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India Remains World’s Largest Arms Importer: SIPRI Report

March 15, 2024

According to a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday, March 11, 2024, India continues to be the world’s largest arms importer, with Russia being the prime source of its procurement despite a declining share ..

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Mission Divyastra: India Successfully Tests Agni-5 Missile with MIRV Technology

March 13, 2024

On March 11, 2024, India achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing an Agni-5 ballistic missile equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs). This achievement places India in an elite group of nations, alongside the permanent members of the ..

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A&N Conducts First All-Women Maritime Surveillance Mission

March 11, 2024

On March 8, 2024, coinciding with International Women’s Day and the 40th anniversary of INAS 318, the Andaman & Nicobar Command undertook its maiden all-women maritime surveillance mission. This historic event highlights the command’s commitment to providing equal opportunities and ..

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President’s Standard and President’s Colours Awarded

March 9, 2024

On March 8, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, presented the prestigious President’s Standard to 45 Squadron and 221 Squadron, and the President’s Colours to 11 Base Repair Depot (BRD) and 509 Signal Unit ..

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Indian Navy Commissions INS Jatayu

March 8, 2024

The Indian Navy has taken a significant step towards enhancing its operational capabilities and maritime domain awareness in the strategically important Lakshadweep islands with the commissioning of INS Jatayu at Minicoy Island on March 6, 2024. The new naval base, ..

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NDRF Collaborates with ITBP to Deploy Rescue Teams along China Border

March 8, 2024

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is partnering with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to deploy rescue teams in high-altitude regions along the India-China border. The initiative aims to prepare NDRF personnel for disaster response operations in the Himalayan ranges, ..

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India Amends FDI Norms in Space Sector

March 6, 2024

In a significant move to attract foreign investment in the Indian space sector, the government has notified amended Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms recently. The revised guidelines clear the deck for 100 percent overseas investment in manufacturing components for satellites, ..

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Naval Commanders’ Conference 2024

March 6, 2024

The first edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2024 commenced on March 5, 2024, with a powerful demonstration of the Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities. The three-day event began with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh embarking at sea to witness ..

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