US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel calls on Indian PM    

Asia Pacific rebalancing and establishing contact were the main themes with the PM

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/us-defence-secretary-chuck-hagel-calls-on-pm-3240.html

Indian Defence Equipment Purchased Under LCC Method          

So far only one contract has been concluded i.e. supply of Equipment Purchased of Indian Air Force, using the Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) model on the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) approach.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/equipment-purchased-under-lcc-method-3241.html

Sri Lanka Defense Ministry severely politicized under Rajapaksa regime

Opposition (UNP) criticized the Defense Ministry for recent blunder by publishing  derogatory op-ed article insulting the Indian Prime Minister and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-defense-ministry-severely-politicized-under-rajapaksa-regime---opposition-3244.html

Assam Terrorists Abduct Bhutanese            businessmen

Bodo terrorists belonging to NDFB S are active inside Southern Bhutan mainly in criminal terrorism

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/assam-terrorists-abduct-bhutanese-3247.html

ILP protests continue in Manipur   

Protests for implementing the Inner Line Permit System are being held at several places in Manipur

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ilp-protests-continue-in-manipur-3237.html

Reduction of Troops in Jammu and Kashmir         

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) vide notification dated 9th May, 2007  constituted an Expert Panel for the purpose, further inputs are awaited

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/reduction-of-troops-in-jammu-and-kashmir-3242.html

Maldives to begin oil exploration with assistance of research vessel

Prospecting for oil in the Indian Ocean region expected to yield rich reserves

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/maldives-to-begin-oil-exploration-with-assistance-of-research-vessel-3243.html