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A terrorist was killed in a fresh gunfight with security forces on Wednesday near the site of an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district where two ultras were killed a day earlier.
During search of houses near the encounter site in the Redwani area of the district, the fresh exchange of fire took place with a terrorist hiding there, officials said. One terrorist was killed today, the officials said and added that his identity was being ascertained.
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India’s indigenous Tejas MkII fighter jet is poised to revolutionize the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) capabilities. This homegrown aircraft boasts a unique feature – the ability to carry a staggering eight Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAMs) simultaneously. This unmatched firepower makes the Tejas MkII a true game-changer for air superiority missions within Indian airspace.
The Tejas MkII’s ability to carry eight BVRAAMs surpasses all other single-engine fighters in its class. Even the upgraded Mirage-2000-5 currently used by the IAF falls short, carrying only six MICA missiles. This advantage translates to a significant increase in offensive potential during aerial engagements.
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Keshav Prasad, the esteemed Director of India Supply Chain at Collins Aerospace, is spearheading a monumental shift in the aerospace manufacturing landscape. With ambitious plans to commence the production of advanced aerostructures, interiors, and avionics in India, Collins Aerospace is set to mark its presence prominently from its upcoming manufacturing site near the Bengaluru airport.
This strategic move comes as part of a broader investment initiative, with the firm allocating a substantial $200 million towards bolstering research and development capabilities and enhancing production facilities within India. The decision not only underscores the company’s commitment to the Indian market but also signifies a significant step towards leveraging India’s skilled workforce and favorable business environment.
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Three Indian nationals – Karan Brar (22), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karanpreet Singh (28) – stand accused of murdering Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. According to Intel sources speaking to idrw.org , concerns exist that the Canadian agency handling the case might be pressuring the accused for lighter sentences in exchange for potentially fabricated statements.
The three men have been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Intelligence officials allege that a deal might be struck between them and “compromised Canadian Agency officials” to pin the blame on India. This allegation comes amidst heightened tensions between the two nations following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s claims of a possible Indian role in the killing, which India has vehemently denied.
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The Indian Navy’s quest to bolster its underwater defense capabilities with new submarines under Project 75I is progressing steadily. Following successful field evaluation trials (FET) in March, a team is now headed to Spain.
In March 2024, an Indian Naval team visited the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) facility in Germany. There, they conducted FETs of the U-212C/D submarine offered for Project 75I. The results were positive, with the submarine meeting the technical criteria laid out in the Request for Information (RFI) issued earlier.
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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) recently released a video showcasing the high-altitude pseudo-satellite testing conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, India. While the video’s main focus was the high-altitude testing, eagle-eyed viewers spotted what appeared to be three DRDO Stealth SWiFT UCAV prototypes shrouded under a tarpaulin.
The SWiFT (Standing Wave Integrated Fused Thruster) is a crucial prototype, acting as a scaled-down version of the forthcoming Ghatak unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). This program signifies a significant stride in India’s development of indigenous combat drones. The SWiFT boasts a weight of just one tonne, while the operational Ghatak UCAV is expected to be a much larger aircraft, weighing in at around 13 tonnes.
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Tonbo Imaging, a leading defense company, recently exhibited its combat-proven and multi-mission tactical imaging systems at the Army Supply Corps (ASC) Command & Control (C&D) event held in Bengaluru, India. Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, GOC-in-C ARTRAC, Shimla of the Indian Army Training Command, was among the attendees who received a firsthand look at Tonbo’s advanced technology.
Tonbo Imaging impressed attendees with a range of weapon-mounted and handheld imaging systems designed for various battlefield applications. Here’s a breakdown of the showcased products:
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will collaborate with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar for artificial intelligence (AI) driven surveillance and other projects, officials said. A meeting was held between DRDO and IIT Bhubaneswar officials here on Tuesday. Binay Das, director general (DG) of Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) cluster, DRDO, and many senior scientists and officials of both institutions were present in the meeting.
During the meeting, nine sanctioned projects of the ECS Cluster of DRDO were handed over to IIT Bhubaneswar while another 7 projects are in process to be sanctioned with Rs 18 crore funding.
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In response to a recent report alleging that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was purportedly coerced to meet with Sikh activists during his 2018 trip to Punjab, India, Canada’s former Defence Minister, Harjit Singh Sajjan, categorically dismissed the claims as “not accurate.” “One thing I can tell you is that that report is not accurate.
But I think we can all say there has been significant misinformation and disinformation by India on individuals in this country, including on myself and my family as well,” claimed Sajjan, now Canada’s Minister of Emergency Preparedness, in an interview with CPAC, a Canadian speciality television channel. A report published in a Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, claimed, “India refused to let Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plane land in Punjab during a visit in 2018 unless he and his defence minister agreed to meet with a government official to air grievances about Sikh separatists in Canada, including Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to a source with direct knowledge.”
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Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has said that Ottawa continues to stand by the allegations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar despite no proof that shows New Delhi’s involvement, according to Canada-based media channel, Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC).
Speaking to reporters, Joly said that the investigation into the killing of Nijjar is being conducted by Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She stated that Canada will continue to protect its citizens, CPAC reported.
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Members of the Sikh Community from British Columbia crowded a Surrey courtroom on Tuesday as three Indian nationals accused of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing made their first court appearance by video, according to Globe and Mail, a Canada-based news website.
As the trio, dressed in orange jumpsuits, appeared before court, pro-Khalistani protesters chanted slogans and held placards, outside the Surrey provincial court, blaming India’s government for the killing
Judge Delaram Jahani questioned the three suspects, Karan Brar, Karanpreet Singh, and Kamalpreet Singh, in brief.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India today is not only seen across the globe as “friendly and fair” but also as a “firm and fiery” nation that cares for its people and fends for them in crisis situations.
Mr Jaishankar made the remarks while speaking on the topic “Viksit Bharat @2047 – The Voice of the Youth” at an event at Delhi University’s Hansraj College. He was referring to the rescue operations run by India to bring back its citizens from war-torn countries such as Ukraine.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took a dig at former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his controversial remarks on the recent terrorist attack on Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy at Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir leading to the death of one IAF soldier.
Addressing a public gathering at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi on Wednesday, Singh said, “Congress has always been involved in negative politics. Recently, some terrorists launched an attack on our defence forces convoy in Jammu & Kashmir. Congress leader Charanjit Singhji Channi said that it (the terrorist act) was an election stunt. Will we get our army soldiers attacked? What are these people trying to do with the security and self-esteem of the nation?”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, came out heavily against the Congress party over its leader Vijay Wadettiwar’s remarks on the 26/11 attacks, and asked: “What is the relation between the party and the terrorists”. Citing Acharya Pramod Krishnam’s remarks, he also said that Congress will overturn the Ram Mandir verdict if it comes to power. Addressing a public meeting in Maharashtra’s Beed, PM Modi said, “The leaders of Maharashtra Congress are giving clean chit to terrorists of 26/11.
The 10 terrorists including Kasab, who had come from Pakistan, it seems Congress is having some relationship with them. The country wants to know the relationship between Congress and those terrorists. ‘Yeh rishta kya kehlata hai’.” Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in Maharashtra assembly stoked controversy over his statement on the 26/11 attack.
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Amid a diplomatic standoff between the two countries, the Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer will pay an official visit to India on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement.
According to the release, the Maldivian Minister will hold a meeting with the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss the bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
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