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The desperate need for high-capability flight test beds in India

Necessity is the mother of invention goes the saying. Synonymous to it is the country’s fighter aircraft programme and the…

Updated: July 31, 2022 18:33 IST

Agnipath scheme golden opportunity for industry to engage talented personnel; committed to offer jobs: Welspun’s BK Goenka

The Agnipath scheme for the armed forces, announced on June 14, provides for the recruitment of youth between the age…

June 21, 2022 15:13 IST

On Sunday senior tri-service officers from the Ministry of Defence came out to rebut all the criticism related to the recently announced short term Agnipath Recruitment scheme for the Indian Armed Forces.

Agniveers get ready! Recruitment notifications of the three services to be out this week

Sharing this with media persons, Vice Admiral DK Tripathi has said, “On June 25 we will send our advertisement to…

Updated: July 31, 2022 17:29 IST

India hands over ITFH, a symbol of friendly relations, to Tajikistan

The hospital which has been handed over today to the Tajik side is fully equipped with all the medical equipment,…

June 11, 2022 19:02 IST

HAL’s trainer aircraft achieving milestones, en route to help IAF despite delays

HTT-40’s predecessor, the Hindustan Piston Trainer (HPT-32), had multiple issues related to the engine and fuel supply.

Updated: June 11, 2022 18:54 IST

Exclusive Interview with IAF Chief: ‘Indian Air Force is progressing well on a capability driven modernization plan’

To meet emerging challenges the IAF is progressing well on a capability driven modernization plan in consonance with the roadmap laid down in the…

Updated: July 31, 2022 17:16 IST

This indicates that the basic concept of planned Theatre Command coming under CDS is not likely to happen and the appointment may remain ceremonial if a Lt General is appointed as CDS as inter rank relations with the service chiefs will definitely create substantial functional problems.

Impending appointment of CDS for the defence forces

As a follow up, the Government deliberated on the role and charter of CDS and it was on 01 Jan…

June 8, 2022 18:47 IST

DAC clears domestic purchase of Rs 76,390-cr defence equipment

For the Indian Navy, the DAC accorded AoN for procurement of next generation corvettes (NGC) at an estimated cost of…

June 7, 2022 01:45 IST

DAC approves procurement of military equipment, platforms worth Rs 76,390 crore

The DAC also approved a proposal for the manufacture of Dornier aircraft and Su-30 MKI aero-engines by HAL with a…

June 6, 2022 17:36 IST

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True reflection of Aatmanirbharta! ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ – Two indigenously built warships launched; See Photos

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched two indigenously built warships ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai,…

Updated: May 17, 2022 18:59 IST

In November 2021, the government had decided to extend the annual identification window up to March 31, 2022. This decision was taken due to the global pandemic of COVID-19.

Armed Forces Personnel to receive their April pension today; Here is what MoD says

In November, all pensioners are expected to complete annual identification, and this will help in continuing the receipt of monthly pension,…

May 4, 2022 17:17 IST

Defence, Railways lead capital expenditure drive, FY22 spend close to Revised Estimate

March capex above $1 trn, Centre’s total expenditure last fiscal at RE level

April 12, 2022 06:15 IST

Ahead of the announcement of the third list, the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday in an official statement indicated that orders more than Rs 2, 10,000 crore are expected to be placed on the industry over the next five years.

Third Positive Indigenisation: ARVs, Light tanks, drones, NUH and more in the list; Here’s what Rajnath Singh said

Speaking at the launch of the Third Positive Indigenisation List on Thursday, defence minister Rajnath Singh said, “It is our…

April 7, 2022 17:02 IST

India will ‘possibly’ not import any defence items going forward: Defence Ministry official

India was the world’s largest importer of major arms in 2017–21 and accounted for 11 per cent of total global…

March 30, 2022 15:40 IST

War, sanctions, energy security, UAVs on the India-US 2+2 Ministerial agenda

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are expected to travel to Washington DC to meet their counterparts…

Updated: March 30, 2022 19:15 IST

Indian Navy to get 2 indigenous MPVs from L&T

Indian Navy to get two indigenous MPVs from Larsen and Toubro; MoD signs contract for Rs 887 crore

These MPVs have the capability to perform multi-role support functions which include maritime surveillance & patrol, surface and underwater targets…

March 25, 2022 22:25 IST

According to reports the Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who is also one of the State Council leaders of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is headed to Nepal on March 26.

Chinese foreign minister to visit India soon? Here’s what reports say

Though no dates have officially been announced, if the visit happens then it will be a first since the Galwan…

March 16, 2022 17:01 IST

There is no official confirmation on this. However, according to sources, it was a BrahMos missile which is supersonic and was fired accidentally. (Representative image/ ANI photo)

India says missile landed in Pakistan by accident; Check details

On late Thursday evening Pakistan’s military had claimed that a missile without a warhead had entered its airspace on Wednesday.

Updated: March 11, 2022 22:14 IST

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NBBL targets 1 billion monthly transactions

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NPCI’s subsidiary NBBL plans to process 1 billion transactions per month in the next three years, targeting half of India’s households and processing 3 bills per household. The launch of Banking Connect, an interoperable platform, aims to enhance the digital payment experience for online merchants. It has already partnered with major banks and payment aggregators, with more banks in the pipeline.

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