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SOURCE: PIB

‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of second of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on 11 Dec 24, in presence of RAdm Vishal Bishnoi, Assistant Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition and senior officials from Indian Navy, HSL and M/s L&T.

The Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of Five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) in Aug 2023, with delivery commencing mid 2027. Showcasing the strength of Public – Private partnership, HSL has contracted part construction of two FSS to M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli to effectively utilise country’s shipbuilding capacity and meet stringent timelines for delivery.

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SOURCE: REUTERS

Russia’s state oil firm Rosneft (ROSN.MM), opens new tab has agreed to supply nearly 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude to Indian private refiner Reliance (RELI.NS), opens new tab in the biggest ever energy deal between the two countries, three sources familiar with the deal said.

The 10-year agreement amounts to 0.5% of global supply and is worth roughly $13 billion a year at today’s prices. It would further cement energy relations between India and Russia, which is under heavy Western sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

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SOURCE: PTI

India wants to have good relations with Pakistan that are free of terror but if it does not show it is changing its past behaviour, then there will be implications on bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

The minister also said that trade relations had been disrupted due to certain decisions taken by Pakistan in 2019.

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SOURCE: ANI

The second India-Iran-Armenia trilateral consultation was held on Thursday, where the three sides discussed a wide range of matters, including connectivity initiatives, engagement in multilateral fora, and regional developments, the Ministry of External Affairs press release stated.

The discussion in the trilateral consultations was led by Joint Secretary of the Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran Division JP Singh from the Indian side, along with delegations from Iran and Armenia. From Iran, the Director General of the South Asia Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Hashem Ashja’ Zadeh, led the discussion; meanwhile, Armenia was represented by the Head of the Asia-Pacific Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Anahit Karapetyan.

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SOURCE: PTI

The treatment of minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of concern for India and New Delhi hopes that Dhaka will take action for their safety, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

The minister said India hopes that the new dispensation in Bangladesh will settle down to a mutually beneficial stable relationship with India. Jaishankar said treatment of minorities in Bangladesh has been a source of concern as there have been multiple incidents of attacks on them.

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SOURCE: PTI

The Lok Sabha on Friday paid rich tributes to the security personnel who laid down their lives in foiling a terror attack on Parliament on December 13, 2001.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla solemnly reiterated the commitment of the Lower House to fight terrorism and pledged to protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation. “This House and the entire nation solemnly remembers unfortunate incident of December 13, 2001, when some terrorists attacked India’s Parliament, the greatest symbol of our democracy,” Birla said as soon as the House convened at 11:00 am.

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SOURCE: AFI

In a gesture underscoring its commitment to regional stability and cooperation, India handed over a set of target practice drones to Nepal during a high-level military engagement in New Delhi. This initiative aims to enhance the defence training capabilities of the Nepali Army, reflecting India’s ongoing support for Nepal’s efforts in modernizing its military infrastructure and capabilities.

The transfer of drones coincided with a significant meeting between Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel and his Indian counterpart, General Upendra Dwivedi. The discussions, held on Wednesday in Delhi, focused on various aspects of mutual interest, particularly on avenues to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. This meeting is part of General Sigdel’s four-day official visit to India, which also included paying homage at the National War Memorial and receiving a ceremonial guard of honour.

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SOURCE: PTI

India’s indigenous light tank has achieved a “major milestone” by firing a number of rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4,200 metres with consistent accuracy, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

The highly versatile 25-tonne class Indian Light Tank (ILT) has been developed to boost the Army’s combat capabilities along the frontier with China. The latest trial of the tank followed the phase-one trial in the desert environment in September.

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SOURCE: ANI

In a major success for Make in India in defence sector, the Cabinet Committee on Security today cleared two major projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army.

The two projects were cleared on Thursday by the CCS and the contract for the Su-30-MKI jets has already been inked, defence sources informed ANI. The 12 SU-30MKI jets for the Indian Air Force would be licensed manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at its Nashik facility and cost around Rs 13,000 crore.

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SOURCE: PTI

The Defence Ministry on Thursday inked a Rs 13,500 crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to procure 12 Sukhoi jets for the Indian Air Force.

The Russian-origin aircraft will feature 62.6 per cent domestic content, it said. These jets are now manufactured by the HAL under an intergovernmental framework. “In a major boost to the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of the government, a contract for procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft along with associated equipment has been signed between the Ministry of Defence and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd today,” the defence ministry said.

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SOURCE: PTI

India remains “concerned” at the evolving situation in West Asia and attacks against commercial vessels in and around the Red Sea threaten freedom of navigation and “impact our trade”, the government informed the Parliament on Thursday.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written response to a query also said the government has “raised the issue” with the countries in the region and the Indian Missions are “closely monitoring” the situation to mitigate its impact.

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SOURCE: PIB

Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on December 12, 2024, and held discussions on a number of issues pertaining to the bilateral relations. Raksha Mantri highlighted the various facets of defence cooperation including training, regular exercises, workshops & seminars to enhance the capability of Nepal Army as well as supply of defence equipment and stores.

Shri Rajnath Singh also expressed deep satisfaction regarding the present status of extremely robust bilateral ties between the two countries. He also conveyed that, as close neighbors, India and Nepal share similar perspectives on many issues of mutual concern. He reiterated India’s intent to strengthen relations with its neighbors, in tune with the ‘Neighborhood First Policy’.

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SOURCE: IANS

Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday that his Ministry would continue to make all necessary efforts to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen detained by Pakistan.

The assurance came in response to a letter from the Chief Minister, dated November 20, 2024, regarding the release of 14 Indian fishermen detained by Pakistani authorities on January 3, 2024. Fourteen fishermen, including seven from Tamil Nadu, were taken into custody by the Pakistan Navy.

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SOURCE: PTI

A year after a security breach in Parliament, sources in the Delhi Police said they have submitted clinching evidence and made a watertight case against the six accused. The security breach happened on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack on December 13, 2023 and the accused have been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The trial in the case is yet to start as the Delhi Police’s probe is underway. But officials claim that they have sufficient evidence against the perpetrators, who were led by Karnataka resident Manoranjan D.

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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a two-day visit to India from December 15 in his first overseas visit after assuming office, it was announced on Tuesday. During his visit, Dissanayake will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, Cabinet spokesman Nalinda Jayathissa told reporters here.

He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando, said Jayathissa, also the Minister of Health. The December 15-17 visit is Dissanayake’s first overseas visit since being elected the island nation’s President in September.

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