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Inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue

January 8, 2025

India and Malaysia have recently taken steps to enhance their bilateral relationship through the inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue held in New Delhi. This meeting was co-chaired by India’s National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, and Malaysia’s National Security Council Director General, ..

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Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark-III Helicopter Crashes

January 8, 2025

On January 5, 2025, an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark-III of the Indian Coast Guard crashed during a training sortie in Porbandar, Gujarat. Tragically, all three personnel on board lost their lives. This incident marked the second fatal crash involving ..

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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tibet

January 8, 2025

On January 7, 2025, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan region near the Nepal border. The quake’s epicentre was approximately 80 km north of Mt Everest, located 10 km below the surface. By evening, reports indicated at least 95 ..

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Goa Shipyard Launches New Fast Patrol Vessels

January 6, 2025

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has made advancements in shipbuilding with the recent launch of two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard. This event took place on January 5, 2025, and marks a milestone in GSL’s commitment to ..

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NIA Achieves Perfect Conviction Rate in 2024

January 2, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reported a remarkable achievement in 2024, reaching a 100% conviction rate. This milestone reflects the agency’s commitment to enhancing national security and delivering justice. In total, the NIA convicted 68 individuals across 25 cases, ..

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India Mobilises Cyber Crime Volunteers Nationwide

January 2, 2025

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs, along with various State governments, has initiated a programme that enlists approximately 54,800 cyber crime volunteers to identify and report unlawful content online. This initiative stems from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). ..

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Indian Navy to Commission New Warships and Submarine

January 2, 2025

The Indian Navy is poised to enhance its capabilities with the commissioning of three advanced platforms on January 15, 2025. These vessels represent leap in India’s naval technology and self-reliance, with all three constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in ..

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Defence Ministry Announces 2025 as “Year of Reforms”

January 2, 2025

India’s Ministry of Defence has declared 2025 as the “Year of Reforms.” This initiative aims to modernise the armed forces, focusing on joint operations, advanced technologies, and integrated military strategies. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leads this transformation, which seeks to ..

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