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NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Top Defence Official Meets Mountaineering Team That Scaled Everest, Kilimanjaro
New Delhi: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday formally flagged off mountaineering expeditions to Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro, saying these two achievements have set a new benchmark for youth in leadership in adventure sports activities. "By successfully summiting Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro, the teams have set new benchmarks to inspire young mountaineers across the country and the world at large," he said. The expedition to Mount Everest was conducted to commemorate 60 years of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. It was organised in collaboration with the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling, West Bengal and Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh today flagged-in the successful mountaineering expeditions to Mt #Everest and Mt #Kilimanjaro, undertaken by teams from premier MoD institutes including NIM, @HMIDarjeeling, @jimwsofficial and NIMAS. The Kilimanjaro expedition featured a… — Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) July 17, 2025 The expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak) was organised by HMI and undertaken by a team comprising a Divyangjan member, Uday Kumar, having a 91 per cent above-knee amputation. In his address, the Defence Secretary lauded the indomitable spirit, determination and courage of both the teams, emphasising that these missions were not just about scaling the peaks, but also about showcasing India's mountaineering excellence and leadership in adventure sports activities. Rajesh Kumar Singh added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always emphasised the importance of youth empowerment, self-reliance and adventure as a source of building a strong, resilient and fearless India. He termed the four mountaineering institutes of the Ministry of Defence - HMI, NIM, JIM&WS and National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) - as shining examples of this vision. The expedition to Mount Everest was led by Principal, NIM Col Anshuman Bhadauria. The other team members were Col Hem Chandra Singh (Deputy Leader) and instructors from the three institutes, Rakesh Singh Rana, Sub Bahadur Pahan, Hav Rajendra Mukhiya, Nk Thupstan Tsewang and Pasang Tenzing Sherpa. The team climbed through the Khumbu Valley and summited Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, on May 23, 2025. This expedition was aimed at providing first-hand Everest experience to instructors, enabling them to inspire and train future generations of mountaineers. The Mount Kilimanjaro expedition was led by Principal, HMI, Darjeeling Group, Capt Jai Kishan. The other team members were Captain Shruti, Sub Mahendra Kumar Yadav, Pawel Sharma and Sulaxchana Tamang. On August 8, 2024, the expedition team set a world record by displaying the largest national flag atop Mount Kilimanjaro. Subsequently, the team displayed the national flag underwater at a depth of 35 feet in the Indian Ocean off Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, followed by the first-ever tandem skydive by a Divyangjan team on the African continent. This expedition set milestones across all three domains, land, water and air, proving that no frontier is beyond reach.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Defence Secretary lauds mountaineering expeditions to Mt. Everest and Mt. Kilimanjaro
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday (July 17, 2025) lauded the teams which went on mountaineering expeditions to Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro. The expedition to Mount Everest was conducted to commemorate 60 years of the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh today flagged-in the successful mountaineering expeditions to Mt #Everest and Mt #Kilimanjaro, undertaken by teams from premier MoD institutes including NIM, @HMIDarjeeling, @jimwsofficial and NIMAS. The Kilimanjaro expedition featured a… — Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) July 17, 2025 The Defence Secretary lauded the indomitable spirit of both the teams, emphasising that these missions were not just about scaling the peaks but also about showcasing India's mountaineering excellence and leadership in adventure sports activities. By successfully summiting Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro, the teams have set new benchmarks to inspire young mountaineers across the country and the world at large, he said. Mr. Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had always emphasised the importance of youth empowerment, self-reliance and adventure as a source of building a strong, resilient and fearless India. He termed the four mountaineering institutes of the Ministry of Defence — NIM, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM & WS) and the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) — as the shining examples of this vision.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Defence Secy flags in Everest, Kilimanjaro expeditions; hails teams' courage, spirit
New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh today flagged in the mountaineering expeditions to Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro and lauded the spirit, determination and courage of both the teams. In his address, the defence secretary emphasised that these missions were not just about scaling the peaks, but also about showcasing India's mountaineering excellence and leadership in adventure sports activities, a Defence Ministry statement said. By successfully summiting Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro, teams have set new benchmarks to inspire young mountaineers across the country and the world at large, he said. Rajesh Kumar Singh added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had always emphasised the importance of youth empowerment, self-reliance and adventure as a source of building a strong, resilient and fearless India. He termed the four mountaineering institutes of Ministry of Defence -- HMI, NIM, JIM&WS and National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) -- as shining examples of this vision. The expedition to Mount Everest was conducted to commemorate 60 glorious years of Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. It was organised in collaboration with the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling, West Bengal and Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. The expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak) was organised by HMI and undertaken by a team comprising a Divyangjan member Uday Kumar having a 91 per cent above-knee amputation. The expedition to Mount Everest was led by Principal, NIM Col Anshuman Bhadauria. The other team members were Col Hem Chandra Singh (Deputy Leader) and instructors from the three institutes Rakesh Singh Rana, Sub Bahadur Pahan, Hav Rajendra Mukhiya, Nk Thupstan Tsewang and Pasang Tenzing Sherpa. The team climbed through the Khumbu Valley and summited Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, on May 23. The expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro was led by Principal, HMI, Darjeeling Gp Capt Jai Kishan. The other team members were Captain Shruti, Sub Mahendra Kumar Yadav, Pawel Sharma and Sulaxchana Tamang. On August 8, 2024, the expedition team set a world record by displaying the largest national flag atop Mount Kilimanjaro. Subsequently, the team displayed the national flag underwater at a depth of 35 feet in the Indian Ocean off Dar es Salaam, Tanzania followed by first-ever tandem skydive by a Divyangjan team on the African continent. UNI RBE PRS
India.com
5 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for China, Pakistan; US to supply engines for Tejas fighter jet rapidly, Army to get Javelin and Striker, they are capable of...
New Delhi: The production of India's indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas has now picked up pace as the delivery of GE F404-IN20 engines for the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet has started rapidly from the USA. General Electric will deliver two engines every month till March 2026. India's Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has given this information to CNBC-TV18. What caused the delay? According to the report, one engine was delivered from the US in April and the second engine is expected to be received by the end of July. Let us tell you that India had signed a $ 716 million deal with General Electric to buy 99 F404-IN20 engines in 2021. Due to problems in the supply chain, the delivery of engines was not being done. According to some reports, South Korea was not able to deliver some components due to which the schedule was pushed to March 2025. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) manufactures the Tejas fighter aircraft and had to face a lot of criticism due to the delay in the manufacturing of the aircraft. The Indian Air Force is moving towards inducting a total of 352 Tejas aircraft, which will have both Mk1A and Mk2 variants. The annual production of Tejas is expected to reach 30 units by 2026–27. What other weapons India is buying from America? Apart from this, India is also planning to buy Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from America. Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that the talks on this deal are in the final stages. The Javelin missile is known for its 'fire and forget' capability. It attacks enemy tanks from above, where their security is weakest. Its range is about 2.5 kilometers and it meets the needs of the modern battlefield very well. Currently, most of the ATGM systems in the Indian Army are of the second generation and according to an estimate, the army still has a shortage of more than 68,000 missiles and more than 850 launchers. India is trying to fulfill this as soon as possible. What is Striker Armored Fighting Vehicle? India has also recently tested the American Striker Armored Fighting Vehicle. However, the army did not like its variant. The Defense Secretary said, 'The Indian Army is looking for an amphibious variant of this system, which the US will demonstrate in future joint exercises with India.' The Striker is an 8×8 wheeled modular armoured vehicle known for its high speed and operation in all types of terrain. It is equipped with a 30mm automatic cannon, machine gun and anti-tank missiles, making it a very lethal combat platform. It has an NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protection system, which keeps the soldiers safe even in dangerous situations. This vehicle is ready for network-centric warfare, that is, it is capable of real-time communication and battle management. The Amphibious variant of the Striker can run on both water and land, which makes it important even in river, swamp or coastal areas.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
LCA Tejas on fast track: GE to supply two F404 engines a month; India plans to buy Javelin missiles, Stryker vehicles, says Def Secy
The supply of GE F404-IN20 engines for India's Tejas Mk1A fighter jets has resumed, and General Electric will increase deliveries to two engines per month until March 2026, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh told CNBC-TV18. One engine was delivered in April, and another is expected by the end of July. India signed a $716 million agreement with General Electric in 2021 to procure 99 F404-IN20 engines. Delivery was affected due to supply chain disruptions, including the failure of a South Korean component supplier. As a result, the schedule was pushed back to March 2025. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which manufactures the Tejas jets, has been using a limited number of engines to rotate between aircraft for test flights. Despite the delay, HAL plans to deliver 12 Tejas Mk1A jets in 2025. The company has also indicated that penalties may be imposed on GE for not meeting the original timeline. Tejas production and long-term plans The Indian Air Force plans to induct a total of 352 Tejas aircraft, combining both Mk1A and Mk2 variants. HAL is on track to meet its delivery targets for this year. The defence firm expects engine supplies to stabilise in the next financial year. Full-scale production is projected to touch 30 aircraft per year by 2026–27, with support from both public and private industry partners. Emergency missile procurement under discussion India is also considering an emergency purchase of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and is in talks with the United States for a larger deal. 'Negotiations are taking place. We will let you know when they conclude,' Singh said. As per a report by ThePrint, defence sources noted that India's infantry has authorisation for between 3,000 and 5,000 ATGM launchers and more than 2,00,000 missiles. However, nearly all current systems are second-generation and outdated, a source was quoted as saying. The report highlighted a previous shortfall of 68,000 missiles and 850 launchers, which has grown further as existing stock reaches the end of its service life. Live Events US Stryker vehicle under trial, amphibious variant expected Singh also commented on the US Stryker armoured fighting vehicle, which was recently sent to India for trials. He stated that the tested model did not meet Indian Army needs. 'The Indian Army is looking for an amphibious version of the system, which the U.S. will showcase in a future joint exercise with India,' he said. India aims to replace its ageing BMP-2 infantry combat vehicles under the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle ( FICV ) programme.
