MoD Inks Contract Worth Rs. 1207 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited on 30th Nov 2024 for Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya at an overall cost of Rs. 1207.5 crore.
INS Vikramaditya is an Indian Aircraft Carrier commissioned in the Indian Navy in November 2013. After completion of the Refit, INS Vikramaditya will join the active fleet of the Indian Navy with upgraded combat capability.
This project is an important step towards development of Cochin Shipyard Limited as Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Hub for supporting the industrial ecosystem of India. The project envisages the involvement of nearly 50 MSMEs and would lead to employment generation for more than 3500 personnel.
India Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti
The joint military exercise between India and Malaysia, Harimau Shakti 2024, is taking place from December 2 to 15 at the Bentong Camp in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.
This year (2024), the bilateral military exercise is themed around the motto, 'Two nations, one mission: Ensuring global peace.'
The objective of Exercise Harimau Shakti is to further strengthen interoperability between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army in conducting sub-conventional operations under the UN mandate.
Dec 01, 2024
PM Attends Three-day All-India Security Conference in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the all-India conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar. This conference was held at Lok Seva Bhawan for three days.
The conference was attended by key dignitaries, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, among others.
Director Generals of Police and heads of security agencies from across the country also attended the meet in Odisha for the annual DGP conference. The conference focused on national security challenges and the evolving responsibilities of police forces.