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India to buy Javelin anti-tank missile system from US

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New Delhi, Aug 28 (NVI) India will be buying Javelin anti-tank guided missile system from the United States.

The Indian Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the purchase of the missile system through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales process.

The Javelin is used by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and numerous international customers and is designed for use against a wide array of targets, including armored vehicles and fortified positions.

Announcing and welcoming the move, the US government today said, “The milestone reflects the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Indian Armed Forces and opens the door for future collaboration between the U.S. and Indian defense industries.”

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, “This agreement reflects a defense partnership that is growing deeper, more capable, and more consequential.”

He added that, “The Javelin agreement demonstrates the depth of U.S. support for the Indian Army and creates new opportunities for our defense industries to work together. We see tremendous potential for future cooperation that strengthens the defense industrial bases of both countries.”

With the signing of the LOA, India becomes a customer of the Javelin system, an advanced, medium-range, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile.

The Javelin system is produced by the Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between RTX and Lockheed Martin.

The landmark signature further strengthens the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership by demonstrating the depth of ongoing U.S. support to the Indian Army, the US Embassy said in a statement here.

“It also opens discussions on mutually beneficial co-production and additional opportunities to strengthen the defense industrial bases of both countries,” it said. (NVI)

Three Pakistani Drones Forced To Retreat After LoC Intrusion In J&K’s Rajouri

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Rajouri, Aug 28 (NVI): The Army thwarted an attempted drone intrusion from Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district, officials said on Friday.

Three drones entered Indian airspace near Rumlidhara in the Nowshera sector during the intervening night, they said.

Alert troops detected the movement and activated counter-drone systems, forcing the three drones to retreat across the LoC, officials said.

A search operation has been launched in the area as a precautionary measure, they added.(NVI)

CRPF Constable Injured in Accidental Firing in Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 28 (NVI): A CRPF constable was injured after his service rifle went off accidentally at  in Ahmadnagar area of Srinagar on Thursday evening, officials said.

The incident took place at Daggapora in Ahmadnagar, where the constable, identified as Sukanta Bagadi, sustained head injuries, they said.

He was provided first aid at the spot before being shifted to SKIMS Hospital at Soura for treatment, officials said.

Further details are awaited.(NVI)

J&K LG Sinha, CM Omar Extend Greetings on Raksha Bandhan

Srinagar, Aug 28 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the Union Territory on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor conveyed heartfelt greetings to the people, wishing them happiness and well-being on the auspicious occasion.

“Heartiest greetings and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan,” the LG’s office said in a post on X.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir and said the festival celebrates the cherished bond of love, trust and mutual respect between siblings.

He expressed hope that the occasion would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to every household and further strengthen unity and harmony across Jammu and Kashmir.(NVI)

Sujit Kumar Takes Charge as IGP Kashmir Zone

Srinagar, Aug 28 (NVI): Senior IPS officer Sujit Kumar on Thursday assumed charge as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, succeeding Vidhi Kumar Birdi, officials said.

Kumar, who was serving as IGP Security, Jammu and Kashmir, brings extensive administrative and operational experience to the new assignment.

He has previously served in all three ranges of the Kashmir Zone, including as the head of the Central Kashmir Range, officials said.(NVI)

Nepal floods Update: 63 Indians rescued, 290 remain missing

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New Delhi, Aug 27 (NVI) Even as the extent of death and destruction caused by yesterday’s floods in Nepal keep unfolding, at least 290 Indians remain missing while 63 have been rescued.

The latest update regarding the fate of Indians was provided by the External Affairs Ministry as of 8 PM.

The Ministry spokesman said 290 Indians were “not contactable”.

He said 63 workers of Trishuli-I project were rescued and 21 were from Tamil Nadu.

Meanwhile, India sent two consignments of relief material to Nepal which is grappling with the mammoth challenge posed by the flood fury in central parts of the country, bordering Tibet.

The consignments, which were airlifted, included medicines and food packets, which were handed over to the government of Nepal.

“India remains committed to standing by Nepal and its people,” the spokesman said.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also held a meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other senior officials of the MEA, along with Ambassdors in Kathmandu and Beijing, on the Nepal flood disaster.

In a social media post later, Jaishankar said, “urgent efforts are underway to ascertain the status and well-being of all Indians in the flood-affected areas. MEA is coordinating with various Ministries, State governments, tour operators and project authorities in this regard. We are working closely with the Nepali side, both on this aspect and on the relief efforts.” (NVI)

Sujit Kumar appointed IGP Kashmir as part of Police Reshuffle in J&K

Senior IPS officer Sujit Kumar appointed as IGP Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 27 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the police establishment, transferring and posting 14 officers, including 11 IPS and three JKPS officers.

According to an order issued by the Home Department, M K Sinha, an IPS officer of the 1996 AGMUT cadre, has been transferred from the post of Additional Director General (Headquarters) and posted as ADG, CID, J&K, replacing Nitish Kumar.

Nitish Kumar, an IPS officer of the 1999 AGMUT cadre, has been posted as ADG, Armed Police, J&K, against an available vacancy.

Uttam Chand, IPS (2002), IGP Police Operations and Services at Police Headquarters, has been transferred and posted as IGP Railways, J&K, replacing Vivek Gupta. He will continue to hold the additional charge of IGP Police Operations and Services at PHQ until further orders.

Bhim Sen Tuti, IPS (2004), has been transferred from IGP Jammu Zone and posted as IGP Headquarters, J&K, against an available vacancy.

Sujit Kumar, IPS (2007), has been appointed as IGP Kashmir Zone. He was serving as IGP Security, J&K.

Vivek Gupta, IPS (2007), has been posted as IGP Security, replacing Sujit Kumar, while Tejinder Singh, IPS (2008), has been transferred from IGP CID and posted as IGP Jammu Zone, replacing Bhim Sen Tuti.

Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS (2009), has been designated as Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).

Mubassir Latifi Ameer, IPS (2011), DIG Personnel at PHQ, has been transferred and posted as DIG IR Kashmir. He was also holding the additional charge of DIG Training.

At the district level, Sahil Sarangal, IPS (2017), has been transferred from SSP Handwara and posted as SSP Pulwama.

Sunny Gupta, IPS (2020), who was serving as Additional SP Anantnag, has been appointed SSP Kishtwar, replacing Naresh Singh.

Among JKPS officers, Tahir Saleem Khan, JKPS (2001), has been transferred from his post as SO to IGP Kashmir Zone and posted as SSP Handwara, replacing Sahil Sarangal.

Muzaffar Ahmad Shah, JKPS (2004), SSP SCW Kashmir, has been posted as SO to IGP Kashmir Zone, replacing Tahir Saleem Khan.

Naresh Singh, JKPS (2004), SSP Kishtwar, has been transferred and posted as SSP Rajouri against an available vacancy.(NVI)

India sends relief material to flood-hit Nepal

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New Delhi, Aug 27 (NVI) India has sent relief material to Nepal where sudden floods have caused large scale destruction and devastation, besides killing many people.

Two Indian consignments of urgently required items were airlifted today to Nepal as the Himalayan country scrambled to meet the mammoth emergency.

Nepal Prime Minister and Foreign Minister have thanked India for its assistance as authorities continue search and rescue operations across flood-affected areas.

The floods, which hit central parts of Nepal bordering Tibet, caused widespread destruction with structures, including houses and bridges, being swept away.

Hundreds of people, including Indians, were missing after the deluge and efforts are underway to trace them.

The affected areas include the route to Kailash Mansarovar, located in Tibet, and many Indian pilgrims were on that yatra when the floods struck.

Surendra Thapa, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi, said the immediate priority was to locate missing people, save lives and provide assistance to those affected.

“Given the scale of this tragedy and the number of people who remain unaccounted for, including foreign nationals from several countries, our immediate priority is search and rescue, saving lives and providing assistance to those affected,” Thapa said.

He added that authorities were making every effort to locate and assist those affected while working to verify the situation, with further updates expected as rescue operations continue.

Several Indian state governments, including Sikkim, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Odisha, have also issued helplines to assist people affected by the floods and those seeking information about their relatives.

The relief efforts come as Nepal continues to assess the extent of the devastation, with rescue teams working to reach affected communities and account for people who remain untraceable. (NVI)

Eight-point consensus between India, China on border management

India's NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (File pic)

New Delhi, Aug 27 (NVI) An eight-point consensus has been reached between India and China with the aim of strengthening border management, advancing boundary delimitation talks and improving bilateral communication.

The understanding was reached at the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives — India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border and creating conditions for the steady development of bilateral relations.

Under the consensus, the two countries agreed to advance negotiations on a framework for resolving the boundary question in accordance with the 2005 Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of the India-China Boundary Question.

The Expert Group on Boundary Delimitation and the Working Group on Border Management under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs will take forward discussions on an “Early and Substantial Harvest” in boundary delimitation and border management. Their first task will be to agree on their respective terms of reference.

Both sides also agreed that situations on the ground would be addressed promptly through existing diplomatic and military channels, including the WMCC, local commander-level meetings and other agreed mechanisms, to prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations along the Line of Actual Control.

As part of efforts to improve border management, India and China agreed to add two meeting points for the General Level Mechanism/Senior Highest Military Commander meetings.

The two sides also agreed to establish two additional border military hotline channels in the Eastern and Middle Sectors.

The consensus further noted progress in trans-border cooperation, including the reopening of three designated border trading points and increased batches of Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.

India and China agreed to strengthen cooperation in border trade, pilgrimage and other areas.

The two sides will also hold the next meeting of the India-China Expert-Level Mechanism on Trans-border Rivers in September and continue discussions on hydrological data sharing and renewal of relevant memorandums of understanding.

The next round of talks between the Special Representatives is to be held in India next year. (NVI)

Army Commander Reviews Security Situation in South Kashmir

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visits South Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 27 (NVI): Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma today visited South Kashmir to review the security situation and operational preparedness of troops deployed in the region, the Army said.

During the visit, the Army Commander was briefed on the evolving security dynamics, operational challenges and measures being undertaken to further strengthen the security grid, it said.

The discussions focused on greater integration of technology to enhance surveillance, intelligence gathering and operational awareness, enabling security forces to respond swiftly and decisively to emerging threats, according to the Army.

Lt Gen Sharma also interacted with the troops and commended them for their professionalism, high morale and indomitable spirit.

He exhorted the personnel to remain proactive, adaptive and mission-ready to maintain operational dominance, the Army said.—(NVI)

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