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6 Best Crompton coolers to stay cool and refreshed this summer
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Defence ministry issues RFP for procurement of 156 light combat helicopters
The Indian defence ministry has initiated the procurement process for 156 light combat helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). The initial tender has been issued, with 90 for the Army and 66 for the Indian Air Force. The 5.8-tonne twin-engine LCH helicopter is capable of destroying enemy assets in high-altitude regions and has modern stealth characteristics.
Vedanta subsidiary raises pricey Rs 1,804 crore debt to lend to parent
Vedanta Semiconductors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vedanta, raised Rs 1,804 crore in debt from private creditors such as Varde Partners and Davidson Kempner. The proceeds will be used to lend to Vedanta Ltd to repay its debt, said people with knowledge of the matter.
The world’s biggest carbon removal plant comes online in Iceland
The carbon removal plant coming up in Iceland is expected to be a major step in the race to remove billions of tons of carbon each year by the middle of the century.
LCA Tejas' advanced version Mark-1A completes maiden flight today, deliveries to start soon: Watch video here
The first production series fighter of LCA Tejas Mark-1A completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru, piloted by Group Capt (retd) KK Venugopal. HAL announced the successful 18-minute sortie, marking a milestone in India's indigenous aircraft development. The advanced Tejas Mk-1A features upgraded radar and missile systems. With PM Modi's endorsement, Tejas aims to bolster IAF's capabilities, though challenges persist amid reports of the first loss in a recent air crash.
IBM, C-DAC ink pact for high-performance computing in India
IBM and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing plan to address areas like skilling, competency, and ecosystem building in HPC design research across the full technology stack for processor development.
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IAF's Sukhoi fighter jets to get a Rs 60,000 crore booster: Here are all the upgrades for the new Su-30MKI
The Defence Ministry has approved a Rs 60,000 crore upgrade of India's Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet, led by HAL and supported by DRDO. This project aims to enhance the aircraft's capabilities with new radars, mission control systems, and weapon systems, reflecting India's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The upgrade will include the integration of indigenous systems, such as a new radar system and electronic warfare capabilities, improving air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting.
Indian Navy to carry out major twin aircraft carrier operations off west coast in March
The Indian Navy is going to carry out major operations involving the fleets of both of its aircraft carriers off the west coast in the next ten days, Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Sunday.
Defence Acquisition Council approves projects worth Rs 84,560 cr
The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved projects worth approximately Rs 84,560 crore, including air defence radar, torpedoes, maritime reconnaissance aircraft, flight refuelers, and software-defined radios. The council also sanctioned the purchase of anti-tank mines with remote deactivation features. The Defence Ministry's press release highlighted the commitment to Aatmanirbharta
UK-based Norden partners with C-DAC to make thermal cameras
Norden Communication partnered with C-DAC to develop AI-based general-purpose thermal cameras. The collaboration supports the Make-in-India initiative and enhances surveillance technology. The cameras are versatile, suitable for sectors like national highways, defence, oil and gas, border areas, forests, and solar farms, even in cold and snowy environments.
Defence Budget 2024: Sitharaman hikes defence expenditure by 4% as India seeks to fortify borders
In her Interim Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised expenditure on defence to Rs 6.25 lakh crore from Rs 5.94 lakh crore in her previous budget. The budget for FY24 allocates Rs 5.94 lakh crore to the Defence Ministry, accounting for 13.2% of the total government expenditure. The capital outlay for modernisation and infrastructure development is increased to Rs 1.63 lakh crore.
India to export BrahMos supersonic missile systems to Philippines in next 10 days: DRDO chief
India is set to export BrahMos missile systems to the Philippines, marking its largest-ever defence contract with a foreign nation. DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat anticipates ground systems to be sent in the next 10 days, with missiles following by March. This move underscores India's rising profile in global defence exports, with DRDO highlighting a substantial portfolio and rapid product development. The BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile, a joint venture with Russia, continues to enhance India's deterrence power, solidifying its position as a reliable player in international arms markets.
Avalon Technologies partners with C-DAC for indigenously manufactured HPC servers
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) player Avalon Technologies is now a strategic manufacturing partner for C-DAC. Avalon will assist in manufacturing Rudra HPC servers, India's first natively designed server by C-DAC.
97 Tejas jets, 150 helicopters: DAC clears procurement of Rs 2.23 lakh crore defence equipment from domestic firms
The Defence Ministry was scheduled to take up two of India's biggest-ever fighter aircraft projects worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore for discussion in a crucial meeting this week including buying 97 new LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft and indigenously upgrading 84 Su-30 MKI combat planes.
Protection from financial frauds: Government gets C-DAC, Quick Heal, K7 Security, eScan to develop bot removing tools available for free
The central government wants to remove malicious bots from Android smartphones and Windows laptops and desktops of Indians. Hence they have collaborated with cyber security companies to develop a free bot removal tool. This tool can be downloaded from the Cyber Swachhta Kendra (CSK) website for free.
Rumble with the dongle, an ear story
Wireless headphones may be convenient, but they often sacrifice sound quality due to the use of codecs. Wired headphones, on the other hand, do not use codecs and generally produce better sound. However, with many smartphones now lacking a traditional headphone jack, using wired headphones can be difficult. Adapters are available, but they can be cumbersome and of low quality. To solve this problem, the author discovered the portable DAC dongle, which acts as an adapter, but also includes a digital-to-audio converter and amplifier, resulting in significantly improved sound quality.
DAC gives nod to nine proposals worth Rs 45,000 cr in a big boost to Aatmanirbharta in defence
The DAC also accorded AoN for proposals of the Indian Air Force which included Avionic upgradation of Dornier Aircraft to improve the accuracy and reliability for operations. The procurement of Dhruvastra Short Range Air-to-Surface Missile as a potent Indigenous Precision Guided Weapon for indigenously built ALH Mk-IV Helicopters has been cleared by the DAC.
IEX trade volume rises over 13 pc to 8,865 million units in August
The RTM segment enables distribution utilities and industries with greater flexibility and efficient optimisation of portfolios by balancing their power demand-supply on a real-time basis.
DAC gives nod to proposals worth Rs 7,800 cr to enhance operational capabilities of Indian Armed Forces
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given its nod to proposals worth Rs 7,800 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The ministry said that all procurements will be made from indigenous sources only.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders given go-ahead to construct three Scorpene submarines for Indian Navy
The procurement of additional submarines, emphasizing a higher indigenous content, is viewed as crucial not only for strengthening the Indian Navy but also for promoting self-reliance and expertise in submarine construction. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders stands to benefit from this contract, further enhancing its capabilities in the field.
TCS bags deal to transform operating model of Standard Life International DAC
Under this partnership, TCS will set up a customer operations center in Germany, and a future-ready Life and Pensions Digital Platform for Germany and Austria, with capabilities to extend into other European markets.
Removing carbon from the air enters its awkward teen years
The world’s first plant that pulls carbon dioxide from the air and turns it into stone has been operating in Iceland for about two years now.
US okays $3.5 billion to capture & store CO2. What's direct air capture, how does this cutting-edge tech work?
The U.S. government has offered $3.5 billion in grants to companies that will capture and permanently store the gas using a process known as Direct Air Capture (DAC). The U.S. programme is seeking to fund large-scale plants capable of removing a million tonnes a year.Here's how the cutting-edge technology works, along with it potential and limitations.
Govt comes out with SOP for child helpline 1098
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) said the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will provide necessary technical infrastructure for setting up of control rooms in all states and UTs where child helpline and women helpline call takers shall be co-located so as to handle women and child related calls in a single location.
India approves capital acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 70,584 crore
The go-ahead to the fresh procurement proposals came amid the nearly three-year-long standoff along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh with China.
Defence ministry approves arms procurement proposals worth Rs 28,732 crore
"The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals of the armed forces amounting to Rs 28,732 crore were accorded by the DAC," the defence ministry said in a statement.
Defence Ministry nod for purchase of Rs 76,000 crore India-made equipment
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals of the armed forces under 'Buy (Indian)', 'Buy & Make (Indian)' and 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' categories, which officials said will reduce foreign spending significantly.
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