India Working on Free Trade Agreements with Israel, Middle East Nations
India is working on at least six free trade agreements, including one with the United Arab Emirates that can create a gateway for Indian trade to the Middle East and Africa.
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Indian Railways to Introduce New Measures for Female Travelers
According to the ministry, six berths will be reserved in the sleeper class of long-distance Mail/Express trains and a reservation quota of six berths in third-tier AC (3AC) coaches of Garib Rath/Rajdhani/Duronto/fully air-conditioned Express trains have been allocated for female passengers, irrespective of their age, travelling alone or in a group.
HAL’s R&D Wing Launches Upgrade Programme for MiG-29K
The upgrade programme involves integration of indigenous mission computers, laser pods, indigenous air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. The facility has also initiated integration of indigenous weapons like ASTRA and general purpose bombs on MiG-29K of the Indian Navy.
Top LeT Commander Killed in Srinagar Encounter
The spokesman identified the slain militant as Safiulla alias Abu Khalid alias Shawaz, a resident of Karachi in Pakistan. “As per police records, the killed terrorist was a categorised terrorist linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT.
Mormugao, Indian Navy’s Second Ship Of The Project 15B, Sails For Maiden Sea Trials On Goa Liberation Day
Mormugao is being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDSL) as part of the Project 15B destroyers. The ship incorporates several niche indigenous technologies and is a shining example of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. She has provided thrust and impetus to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Parliamentary Delegation from Vietnam Calls on the President
A Parliamentary Delegation from Vietnam led by H.E. Mr Vuong Dinh Hue, the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 19, 2021).
US, Russia, Others Conveyed Clear Message That Equipment for Indian Forces have to be Produced in India
India has very clearly conveyed to the US, Russia, France and many of its partner countries that military platforms and weapons required by the Indian armed forces to confront myriad security challenges have to be manufactured on Indian soil, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday.
New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni P’ Successfully Test-Fired by DRDO
The Agni P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system. This second flight-test has proven the reliable performance of all the advanced technologies integrated into the system.
DRDO Conducts Flight Demonstration of Controlled Aerial Delivery System
The CADS-500 is used for precise delivery of payload upto 500 kgs at predetermined location by making use of manoeuvrable capabilities of Ram Air Parachute (RAP). It uses Global Positioning System for the coordinates, altitude and heading sensors for the heading information during its flight. The CADS, with its onboard electronics unit, autonomously steers its flight path using waypoint navigation towards target location by operating controls.
INS Shardul Brings MV Kavaratti Safely To Kochi
A fire had broken onboard MV Kavaratti (Lakshadweep Development Corporation Limited Run Ship) in the starboard engine room on 30 Nov 21, which was subsequently extinguished by the crew. However, because of the damage caused by the fire, the ship could not start her engines and had anchored off Androth island on 30 Nov 21 awaiting towing assistance for repairs.