Army to Buy 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles
MUMBAI: Defence Ministry has entered into an agreement with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for the purchase of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles for the Indian Army, at a whopping cost of Rs 1,056 crore. It is expected that the vehicles will become part of the Indian Army fleet in the next four years. “The Light […]
Gandhi Peace Prize
NEW DELHI: In a move to improve relations with Bangladesh, the Indian Government has conferred the Gandhi Peace Award 2020 on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman posthumously. The decision comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Bangladesh on March 26 to attend the celebrations of the golden jubilee of the independence and birth centenary […]
Pak Extends an Olive Branch of Peace to India
MUMBAI: Pakistan’s recent overtures to New Delhi for burying the past and moving forward sounds strange but it’s true. Pakistan is desperate to extend an olive branch of peace to India.  The move is followed by a sudden ceasefire declaration by the militaries of the two countries. India too has reciprocated in a similar manner […]
Farmer Protests: US Congress Report Warns of Consequences
NEW DELHI: In a report published by the US Congress’s autonomous service Congressional Research Service (CRS), New Delhi’s stand on ongoing farmers protest has been condemned and apprehensions were raised over India’s participation in Indo-Pacific policy by the Biden administration. The report warns the Indian government of the consequences of the inept handling of farmers’ […]
Floating Solar Farm in Singapore!
NEW DELHI: Singapore is among the smallest countries in the world but one of the biggest per capita carbon dioxide emitters in India. The move has been taken to cut greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. This project is being built by Sembcorp Industries. The authorities want to change the perception by setting up floating […]
Don’t Come Over: Joe Biden to Migrants
WASHINGTON: Influx of migrants at borders of United States is surging beyond proportion, which has set the alarm bells ringing for Joe Biden administration. With mounting pressure and growing criticism, US President Joe Biden urged migrants not to come to the United States. Ironically, migrants also include alone children. Biden scrapped former US President Donald […]
Govt Denies Privatisation of LIC
NEW DELHI: The Government of India while replying over to the queries on the privatization of LIC in Lok Sabha has categorically denied any such move. The government claimed that are no plans as of now. While replying to the query, during the Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance, Anurag Thakur […]
MINT Systems to Increase Operational Communication Capability of Army
MUMBAI: In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, the Indian Army is planning to purchase Made in India – Mobile Integrated Network Terminal (MINT) systems under the Make II category of DAP 2020. Strong communication support is always needed to increase the combat prospects of the field army. Expansion in communication technologies has facilitated […]
Sounding Rocket RH-560 Launched by ISRO
BENGALURU: In a major boost to research activities, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the sounding rocket called RH-560 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) Sriharikota Range (SHAR), with the aim of studying attitudinal variations in the neutral winds and plasma dynamics. According to the press communiqué issued by ISRO, “Sounding rockets are […]
Leaders’ Summit of Quadrilateral Framework Today
NEW DELHI: The first Leaders’ Summit of the Quadrilateral Framework will commence on Friday. Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison; Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, and President of United States of America, Joseph R. Biden, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the summit. They are expected to discuss a wide range of […]