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Digvijaya Singh had said a day earlier that the Narendra Modi government has not given proof that a surgical strike was conducted on Pakistan-occupied territory.

'Congress' views are above...': Rahul Gandhi on Digvijaya Singh's surgical strike proof claim

Digvijaya Singh had said a day earlier that the Narendra Modi government has not given proof that a surgical strike was conducted on Pakistan-occupied territory.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on 24 January 2023 attempted to distance the party from the controversy sparked by Digvijaya Singh who said a day earlier that the Narendra Modi government has not given proof that a surgical strike was conducted against terrorist camps on Pakistan-occupied territory.
"We disagree with Digvijaya Singh's views. The views of the party are above Digvijaya Singh's views," Rahul Gandhi said at a press conference in Jammu.
"The views of the party are generated from a conversation. Digvijaya Singh's views are outlying views. They are not views held by the party. We are absolutely crystal clear - the armed forces do a job and they do the job exceptionally well. They don't need to be providing proof," Gandhi said.
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Over 10 months after General Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nad, the Narendra Modi government has appointed retired Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan as the chief of defence staff.   Chauhan, who last served as the general officer commanding-in-chief of the Indian Army’s eastern command, retired on May 31 after 40 years of service. Prior to taking over the eastern army, he was director general of military operations in New Delhi. As director general of military operations, the general officer was the main architect of ‘Op Sunrise’, under which coordinated operations were conducted by the Indian and Myanmar armies against insurgent groups operating near the border between the two countries.   Reports said Chuahan was also involved in the planning of the Balakot surgical strikes, including post-strike management of the escalation along the Indo-Pakistan border. Rawat, his wife and 11 others died after the Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on December 8, 2021. 

Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) is next Chief of Defence Staff

As director general of military operations, the general officer was the main architect of &lsquo;Op Sunrise&rsquo;

Over 10 months after General Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nad, the Narendra Modi government has appointed retired Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan as the chief of defence staff. &nbsp; &nbsp; Chauhan, who last served as the general officer commanding-in-chief of the Indian Army&rsquo;s eastern command, retired on May 31 after 40 years of service.&nbsp; Prior to taking over the eastern army, he was director general of military operations in New Delhi.&nbsp;
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Nepal has urged India to suspend the recruitment of Gorkhas to the Indian Army under the newly introduced Agnipath scheme, according to media reports here on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Narayan Khadke on Wednesday met with India's Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava and requested him to postpone the plan to recruit Nepali youths under the new scheme, according to My Republica daily.
Another report in the Kathmandu Post said that the meeting took place just a day before the Indian Army's scheduled plan to recruit Nepali youths in Butwal in Lumbini Province, for its Gorkha regiments.
Although Nepal government is positive towards facilitating recruitment of Gorkhas in the Indian Army but the government will formally make the decision regarding the matter after holding talks with other major political parties as government of India has introduced the new military recruitment, Khadke told the Indian envoy during the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kantipur daily said.
While unveiling the scheme in June, the Indian government said youths between the age of 17 and-a-half and 21 years would be inducted for a four-year tenure while 25 per cent of them will be subsequently inducted for regular service.
Nepalese youths have been recruited in the Indian Army for a long time since the Tripartite agreement signed between Nepal, India and UK in 1947 made a provision to recruit Nepalese youths in British and Indian Armies.
In New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Indian Army has been inducting Gorkha soldiers from Nepal for a long time and it's looking forward to continuing the process under the Agnipath recruitment scheme.
The Indian Army's Gorkha regiments have 43 battalions and they comprise Indian soldiers as well as those recruited from Nepal.
The development comes ahead of Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande's planned five-day official visit to Nepal on September 4 during which he will hold extensive talks with the country's top civil and military leadership.
The main purpose of General Pande's visit is to receive the title of honorary General of Nepal Army to be conferred by President Bidya Devi Bhandari.
There has been a long tradition of exchange of visits by the army chiefs of Nepal and India and to confer the title of honorary General to both the army chiefs.

Explained: why Nepal wants India to suspend recruitment of Gorkha soldiers under Agnipath scheme

The Indian Express reported that Khadka informed Srivastava, that recruitment of Gorkhas under Agnipath scheme does not conform with provisions of the tripartite agreement

Nepal has urged India to suspend the recruitment of Gorkhas to the Indian Army under the newly introduced Agnipath scheme, according to media reports here on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Narayan Khadke on Wednesday met with India's Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava and requested him to postpone the plan to recruit Nepali youths under the new scheme, according to My Republica daily.
Another report in the Kathmandu Post said that the meeting took place just a day before the Indian Army's scheduled plan to recruit Nepali youths in Butwal in Lumbini Province, for its Gorkha regiments.
Although Nepal government is positive towards facilitating recruitment of Gorkhas in the Indian Army but the government will formally make the decision regarding the matter after holding talks with other major political parties as government of India has introduced the new military recruitment, Khadke told the Indian envoy during the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kantipur daily said.
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While unveiling the scheme in June, the Indian government said youths between the age of 17 and-a-half and 21 years would be inducted for a four-year tenure while 25 per cent of them will be subsequently inducted for regular service.
Nepalese youths have been recruited in the Indian Army for a long time since the Tripartite agreement signed between Nepal, India and UK in 1947 made a provision to recruit Nepalese youths in British and Indian Armies.
In New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Indian Army has been inducting Gorkha soldiers from Nepal for a long time and it's looking forward to continuing the process under the Agnipath recruitment scheme.
The Indian Army's Gorkha regiments have 43 battalions and they comprise Indian soldiers as well as those recruited from Nepal.
The development comes ahead of Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande's planned five-day official visit to Nepal on September 4 during which he will hold extensive talks with the country's top civil and military leadership.
The main purpose of General Pande's visit is to receive the title of honorary General of Nepal Army to be conferred by President Bidya Devi Bhandari.
There has been a long tradition of exchange of visits by the army chiefs of Nepal and India and to confer the title of honorary General to both the army chiefs.

With the new Agnipath programme of military recruitment causing widespread protests in India, let's take a look at how some other countries induct soldiers into their armed forces.
The United States of America has a voluntary armed force, like India. Most American soldiers serve for 4 years, and their tenure can be extended for 4 more years. Soldiers can also apply for full service, and they become eligible for benefits like pension after serving for 20 years.
In China, all males aged 18+ have to register for military service. Around 4.5 lakh soldiers are inducted into the Chinese People's Liberation Army every year. Many serve for 2 years after being trained for 40 days. Those serving for 2 years get tax and loan benefits. Some soldiers are promoted to permanent service.
ALSO WATCH | Agnipath vs Short Service Commission vs Permanent Commission in Indian armed forces: comparison
Russia has a hybrid conscription and contract model. Soldiers get 1-year training and then serve for a year. After this, they are added to reserve force ranks. From this pool, permanent recruitment is done. Recruits get education opportunities and benefits.
Israel has compulsory military service, and recruits are given basic training. Males have to serve for 32 months, while females have to serve for 24 months. Subsequently, soldiers are placed in reserve, and can be called as per requirement. 10% of the recruits are inducted for long-term service. This involves a 7-year contract. Soldiers are eligible for pension after 12 years of service.
Meanwhile, France follows various recruitment models. Some soldiers are inducted on contractual basis. Renewable contracts range from 1 year to 5 years. Soldiers are trained for 3 months. Pension benefits kick in after 19 years of service.
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The details of foreign armies were reportedly released by the government to fight criticism of the Agnipath scheme.
Under the recently-announced programme, recruits called Agniveer will be inducted into the forces for 4 years of service, with around 25% being eventually transferred to the regular cadre.
The government said that the scheme would infuse youth power into the forces, while also providing valuable experience and skills to recruits. The Narendra Modi administration had initially announced an age window of 17.5 to 21 years, but then declared a one-time relaxation in the upper limit to 23 years.
Protesting aspirants are worried about employment and benefits like pension. They feel that the new scheme will leave them in limbo after 4 years. The government has claimed that they will get preference for many government jobs, and also assistance if they want to start their own work. Also, earlier models of recruitment like permanent commission and short service commission will continue.
However, it is not just aspirants who are opposing the scheme. Many veterans of the armed forces have raised questions regarding the Agnipath programme, claiming that it will reduce the operational preparedness and impact organisational effectiveness of the military.

Agnipath: how USA, China, Russia, Israel recruit soldiers | Military comparison amid India protests

With Agnipath scheme sparking protests in many parts of India, here's a look at how USA, China, Russia, Israel, and France recruit soldiers - from compulsory conscription, to voluntary induction, and contractual service.

With the new Agnipath programme of military recruitment causing widespread protests in India, let's take a look at how some other countries induct soldiers into their armed forces.
The United States of America has a voluntary armed force, like India. Most American soldiers serve for 4 years, and their tenure can be extended for 4 more years. Soldiers can also apply for full service, and they become eligible for benefits like pension after serving for 20 years.
In China, all males aged 18+ have to register for military service. Around 4.5 lakh soldiers are inducted into the Chinese People's Liberation Army every year. Many serve for 2 years after being trained for 40 days. Those serving for 2 years get tax and loan benefits. Some soldiers are promoted to permanent service.
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Russia has a hybrid conscription and contract model. Soldiers get 1-year training and then serve for a year. After this, they are added to reserve force ranks. From this pool, permanent recruitment is done. Recruits get education opportunities and benefits.
Israel has compulsory military service, and recruits are given basic training. Males have to serve for 32 months, while females have to serve for 24 months. Subsequently, soldiers are placed in reserve, and can be called as per requirement. 10% of the recruits are inducted for long-term service. This involves a 7-year contract. Soldiers are eligible for pension after 12 years of service.
Meanwhile, France follows various recruitment models. Some soldiers are inducted on contractual basis. Renewable contracts range from 1 year to 5 years. Soldiers are trained for 3 months. Pension benefits kick in after 19 years of service.
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The details of foreign armies were reportedly released by the government to fight criticism of the Agnipath scheme.
Under the recently-announced programme, recruits called Agniveer will be inducted into the forces for 4 years of service, with around 25% being eventually transferred to the regular cadre.
The government said that the scheme would infuse youth power into the forces, while also providing valuable experience and skills to recruits. The Narendra Modi administration had initially announced an age window of 17.5 to 21 years, but then declared a one-time relaxation in the upper limit to 23 years.
Protesting aspirants are worried about employment and benefits like pension. They feel that the new scheme will leave them in limbo after 4 years. The government has claimed that they will get preference for many government jobs, and also assistance if they want to start their own work. Also, earlier models of recruitment like permanent commission and short service commission will continue.
However, it is not just aspirants who are opposing the scheme. Many veterans of the armed forces have raised questions regarding the Agnipath programme, claiming that it will reduce the operational preparedness and impact organisational effectiveness of the military.

In a sombre ceremony, the flame at the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial was merged with the one at the National War Memorial.

Watch: How Amar Jawan Jyoti was merged with National War Memorial flame in military ceremony in Delhi

Integrated Defence Staff chief Air Marshal Balabhadra Radha Krishna reportedly presided over the ceremony, and also performed the significant act of merging the flames.

Watch: How Amar Jawan Jyoti was merged with War Memorial flame

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In a sombre ceremony, the flame at the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial was merged with the one at the National War Memorial. The ceremony included a military parade with a band, as the flame was collected from India Gate and taken to the new memorial. Integrated Defence Staff chief Air Marshal Balabhadra Radha Krishna reportedly presided over the ceremony, and also performed the significant act of merging the flames. The ceremony began with wreath laying at the Amar Jawan Jyoti following which a part of it was collected using a torch. Then the flame at the cenotaph was extinguished and soldiers marched with the torch to the National War Memorial, around 400 metres away. There, the Amar Jawan Jyoti was added to the eternal flame. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was lit under the British-built India Gate by Indira Gandhi in 1972 following India's victory against Pakistan which led to the liberation of Bangladesh. The National War Memorial was inaugurated in 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Names of all Indian soldiers who have been martyred since Independence have been engraved there.&nbsp;&nbsp; The merging of the flames was described as historic by the Modi government, but invited criticism from Opposition quarters, who called it a bid to erase the past.

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In a sombre ceremony, the flame at the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial was merged with the one at the National War Memorial.&nbsp;The ceremony included a military parade with a band, as the flame was collected from India Gate and taken to the new memorial.
 Integrated Defence Staff chief Air Marshal Balabhadra Radha Krishna reportedly presided over the ceremony, and also performed the significant act of merging the flames.&nbsp;The ceremony began with wreath laying at the Amar Jawan Jyoti following which a part of it was collected using a torch.&nbsp;Then the flame at the cenotaph was extinguished and soldiers marched with the torch to the National War Memorial, around 400 metres away.&nbsp;There, the Amar Jawan Jyoti was added to the eternal flame.
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 The Amar Jawan Jyoti was lit under the British-built India Gate by Indira Gandhi in 1972 following India's victory against Pakistan which led to the liberation of Bangladesh.
 The National War Memorial was inaugurated in 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Names of all Indian soldiers who have been martyred since Independence have been engraved there.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 The merging of the flames was described as historic by the Narendra Modi government, but invited criticism from Opposition quarters, who called it a bid to erase the past.

The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at India Gate will be extinguished after 50 years and merged with the flame at the National War Memorial in the Capital on Friday.
The Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which India won, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.  It was inaugurated by the then prime minister, Indira Gandhi, on January 26, 1972.
Military officials said on Thursday that the flame of the Amar Jawan Jyoti will be extinguished on Friday afternoon and merged with the flame at the National War Memorial, which is just 400 metres away on the other side of India Gate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on February 25, 2019, inaugurated the National War Memorial, where names of 25,942 soldiers have been inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets. 

Amar Jawan Jyoti to merge with War Memorial eternal flame today. Know its history

After burning for 50 years, Amar Jawan Jyoti to merge with War Memorial flame today

Amar Jawan Jyoti to merge with War Memorial flame

Amar&nbsp;Jawan&nbsp;Jyoti&nbsp;to merge with War Memorial flame
Flame to be extinguished after burning for 50 years
Was built in memory of&nbsp;soldiers killed in 1971 war
National War memorial was opened in 2019 by PM Modi

After burning for 50 years, the eternal flame of Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate lawns will be extinguished forever

The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at India Gate will be extinguished after 50 years and merged with the flame at the National War Memorial in the Capital on Friday.
The Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which India won, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.&nbsp; It was inaugurated by the then prime minister, Indira Gandhi, on January 26, 1972.
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Military officials said on Thursday that the flame of the Amar Jawan Jyoti will be extinguished on Friday afternoon and merged with the flame at the National War Memorial, which is just 400 metres away on the other side of India Gate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on February 25, 2019, inaugurated the National War Memorial, where names of 25,942 soldiers have been inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets.&nbsp;

A day after China and India held the 13th round of Corps Commander-level talks, the India Army on Monday said the meeting to resolve the standoff at the Line of Actual Control ended in a stalemate. The Army, in a statement, said it gave &ldquo;constructive suggestions&rdquo; but the Chinese side was &ldquo;not agreeable&rdquo; and the PLA could not provide any forward-looking proposals.
The two sides, however, have agreed to maintain communications and also to maintain stability on the ground.
The Indian army said it expects the Chinese side to take into account the overall perspective of bilateral relations and work towards early resolution of the remaining issues while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols.
The meeting took place amid increasing reports of incursions by the Chinese at various places along the LAC. Indian and Chinese patrols came face-to-face in Tawang a few days ago, and Chinese troops crossed the LAC in Barahoti in Uttarakhand at the end of August.&nbsp;

Talks between Indian & Chinese army over Ladakh issue break down

Amid reports of fresh incursions, China and India held the 13th round of Corps Commander-level talks, but the India Army said the meeting to resolve the standoff at the Line of Actual Control ended in a stalemate.

13th round of India-China talks over Ladakh&nbsp;end in a stalemate Indian army gave 'constructive suggestions' but PLA was 'not agreeable' 2 sides, however, agreed to maintain communications and stability on the ground Expect&nbsp;China to take into account the overall perspective of bilateral ties: Army Meeting took place amid increasing reports of incursions by PLA

The Army, in a statement, said it gave &ldquo;constructive suggestions&rdquo; but the Chinese side was &ldquo;not agreeable&rdquo; and the PLA could not provide any forward-looking proposals.

A day after China and India held the 13th round of Corps Commander-level talks, the India Army on Monday said the meeting to resolve the standoff at the Line of Actual Control ended in a stalemate. The Army, in a statement, said it gave &ldquo;constructive suggestions&rdquo; but the Chinese side was &ldquo;not agreeable&rdquo; and the PLA could not provide any forward-looking proposals.
The two sides, however, have agreed to maintain communications and also to maintain stability on the ground.
The Indian army said it expects the Chinese side to take into account the overall perspective of bilateral relations and work towards early resolution of the remaining issues while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols.
The meeting took place amid increasing reports of incursions by the Chinese at various places along the LAC. Indian and Chinese patrols came face-to-face in Tawang a few days ago, and Chinese troops crossed the LAC in Barahoti in Uttarakhand at the end of August.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/now-a-chinese-intrusion-in-uttarakhand-border-area-alarm-bells-in-delhi-report-1632819529716">Also watch: Uttarakhand border area, alarm bells in Delhi: report</a>

Amid Ladakh flare-up, Rajnath to attend SCO meet in Russia

PTI,&nbsp;New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh will leave for Russia on Wednesday to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which is taking place under the shadow of an escalating border row between India and China, two of the bloc's key members.
Besides attending the SCO defence ministers' meeting on September 4, Singh will hold talks with Russian defence minister Sergey Shoigu and several other top military officials with an aim to expedite implementation of a number of procurement programmes, officials said.
Singh will depart from Moscow on the evening of September 5, they said.
Chinese Defence Minister Gen Wei Fenghe is also expected to attend the SCO meeting.
The defence minister's visit comes just days after India withdrew from a multilateral war game to be held in Russia, and expected to be attended by the Chinese and Pakistani troops.
Asked about the possibility of a bilateral meeting between Singh and Chinese defence minister Wei on the sidelines of the SCO event, officials said there is no such plan.
The SCO defence ministers' meeting is taking place in the wake of fresh tension between India and China following Chinese army's unsuccessful attempts to change the status quo on the southern bank of Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh.
The two sides have held several rounds of diplomatic and military talks to end the border standoff which began on May 5.
The fresh attempts by China to change the status quo in the Pangong lake area escalated the tension further.
Russia has already said that India and China should resolve the border dispute through talks and that a "constructive" relationship between the two countries was important for regional stability.
It will be Singh's second visit to Moscow since June. He had represented India at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on June 24 that commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
Russia has also invited External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to attend the SCO foreign ministers&rsquo; meeting on September 10.
In his bilateral meeting with Russian Defence Minister Shoigu, Singh is likely to press for early supply of various weapons and spares to the Indian armed forces under defence contracts concluded earlier.
In the talks, both sides are expected to officially finalise a long-pending proposal to produce AK 203 rifles in India.
Officials said Singh is also likely to request the Russian side to ensure timely delivery of the S-400 missile defence systems to India.
The delivery of the first batch of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India is scheduled by the end of 2021.
In October 2018, India had signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, notwithstanding warning from the Trump administration that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions.
Last year, India made the first tranche of payment of around USD 800 million to Russia for the missile systems.
Officials said the SCO meeting is likely to deliberate on regional security scenarios and ways to deal with various threats and challenges.
The SCO, seen as a counterweight to NATO, has emerged as one of the largest transregional international organisations which accounts for almost 44 per cent of the world population stretching from the Arctic Ocean to the Indian Ocean and from the Pacific Ocean to the Baltic Sea.
The aim of the SCO is to maintain peace, stability and security of the region. India and Pakistan became members of SCO in 2017.&nbsp;

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will leave for Russia on Wednesday to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which is taking place under the shadow of an escalating border row between India and China, who are the bloc's two key members. Besides attending the SCO defence ministers' meeting on September 4, Singh will hold talks with Russian defence minister Sergey Shoigu and several other top military officials with an aim to expedite implementation of a number of procurement programmes. Chinese Defence Minister Gen Wei Fenghe is also expected to attend the SCO meeting. The defence minister's visit comes just days after India withdrew from a multilateral war game to be held in Russia, and expected to be attended by the Chinese and Pakistani troops.

PTI,&nbsp;New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh will leave for Russia on Wednesday to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which is taking place under the shadow of an escalating border row between India and China, two of the bloc's key members.
Besides attending the SCO defence ministers' meeting on September 4, Singh will hold talks with Russian defence minister Sergey Shoigu and several other top military officials with an aim to expedite implementation of a number of procurement programmes, officials said.
Singh will depart from Moscow on the evening of September 5, they said.
Chinese Defence Minister Gen Wei Fenghe is also expected to attend the SCO meeting.
The defence minister's visit comes just days after India withdrew from a multilateral war game to be held in Russia, and expected to be attended by the Chinese and Pakistani troops.
Asked about the possibility of a bilateral meeting between Singh and Chinese defence minister Wei on the sidelines of the SCO event, officials said there is no such plan.
The SCO defence ministers' meeting is taking place in the wake of fresh tension between India and China following Chinese army's unsuccessful attempts to change the status quo on the southern bank of Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh.
The two sides have held several rounds of diplomatic and military talks to end the border standoff which began on May 5.
The fresh attempts by China to change the status quo in the Pangong lake area escalated the tension further.
Russia has already said that India and China should resolve the border dispute through talks and that a "constructive" relationship between the two countries was important for regional stability.
It will be Singh's second visit to Moscow since June. He had represented India at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on June 24 that commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
Russia has also invited External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to attend the SCO foreign ministers&rsquo; meeting on September 10.
In his bilateral meeting with Russian Defence Minister Shoigu, Singh is likely to press for early supply of various weapons and spares to the Indian armed forces under defence contracts concluded earlier.
In the talks, both sides are expected to officially finalise a long-pending proposal to produce AK 203 rifles in India.
Officials said Singh is also likely to request the Russian side to ensure timely delivery of the S-400 missile defence systems to India.
The delivery of the first batch of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India is scheduled by the end of 2021.
In October 2018, India had signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, notwithstanding warning from the Trump administration that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions.
Last year, India made the first tranche of payment of around USD 800 million to Russia for the missile systems.
Officials said the SCO meeting is likely to deliberate on regional security scenarios and ways to deal with various threats and challenges.
The SCO, seen as a counterweight to NATO, has emerged as one of the largest transregional international organisations which accounts for almost 44 per cent of the world population stretching from the Arctic Ocean to the Indian Ocean and from the Pacific Ocean to the Baltic Sea.
The aim of the SCO is to maintain peace, stability and security of the region. India and Pakistan became members of SCO in 2017.&nbsp;

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