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Chinese researchers have reportedly designed a game-changing air defense system – a long-range, hypersonic, solid-fueled missile. This missile, according to a report in the South China Morning Post (SCMP), boasts an unprecedented range of 1,240 miles (2,000 kilometers).
Current air defense systems typically have ranges of tens to hundreds of kilometers. This new missile, if realized, would be a significant leap in technology, potentially quadrupling the reach of China’s aerial defenses.
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At least 23 Pakistani nationals were rescued from the clutches of Somali pirates during a daring 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea, said the Indian Navy.
The dramatic rescue unfolded in the early hours of March 29, 2024, when the Indian Navy warship INS Sumedha intercepted the hijacked vessel, FV Al-Kambar, as it was being held captive by pirates. Acting swiftly, INS Sumedha was soon joined by the guided missile frigate INS Trishul to bolster the operation.
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Pakistan on Thursday clarified that it has no plan to resume trade relations with India which has been “non-existent” since 2019 after the Indian government abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The clarification from Pakistan’s Foreign Office comes days after the new Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said in London that Pakistan will seriously consider restoring trade ties with India that have remained suspended since August 2019.
In August 2019, India suspended Article 370 giving special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated it into centrally-administered Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. At the weekly briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch was asked to comment on reports about the possibility of resumption of trade ties with India.
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In a major reform towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and to achieve self-reliance in defence, the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence has issued a notification for the re-organisation of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA).
According to an official release from the Ministry of Defence, “The Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence has issued a notification for the re-organisation of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), which is aimed at speeding up quality assurance processes and trials and reducing layers of decision-making.”
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India has renewed electricity export permission to Nepal for three months, as New Delhi’s Himalayan neighbour continues to face power crisis, officials said on Friday. The renewal came two days before the formal expiration of the existing agreement, which was extended for a year in 2023.
The existing permission was set to expire on the 31st of this month. Officials from both Nepal and India were in discussion to renew the agreement, which took three months to form, officials confirmed.
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US Marine CH-53E ‘Super Stallion’ made its maiden landing at Naval Air Station at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam. As part of the ongoing India-US joint exercise ‘Exercise Tiger Triumph’, stated a press release on Friday.
These heavy lift helicopters of the Marine Corps are operating from US Navy ships as part of bilateral tri-service exercise in Kakinada. In consonance with Indian Navy and Air Force helicopters, they have undertaken various transportation and HADR missions.
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India and Ukraine discussed regional and global matters including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and efforts to achieve a ‘peaceful settlement’, during the visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro to New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
FM Kuleba was on an official visit to India on March 28-29. During his visit, FM Kuleba met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Deputy National Security Adviser, Vikram Misri. The meeting between Jaishankar and Kuleba held on Friday focused on fostering constructive dialogue and strengthening bilateral relations between India and Ukraine, including in areas such as trade and investment, science and technology, defence, agriculture, health, culture, and education, the statement read.
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The Chhattisgarh Police on Friday refuted Maoist allegations of staging a recent encounter in which six Naxals were killed, saying it was a tactic to undermine the credibility of security forces and a diversionary method to hide their own violent acts.
Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P emphasised that Maoists often resort to such claims to divert attention from their own violent acts, highlighting the extremists’ responsibility for numerous civilian deaths.
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The Assam government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in four districts for six months from April 1. The state government’s political department issued a notification, stating that the ‘Disturbed Area’ tag under the AFSPA has been extended in areas covering Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar districts.
The Assam Police had submitted a report, asserting that there was an improvement in the law and order situation in the state, barring one militant organisation being active in the four districts.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh each for sharing information leading to the arrest of two key accused in Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe blast case.
The agency requested the general public for information on Mussavir Hussain Shazib alias Shazeb and Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa alias Abdul Matheen Taha wanted in the case, according to a post on X.
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The Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft, designated LA5033, has been spotted sporting several modifications compared to its predecessor, the Mk1. These changes, as compiled by idrw.org, provide insights into the improvements being made for this upgraded variant.
Enhanced Situational Awareness:
- Missing RWR Sensors: The vertical tail appears to lack the Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) sensors present on earlier Mk1 models. This might indicate an alternate placement for these sensors or an entirely new RWR system altogether, potentially enhancing threat detection capabilities.
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Prateek Dhawan, the Director of Dg Propulsion Private Limited (DPPL), an Indian aerospace company, envisions a future where their jet engines power not just aircraft, but also jetpacks.
DPPL has successfully tested their indigenously developed DG J40 jet engine, boasting a thrust capacity of 40 kgf. Their vision extends beyond this initial success, aiming to configure four such engines for a human-carrying jetpack capable of achieving significant flight distances./
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Astra Microwave Products Ltd. (Astra Microwave) has achieved a significant milestone by securing its largest domestic order to date. The company will be supplying Medium Power Radar (MPR) subsystems to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) with a total gross order value of ?386 Crore.
The MPR, codenamed “Arudhra,” is a testament to India’s growing prowess in indigenous defense technology. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the radar will be manufactured by BEL. Having successfully undergone trials conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF), the MPR is poised for deployment.
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Intrigue surrounds the potential designation for India’s future space travelers. A recent presentation image displayed at the European Space Agency (ESA) meeting in Paris, where ISRO chairman S. Somanath was present, hinted at the term “Gaganaut.”
This development comes on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling the names of the four astronauts chosen for the Gaganyaan Mission last month. These astronauts, Prashanth Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla, are currently undergoing rigorous training for India’s inaugural human spaceflight mission.
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India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has become a focal point for UFO enthusiasts after a police officer reported witnessing unusual aerial lights hovering above the facility on multiple occasions last summer.
Syed Abdul Kader, an investigator with the Indian Police Service, shared two exclusive videos with DailyMail.com. The videos capture the perplexing lights performing “zigzag” maneuvers over the power plant.
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