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 on August 22 landed at Waterkloof Airforce Base in South Africa. During his visit, PM Modi will attend the 15th BRICS summit. The BRICS summit will be held from August 22-24. This will be PM Modi's third visit to South Africa and the trip marks the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between India and South Africa. This year's BRICS is under the presidency of South Africa. PM Modi received a traditional welcome in South Africa, and was welcomed by the Indian Diaspora with huge enthusiasm. PM Modi also received a special spiritual welcome when he reached Johannesburg.
23 August,2023 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for France for his two-day visit to the country. PM Modi is visiting France to attend the Bastille Day Parade as the Guest of Honour at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. He will be the second Indian PM after Manmohan Singh in 2009 to be the Guest of Honour at the Parade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France is likely to boost economic cooperation between India and France and shape broader strategic ties between European Union and India. Following his trip to France, Prime Minister Modi will also visit UAE on July 15. Jawed Ashraf, Ambassador of India to France spoke on the importance of PM Modi attending Bastille Day celebrations as the guest of honour in Paris on July 14.
13 July,2023 10:53 AM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his 1st State Visit to the US on June 20. He will be hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. It will be PM Modi’s first state visit to the United States since he assumed office in 2014. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address a Joint Sitting of the US Congress. During his US visit, he will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at UN Headquarters in New York on June 21. The Prime Minister will receive a ceremonial welcome at the White House on June 22.
20 June,2023 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai
Two planes collide during an air show in America, where six people lost their lives. The two planes were Boeing B17 Flying Fortress bomber and a Bell C-63 Kingcobra fighter
13 November,2022 02:12 PM IST
In a bid to further strengthen operational preparedness, India is expected to allow defence forces to acquire critical equipment under emergency acquisition powers. Under this, Indian forces can acquire any new or in-service equipment on fast-track basis without the MoD's approval. The grant of emergency acquisition powers to forces is expected to come after a high-level Defence Ministry meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday. The powers were first granted to Indian forces post-Uri surgical strikes in 2016. It has helped to tackle the military standoff with China. In the previous approvals, Indian forces had power to sign deals for equipment worth Rs 300 crore. The products are expected to be delivered within a period of three months to one year. Earlier, Indian forces acquired these equipment on a fast-track basis. 'Heron' unmanned aerial vehicles have now been deployed in Ladakh as well as in northeast. 'HAMMER' missiles can hit hardened ground attack-guide bunkers from a long distance. 'Sig Sauer' assault rifles have been inducted into all three forces now. Spike Anti-tank guided missiles. Indian forces will now acquire both indigenous as well as foreign manufactured products.
22 August,2022 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai
After the Brussels terror attack, five Jet Airways flights received bomb threats calls on Tuesday. Three of the five flights, going from the national capital to various locations, have already landed. The Delhi to Chennai Jet Airways flight landed in an isolated area at IGI Airport after the bomb threat
23 March,2016 01:09 PM IST
Replacing the ageing Sea Harriers with MiG 29K fighter aircraft, the Indian Navy 'de-inducted' them. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R. K. Dhowan was the chief guest of the ceremony held at Goa's INS Hansa base in Vasco to bid adieu to Sea Harriers after their 33 years of service.
12 May,2016 03:18 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
