The first part of the Indo-French joint naval exercise, Varuna 19.1 will be conducted off the Goa coast from 1st to 10th May 19. The upcoming 17th edition includes participation of the French Navy’s aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle, two destroyers, FNS Forbin and FNS Provence, the frigate FNS Latouche-Treville, the tanker FNS Marne […]
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Pakistani Hindus: We were forced to convert to Islam
Pakistani Hindus are taking a sigh of relief after migrating to India. Several of these Hindus are based in Rajasthan and are narrating their woes of forceful conversion to Islam that they faced in Pakistan. Several members of the refugee Hindu community who have been living in Rajasthan for more than half-a-decade spoke to the […]
Has Narendra Modi already tilted the General Election in his favour?
Narendra Modi may storm back to power. If you happen to be a tea lover, then you already must have heard these musings in your own circles. Narendra Modi is not invincible; no one ever is, especially in politics, but yet his last three moves have earned him the respect that is rarely bestowed on […]
Arun Jaitley: Deeply disappointed that Priyanka Gandhi not fighting against PM Modi
Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi is not going to contest against PM Narendra Modi from Varanasi after weeks of build-up. Arun Jaitley, BJP Leader, penned down his thoughts on the non-fielding of Priyanka Gandhi against the heavyweight Narendra Modi below: “Today, two major political developments have taken place. The first was the huge roadshow of the […]
India’s self financing scheme for Bangladeshi and Pakistani Hindus
Bangladeshi and Pakistani Hindus who migrated to India can now avail education opportunities at Asia’s top universities. India is running a self financing Scheme for foreign nationals from developing countries and persecuted religious minority migrants from Bangladesh and Pakistan based in India for admission in MD/ MS/ MBBS/BDS/ B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B. Pharmacy in institutions […]
India lends medical help for the Afghan National Army soldiers
Afghan National Army (ANA) is fighting a heroic battle against terrorists. While it is trying to neutralize the terrorists, it too is suffering casualties. To alleviate the challenges and sufferings of some of the critically injured Afghan National Army soldiers, Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India presented 100 motorized wheelchairs to the ANA yesterday. India has […]
Indian Navy launches Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal
Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff, launched the third ship of Project 15B, Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal, today (20 April 2019) at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai. This launch marks yet another significant milestone in the annals of the indigenous warship design and construction programme of India. With a launch weight of 3,037 […]
Indian Navy ships to participate in International Fleet Review at Qingdao
IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are scheduled to arrive Qingdao, China on 21 Apr 19 to participate in the International Fleet Review as part of 70TH Anniversary celebrations of PLA (Navy). International Fleet Review (IFR) is a parade of naval ships, aircraft and submarines, and is organised by nations to promote goodwill, strengthen cooperation and […]
Government of India and Nagaland groups extend ceasefire for a year
A Ceasefire is in operation between Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Neopao Konyak/Kitovi) (NSCN/NK) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland/Reformation (NSCN/R). It was decided to extend the Suspension of Operation with NSCN/NK and NSCN/R for a further period of one year with effect from 28th April, 2019 i.e., till 27th April, […]
India conducts successful trial of ‘Nirbhay’ Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) today successfully test fired indigenously designed & developed Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile Nirbhay from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur Odisha. It is the sixth development flight trial with an objective to prove the repeatability of boost phase, cruise phase using way point navigation at very low altitudes. […]