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- 15 Feb 2021 11:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1127
- Views: 280809
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
.... Arjun Mk1A order immediately following the LCA Mk1A order. Reason enough to be happy for one day. There was a time when we had given up hope for either one. Think positive. Since this is Mk1A, it is just an interim step towards Mk2 which will be ordered in big numbers. At least I can hope, can...
- 10 Feb 2021 21:02
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
- Replies: 444
- Views: 41652
Re: Social Media Watch Thread
.... No patronage by GoI/gov entities towards foreign SM. Heavy support towards Indian SM platform, by making them channel of communications with GoI/gov entities. This will cause Indian citizens to start using Indian SM portals. .... This is important. Even lefties will join. Issues related to pas...
- 08 Feb 2021 10:32
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion
- Replies: 89
- Views: 10081
Re: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion
Mort Walker wrote:The Dearness Allowance for military, police and central government employees will be reinstated in July 2021. Does anyone here have any information on that? A lot of JCOs rely on that for their families. It needs to be restored ASAP.
AFAIK , DA is not stopped, only increment on DA was freezed.
- 26 Oct 2020 20:22
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
- Replies: 1704
- Views: 223720
Re: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
This is significant in the backdrop of upcoming visit of Indian Army chief to Nepal. China illegally occupies Nepal's land at several places; Indian intelligence agencies sound alert New Delhi: China has illegally occupied Nepal`s land at several places spreading over seven bordering districts and ...
- 25 Oct 2020 22:59
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 6087
- Views: 1357124
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Continuing my efforts to keep with the Jal Jeevan Mission every month: 15 Oct 2020 Almost 30% coverage now, starting at 17% when JJM began on Aug 15 2019. Here is the live dashboard . Prior statuses: Surprisingly Telangana is doing very well much better than AP/TN/KA in terms of percentage of house...
- 22 Oct 2020 22:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4197
- Views: 1221441
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1319177091577860096 India's Nag anti-tank missile has just had its final user trial. The @DRDO_India now declares it ready for induction. Not sure what trial this is. Nag had completed all trial by July 2019,afaik. Even it was given new name as 'ProspiNa'. but th...
- 20 Oct 2020 13:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4197
- Views: 1221441
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Another Notam https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1318205516921720832 Notam for 15 Days. Looks good for multiple tests. what is being trialed? -Meteor -Upgraded R77 Missiles -Astra II There was another NOTAM from 19th Oct to 3rd Nov for IAF exercises , could have been postponed by another 8 days. ...
- 15 Sep 2020 21:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 10196
- Views: 1383576
Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
When will Hindus get museums on genocides and atrocities committed on Hindus in similar manner to Holocaust museums? Hindus needs to catalog all and start building them. That's the only way generations will learn. Mandirs are hopeless when it comes to education masses. Is there even a museum near S...
- 10 Aug 2020 23:58
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: India's Shipping Sector
- Replies: 442
- Views: 122040
Re: India's Shipping Sector
Various Port related projects under NIP
NIP Ports
NIP Ports
- 29 Jul 2020 18:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 3795
- Views: 755373
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Now at least(due to less number of Rafales) enemy AWACS and Refuellers needs to be more cautious of METEORS flying in the sky!!
- 11 Dec 2019 16:40
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 5795
- Views: 670330
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Supratik wrote:Sandeep the airport is actually in UP about 80 kms from Delhi not in Delhi. Delhi airport will saturate by 2024.
Towards Agra/Mathura/Aligarh.
- 25 Aug 2019 17:11
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 6664
- Views: 829146
Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
The Chidu ripple continues to grow. Virulent BIF folks too seem to have gotten the memo. Modi's work has suddenly started resonating with the unlikeliest folks. #ModiHaiToMumkinHai https://twitter.com/spudayakumar/status/1165098978196762624 S. P. Udayakumar @spudayakumar Mr. Prime Minister: I am no...
- 23 Aug 2019 11:39
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.
- Replies: 176
- Views: 26035
Re: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.
HPCL to set up battery swapping pilots to join EV race Bracing for a future with less-polluting fuels, Indian oil refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp is planning a pilot program for swapping batteries of electric two- and three-wheelers at its outlets by December, according to people familiar with the...
- 15 Aug 2019 15:31
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 6087
- Views: 1357124
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
disha wrote:Modi announced 100 Lakh Crores investment in infrastructure - that is $1.4 Trillion Dollars. Aim is to take India to $5T economy by 2024.
That is almost 15% y.o.y growth.
That is big big big announcement.
Another point ticked from BJP Manifesto 2019.
- 09 Jun 2019 12:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 4455
- Views: 826283
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Aditya_V wrote:The image on page 5, it could well be a AAM, we dont from the scaled down model. Given it has 8 external control surfaces, AAM would be a very likely candidate, with the 1 stage pushing the missile to MAch 4+ and dropping off the 2nd stage igniting to give end game energy to the missile.
QRSAM?
- 31 May 2019 13:39
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 215598
Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Finally...Ministry of Jal Shakti!!
- 03 Apr 2019 22:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
- Replies: 4479
- Views: 872844
Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
J&K: Civilian movement to remain closed every Sunday & Wednesday from 4 AM*-5 PM on the NH from Baramulla through Srinagar, Qazigund, Jawahar-Tunnel, Banihal & Ramban till Udhampur. This measure will remain in effect till 31 May, 2019.
ANI Twitter
ANI Twitter
- 27 Feb 2019 13:43
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
- Replies: 2210
- Views: 219925
Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
As per BR database , 27981 is Abhinandan Varthaman.
- 26 Feb 2019 14:23
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
- Replies: 2210
- Views: 219925
- 26 Feb 2019 13:56
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
- Replies: 2210
- Views: 219925
Re: Indian Air Forces Strikes Pakistan along with Ground Assault
saw on twitter that paf radar station lost power at a inopportune time and could not help much, hence few f-16s went up with tactical sitrep and turned back hastily when it dawned the size of the intruding force (10-12) and unknown top cover assets. who turned off the power is the real mystery :) P...
- 26 Feb 2019 11:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4197
- Views: 1221441
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
#BREAKING #India successfully test fires short range Quick Reaction Surface to Air #Missile (QRSAM) from a test facility off #Odisha coast. The sleek & highly mobile air defence system fired from a canister mounted on a rotatable truck-based launch unit. @NewIndianXpress
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- 16 Feb 2019 21:25
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.2: News & Discussions - 25 February 2018
- Replies: 1082
- Views: 271423
Re: Tejas Mk.2: News & Discussions - 25 February 2018
http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1564890#.XGgt-6sYsi0.twitter
Looks like mk2 is officially designated MWF now.
Looks like mk2 is officially designated MWF now.
- 13 Jan 2019 23:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
- Replies: 2258
- Views: 337735
Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
watched URI film with the kids today. while it deviates a bit from the real events its still amazing piece of work. definitely all brfites should go and watch. the first scene itself had 2 lights out Mi17 flying fast and low below the ridgelines into myanmar, twisting through the valleys....inside ...
- 07 Jan 2019 23:20
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 6087
- Views: 1357124
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
suryag wrote:okie somewhat uncharitable, stop being slots bhajpa and do something quick, you hardly have 50 days to go.
cabinet-approves-10%-quota-for-upper-castes(Economic backward)
- 07 Jan 2019 23:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4197
- Views: 1221441
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Vips wrote:prasannasimha wrote:Any news wrt the test notified by the NOTAM for 4-6Jan ?
First the Pralay test got put off twice and its further testing status is still not clear and now the K5 test has also not happened. Not feeling good about this.
May be because of another cyclone in Andaman area.
- 10 Sep 2018 20:31
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
- Replies: 3909
- Views: 1057697
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
no time will be set, until we take a relook at GTRE as an org. We have other performing orgs to learn from and adapt to. Kaveri is extreme engineering, and can't be funded or done this way. or wait for bail out from safran. perhaps the later is in effect: https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/ebooks/drd...
- 05 Sep 2018 15:46
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1597
- Views: 285704
Re: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
HPCL plans to invest ₹ 1,000 crore for LPG cavern in Mangaluru
The Mangaluru facility may have a capacity of over 60,000 tonne.
- 24 Aug 2018 02:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
- Replies: 896
- Views: 228024
Re: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
Is it due to pipeline corrosion in saline soil? At a loss to think what else it could be. Assuming that the pipeline is off a buried type. They could look at alternate materials for the pipeline as it carries water only. Cement or PVC. +1. Over a long term the costs factor will also be in favor of ...
- 13 Aug 2018 16:41
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
- Replies: 4456
- Views: 668368
Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
nam wrote:The date has to be brought forward, else everyone would be cooking in UP's heat in Feb.
Not heat saar,but before the fog sets in.
- 24 May 2018 13:48
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
- Replies: 5116
- Views: 1343681
Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/998929431530954753 Yet another successful #BrahMos test today from ITR. MoD says in today’s launch, major subsystems manufactured under Make in India mission were tested. Through today's #BeahMos launch, critical indigenous components including fuel management s...
- 13 Apr 2018 19:35
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 6087
- Views: 1357124
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
disha wrote:
Only thing I would have wanted was for the refinery to be constructed in Rajasthan, right near the Indo-bakistan border. That remote area needs jobs and given that it is Saudi funded, it will be protected as well.
HPCL refinery coming up in Barmer,but yes,its not Saudi funded!!
- 25 Mar 2018 02:43
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
- Replies: 3909
- Views: 1057697
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
Rakesh wrote:suryag wrote:Rakesh sir please don’t open that confusing “which line” question
Surya Saar, I need to update page 1 of this dhaaga. That is whySorry!
Line 1 as per one of the post by Indranil saar!!
Link
- 09 Mar 2018 11:59
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 1216
- Views: 206739
Re: Indian IT Industry
I guess they waited till the very last minute before they can no longer afford not to let in foreign professionals. :) Aren't mixed race (Japanese with foreigners) frowned upon in Japan? Japanese coaching centers will spring up everywhere in India I guess. I am waiting for the chinese wicket to fal...
- 07 Mar 2018 13:38
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Know Your India
- Replies: 523
- Views: 87131
Re: Know Your India
Akshay Kapoor wrote:Kaziranga. But happy to be corrected if wrong. Extra marks for correction.
No Hippos in Kaziranga!!
- 07 Mar 2018 12:48
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Know Your India
- Replies: 523
- Views: 87131
Re: Know Your India
We have black Panthers also in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve.
- 06 Mar 2018 00:31
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Know Your India
- Replies: 523
- Views: 87131
Re: Know Your India
Oh dear. Saw this thread and thought there might be some nice info. Like wildlife parks or culture tidbits I didnt know about or some nice nuggets about our country and culture and history We need to do something about this thread. Will discuss but for now guys do try posting some real nuggets abou...
- 23 Feb 2018 19:35
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
- Replies: 5116
- Views: 1343681
Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017
Hemant Kumar Rout on Dhanush Test
The test was aimed at checking the performance of manoeuvring stealth warheads besides gauging the efficiency and killing probability of the missile in a real-time situation.
- 06 Jan 2018 22:52
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: India's Power Sector
- Replies: 1656
- Views: 309681
Re: India's Power Sector
patanjali to manufacture solar energy equipment "We would start manufacturing solar panels. The factory is near Greater Noida industrial area and would be inaugurated in January," Patanjali Ayurved MD & CEO Acharya Balakrishna told PTI. The company has also acquired one Advance Naviga...
- 13 Oct 2017 01:40
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 3967
- Views: 767852
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
‘T-20’ for Indian Railways! Travel in self-propelled ‘Make in India’ train sets on Delhi-Mumbai route at 160 kmph Train 20 will be able to attain a maximum speed of 160 kmph, making it a semi-high speed train. The aluminium-bodied self-propelled train set will be energy efficient, says ICF. The tra...
- 30 Sep 2017 02:19
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 625
- Views: 123999
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
http://www.livemint.com/Industry/k7gDLb5gjR3OTfuuCivjGI/Tata-Motors-wins-bid-to-sell-10000-electric-vehicles-to-EES.html Tata Motors wins 10000 E- vehicles order. Will it be NANO I don't think so may be Indica Link Our sister magazine Autocar Professional learns the electric vehicle will most likel...