India-Bangladesh hold joint naval exercise ‘Bongosagar’ in Bay of Bengal

India-Bangladesh hold joint naval exercise ‘Bongosagar’ in Bay of Bengal

New Delhi: – Saturday onwards, ‘Bongosagar’ joint naval exercises, between India and Bangladesh, started in the Bay of Bengal. This is the second naval exercise, being held by India, in the Bay of Bengal, over last one month.   Moreover, Anti-submarine warfare corvette Kiltan and guided-missile corvette Khukri, are participating in the exercises from India. Marine surveillance aircraft and […]

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India ready to take on China with armed drones

India ready to take on China with armed drones

Washington: – Indian defence forces are in the process of arming the Israeli Heron drones, in its fleet, with smart bombs. At the same time, the Indian defence forces have also expedited their moves to acquire the armed version of MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, from the United States. A US periodical claimed that India is […]

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Defence ministry approves new Defence Acquisition Policy, DAC sanctions purchase of 72,000 SIG Sauer Rifles for the Army

Defence ministry approves new Defence Acquisition Policy, DAC sanctions purchase of 72,000 SIG Sauer Rifles for the Army

New Delhi: – The defence ministry has approved the new Defence Acquisition Policy (DAP). The new Defence Acquisition Policy will play an important role in the timely procurement of equipment for the defence forces. As per the new policy, the defence forces can acquire the equipment even on lease. This will reduce the time required […]

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Sri Lanka a priority under Neighbourhood First policy, assures PM Narendra Modi

Sri Lanka a priority under Neighbourhood First policy, assures PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi: – Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured, ‘Confidence is seen in the leadership of Mahinda Rajapaksa. A new chapter in the India-Sri Lanka relations has started with his win. India will always give preference to Sri Lanka under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Sagar’ policies.’ A virtual meeting was held between the Indian and Sri […]

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Bahrain thwarted terrorist-attack backed by Iran

Bahrain thwarted terrorist-attack backed by Iran

Dubai: Massive plot of attack in public places and army bases in Bahrain has been foiled. A terrorist outfit backed by Iran plotted this attack. As per the report by Iran interior ministry, these attacks were conspired to avenge the killing of General Qassem Soleimani. Besides, a few hours ago, a senior Iran military official […]

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Decision to lease Hambantota port to China was a ‘mistake’, confesses Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary

Decision to lease Hambantota port to China was a ‘mistake’, confesses Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary

Colombo: Jayanath Colombage, Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary, accepted that giving the Hambantota port to China was a big mistake. But Foreign Secretary Colambage asserted that henceforth, the Sri Lankan foreign policy would be India centric. Colambage also assured that Sri Lanka would not carry out any acts that will threaten Indian security. He reassured India […]

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