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Amrita Nayak Dutta
Amrita Nayak Dutta writes on defence and national security as part of the national bureau of The Indian Express. In the past, Amrita has extensively reported on the media industry and broadcasting matters, urban affairs, bureaucracy and government policies. In the last 14 years of her career, she has worked in newspapers as well as in the online media space and is well versed with the functioning of both newsrooms. Amrita has worked in the northeast, Mumbai and Delhi. She has travelled extensively across the country, including in far-flung border areas, to bring detailed reports from the ground and has written investigative reports on media and defence. She has been working for The Indian Express since January 2023.
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Years of experience: 14+ Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Madurai Kamaraj University Previous experience: CNN News18, The Print, DNA, BBC (internship) Follow her on Twitter/ X: @AmritaNayak3Authors you can follow
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Two pilots killed after Army’s Cheetah helicopter crashes near Arunachal’s Bomdila; probe orderedSubscriber Only
March 16, 2023 14:13 IST
According to the Army, the helicopter is reported to have lost contact with the ATC around 9.15 am, and five search parties of the Army, SSB and ITBP were immediately launched. The wreckage of the aircraft was found near Banglajaap village, in Mandala.
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
India invites Pakistan Defence minister for SCO meetSubscriber Only
March 15, 2023 20:00 IST
India is the current chair of the eight-nation SCO, and the invite to Asif came after New Delhi invited Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, for an SCO foreign ministerial conclave, to be held in Goa in May.
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
Next-gen missile vessels to radars: Govt on local shopping spree for armed forcesSubscriber Only
March 15, 2023 04:13 IST
Several new acquisitions, officials said, are under consideration and orders are likely to be placed this month once they get the final nod from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) or the Ministry of Defence.
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Key Adani investor Elara co-owner with Adani in defence firmSubscriber Only
March 15, 2023 04:12 IST
Elara isn’t just another investor. Records investigated by The Indian Express show that along with the Adani Group, it is a promoter entity in a defence company, Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies Private Limited (ADTPL).
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
IAF now has 39 of 53 military airfields, nine ALGs for civil useSubscriber Only
March 15, 2023 02:07 IST
Defence officials said whenever the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) approaches the IAF with requests for earmarking certain military airfields for dual use, the IAF gives clearances based on certain feasibility checks it carries out.
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Environmental clearances, land acquisitions: Rajnath chairs high-level meet to review infra development along northern bordersSubscriber Only
March 15, 2023 02:00 IST
According to officials, several under-construction and planned infrastructure projects along the borders and ways to expedite them were discussed in the meeting, keeping in view the continuing military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
War can’t be ruled out, working hard to deter such a possibility: Navy chiefSubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 04:07 IST
Highlighting that the Navy closely monitors trends and patterns of threats and challenges from traditional as well as non-traditional sources, he said non-traditional security threats - such as maritime terrorism, piracy, robbery, human, arms, drugs trafficking - have added a fresh paradigm to the security scenario in the recent years.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
India remains world’s largest arms importer, share of Russian imports fell to 45 per cent: SIPRI dataSubscriber Only
March 13, 2023 20:05 IST
The data released Monday showed Russia was India’s largest arms supplier in the periods between 2013-17 and 2018-22, but its share of arms imports to India fell from 64 per cent to 45 per cent
Mon, Mar 13, 2023
IAF inducting in-house system to identify friendly forces in combatSubscriber Only
March 12, 2023 04:04 IST
Vayulink can avert Budgam-like fratricide, give real-time data
Sun, Mar 12, 2023
From Siachen to Sudan, women Army officers prove no mission is impossibleSubscriber Only
March 08, 2023 04:06 IST
A unique set of challenges comes in for officers operating in conflict zones outside the country, such as in UN Missions.
Wed, Mar 08, 2023
Group Captain Shaliza Dhami first IAF woman officer to head frontline unitSubscriber Only
March 07, 2023 22:40 IST
Commissioned in 2003 as a helicopter pilot, Group Captain Dhami has over 2,800 hours of flying experience. She has flown the Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.
Wed, Mar 08, 2023
Jammu and Kashmir court martial: How armed forces punish personnel for crimeSubscriber Only
March 07, 2023 07:23 IST
In 2020, the Army established a human rights cell at its headquarters in New Delhi to handle cases of alleged human rights violations.
Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Future conflicts will be unpredictable; forces must be operationally ready: Rajnath SinghSubscriber Only
March 07, 2023 02:29 IST
Rajnath Singh said the defence sector has emerged as a major demand creator, which has boosted India’s economy.
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Court martial in Amshipora fake encounter killing of 3: Life term for Army officerSubscriber Only
March 06, 2023 15:34 IST
The sentence over the killings of three labourers branded terrorists will be finalised only after confirmation from higher Army authorities.
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Govt putting in place protocols to tackle threat of spy balloons after Andamans incidentSubscriber Only
March 06, 2023 04:04 IST
Radars at key installations being upgraded in tri-service plan
Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Navy chief: Ties with others must to tackle maritime challengesSubscriber Only
March 05, 2023 05:57 IST
His comments came a day after foreign ministers of Quad countries together called for peace in Ukraine and spoke about China’s aggressive behavior in the Indo-Pacific region and its attempts to block designation of terrorists at the UN.
Sun, Mar 05, 2023
India needs to have tech, weapons to fight a swift as well as a long war: CDSSubscriber Only
March 04, 2023 00:48 IST
General Chauhan said that being self-reliant is one of the key lessons that India can derive from the Russia-Ukraine war and it has to be seen what kind of capability India needs to build based on other lessons thrown up by the war.
Sat, Mar 04, 2023
CCS clears Rs 10k cr training platforms for IAF, NavySubscriber Only
March 01, 2023 19:37 IST
As per the defence ministry, the CCS accorded approval to sign a contract with L&T for the acquisition of three cadet training ships worth Rs 3,108.09 crore.
Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Govt plans multimedia campaign to promote flagship schemesSubscriber Only
February 27, 2023 04:16 IST
The publicity campaign will be run on multiple media platforms, including print, television, radio and social media and the messaging to the masses will be primarily in Indian languages.
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023Subscriber Only
February 26, 2023 07:02 IST
India currently exports defence equipment to over 75 countries. What efforts are being made to ramp up defence exports?
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
A sign of deep trust: Israeli envoy on Adani’s Haifa port takeoverSubscriber Only
February 23, 2023 05:50 IST
Last month, a consortium led by the Adani Group completed the acquisition of the port, one of the largest in the eastern Mediterranean region, for $1.2 billion.
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
LCA Mk2 can carry 8 BVR missiles, integrate French, Russian weapons: officialSubscriber Only
February 23, 2023 05:11 IST
Last September, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) had sanctioned Rs 9,000 crore to develop the LCA Mk2, a 4.5-generation fighter aircraft.
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
A sign of deep trust: Israeli envoy on Adani’s Haifa port takeoverSubscriber Only
February 22, 2023 16:26 IST
The Ambassador's remarks come at a time when the Adani Group is facing severe turbulence in the markets following the release last month of the Hindenburg Research report that accused it of “brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud”.
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Russia measured, US very visible: Takeaways from Aero India 2023Subscriber Only
February 20, 2023 08:00 IST
The US was out in strength at the biennial show. As India pitched for self-reliance, almost all companies spoke about Make in India and joint development and co-production in India’s key defence programmes
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
HAL readies plan for medium-lift choppers to replace ageing Mi-17sSubscriber Only
February 19, 2023 04:00 IST
The helicopter will also have a naval variant: the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter.
Sat, Feb 25, 2023Journalism of Courage
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