UP Board Exam Postponed
Schools and colleges closed till May 15 PRAYAGRAJ: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday postponed board examinations till May 20 and all schools in the state will remain closed till May 15. The new exam schedule will be decided in the first week of May after reviewing the pandemic situation of the state. The decision […]
Chinese Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Under India’s Lens
NEW DELHI: Chinese surface-to-air missile systems, including the HQ-9 air-defense system with a 250-kilometer strike range, are still stationed in Ladakh, close to Indian territory. According to top government sources, Indian agencies are closely monitoring these air-defense batteries, which could pose a danger to Indian fighter planes and helicopters operating in the area. The Chinese […]
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 […]
Maitri Setu Between India & Bangladesh Inaugurated
NEW DELHI: A new trade corridor between India and Bangladesh came into existence with the inauguration of ‘Maitri Setu’ by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi along with other infrastructural projects in Tripura. The newly constructed trade corridor by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd is expected to turn over a new leaf and boost existing […]
Indian Armed Forces Give their Nod for Procuring Armed Drones from US
MUMBAI: Buoyed with the operational capability of two leased Sea Guardian drones, the Indian Armed forces have zeroed in on and given their nod for procurement of 30 armed versions of the American unmanned aerial system. The big deal is pegged at a whopping $3 billion deal. Earlier, some objections were raised over the deal […]