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by Rupesh
07 May 2025 02:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2938
Views: 604505

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Will have to wait for a couple of hours to get the details. Too much speculation.
by Rupesh
14 Mar 2025 23:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2253
Views: 900416

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Tanaji wrote: 14 Mar 2025 23:24 These numbers don’t make sense. For Maharashtra, the first image the row adds up to more than 100.
Some muslims are included in OBC, so the numbers exceed 100.
by Rupesh
08 Feb 2025 15:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2253
Views: 900416

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Kejriwal and Sisodiya lost. Atishi won by 986 votes. AAP has lost its piggy bank. Punjab won't be able to contribute much to its coffers.
by Rupesh
01 Feb 2025 14:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8953
Views: 4069870

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Capex for defense approx 180000 crores. Under capital expenditure, Rs 48,614 crore has been allocated for aircraft and aero engines, while Rs 24,390 crore has been earmarked for the naval fleet. A total of Rs 63,099 crore has been set aside for other equipment. Defence budget as as percentage of gen...
by Rupesh
23 Nov 2024 00:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5356
Views: 2372377

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Cheeni birather is covering his mijjile.
by Rupesh
17 Oct 2024 22:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2700
Views: 1502052

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

For those who think the current administration is spending more on defence, refer below link. Current year budget is lower than 1962 as a percentage of GDP.

https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metr ... nse-budget
by Rupesh
11 Sep 2024 02:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2253
Views: 900416

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

PM talks a lot, but no longer walks the talk. Let's see if any fund's get assigned.
by Rupesh
22 Aug 2024 01:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2253
Views: 900416

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

BJP keeps angering it's core voters and panders to those against it. The increase in LTCG and STCG on equities will have an impact in next Maharashtra and Gujarat elections.
by Rupesh
13 Aug 2024 03:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2253
Views: 900416

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

SC judgement was fair and GOI should enforce it. Modi has been weak post 2020. It's time he retires for the good of India and BJP.
by Rupesh
25 Jul 2024 04:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2253
Views: 900416

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

It's a financing scheme not grant. FM expects private sector to borrow (possibly with interest subsidy) to spend on basic research and prototype development. I don't see that happening.We will be lucky if private sector spends even a quarter of that amount.
by Rupesh
05 Jun 2024 05:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Exit Polls & Results
Replies: 1499
Views: 560984

Re: 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Exit Polls & Results

If Ram Mandir cannot sway you then nothing will It's due to Ram Mandir that BJP even managed to stay in power, else it would have been a repeat of 2004. Without hindutva, even the core voter will move away. BJP now needs to deal with trouble makers with a iron hand, give some tax relief to middle c...
by Rupesh
04 Jun 2024 10:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Exit Polls & Results
Replies: 1499
Views: 560984

Re: 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Exit Polls & Results

Things are not looking good. NDA might just scrape through. UP turned out to be a big disappointment.
by Rupesh
16 Feb 2024 22:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2967
Views: 1282275

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

That's almost 2000 crores for each aircraft . Costlier than P8i.
by Rupesh
24 Jan 2024 22:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Coast Guard: News & Discussion
Replies: 562
Views: 258120

Re: Indian Coast Guard: News & Discussion

TOI has reported that defence ministry has placed an order for 14 fast patrol crafts for coast guard with MDL for 1070 crores.
by Rupesh
13 Dec 2023 01:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225560

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Defence Ministry Clears Army's Case For 73,000 More Sig 716 Assault Rifles From US.
by Rupesh
11 Dec 2023 11:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4446
Views: 1847929

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

CJI: Now on Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act validity ... Solicitor General submits that Statehood will be restored to Jammu and Kashmir.. We do not find it necessary to determine whether the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 was invalid. This court is alive to security concerns... We di...
by Rupesh
11 Dec 2023 11:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4446
Views: 1847929

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

President order to scrap J&K's special status valid:CJI Chandrachud

Supreme Court directs EC to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 20,2024
by Rupesh
11 Dec 2023 11:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4446
Views: 1847929

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

The reorganisation of Ladakh as Union Territory is upheld as Article 3 allows a portion of State to be made as UT. Restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir to happen soon: CJI We have held that CO 272 to the extent of modifying Article 367 is ultra vires Article 370. Some clauses cannot be use...
by Rupesh
11 Dec 2023 11:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4446
Views: 1847929

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

CJI said that the holding power under Article 370(3) ceases to exist after the dissolution of the J&K Constituent Assembly will lead to the freezing of the process of integration. He also said that the court cannot sit on the decision made by the President of India on whether special circumstanc...
by Rupesh
11 Dec 2023 11:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4446
Views: 1847929

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

We have held that Article 370 is a temporary provision, says CJI. Article 370 was an interim arrangement due to war conditions in the State. Textual reading also indicates that it is a temporary provision. Marginal note says it is temporary and transitory, says CJI Recommendation of the Constituent ...
by Rupesh
27 Nov 2023 05:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive
Replies: 770
Views: 626206

Re: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive

https://twitter.com/theskindoctor13/status/1728705287274856903?t=MYPIzMatXKPoANOjp41Rzg&s=19 . Manmohan Singh diplomatically isolated Pakistan after 26/11. The isolation : 1. Not a single country imposed sanctions on Pak. 2. Leave sanctions, not a single country even criticized Pak directly. Som...
by Rupesh
04 Nov 2023 11:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5356
Views: 2372377

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

. In a statement today, the Inter-Services Public Relations said: “On Nov 4, 2023, in the early hours of the day, Mianwali Training Air Base of Pakistan Air Force came under a failed terrorist attack which, Alhumdollilah, due to the swift and effective response by the troops, has been foiled and th...
by Rupesh
02 Nov 2023 05:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1283
Views: 3413917

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

The Battle of Civilization Important point in bold imo. Iran has formed an axis of terror by arming, training and financing Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen and other terror proxies throughout the Middle East and beyond. In fighting Hamas and the Iranian axis of terror, Isr...
by Rupesh
28 Oct 2023 03:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 45477

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

We developed our own FBW and built own cryogenic engine ( The technology was denied long before Pokhran 2, engines were provided per contract). Testing nukes were more important.
by Rupesh
27 Oct 2023 04:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 45477

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

Completely agree Sudeepj. We have to start preparing to develop MT devices. Our only reliable weapon now is the fission device. It will still take a while and by the time a MT device is ready for testing we will be a 8-10 trillion economy. At that time sanctions on India will not be an option.
by Rupesh
20 Oct 2023 22:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 45477

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

With US testing, it won't be long before Russia and China also test. This should be sufficient reason for us to test,. Our thermonuclear device needs more tests.
by Rupesh
13 Oct 2023 01:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 1114972

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Tanaji wrote: 13 Oct 2023 01:17 Why is Prashant Kishore so quiet and completely absent from news these days? Something must be cooking..
Possibly waiting for Assembly elections to get over so he can make his pitch for LS. Results will indicate which side the wind is blowing.
by Rupesh
01 Oct 2023 11:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3536
Views: 3066374

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

M777 uses titanium and it is being made in Lucknow, weighs 4 T. If we have the capability for titanium then perhaps ATAGS can use/try titanium and lower the weight penalty. Don't know the challenges because titanium is difficult to manufacture. ATAGS is targeted for the plains not mountains. M777 c...
by Rupesh
21 Sep 2023 12:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2959
Views: 1227194

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Visa services temporarily suspended for Canadians.
. TIMES OF INDIA: NEW DELHI: Amid an ongoing diplomatic row over the kilLing of Khalistani-linked terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has reportedly suspended its visa services to Canada till further notice.
by Rupesh
19 Sep 2023 21:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2959
Views: 1227194

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

VishnuS wrote: 19 Sep 2023 08:58

Right now, India Canada trade is over $28B with $20B in our favour!
From where did you get these numbers. ET quotes India's exports to Canada at 4 billion with imports also about 4 billion. We don't have any trade surplus.
by Rupesh
11 Sep 2023 10:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 1114972

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Last time BJP won 27 of the 28. Alliance with JDS should result in a clean sweep this time. People already regret voting in Congress. Other than minorities, I don't see any other community backing Congress. I am not sure about the ground situation in Mysore region.
by Rupesh
11 Sep 2023 09:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 1114972

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Chetakji. What's your opinion on alliance with the humble farmer?. Can NDA win all 28 in Karnataka.
by Rupesh
02 Sep 2023 00:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1361
Views: 1141774

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Why is Venus so bright?. It's almost as bright as the Sun.
by Rupesh
23 Aug 2023 22:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1361
Views: 1141774

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Congrats to ISRO and Indians. Job well done.

Chandrayan 1 discovered water on moon, chandrayan 3 will provide a lot more data.
by Rupesh
15 Aug 2023 03:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy Independence Day - 15 August 2023!
Replies: 18
Views: 43772

Re: Happy Independence Day - 15 August 2023!

Happy Independence Day.

Don't forget to hoist Tiranga. This year you can buy our national flag from Post office.
by Rupesh
06 Aug 2023 04:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2982
Views: 1696674

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

So the earliest we can expect MCA is 2030. Add the expected delays in AON, CCS clearance etc. I doubt if the series production can begin before 2033. It's better to order 100 more MK1a and focus on AMCA.
by Rupesh
01 Aug 2023 00:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6348
Views: 2447058

Re: Internal Security Watch

Haryana Violence News Live Updates: Two home guards killed, dozen cops injured in communal clashes in Nuh; govt seeks more forces https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/haryana-violence-nuh-clashes-live-updates/liveblog/102283197.cms Download the TOI app now: https://timesofindia.onelink.m...
by Rupesh
06 May 2023 06:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5356
Views: 2372377

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Actually their awam has stopped respecting the Millitary. A surgical strike will only make Pak army look impotent.
by Rupesh
06 May 2023 06:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6348
Views: 2447058

Re: Internal Security Watch

Honey-trapped Pune DRDO scientist arrested for sharing defence information with a Pakistani woman. https://twitter.com/OpIndia_com/status/1654637097142353920?t=TYvHdgJGx9Gym61JFmFPFg&s=19 . V K Kaushik, a Delhi- based DRDO spokesman refused to speak on the development. The offender was referred ...