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SOURCE: PTI

China on Tuesday defended the increasing forays by its research vessels into the Indian Ocean as well to the Maldives, saying these were for peaceful purposes and aimed at contributing to humanity’s scientific understanding of the ocean.

The Maldives had on January 23 permitted China’s Xiang Yang Hong 03, equipped to carry research and surveys, to dock at Male port, saying the halt was for replenishment and that the research vessel would “not be conducting any research while in the Maldivian waters.” The permission for the Chinese vessel to dock at Male port was given by the recently elected pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu. The Indian defence establishment said New Delhi is keeping a close watch on the movement of the Chinese ship.

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SOURCE: REUTERS

India is expected to be the largest driver of global oil demand growth between 2023 and 2030, narrowly taking the lead from top importer China, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

The world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer is on track to post an oil demand increase of almost 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) between 2023 and 2030, accounting for more than one-third of the projected 3.2 million bpd of global increases in the period, the IEA said in a report released at the India Energy Week in Goa.

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SOURCE: UNI

Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, who is on a visit to Saudi Arabia, held talks with the Defence Minister and Assistant Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia to further consolidate bilateral cooperation in multifarious sectors. Ajay Bhatt held meetings with the Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, on Tuesday and discussed various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation, an official statement said here on Wednesday.

He also held talks with the Assistant Minister of Defence, Dr. Khaled Al-Bayari, and discussed ways to further strengthen the long-standing and multi-faceted defence cooperation between the two countries. The discussions centred around exploring avenues for collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including increasing the scope of joint training exercises, technology transfer, and the exchange of expertise.

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SOURCE: ANI

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met on Monday with the 4th Disarmament & International Security Affairs Fellows of the Ministry of External Affairs from across the world. In an interaction with the officials, Jaishankar spoke on contemporary geopolitics, opportunities, and the challenges of new-age technologies.

In a post on X, the EAM wrote, “Interacted with MEA’s 4th Disarmament & International Security Affairs Fellows from across the world. I spoke on contemporary geopolitics, the opportunities & challenges of new age technologies, and the economics and politics of globalization.”

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SOURCE: PTI

The Mumbai police on Wednesday arrested three persons for entering India illegally, a day after they reached the metropolis on a boat from Kuwait, an official said. The boat with the trio on board was anchored at the Gateway of India on Tuesday. Prima facie, nothing suspicious was found on the boat, he said.

The trio hails from Tamil Nadu. After the boat was found, a case was registered against them by the Colaba police here, the official said. “The police arrested them after filing a case under section 3 (a) with penal section 6 (a) of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules for not following the due procedures required for entering India,” he added.

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SOURCE: REUTERS

Russia has begun buying bananas from India and will boost such imports, its food safety watchdog said on Tuesday, after a spat with its biggest supplier Ecuador over the latter’s decision to swap Russian-made military hardware with the United States.

The first batch of bananas from India was shipped to Russia in January and the next is planned for end-February, Russian watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said, adding that “the volume of exports of Indian bananas to the Russian market will increase.”

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SOURCE: PTI

As many as 23 Bangladeshi smugglers were arrested by BSF from Samarganja in South Tripura district on Tuesday, an official said. The BSF troops also seized over 6,000 kg of sugar and 17 mobile phones from them, he said. “Acting on specific information regarding trans-border smuggling of sugar, troops waited at Samarganj on Tuesday and apprehended 23 Bangladeshi smugglers,” the BSF official said.

It appears that around 30 Bangladeshi smugglers, divided into small groups, crossed the international border to receive a consignment of sugar from their counterparts on the Indian side.

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SOURCE: PTI

A 24-year-old man has been detained for questioning after he was found indulging in “suspicious” activities along the India-Pakistan international border in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, police said on Tuesday.

The man has been identified as Manu Bheel who had been residing in Phalodi in Jodhpur district and was working at a fuel pump at Jaisalmer military station on a contractual basis. “Army intelligence detained the accused yesterday evening claiming that suspicious material has been found in his mobile phone,” Kotwali SHO Satyaprakash Vishnoi said.

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SOURCE: IANS

In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested three associates of terrorists Lakbir Landa and Harwinder Rinda, both based in Canada and Pakistan, respectively, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.

The accused have been identified as Jobanjit Singh, Bikramjit Singh and Kulwinder Singh. The DGP said Jobanjit Singh is wanted in Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Arms Act, NDPS Act and IT Act offences and remained absconding for long, while others are wanted in more than one Section 307 Indian Penal Code cases.

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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

The next-generation BrahMos cruise missile, a joint project between Russia and India, is set for its first test flights by the end of 2025, according to Praveen Pathak, General Manager for Market Promotion & Export at BrahMos Aerospace.

Speaking at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Pathak revealed that the development of BrahMos-NG is progressing smoothly, with production of flight test prototypes running parallel to the construction of a dedicated production plant. This facility is expected to begin operations in late 2025 or early 2026.

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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

In a bid to secure the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) contract, Lockheed Martin has unveiled a strategy that emphasizes increased Indian content and a focus on the Indo-Pacific market. This move aims to address India’s Make in India initiative and potentially sway the decision in favour of the C-130J Super Hercules turboprop airlifter.

Lockheed Martin has committed to significantly increasing the supply of C-130J components manufactured in India. This includes expanding the role of Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd, the sole supplier of the aircraft’s tail structure (empennages). The Indian plant will not only cater to the 80 MTAs for the IAF but also serve as a manufacturing hub for the Indo-Pacific region, where many countries still operate older C-130 variants and are looking to upgrade.

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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

The Indian Air Force’s MiG-29K fighter jets are about to undergo a significant transformation, thanks to a new locally-developed mission computer and a host of Indian weapons systems. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s state-owned aerospace and defence behemoth, has successfully tested the new mission computer and is now gearing up for phase upgrades of the entire MiG-29K fleet.

The new mission computer, a crucial element of the upgrade, is the key to unlocking the integration of Indian weapons systems onto the MiG-29K. Previously, the aircraft’s dependence on Russian technology limited its armament options. With the new system, the Indian Air Force can finally equip its MiG-29Ks with a formidable arsenal of locally developed and proven weaponry.

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Munitions India Limited (MIL), a leading Indian defense manufacturer, has secured a significant contract worth $225 million to supply artillery ammunition to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This milestone agreement was facilitated by MIL’s partner, Nadrah Company.

The signing ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including His Excellency Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, Governor of the General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) of Saudi Arabia, and the Honorable Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence) of India, Shri Ajay Bhatt.

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has gifted a Total Technical Life Extended (TTLE) MiG-21 aircraft to the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) in Pune for training purposes. This gesture aims to support and enhance technical training for future generations of armed forces personnel.

The gifted MiG-21 has completed its designated operational lifespan, reaching the end of its Total Technical Life. However, through technical expertise and meticulous efforts, IAF units from Western Air Command (WAC), Repair & Salvage Unit (R&SU), and MILIT staff collaborated to assemble the aircraft for its new role as a training aid.

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SOURCE: ANI

In what would be a significant capability boost for defence forces, India is planning to develop three new spy planes that would be capable of keeping a close watch on enemy communications and carry out long-range surveillance missions. The project would be carried out over indigenously and the majority of the technology and equipment to be used would be made in India.

The proposal for getting three new spy planes also known as signal intelligence and communication jamming system aircraft is at an advanced stage and is expected to get clearance in next week, defence officials told ANI. The project is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory and the Indian Air Force where they would be using an Airbus-319 class aircraft, they said.

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