SOURCE: AFI

Kalyani Steel Limited, a leading player in the Indian aerospace and defense sector, is set to establish titanium metal and aerospace components manufacturing plant at Gajamara in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district. This significant project holds immense potential for India’s aerospace ambitions and Odisha’s economic development.

The plant, with an investment of Rs 26,000 crore, will place India on the global map of titanium products, a segment expected to witness phenomenal growth in the coming years. Titanium, known for its strength, lightweight properties, and resistance to corrosion, is a crucial material in aircraft manufacturing. This project will enable India to not only meet its domestic needs but also cater to the international demand for high-quality titanium products.

SOURCE: AFI

S Christopher, the former chairman of India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), recently emphasized the importance of fostering closer collaboration between Indian and US academia and industry in defense manufacturing. He identified several key areas for improvement and suggested potential solutions to facilitate smoother collaboration.

Dr. Christopher highlighted the crucial role academic institutions can play in bridging the gap between the two countries. He proposed involving both Indian and US academic institutions in joint research and development projects. This would encourage cross-pollination of ideas and expertise, leading to innovative solutions for shared defense challenges.

SOURCE: AFI

Gunshots rang out in the early hours of Monday at a residence in the Greater Toronto Area linked to an associate of Gurpatwant Pannun, the general counsel for Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).

The targeted property, currently undergoing construction in Brampton, is registered under the ownership of Inderjeet Singh Gosal. Gosal, known for his involvement in coordinating the self-styled Khalistan Referendum held in Surrey, British Columbia on September 23, stepped up after the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18.

SOURCE: ANI

The Israeli Minister of Transport and Road Safety, Miri Regev, paid tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at Mumbai’s Nariman House on Monday. After laying flowers at a column raised in memory of the 26/11 victims, the minister also interacted with members of the Indian Jewish community at the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue.

In one of the deadliest terror attacks to have been perpetrated on Indian soil, 10 members of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba infiltrated India’s commercial capital by the sea on the night of November 26, 2008, opening fire on unarmed civilians at some prominent public spaces across Mumbai. Over the course of four days, they killed 166 people, mostly civilians and foreigners, and left another 300 injured. One of the locations targeted by the terrorists was the Nariman House, also known as the Chabad House in Mumbai. The attack on the Jewish installation in the city claimed the lives of four Israeli citizens.

SOURCE: United News of Bangladesh (UNB)

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said both Bangladesh and India agreed to use non-lethal weapons to reduce border killing to zero. “He (Indian FM) agreed with me that there will be no border killing if non-lethal weapons are used,” Dr Hasan told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The issue of border killings was discussed during his bilateral meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at Hyderabad House on February 7. Cargo vessel movement between India’s Maya and Rajshahi’s Sultanganj begins

SOURCE: REUTERS

Pakistan’s election has been remarkable in producing a result disappointing to most of its foreign partners and rivals, with little reason for optimism about the government that will eventually emerge from it, foreign policy analysts said.

Pakistan’s two largest political parties have been wrangling over who will be prime minister after an inconclusive vote last week forced them to join forces and try to form a coalition in a parliament dominated by independents.

SOURCE: PTI

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday welcomed the release of eight Navy veterans who were facing death row in Qatar and said it strengthened the belief in seriousness and the ability of the Modi government to protect its citizens at any cost.

Qatar released the eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel nearly three-and-a-half months after they were handed down death sentences in a case of suspected espionage. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said seven of them returned to India in the early hours of Monday.

SOURCE: PTI

India and Qatar enjoy historically close and friendly relations and the multi-faceted ties between the two countries have continued to deepen in recent years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday ahead of his visit to Doha.

PM Modi said he was looking forward to meeting Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, “under whose leadership Qatar continues to witness tremendous growth and transformation”. The prime minister said this in a departure statement ahead of his two-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. PM Modi is scheduled to travel to Doha on Wednesday afternoon after concluding his two-day visit to the UAE.

SOURCE: ANI

The GOC White Knight Corps, accompanied by GOC CIF (R), has reiterated the Army’s commitment to community engagement during his visit to Poonch-Rajouri. The primary objective of the visit was to enhance unity and collaboration, thereby fortifying peace and stability in the region.

His visit to Poonch-Rajouri was aimed at fostering unity and collaboration to strengthen peace and stability. The Corps Commander encouraged continued cooperation between the populace and security forces, highlighting the crucial role community support plays in maintaining peace and security.

SOURCE: ANI

Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a chargesheet against two terrorists, who were booked in a case here on their return from Pakistan via Nepal over 13 years ago, officials said on Monday. The chargesheet against Abdul Waris of Kishtwar and Masrat Hussain of Doda was filed on Monday in the court of 3rd Additional Sessions Judge (NIA), Jammu, in connection with a case registered against them under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Ranbir Penal Code, a police spokesman informed. According to officials, the case was registered against them on October 25, 2010, under sections 13, 17 and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act at Banu Fort police station following their arrest from railway station Jammu.

They were arrested with Rs 50,000 each and incriminating anti-national material, including printed letter-pads of banned terror outfits, the officials said. During questioning, they confessed to have crossed LoC from Poonch, adding that they went to Pakistan about 10-11 years ago to receive training in handling arms and ammunition, officials said.

SOURCE: ANI

Locals held a massive protest in Khaplu district in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) against rising load shedding in the region, Pakistan vernacular media Daily K2 reported. The protestors have called out the “incompetence” of the electricity department which has failed to provide three-phase electricity.
They have alleged that certain influential people are being given 24-hour electricity through a special line, while the general public is being subjected to 18-hour load shedding.

According to the vernacular media, the prolonged and unannounced load shedding is also impacting the business sector. It has become a norm to damage transformers due to dead electricity. The electricity system in the district has been in disarray for the last two months, the officials of the electricity department are absent from the district, the protestors said.

SOURCE: ANI

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested an absconding master trainer of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) from his house in Kerala’s Kannur district. The accused, identified as Jafar Bheemantavida, was on the run in the PFI Kerala case relating to a conspiracy by the proscribed organisation to establish an Islamic Rule in India by 2047., said the NIA, adding the accused was eventually tracked down to his Kannur house by the NIA Fugitive Tracking Team and Kerala Anti-terrorism Squad.

Jafar is the 59th accused to be arrested in the case, in which NIA has so far chargesheeted 60 persons. NIA investigations have revealed that Jafar Bheemantavida was part of the PFI machinery that had been operating clandestinely to establish Islamic Rule in India by 2047. As per the agency, Jafar was suspected to be a PFI master trainer, engaged in imparting weapons training to PFI cadres to prepare them to operate as members of the Service Team or Hit Squads of the organisation.

SOURCE: PTI

Collaboration between All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is needed to strengthen military physiology, said AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Ashutosh Biswas.

He said this while speaking at a workshop ‘AIIMS-Physiomeet’ organised by AIIMS Bhubaneswar here recently.

SOURCE: IDRW.ORG

General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Indian Army, embarks on a three-day visit to the United States tomorrow, with defense projects high on the agenda. Among the programs both countries are exploring is a significant upgrade for the M777 ultra-lightweight howitzer.

Currently, India operates the 155mm 39 caliber towed gun variant of the M777. However, discussions are underway to extend its capabilities with a 155mm 52 caliber upgrade. BAE Systems, the manufacturer of the M777, confirms ongoing conversations and acknowledges the potential benefits of a longer-range variant.

SOURCE: AIRBUS

Marking a milestone in the ‘Make in India’ C295 programme, the Airbus Defence and Space Quality Management System (QMS) for the C295 aircraft has received approval from the Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA), the Indian regulatory authority, to produce detailed parts and sub-assemblies in India.

As per the approval, the certificate for which was formally handed over on February 12, 2024, Airbus Defence and Space is working with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to produce detailed parts and sub-assemblies at various locations in India. The certificate of approval was presented by Sanjay Chawla, Director General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance, to Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, and Masood Hussainy, Head, Aerostructures and Aeroengines, Tata Advanced Systems Limited, at the C295 Main Components Assembly facility in Hyderabad. This is a significant step of a comprehensive quality assurance roadmap agreed between Airbus Defence and Space and DGAQA for the C295 ‘Make in India’ programme, in close collaboration with TASL.