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UP defence corridor attracts Rs 25,000 crore in deals through 154 MoUs, propels industrial growth Uttar Pradesh has signed more than 150 defence manufacturing deals worth ₹25,000 crore, focusing on boosting India's defence production and exports. The projects, part of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor, will create 40,000 jobs across six distric...
08 Jul, 2024, 04.10 PM ISTIndia a key ally of US in rivalry with China: US ambassador to India America is investing locally and joining hands with allies such as India to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region while competing with China, US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said.
05 Jul, 2024, 01.57 PM ISTIndia's Rudram-1 Missile: How does it stack up against global competitors? Rudram 1 Missile: India has successfully tested its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force. Integrated with Sukhoi-30MKI jets, it targets radiation sources with INS-GPS navigation and a Pass...
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Indian defence firms need to invest more in innovations and R&D to keep pace with global standards: Report According to India Infoline Finance Limited (IIFL) report, these firms allocate only 1.2 per cent of their revenue to R&D, markedly lower than the global average of 3.4 per cent. This gap highlights a need for increased investment in innovation to k...
01 Jul, 2024, 09.45 PM ISTTwo giant asteroids are approaching Earth, Here's how to spot the 'Planet Killer' this weekend This week, astronomers are anticipating the close approach of asteroid 2011 UL21, dubbed the "Planet Killer," as it swings by Earth. Despite its size of approximately 2.5 kilometers in diameter, it will pass at a safe distance of 4.1 million miles—f...
29 Jun, 2024, 02.39 PM ISTAre humans at risk from giant asteroid approaching the Earth? All you need to know Humans are currently at a risk of being wiped out from the surface of the Earth if an asteroid hurtling towards the planet really crashes down. Since the plans around combating such an imminent apocalyptic issue are still unknown, space nerds are wo...
26 Jun, 2024, 07.07 PM ISTIndia shows interest in mega Teesta river conservation project A major focus of the talks between the two prime ministers was to explore ways to shore up India-Bangladesh cooperation in digital and energy connectivity even as both sides resolved to work towards peaceful management of borders between the two cou...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.33 AM ISTINDUS-X defence initiative between US & India marks 1st anniversary The India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem has marked the first anniversary of its initiative to build a defence innovation bridge under the Critical and Emerging Technology Initiative (iCET). Launched on June 21, 2023, during Prime Minister Narend...
22 Jun, 2024, 10.11 AM ISTIndia-US advance talks on joint production of Stryker armoured combat vehicles India and the US are in advanced negotiations to co-produce the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). This three-phase project includes initial purchases, joint production in India, and co-development of future versi...
17 Jun, 2024, 02.40 PM ISTItaly could play significant role in boosting India's advanced manufacturing capacity: Vincenzo de Luca Italy's outgoing Ambassador to India highlights the crucial role of collaboration with India in advanced manufacturing to boost India's manufacturing capacity. Bilateral trade between Italy and India has seen significant growth, with a focus on mach...
07 Jun, 2024, 09.33 PM ISTDefence stocks: Long runway, hedge a bit to avoid narrative-based decisions; 8 PSU & Pvt sector stocks, 4 with upside potential of upto 44% In an election season, there are bound to be times when one or the other narrative may make one question about whether one should sell the stocks. The underlying reason would be fear of losing the gains on which one is sitting. Especially when it co...
30 May, 2024, 03.18 PM ISTIndia's Make-in-India defence projects, include K-9 Vajra Howitzers and fighter jet engines, await post-election approval India's defence agenda post-elections includes crucial projects like acquiring K-9 Vajra howitzers and Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft engines. These projects, initially scheduled for approval in March, were postponed. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)...
29 May, 2024, 06.15 PM ISTChina enhances military support to Pakistan along LoC in Kashmir This move is seen as part of efforts to strengthen China's ties with Pakistan and safeguard Chinese investments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, particularly related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
29 May, 2024, 03.13 PM ISTUS Ambassador Eric Garcetti proposes development of "QUAD satellite" with India-US partnership US Ambassador Eric Garcetti proposed developing a QUAD satellite in partnership with India during his visit to ISRO. He met with Chairman S Somanath to discuss space cooperation and advanced technologies.
25 May, 2024, 10.39 AM ISTInd-Ra expects stable operating performance for most infrastructural projects in FY25 India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) anticipates stable operating performance for infrastructure projects this financial year, maintaining a stable outlook for the sector, especially in transportation. It assigned a positive outlook for airports, ind...
23 May, 2024, 05.19 PM ISTAmerica will send Indian astronaut to International Space Station by year-end: US envoy US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, announced that America plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station by the end of 2024. He also mentioned that the NISAR project, a joint mission between NASA and ISRO, is likely to be l...
23 May, 2024, 08.32 AM ISTXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin condemn U.S., pledge closer ties as Russia advances in Ukraine Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned aggressive U.S. actions and pledged to deepen their defense ties. Xi emphasized the importance of their partnership, and both leaders opposed Western pressure, particularly ...
16 May, 2024, 04.58 PM ISTForeign Secy Kwatra reviews advancements in India-US strategic partnership Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra's visit to Washington, DC, from April 10-12 aimed to bolster the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He met with senior officials, including Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Deputy Sec...
13 Apr, 2024, 08.25 AM ISTIndia clears project to develop AMCA 5th generation stealth fighter aircraft The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the DRDO's project to develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. The project, estimated at around Rs 15,000 crore, aims to design and develop the aircraf...
07 Mar, 2024, 07.54 PM ISTBITS Pilani receives Rs 60 cr from Centre for advanced research facilities BITS Pilani has won the Sathi project and received a grant of Rs 60 crore. It will establish advanced research facilities and a sophisticated instrument facility in Pilani, promoting innovation, excellence, and industry collaborations. The institute...
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