Ceasefire continues at LOC in western border areas & ceasefire violations have been brought down. But across the border, terror infrastructure still remains. Our counter-infiltration grid is continuously foiling the infiltration from there: Army chief Gen Manoj Pande, on #ArmyDay
Attempts to smuggle weapons and drugs through drones in the international boundary sector in Jammu & Punjab continue. Counter-drone jammers and other equipment have been brought into use against such activities: Army chief Gen Manoj Pande, on #ArmyDay
Improvements have been seen in the areas inside J&K. The local population has rejected violence, and welcoming positive changes, enthusiastically participated in all govt initiatives: Army chief Gen Manoj Pande, on #ArmyDay
Although there has been a decline in violence with the efforts of security forces, several proxy terrorist outfits have resorted to the technique of targetted killings to gain visibility. Army, along with other security forces, is determined to foil all such attempts: Army chief
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
First G-20 Infrastructure Working Group meeting under G20 India Presidency scheduled to be held on 16th-17th Jan in Pune. It'll bring together IWG member countries, guest countries& int'l orgs invited by India to discuss 2023 Infrastructure Agenda under Indian G20 Presidency: MEA
G20 Infrastructure Working Group deliberates on various aspects of infra investments, incl developing infra as an asset class, promoting quality infrastructure investment & identifying innovative instruments for mobilizing financial resources for infrastructure investment: MEA
The outcomes of the Infrastructure Working Group feed into the G20 Finance Track priorities and promote Infrastructure Development: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Prachand Light Combat Helicopter demonstrating its flying operations in Jodhpur
Prachand Light Combat Helicopters were inducted into the Air Force on October 3 last year. The choppers have started taking part in wargames with Indian Army
The 'Prachand' is one of the potent attack helicopters, its arsenal includes a 20 mm front cannon, 70 mm rockets and air-to-air & air-to-surface procession guided missiles: IAF's Dhanush squadron's Squadron Leader Raunak Dubey
Its navigation attack feature enables the pilot to pick up targets & destroy them with ease. It also has a modern & advanced auto-pilot system. We have flown this chopper quite a lot in our unit. Its roles are to provide close air support to ground forces: Squadron Leader R Dubey
#UPDATE | Aircraft crash at Pokhara Airport in Nepal | A total of 16 bodies recovered: Nepal Army Spokesperson
#UPDATE | Aircraft crash at Pokhara Airport in Nepal | "10 foreign nationals, including 2 infants were on board," Sudarshan Bartaula, spokesperson of Yeti Airlines
#UPDATE | Aircraft crash at Pokhara Airport in Nepal | 53 Nepali, 5 Indian, 4 Russian, One Irish, 2 Koreans, 1 Argentinian and a French national were on board: Airport authority
Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Since 2014, the commitment to transform society has been increasingly holistic and increasingly effective: EAM Dr S Jaishankar attend Thuglak 53rd Annual Day function
It begins with better health and immunization, reducing gender gaps, expanding educational access and coverage, and promoting skills to foster talent and innovation making it easier to do business and creating greater employment opportunities: EAM Dr S Jaishankar
It's clear from national campaigns initiated by Modi govt that the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) defined by UN are among govt's key objectives even during Covid period. India matters because its record & progress will determine global success in meeting SDG targets: EAM
Delhi | CBI raids are underway at the office of Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in Delhi Secretariat.
Visuals from outside the Delhi Secretariat where CBI raids are underway at the office of Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
Modi govt using CBI as a weapon to defame AAP & its leaders & conduct false raids on their premises. CBI earlier conducted raids at (AAP leader) Manish Sisodia's house, village, office, bank locker & found nothing. This time also, they'll not find anything: AAP RS MP Sanjay Singh
An Avalanche warning has been issued with a 'High Danger' level likely to occur above 2000 metres of Kupwara district in the next 24 hours: Jammu & Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (JK SDMA)
JK SDMA released a warning for the people living in these areas to take precautions & avoid venturing into avalanche-prone areas.
An avalanche with a 'Medium Danger' level is likely to occur above 2,000 metres over Bandipore, Baramulla, Doda, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban & Reasi districts in the next 24 hours: J&K State Disaster Management Authority (JK SDMA)