Kirby called North Korea’s arms transfer to…
The Indonesian government has postponed a plan to purchase 12 second-hand Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets formerly used by Qatar’s air force for the time being due to budget shortfalls, according to a government official. For some time, Indonesia has been seeking to overhaul its aging air fleet, which includes U.S.-made F-16 and Russian Sukhoi Su-27…
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Kathmandu, Nepal from 04-05 January 2024 on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Nepal, Mr. N.P. Saud for co-chairing the 7th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission. The India-Nepal Joint Commission was established in 1987 and provides a platform for both Ministers to review all…
