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Modi’s new outdoor meeting trend as latest studies raise concerns on indoor Covid spread

Masked up and socially distanced, PM Modi met Army chief General M.M. Naravane, IAF chief R.K.S. Bhadauria & CDS General Bipin Rawat to take stock of Covid readiness.

India looks to lease mid-air refueller from French Air Force for training, more could follow

IAF's refueller fleet currently comprises six Russian IIyushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, which are facing maintenance and serviceability issues.

Tejas aircraft tech comes in aid of oxygen-starved Indian cities. This is how it works

The tech is an offshoot of On-Board Oxygen Generation System project for medical grade oxygen generation on board Tejas. India is the 4th country to develop this.

Tejas aircraft cleared to carry Python-5 air-to-air missile in its weapons capability

Python-5 missile live firing was conducted to validate target engagement from all aspects & beyond visual ranges. In all live firings, missiles hit the aerial target, said official.

US imposing sanctions on India for S-400 deal with Russia will hurt ties, ex-envoy Juster says

Former US Ambassador Kenneth Juster says if India finally procures the surface-to-air missiles system, Washington should grant a waiver keeping in mind its larger policy goals.

Army chief Naravane visits eastern Ladakh, Siachen, reviews operational preparedness

Gen Naravane was accompanied by Lt Gen Y.K. Joshi, Army Commander of the Northern Command, and Lt Gen P.G.K. Menon, General Officer Commanding of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps.

Committed to giving care & treatment for Covid to veterans, says Indian Army

In a statement Tuesday, the army said that the base hospital at Delhi and service hospitals at all military stations are working tirelessly to accommodate maximum veterans.

Polyclinics for defence veterans get more medical staff so they can run 24×7 amid Covid surge

Defence ministry has sanctioned additional staff, including a medical officer, a nursing assistant & a pharmacist, for 51 'high pressure' ECHS polyclinics for 3 months.

Army, Navy, Air Force seek emergency financial powers for 3 months to tackle Covid crisis

The proposals from the three armed services are currently under the active consideration of the govt, and a decision is expected shortly. 

Army sets up cell to ensure ‘decent last rites’ for veterans, dependents succumbing to Covid

Under Army's Assured Decent Last Rites Scheme (ADLRS), every local station has a system & budget meant for all cases of fallen soldiers — from receiving the body to giving funds to family.

On Camera

Pakistani fundamentalists closer to controlling state. Now the battle is over baby milk bank

Islamic clerics push back against human milk banks as Shari’a proscribes marriages between so-called milk siblings. But several Islamic countries, including Iran, operate them.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.