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Srinagar encounter – Security forces appealed to terrorists to surrender several times, reveals video; Propaganda to demonise security forces falls flat
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Srinagar encounter – Security forces appealed to terrorists to surrender several times, reveals video; Propaganda to demonise security forces falls flat

Security forces combing the Lawaypora area on the outskirts of Srinagar where the December 30 encounter took place The three terrorists who were killed in an encounter on December 30 in Lawaypora on the outskirts of Srinagar city were given several opportunities to surrender by the security forces, reveals the video released by J&K police. The Jammu and Kashmir Police has released a video of the Lawaypora encounter where it clearly shows that the security forces appealed to the terrorists several times to surrender. The video proof corroborates the earlier claim of the security forces that they made every effort to save the terrorists. According to the police, the three terrorists hiding in a house did not surrender and continued to fire on the security forces. When all efforts ...
India launches it’s 40th scientific expedition to Antarctica
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India launches it’s 40th scientific expedition to Antarctica

The chartered ice-class vessel MV Vasiliy Golovnin will make this journey and will reach Antarctica in 30 daysAfter leaving behind a team of 40 members, it would return to India in April 2021.On return, it will also bring back the winter team of the preceding trip. PIB Delhi: India today launched the 40thscientific expedition to Antarctica. This Indian expedition marks four decades of country’s scientific endeavour to the southern white continent. The 40th expedition journey will be flagged off from Goa on January 5, 2021, with 43 members onboard. The chartered ice-class vessel MV Vasiliy Golovnin will make this journey and will reach Antarctica in 30 days. After leaving behind a team of 40 members, it would return to India in April 2021. On return, it will also bring back the wint...
Indian Army fast-tracks order for 12 patrol boats for patrolling Pangong Tso Lake
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Indian Army fast-tracks order for 12 patrol boats for patrolling Pangong Tso Lake

India has fast-tracked the order for 12 specialised fast patrol boats, with advanced surveillance gear and other equipment, for patrolling the Pangong Tso lake. The boats would be fully armed and will be used for patrolling and rapid troops` deployment in and around that area. The Army inked the around Rs 65 crore contract for the 12 new patrol boats, with spares and maintenance for four years, with defence PSU Goa Shipyard on Thursday. “The deliveries of the boats will begin from May this year. They will be deployed in Pangong Tso lake, which is frozen at present,” said an officer. The Indian Army had on Friday signed a contract with M/s Goa Shipyard Limited for 12 Fast Patrol Boats for surveillance and patrolling of large water bodies, including those in high altitude areas...
DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container
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DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) along with Indian Navy conducted the successful maiden test trial of ‘SAHAYAK-NG’ India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container from Indian Navy's IL 38SD aircraft off the coast of Goa. The trial was conducted by Indian Navy to enhance its operational logistics capabilities and provide critical engineering stores to ships which are deployed more than 2000 km from the coast. It reduces the requirement of ships to come close to the coast to collect spares and stores. Two DRDO laboratories i.e. NSTL, Visakhapatnam and ADRDE, Agra were involved in the development of SAHAYAK-NG container along the industry partner M/s Avantel for GPS integration. SAHAYAK-NG is an advanced version of SAHAYAK Mk I. The newly...
Why has China turned a blind eye to the Humanitarian crisis involving Indian sailors in its ports?
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Why has China turned a blind eye to the Humanitarian crisis involving Indian sailors in its ports?

39 Indian sailors on two cargo vessels — MV Jag Anand and MV Anastasia — have been stranded in waters off the Chinese ports of Jingtang and Caofeidian in the northern province of Hebei since June.Though the humanitarian crisis seems to be the fallout of the China-Australia trade war, there are indications that China is delaying a resolution due to the stand-off with the Indian army in Ladakh into which it intruded.China has said that there was no "link" between the situation of Indian crew on two stranded ships at Chinese ports and its strained relations with India and Australia.China has refused permission to the crew of the two cargo ships to de-board and enters China citing the Covid-19 protocol.However, several other cargo ships, which had entered the Chinese coasts after the Indi...
Rising influence of Turkey in J&K alarms Indian security agencies
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Rising influence of Turkey in J&K alarms Indian security agencies

Trying to be the global head of the Islamic world, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been constantly trying to interfere in the Kashmir issue. Massive funding by the Turkish Islamic organisations for carrying out anti-India activities in Kashmir and state-sponsored TRT news peddling news against India, have alarmed the Indian security agencies. Anti-India activities have increased post after the abrogation of article 370 and the decreased number of militancy in Kashmir valley. They also suspect certain student organisations carrying out Turkish propaganda in Indian campuses.  “One of the most prominent and powerful Turkey-based NGO, which has a worldwide presence and most of its units are located abroad, was found to be indulging in anti-India activities. During last R...
Impact of the Post-Brexit deal on India
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Impact of the Post-Brexit deal on India

India is slated to become the third largest economy surpassing all European economies in a decade and the new trade deal is sure to change the way India deals with the UK and the EU.Brexit might give a boost to trade ties between India and the UK. Britain will now be free to discuss a bilateral trade pact with India.With lower pound value, Indian companies may be able to acquire many hi-tech assets. As investors look around the world for safe havens in these turbulent times, India stands out both in terms of stability and of growth.Services exports especially in the sectors such as IT, R&D, architecture and financial services, may gain in both the markets particularly in the UK .The trade deal may lead to foreign fund outflow and dollar rise. A depreciated Rupee can lead to increase i...
“False stories on important relationships is irresponsible” MEA on allegations over India-Russia annual summit; Russian Ambassador to India says allegations far from reality
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“False stories on important relationships is irresponsible” MEA on allegations over India-Russia annual summit; Russian Ambassador to India says allegations far from reality

News reports alleged that India-Russia relations had strained due to India's participation in the QUAD, resulting in the annual bilateral summit not being held.Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi used the Print article to pin the blame on the Indian government.Nikolay Kudashev, Russia's Ambassador to India has said that they are far from reality. He said that the summit was postponed due to epidemiological reasons and new dates will be worked out.India's MEA responded to the allegations and said the Annual Summit did not take place in 2020 because of the COVID pandemic and was a mutually agreed decision.MEA said that spreading false stories on important relationships is particularly irresponsible A news report in The Print had cast aspersions over the delay in the annual India-Russ...
India, Vietnam reaffirm commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region; Ties in defence and counter-terrorism to be enhanced
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India, Vietnam reaffirm commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region; Ties in defence and counter-terrorism to be enhanced

Summary: The recent virtual summit between India and Vietnam showcased the growing ties between the two countries as they set forth a Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People to guide the future development of India - Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Furthering their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the two nations agreed to step up regular high-level and institutionalized exchanges in defence, security, and counter-terrorism while building upon the foundations of deep-rooted historical, cultural bonds, shared values and interests. Mutual collaboration on trade, investment and technologies along with enhancing cultural and people-to-people exchanges have been planned in the days ahead. The two countries also signed a number of MOUs in Defence, Nuclear & Cle...
“Make harmonious co-existence with nature as the central pillar of our existence”, PM Modi at India-Japan Samvad Conference
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“Make harmonious co-existence with nature as the central pillar of our existence”, PM Modi at India-Japan Samvad Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the India-Japan Samvad Conference and said this was the time to draw upon our ancient values and prepare for the times to come and keep humanism at the core of our policies. "We must make harmonious co-existence with nature as the central pillar of our existence", he said at the conference which will take place on Monday. Stating that hostility will never achieve peace, he said that in the past, humanity took the path of confrontation instead of collaboration. From Imperialism to the world wars. From the arms race to the space race. We had dialogues but they were aimed at pulling others down. Now, let us rise together. Lord Budha's teachings command the strength to turn the discourse from enmity to empowerment. His teachings make us larg...