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11:01 AM

List of 101 imported items by MoD

10:51 AM

Black box of AI Express flight that crash-landed at Kozhikode brought to Delhi

The black box of Air India Express flight that crash-landed at Kozhikode Airport, Kerala on August 7, brought to Delhi and kept at Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) lab for examination. Since it is an international airport, international aviation bodies are welcome to aid us in the investigation, says Anil Kumar, Director General of Directorate General of Civil Aviation. "Soon we will have all transcripts from recovered black boxes. We are also going to talk to Boeing to examine aircraft’s original equipment & check for defects. Only after conducting a thorough & unbiased probe, can we tell what exactly happened," he added.

10:44 AM

Rs 5 million ex gratia each to the families of those who lost their lives in Vijaywada fire

Andhra Pradesh government announces Rs 5 million ex gratia each to the families of those who lost their lives in the fire at a hotel, being utilised as a #COVID19 facility in Vijayawada.

10:27 AM

Terrorists fire upon BJP leader in J-K's Budgam

Abdul Hamid Najar, district president of Budgam BJP Other Backward Class (OBC) Morcha was shifted to a hospital after being fired upon by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, said the police on Sunday. "Abdul Hamid Najar was fired upon by terrorists. He has been shifted to a hospital. He is a resident of Mohiendpora area of Budgam," said Amod Nagpure, Budgam SSP, Jammu and Kashmir Police. Earlier on August 6, BJP Sarpanch Sajad Ahmad Khanday succumbed to injuries after he was shot by terrorists in Kulgam.

10:08 AM

Outlay of nearly Rs 52,000 crore for domestic capital procurement

The embargo on imports is planned to be progressively implemented between 2020 to 2024. Our aim is to apprise the Indian defence industry about the anticipated requirements of the Armed Forces so that they are better prepared to realise the goal of indigenisation. MoD has also bifurcated the capital procurement budget for 2020-21 between domestic and foreign capital procurement routes. A separate budget head has been created with an outlay of nearly Rs 52,000 crore for domestic capital procurement in the current financial year.

10:07 AM

List comprises of not just simple parts but high technology weapon systems

The list of 101 embargoed items comprises of not just simple parts but also some high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, transport aircrafts,  LCHs, radars and many other items to fulfil the needs of our Defence Services. The list also includes, wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) with indicative import embargo date of December 2021, of which the Army is expected to contract almost 200 at an approximate cost of over Rs 5,000 crore. 

10:06 AM

Almost 260 schemes of such items were contracted by the Tri-Services: Rajnath

Almost 260 schemes of such items were contracted by the Tri-Services at an approximate cost of Rs 3.5 lakh crore between April 2015 and August 2020. It is estimated that contracts worth almost Rs 4 lakh crore will be placed upon the domestic industry within the next 6 to 7 years. Of these, items worth almost Rs 1,30,000 crore each are anticipated for the Army and the Air Force while items worth almost Rs 1,40,000 crore are anticipated by the Navy over the same period.

10:04 AM

List prepared in consultation with stakeholders: Rajnath

The Ministry of Defence has prepared a list of 101 items for which there would be an embargo on the import beyond the timeline indicated against them. This is a big step towards self-reliance in defence. The list is prepared by MoD after several rounds of consultations with all stakeholders, including  the Armed Forces, public & private industry to assess current and future  capabilities of  the  Indian industry for manufacturing various ammunition & equipment within India.

10:01 AM

MoD will introduce import embargo on 101 items

9:56 AM

Defence Minister to make important announcement shortly

9:55 AM

Heavy rains trigger opening of Neyyar dam shutters in Thiruvananthapuram

The 4 shutters of Neyyar dam have been opened in Thiruvananthapuram district. Shutters of Aruvikkara dam have also been opened, as the catchment areas of both the dams are receiving heavy rainfall since yesterday: Thiruvananthapuram District Administration

9:44 AM

Deeply anguished by news of tragic fire accident at a COVID19 facility: Amit Shah

Deeply anguished by news of tragic fire accident at a COVID19 facility in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Centre assures all possible support to state govt. Condolences with affected families in this time of grief. Praying for speedy recovery of those injured: Home Minister Amit Shah

9:25 AM

Anguished by the fire at Covid Centre in Vijayawada: Modi

9:20 AM

Monsoon to become active again over coastal Maha from Monday

The south west monsoon is expected to become active again over Mumbai and other parts of coastal Maharashtra from Monday after moderate rainfall in the city and neighbouring areas in the last two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. Mumbai received a record rainfall on Wednesday and in the last two days, the city and suburbs received 20 mm to 45 mm downpour, an IMD official said on Sunday.

9:11 AM

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy expresses shock & grief

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock & grief over the fire mishap and enquired about the cause of the accident. He directed the concerned officials to take up the rescue measures and admit the injured in nearby hospitals. Chief Minister also instructed officials to conduct an inquiry into the accident. The fire occurred in the hotel which was taken on lease and being run by a private hospital to treat COVID19 patients: Andhra Pradesh CM's Office