In one of its rarest admissions, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has lauded India's economic growth, as it lamented the crises in Pakistan. In Independence Day message, the terrorist outfit blamed Pakistani military and elite for the economic crisis in the country. While the two countries started out with nearly identical figures, India’s GDP per capita is nearly 50% more than that of Pakistan.
Huge cache of arms recovered near LoC in J-K's Kupwara
Army has recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, the Army said on Friday.
Smart fences set up along LoC to thwart infiltration attempts
The Indian Army has implemented smart fences with advanced sensor and CCTV camera technologies along the Line of Control to prevent infiltration attempts. The smart fences use state-of-the-art sensors and CCTV cameras that pick up the slightest movement and send immediate alerts to the control centre making them difficult to bypass.
India inducts new strike-capable drones at forward air base in Northern sector
The four new Heron Mark-2 drones, which can be equipped with long-range missiles and other weapons systems, have been deployed at a forward air base in the northern sector.
Army orders Rs 7,300 cr emergency buy from desi companies to counter China
A range of equipment was ordered mainly from the private sector. They include drone and counter drone systems, armaments, simulators, communication systems and vehicles, according to people in the defence establishment.
Government clears Rs 20,000 cr deal to build five warships for Indian Navy
The order will come as a boost for HSL, which has been struggling with getting orders from the government. The yard has delivered a missile tracking vessel and has carried out refit and upgrades of Kilo class submarines.
After Galwan, IAF's airlift led to quick deployment in Ladakh
In 2020, the Indian Air Force quickly airlifted troops, tanks, combat vehicles and air defense weapons to forward areas in eastern Ladakh in response to increased tensions with China. Fighter squadrons were put on combative posture, with fighter jets like Su30MKIs, Rafales and MiG29 deployed on operational readiness and sent on combat patrols. The IAF also deployed unmanned aerial vehicles and fighter jets like Jaguar, while working to upgrade its advanced landing ground in Nyoma to a full-fledged airbase capable of operating fighter jets, in an effort to cut down the reaction time during border tensions.
Russia supplying S-400 air defence systems to India on schedule
Russia will deliver an order of S-400 anti-aircraft systems to India within the agreed timeframe. India is the world's biggest arms importer and still mostly uses Russian technology for traditional arms, but officials in New Delhi have expressed concern that Russia's war in Ukraine could delay planned deliveries of weapons and equipment.
India gained new strategic strength in recent years: PM Modi
The prime minister emphasised that the people of the country feel safe today as there has been a drastic decline in the number of terrorist attacks. When the country is peaceful and secure, new goals of development are achieved, he said.
PM Modi says borders "far more secure", calls for young, battle-ready armed forces.Indian troops thwarted a similar alleged misadventure by the Chinese forces at Yang Tse near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh in December 2022. .
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