INDIA
Army to get 118 MBT Arjun Mk-1A, waiting for Defence Ministry approval
The cost of obtaining the tanks is reported to be ₹8,956.59 crores, as data from Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi suggests. Furthermore, the pending issues over Mk1 ammunitions, spares and repairs had also been resolved and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had set up an Arjun hub in Jaisalmer for spares and support.
Metro service in more than 25 cities by 2025: Modi
Fully automated driverless train will run on the 37-kilometre long Magenta Line from Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden. It will eliminate the possibility of human error. After the start of driverless services on the Magenta Line, the Pink Line of the Delhi Metro is expected to have driverless operations by the mid of 2021.
Arya Rajendran : India's youngest mayor at 21 from Thiruvananthapuram
A BSc student, Arya represented the CPI (M) from Mudavanmugal ward in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, also the youngest candidate in 2020 civic body elections and bagged 2872 votes defeating the UDF candidate Sreekala by a margin of 549 votes.
200 terrorists in PoK waiting to intrude India: Army
There were continuous reports of 200-250 Pakistani terrorists in launch-pads of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) waiting to intrude the border, according to Lt-Gen BS Raju, who heads the strategically-located XV Corps of the Army that is responsible for maintaining vigil along the LoC and tackling militancy in the hinterland.
Riot-hit Wistron plant to resume production soon: Minister
"Taiwan's Wistron factory in Kolar's Narasapura industrial area will be fully operation and ready to resume production in the next 20 days," Hebbar told reporters in Kannada after visiting the plant that was damaged on December 12 when hundreds of its workers turned violent for delayed wages and longer shifts.
India asks airlines to not fly Chinese nationals in country
Due to the flight suspension between both the countries, Chinese citizens who are eligible to travel according to rules for foreigners, have been doing it through the other way. They first fly to the country that has a travel bubble with India and from the travel bubble country they travel to India.
Rahul on short personal visit abroad: Congress
Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala confirmed the news to media. The trip comes at a time when the party is to celebrate its foundation day on Monday and take out a Tiranga Yatra across the country.
Further boost to India's air power: IAF to get three more Rafale fighter jets in January 2021
At least three Rafale jets will arrive in India next month. The dates are still being worked out. The planes will be flown to Jamnagar from France without a stopover on the way. Refuelling support will be provided by Indian and French tankers
Army chief visits South Korea to enhance military ties
Earlier in the month, General Naravane made an historic visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. It was the first-ever visit by a head of the Indian Army to the two strategically important Gulf countries.
Army chief visits South Korea to enhance military ties
General Naravane will be meeting senior military and civilian leadership of the Republic of Korea.
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