After the Indian Cricket team defeated Australian cricket team by 5 wickets in the first One Day International in Mohali, Punjab, Elated Cricket fans predicted India's triumph in the upcoming ODI World Cup
23 September,2023 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai
In a major step to boost the defence infrastructure in high altitude areas, BRO set to construct the world’s highest fighter airfield in the Nyoma region of Eastern Ladakh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of Nyoma Airfield virtually on Sept 12. The world’s highest airfields will boost air infrastructure and would prove to be a ‘game-changer’ for the Armed Forces. Centre is proactively working towards developing infrastructure along the 3,488 Km stretch of the LAC. Earlier, BRO chief Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry said that India will beat China in the next two to three years. Comparing the ruling dispensation with the previous governments regarding infrastructure development along borders, BRO chief stated, “Present govt has changed this thinking, policy and is supporting us with a budget” Notably, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also inaugurated 90 infrastructure projects carried out by BRO in Samba district of J&K.
13 September,2023 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France to attend Bastille Day parade as Guest of Honor. Defense Ministry approved proposal to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft, 3 Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy from France. The proposal was approved by Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, three services chiefs and seniors also attended the meeting. As per proposals, Indian Navy is likely to get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft. The three Scorpene class submarines would be acquired under the repeated clause by Navy as part of Project 75. Notably, deals are estimated to be worth over Rs 90,000 crore but the final cost would be clear only after contract negotiations. The deals, which have been accorded Acceptance of Necessity by DAC, are likely to be announced during PM Modi’s visit to France. The Indian Navy has been pressing for acquiring these fighter aircraft and submarines urgently. The aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant have been operating the MiG-29s and need the Rafales for operations on both carriers. India is likely to seek price concessions in deal and would be insisting on having more 'Make-in-India' content in the plan.
14 July,2023 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai
PM Modi arrived at Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France on July 13. He was warmly received by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. The Indian PM will attend Private Dinner hosted by French President Macron. PM Narendra Modi is on a two-day official visit to France. He has been invited by French President as a ‘Guest of Honour’ for Bastille Day Parade. Marking a historic moment, France has conferred the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is the highest military or civilian order in France. Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this honour. The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
14 July,2023 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai
President Murmu visited Presidential Palace in Paramaribo, Suriname on June 05. She received a warm welcome from the Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi. India and Suriname exchanged four MoUs in various fields including health and agriculture. Special covers of stamps to mark 150 years of arrival of Indians in Suriname were presented to President Murmu. Prez Murmu symbolically presented a box of medicines to Prez Santokhi as a token of India’s donation of emergency medicines to Suriname.
06 June,2023 01:05 PM IST | Mumbai
In a rare honour for a non-Fijian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the country’s highest civilian award, the Companion of the Order of Fiji, in recognition of his global leadership on Monday. Fiji’s Prime Minster Sitiveni Rabuka presented PM Modi with a medallion for the title when the two leaders met in Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea also conferred PM Modi with their highest civilian award on May 22. He was given the accolade for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of Global South. Earlier in the day, the Indian Prime Minister held talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart, James Marape, and took stock of their bilateral relations. The two leaders also discussed ways to further augment cooperation in areas like commerce, technology, healthcare and climate change.
22 May,2023 02:44 PM IST | Mumbai
Captain Shiva Chauhan has become the first woman army officer to get operationally deployed on the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield. The officer was deployed at the Kumar post, located at an altitude of around 15,600 feet in Siachen, on Monday for a period of three months after she underwent rigorous training, Army officials said. The Leh-based Fire and Fire Corps tweeted the picture of the officer, calling her feat as ‘Breaking the Glass Ceiling’. Captain Chouhan will be leading the team of Sappers entrusted with the task of carrying out various combat engineering assignments, the Army said. The officer underwent rigorous training at the Siachen Battle School where she trained alongside the officers and men of the Indian Army, officials said.
04 January,2023 05:59 PM IST
As India wins a thrilling match against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli became the highest run-scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup, Virat broke the record of Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene (1016 runs in 31 matches). Kohli had 1001 runs in 24 matches at the start of match against Bangladesh. The match ended with a tense finish where KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav also played crucial knocks.
03 November,2022 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai
As India wins a thrilling match against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli became the highest run-scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup, Virat broke the record of Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene (1016 runs in 31 matches). Kohli had 1001 runs in 24 matches at the start of match against Bangladesh. The match ended with a tense finish where KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav also played crucial knocks. #IndiaVsBangladesh #ViratKohli #T20WorldCup
02 November,2022 10:38 PM IST | Mumbai
A 108-feet high National Flag installed at Langate Park in Handwara, J&K. The flag has been installed by civil administration with HDFC Bank to instil the spirit of nationalism among the local populace, say Indian Army officials.
15 October,2022 03:13 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
