International News

Simplified ‘Make-II’: Major Steps towards ‘Make in India’ in Defence Production

The defence acquisition council headed by the defence minister has finalized the revised defence procurement procedure ‘Make-II’, which aims at increased participation of local Indian industries.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Jan 2018

Raisina Dialogue

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurates the Raisina Dialogue.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Jan 2018

Army to get modern assault rifles, carbines and simplified Make II

The Defence Ministry on Tuesday cleared the procurement of 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 close quarter battle (CQB) carbines for the Army on a fast-track basis. Both the deals had been repeatedly cancelled in the past.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 17th Jan 2018

India's NKN, Sri Lanka's LEARN connect with high capacity Net

India's National Knowledge Network and Sri Lanka's LEARN which connect to educational institutions between the two countries have now been linked with each other through high capacity internet

posted by Jawwad Kazi 17th Jan 2018

BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement regains momentum

By the agreement of Bangladesh, India and Nepal on operating procedures for movement of passenger vehicles, the BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement seems to have regained its momentum.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Jan 2018