‘IAF is about speed, flexibility, versatility; Agneepath scheme will fit well with the organisation’s ethos’: Air Marshal Sandeep Singh
‘Agniveers’, who complete 4 years under ‘Agnipath’ scheme, to be given priority in recruitment of CAPFs: Amit Shah
Agnipath Scheme Will Not Impact Operational Capabilities Says Army Chief
India will host a two-day meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers from June 16 to 17, marking the 30th anniversary of the country's relations with the group. Starting Thursday, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers will also exchange views to boost cooperation as New Delhi ramped up efforts to increase engagement in the Indo-pacific region. This year has also been designated as the India-ASEAN friendship year
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'Galwan raised the cost for the PLA'.
Galwan was not planned as a one-off attack by China, but the strong Indian response ensured that China did not try any other Galwan-like adventure in any other section of LAC," says Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia, PVSM, AVSM, SM (retd).
Two years ago, on the night of June 15/16, 20 Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives in a deadly clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. Around 38 PLA troops were reportedly killed, though China maintained that it only lost four soldiers.
Galwan was not planned as a one-off attack by China, but the strong Indian response ensured that China did not try any other Galwan-like adventure in any other section of LAC," says Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia, PVSM, AVSM, SM (retd).
Two years ago, on the night of June 15/16, 20 Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives in a deadly clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. Around 38 PLA troops were reportedly killed, though China maintained that it only lost four soldiers.
Primary goal of space sector reforms is to enhance its ecosystem: ISRO chairman.
The government will soon roll out a space policy to ensure greater participation of the private sector. The objective of the policy is to use space as a driver of technology development and derived benefits for the economy. The purpose is to create an ecosystem for effective implementation of space applications among all stakeholders and promote greater use of space based data, tools and techniques.The draft space policy aims to encourage the private sector to establish and operate communication satellites to meet national and international requirements, establish ground facilities for telemetry, tracking and command earth stations and satellite control centres.
The government will soon roll out a space policy to ensure greater participation of the private sector. The objective of the policy is to use space as a driver of technology development and derived benefits for the economy. The purpose is to create an ecosystem for effective implementation of space applications among all stakeholders and promote greater use of space based data, tools and techniques.The draft space policy aims to encourage the private sector to establish and operate communication satellites to meet national and international requirements, establish ground facilities for telemetry, tracking and command earth stations and satellite control centres.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the youngest service and the young men and women joining as a result of the new Agneepath scheme will fit well with the organisation's ethos, the vice chief of air staff, Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, said today. Speaking to TIMES NOW, Air Marshal Singh said the IAF is about speed, flexibility and versatility. They will fit in very well with us. We will utilise their energy and positive outlook," he said. For the Agniveers, who will be part of the Agneepath Scheme, which sees 45,000 young men of about 17 to 21 joining the services shortly and after that, 50,000 and more every year, the vice chief said, there will be a special training capsule and after that, they will move to operational areas for about three years.
The Agneepath scheme aims to transform the armed forces by inducting 45,000 young men and women for a period of four years. Those selected will be paid about Rs 40,000 a month, though the amount will be deducted as provident fund. At the end of the four years, 25 per cent will join the armed forces if they wish and the other 75 per cent will be given about Rs 10 lakh and they are likely to be reemployed by the government or by the private sector. The Agneevirs will have on their side discipline, training, an education certificate and Importantly, youth, At that age,they will be ready to work anywhere and have special skills.
The Agneepath scheme aims to transform the armed forces by inducting 45,000 young men and women for a period of four years. Those selected will be paid about Rs 40,000 a month, though the amount will be deducted as provident fund. At the end of the four years, 25 per cent will join the armed forces if they wish and the other 75 per cent will be given about Rs 10 lakh and they are likely to be reemployed by the government or by the private sector. The Agneevirs will have on their side discipline, training, an education certificate and Importantly, youth, At that age,they will be ready to work anywhere and have special skills.
'Agniveers', who complete 4 years under 'Agnipath' scheme, to be given priority in recruitment of CAPFs: Amit Shah.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to give primacy to 'Agniveers, who have completed four years under the 'Agnipath' scheme, over others in the recruitment of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFS) and Assam Rifles.
The Home Minister also informed that a "detailed planning" and "work in this regard" have been initiated in the MHA immediately after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the decision on 'Agnipath' scheme. In a series of tweets in Hindi, Shah first welcomed the scheme, while claiming that it is aimed at transforming the armed forces.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to give primacy to 'Agniveers, who have completed four years under the 'Agnipath' scheme, over others in the recruitment of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFS) and Assam Rifles.
The Home Minister also informed that a "detailed planning" and "work in this regard" have been initiated in the MHA immediately after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the decision on 'Agnipath' scheme. In a series of tweets in Hindi, Shah first welcomed the scheme, while claiming that it is aimed at transforming the armed forces.
Russia looks East, describes India as one of the new centres of power.
Calling India as one of the "new centres of power in the East", Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian President Vladimir Putin, has said that it will be "harder and more expensive" for entrepreneurs from America and Europe to return to Russia as the vacuum is instantly filled by someone else in the current market conditions.
Peskov was speaking ahead of the annual Saint.
Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) which kicks off tomorrow and where Putin will be on Friday delivering an "extremely important" speech on the impact of sanctions on rising energy prices and the emerging food crisis in the world.
Calling India as one of the "new centres of power in the East", Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian President Vladimir Putin, has said that it will be "harder and more expensive" for entrepreneurs from America and Europe to return to Russia as the vacuum is instantly filled by someone else in the current market conditions.
Peskov was speaking ahead of the annual Saint.
Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) which kicks off tomorrow and where Putin will be on Friday delivering an "extremely important" speech on the impact of sanctions on rising energy prices and the emerging food crisis in the world.
NSA Ajit Doval attends high level meeting at MHA to discuss, review security in Kashmir.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is participating in a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss and review security systems in place in Kashmir, among other issues. Apart from the NSA, senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and from Jammu & Kashmir were also present at the meeting. A slew of targeted killings in the Kashmir Valley has resulted in tensions being high in New Delhi. According to security forces, the attacks have been carried out by hybrid terrorists. These are operatives who are not on any terror lists but are radicalised enough to carry out a strike and then slip back into routine life.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is participating in a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss and review security systems in place in Kashmir, among other issues. Apart from the NSA, senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and from Jammu & Kashmir were also present at the meeting. A slew of targeted killings in the Kashmir Valley has resulted in tensions being high in New Delhi. According to security forces, the attacks have been carried out by hybrid terrorists. These are operatives who are not on any terror lists but are radicalised enough to carry out a strike and then slip back into routine life.
Cop Injured In Grenade Attack In Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag.
A police personnel was injured in a grenade attack in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said.
The attack took place at a police naka at Padshahi Bagh area of the south Kashmir district. "Terrorists hurled a grenade towards Police Naka at Padshahi Bagh area of Anantnag, resulting in minor injuries to one police personnel,"
A police personnel was injured in a grenade attack in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said.
The attack took place at a police naka at Padshahi Bagh area of the south Kashmir district. "Terrorists hurled a grenade towards Police Naka at Padshahi Bagh area of Anantnag, resulting in minor injuries to one police personnel,"
Explosives Recovered From Bus In Jammu.
Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered explosives in the form of gelatin sticks from a bus carrying an unidentified number of passengers on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday, officials said.
The explosives were detected during a routine check at Jajjar Kotli along Jammu-Srinagar national highway, a police spokesperson said. He said that experts from Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were immediately rushed to the scene and the explosive substance was later detonated through a controlled mechanism.
Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered explosives in the form of gelatin sticks from a bus carrying an unidentified number of passengers on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday, officials said.
The explosives were detected during a routine check at Jajjar Kotli along Jammu-Srinagar national highway, a police spokesperson said. He said that experts from Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were immediately rushed to the scene and the explosive substance was later detonated through a controlled mechanism.
Rajnath Singh To Pay Two Day Visit To Jammu And Kashmir From Today.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit the forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Mr Singh will commence his two-day visit to the Union Territory where he will interact with the troops. On Friday, he will attend the 'Rajyabhishek' of the 200th anniversary of Maharaja Gulab Singh in Jammu. Gulab Singh was the first Maharaja of Topa Rajput princely state and had founded the Dogra dynasty in Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit the forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Mr Singh will commence his two-day visit to the Union Territory where he will interact with the troops. On Friday, he will attend the 'Rajyabhishek' of the 200th anniversary of Maharaja Gulab Singh in Jammu. Gulab Singh was the first Maharaja of Topa Rajput princely state and had founded the Dogra dynasty in Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Army-IAF Carry Out Aerial Insertion, Water Parachute Jumps Exercise In Himachal.
The special forces of the Indian Army and Air Force jointly validated the aerial insertion and deployment of special forces operatives through water parachute jumps as a part of an ongoing two-day exercise in Himachal Pradesh (HP). In an exercise which is currently underway at Gobind Sagar Reservoir in HP, the joint forces practised aerial insertion and the capability to land on water for rapid response in hostile territory. Furthermore, the joint operation has fine-tuned the specific drills and procedures to enhance their skills in various conflict scenarios and terrains.
The special forces of the Indian Army and Air Force jointly validated the aerial insertion and deployment of special forces operatives through water parachute jumps as a part of an ongoing two-day exercise in Himachal Pradesh (HP). In an exercise which is currently underway at Gobind Sagar Reservoir in HP, the joint forces practised aerial insertion and the capability to land on water for rapid response in hostile territory. Furthermore, the joint operation has fine-tuned the specific drills and procedures to enhance their skills in various conflict scenarios and terrains.
India Successfully Test Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missile Prithvi II.
India on Wednesday successfully carried out the night launch of Prithvi-ll short range ballistic missile from an integrated test range in Odisha. test validated all operational and technical parameters "A successful training launch of a short-range ballistic missile, Prithvi Il was carried out on June 15, at approximately 1930 hrs from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha,".
India on Wednesday successfully carried out the night launch of Prithvi-ll short range ballistic missile from an integrated test range in Odisha. test validated all operational and technical parameters "A successful training launch of a short-range ballistic missile, Prithvi Il was carried out on June 15, at approximately 1930 hrs from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha,".
'Terrorism has to be fought and fought without reservation': NSA Ajit Doval.
Terrorism has to be fought and fought without reservation, Ajit Doval, the National Security Advisor, said at the BRICS meeting today. Speaking with other NSAS from Brazil, China, Russia and South Africa during a virtual meeting, he welcomed the fact that the BRICS countries were involved in counterterrorism through the working group. Terrorists had to be fought in different ways, he said. And one way was to ensure that terrorists did not use communication technologies to spread messages of hate. Cyber security was also imperative in the fight against terrorism. Doval also mentioned the need to reform the multilateral system urgently: the reform of the United Nations Security Council is a long way of and the one country opposing India's efforts to be a permanent member is China. Without reform, he pointed out, it would be difficult to address global issues with credibility, equity and accountability.
Terrorism has to be fought and fought without reservation, Ajit Doval, the National Security Advisor, said at the BRICS meeting today. Speaking with other NSAS from Brazil, China, Russia and South Africa during a virtual meeting, he welcomed the fact that the BRICS countries were involved in counterterrorism through the working group. Terrorists had to be fought in different ways, he said. And one way was to ensure that terrorists did not use communication technologies to spread messages of hate. Cyber security was also imperative in the fight against terrorism. Doval also mentioned the need to reform the multilateral system urgently: the reform of the United Nations Security Council is a long way of and the one country opposing India's efforts to be a permanent member is China. Without reform, he pointed out, it would be difficult to address global issues with credibility, equity and accountability.
IAF Chief Talks Star Wars, Wants Turf Extended To Space.
The Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has made a strong case for the IAF to be given the mandate of a Space force in addition to its responsibility of securing Indian interests in the Air.
"I would reiterate that we see Space as a natural extension of the air medium and reaffirm our need to adapt to this new environment rapidly. Hon'ble RM (Defence Minister Rajnath Singh) recently mentioned in a talk that IAF does need to transcend to an air and space force in the years to come and we are working on this vision," Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
The Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has made a strong case for the IAF to be given the mandate of a Space force in addition to its responsibility of securing Indian interests in the Air.
"I would reiterate that we see Space as a natural extension of the air medium and reaffirm our need to adapt to this new environment rapidly. Hon'ble RM (Defence Minister Rajnath Singh) recently mentioned in a talk that IAF does need to transcend to an air and space force in the years to come and we are working on this vision," Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.