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The three tests of the Very Short Range Air Defence System were carried out by the DRDO in the Pokhran range of Rajasthan as part of development trials.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army and industry involved in the successful development trials and stated this new missile equipped with modern technologies will give further technological boost to the Armed Forces against aerial threats.

"The DRDO India has successfully conducted three flight tests of the 4th Generation, technically advanced miniaturised weapon system VSHORADS, from Pokhran. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army and industry involved in the successful development," posted the Defence Minister's office on Saturday.

The missiles have been under development for the last few years and are expected to meet the critical requirements of the forces to tackle enemy aircraft, drones and other aerial targets at short ranges.

The forces rely on the Russian Igla missiles for their requirements but have felt the need to modernise their inventory for over a decade now.

The development cum production partners in the VSHORADS project are two private companies.

Earlier on Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2024 in New Delhi, expressed India's support for a peaceful resolution to disputes and has sought to promote cooperation among nations in the Indo-Pacific.

"India has consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution to disputes and has sought to promote cooperation among nations in the Indo-Pacific, with a strong emphasis on the centrality of ASEAN in fostering regional dialogue, stability, and collective growth," he said.

Rajnath Singh underscored India's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the vital international maritime routes. He further said that the engagement with regional partners, including joint exercises and information-sharing initiatives, is aimed at strengthening the collective maritime security framework.

He underlined that the Indian Armed Forces, particularly the Navy, have been at the forefront of cooperative endeavours with countries of the region, and are continuously working towards building their capacity and capabilities, the Ministry of Defence stated.

"While India's endeavour for maritime cooperation continues, its interests are not in conflict with any other country. At the same time, the interests of any other nation should not come in conflict with those of other nations. This is the spirit in which we must work together," Singh further said.

Highlighting India's vision for the Indo-Pacific he said, "India's vision for the Indo-Pacific is based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) as we believe in fostering partnerships that prioritise sustainable development, economic growth and mutual security."

The Defence Minister added that India's engagement with its partners is guided by the understanding that true progress can only be achieved through collective action and synergy. He stated that due to these efforts, India is considered a "credible and preferred security partner and first responder" in the region.

(ANI)

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“The Congress wants to keep Dalits as Dalits, the poor as poor. So beware of the Congress. Urban Naxals are running the Congress. The party wants to divide the country. So it is trying to divide us. So be one and united to foil the Congress party’s plot. This is the time to be together,” he said at the public rally.

The Prime Minister referred to the recent seizure of drugs worth thousands of crores in Delhi saying that the main accused turned out to be a Congress leader.

“The Congress is pushing the youth to consume drugs. They want to contest elections from the money earned through drug business,” he alleged.

He called upon the youth and the people in general to be aware of the Congress party’s tactics and unitedly fight against it.

“The Congress gave prominence to a particular family which wanted to rule the country. The Congress party always took a duplicitous stance towards the Banjara community. Our Banjara community has played a major role in the formation of India and in the social life of India. Great men of this society have done everything in art, culture, Defence and trade,” said PM Modi.

“It was the responsibility of the Indian government to restore the name and pride of the Banjara community after Independence. However, the Congress governments alienated Banjaras from the mainstream communities,” claimed the Prime Minister.

“The Banjara community has played a significant role in enriching the cultural heritage of India. In every sector, be it art, tradition, spirituality, trade and commerce, people from the Banjara community have made immense contributions,” he said.

“However, those who are being neglected, Modi worships them. The BJP-led government at the Centre took a slew of decisions for the development of the Banjara community,” said PM Modi.

He further added that Devendra Fadnavis during his Chief Ministership had launched the Banjara Virasat Museum but it was blocked by the Congress and Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

However, he noted that it was further revived and completed by the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government at an expenditure of Rs 700 crore,” said the Prime Minister.

PM Modi said polling is underway in Haryana, adding that the people of Haryana should vote in large numbers to push the state’s development.

Earlier, the Prime Minister performed Darshan at Jagdamba Mata Temple, Poharadevi. He paid tribute to the Samadhis of Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj in Washim.

He inaugurated the five floor Banjara Virasat Museum, celebrating the rich heritage of the Banjara community.

Poharadevi is one of the important and well-known pilgrimages of Maharashtra.

The PM also launched a slew of initiatives for the agricultural and animal husbandry sector worth around Rs 23,300 crore.

In line with his commitment to empower farmers, the Prime Minister disbursed the 18th instalment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi worth about Rs 20,000 crore to around 9.4 crore farmers.

With the 18th instalment release, the total funds released to farmers under PM-KISAN will be around Rs 3.45 lakh crore.

Further, he launched the 5th instalment of NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana disbursing about Rs 2,000 crore.

The PM showered praises on the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra for providing additional Rs 6,000 to farmers annually under the Namo Krishi Samman Nidhi.

He criticised the Congress and Maha Vikas Aghadi government for blocking several irrigation schemes.

He claimed that while the Centre was sending funds to the state for farmers’ welfare, the Congress and Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders were allegedly involved in corruption.

The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation more than 7,500 projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), worth over Rs 1,920 crore.

The major projects include custom hiring centres, primary processing units, warehouses, sorting and grading units, cold storage projects, post-harvest management projects among others.

The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation 9,200 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) with a combined turnover of around Rs 1,300 crore.

Further, he launched the Unified Genomic Chip for cattle and indigenous sex-sorted semen technology.

He also dedicated five solar parks with a total capacity of 19 MW across Maharashtra under Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana – 2.0.

During the programme, he will also honour beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.

He also distributed cheques to some women beneficiaries under the scheme.

--IANS
 

“I like them both but personally I choose Virat Kohli,” Sidra told IANS.

Virat Kohli has solidified his legacy as perhaps one of the greatest batters in the history of the game. The 35-year old, who is also the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023, has had a stellar career which has seen him play more than 500 games across the three formats. Kohli’s most successful format has been ODI’s as he has scored 13,906 runs in 295 games.

Kohli had spent 1258 days as the number one ranked ODI batsman in the world before he was dethroned by Babar Azam in April 2021. The Pakistan batter, who recently stepped down from white ball captaincy, was overtaken by Shubman Gill in 2023 but regained his position in December 2023 and still sits at the top of the leaderboards.

With the Women’s T20 WC now in full flow, India will be hoping to bounce back after a 58-run crushing defeat by the hands of New Zealand. Their next opponents on the other hand, Pakistan, are coming off an impressive 31 run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening encounter.

Sidra Nawaz believes that even though India has historically dominated the fixture, Pakistan’s momentum can put India under pressure in their match-up.

“If we take a look at the past meetings then majority of the times India has won but in this World Cup Pakistan started off strong with a solid win over Sri Lanka and India was unable to win against NZ and were bundled out early. Pakistan might have the better approach heading into the game and hopefully will put India under pressure in the game,” Sidra further added during an interaction set up by 1xbat cricket predicta.

Nawaz participated in domestic cricket for the likes of Lahore, Punjab, Federal Capital, Higher Education Commission, Omar Associates, Saif Sports Saga, and State Bank of Pakistan.

Nawaz took to the international stage in 2014, debuting against Australia in August, 2014. Nawaz went on to partake in numerous ODI and T20 World Cups, spanning from 2014 to 2023. Nawaz was nominated as the captain of the Pakistan A team in 2021, taking on West Indies in an T20I. Sidra was considered as a true leader and great of her national side.

The veteran further stated that India and Pakistan should begin playing bi-lateral series as well and claimed that India should travel to Pakistan in 2025 for the Champions Trophy.

“Yes definitely (On whether India and Pakistan should play more often), I think we lack because we can’t play bilateral series between each other. I can’t comment on this because it's the decision of the governments but as a player I believe we should play at least one series a year.

“India should definitely come to Pakistan, Pakistan went to their country to play the 2023 ODI WC as well. A lot of countries are traveling to Pakistan, England and Pak will begin a test series in two days (October 7). India have played on all the pitches around the world, it’s time they experience our pitches as well,”she concluded.

--IANS

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