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by Jits
27 Feb 2024 16:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396111

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

At 5:53 this video says that Pakistani jets JF-17 and mirages crossed LOC and hit Indian targets but missed them, Is this true? As far as what I know - Paki jets never crossed LOC but released their bombs from their side only.

by Jits
19 Jul 2023 16:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6376
Views: 2036587

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Fighter jet engine: How India is filling gaps in critical materials, core-technology https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-fighter-jet-engine-how-india-is-filling-gaps-in-critical-materials-core-technology-3174356/ 17 July 2023 With the rocketing success of the Indian space programme—as...
by Jits
22 Mar 2023 17:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5619
Views: 1586496

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

We can quickly bring them to negotiation, by tightening the student recruitment from India. There are twin benefits: 1.We can put a list of 'accredited' institutions and allow students only to this institutions. All the bogus marketing of universities will be gone. The irony is they don't have tuto...
by Jits
09 Feb 2023 12:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7937
Views: 2201006

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

quote="Dilbu"]Slowly the big picture is starting to emerge. Pakistan to repay foreign debt worth $22 billion in 12 months KARACHI: Amid efforts to dodge the imminent risk of default, Pakistan says it is due to repay foreign debt and interest worth almost $22 billion over the next 12 months...
by Jits
23 Jan 2023 13:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7937
Views: 2201006

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Rs3.2 trillion spent on just debt servicing, defence Compared to the huge spending of Rs3.2 trillion on debt servicing and defence, only Rs147 billion was spent on development. The spending on development is Rs141 billion or 49% less than that in the previous fiscal year. All the other expenses of ...
by Jits
13 Jan 2023 12:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 985
Views: 3946133

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

^^ PMO need to find a Defence Minister. We are missing someone like Manohar Parrikar big time. On a similar line - Train18 was also derailed by many years by import lobby till Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw arrives. Ashwani Vaishnaw has a good engineering background and was instrumental in Train-18 revival ...
by Jits
18 Oct 2022 17:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1507378

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Good explanation by Ashvani Vaishanav ji

by Jits
13 Oct 2022 14:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4402
Views: 1291960

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

A-o-A When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Allah gave bakistan lots of water so Baki biznessman has launched mineral water...guaranteed to keep mard-e-momeens virile for a long time.. For Hanif, although imported brands such as Evian and Fiji are Pura Spring’s competitors, he is of the opinio...
by Jits
08 Aug 2022 14:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1777356

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

BTW, the word "Indonesia" means "Indian island" All SEA countries have strong linkage to India e.g., even the names of the countries. Indonesia= Indian island; Singapore and Malaysia are both sanskrit words "(Malay"= mountain e.g., Hi"malaya") Cambodia is Ang...
by Jits
29 Jul 2022 18:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7937
Views: 2201006

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

There you are folks... PKR reaches 250. Boiz are hitting it out of the park Yawn - PKR falls to historic low of 250 in open market due to ‘profiteering’ The rupee fell to an all-time low in the open market on Friday, trading as high as 250 against the dollar, according to data shared by the Forex A...
by Jits
26 Jul 2022 17:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7937
Views: 2201006

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Dollar breaks all records to hit Rs233 in interbank trade KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued to depreciate on Tuesday amid a deepening political crisis in the country, trading at 233 to a dollar in the interbank market. The dollar gained 3.12 against the local unit today, against the previous d...
by Jits
18 Jul 2022 12:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7937
Views: 2201006

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Deferred oil is Saudi, Deferred gas is Qatar.. who are the other two bakras? (China and Turkiye are brothers) Surely not bakra's. The curious one of the bunch is UAE with equity investment aspirations. No talk of loans, free oil etc. They want to buy Paki companies. How the hell do they expect to f...
by Jits
26 Apr 2022 21:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7937
Views: 2201006

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

18GW installed capacity is amazing. India adds that much or more per year and by March would touch 400GW installed capacity. I thought they were around 23-25GW, but they've gone in the other direction. This reflects what I posted on this thread originally - in several core infrastructure parameters...
by Jits
22 Dec 2021 20:30
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2303563

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

8 tail-fins. Haven't seen that on any of our BMs before. For maneuvering I suppose. Quasi ballistic means that they can do pure ballistic and get a higher range. Plus 500 Km range is for a 1 tonne payload It seems designed to avoid early detection/interception, i.e. by S-400 batteries, while taking...
by Jits
18 Mar 2019 14:37
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Shri Manohar Parrikar condolence thread
Replies: 108
Views: 55699

Re: Shri Manohar Parrikar condolence thread

My heart felt condolences for Manohar Parrikar ji. He was undoubtedly the best defence minister India ever had, his presence at MOD made a moribund ministry to work. He should have remained as defence minister for full term to undertake the vast reforms defence ministry urgently needs. The surgical ...
by Jits
31 Aug 2018 18:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1525264

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

Keep irrelevant talk to a minimum. Ignoring multiple moderator requests and then claiming one last post etc is not advisable.


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by Jits
31 Aug 2018 05:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1525264

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

Irrelevant post and counter reply edited.

Stick to the topic

Karan M
by Jits
31 Aug 2018 02:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2981611

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

FTA misuse by China hitting us: Stainless steel industry Chinis are doing exactly what I expected them to do. The trade war with US is also similar. They can bypass it by having it imported from another place. If Chinese companies have to export Chinese branded phone to US, they will assemble it in...
by Jits
31 Aug 2018 00:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1525264

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

Irrelevant post edited.

Stick to the topic

Karan M
by Jits
30 Aug 2018 23:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1525264

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

Irrelevant post edited.

Stick to the topic

Karan M
by Jits
30 Aug 2018 23:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1525264

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

Irrelevant post edited.

Stick to the topic

Karan M
by Jits
29 Aug 2018 20:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1525264

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

Merit requires equity to develop. The SC, condemned to his hut with no education etc has had no chance to develop merit. Or do you think there is no handicap in being marginalised? Almost every group in India has faced some or other form of discrimination or marginalisation historically. Hindus of ...
by Jits
29 Aug 2018 19:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1525264

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

Why? It is should be strictly merit based. The number can be anywhere between 0 and 3 women. Because this is not just a scientific mission. It is a mission to showcase the New India to Indians. There would be much more science that could be done on the ground with that money were it not so. With ed...
by Jits
29 Aug 2018 16:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - July 27, 2018
Replies: 2848
Views: 484496

Re: Terroristan - July 27, 2018

I think you did calculation some where wrong, according to my calculation the amount India gave to pakistan was US$ 5.8 billion and not 5876 billion. Though I agree the amount of 5.8 billion dollars is still large even in today's value and would have been much larger in 1960 when our per capita inc...
by Jits
27 Aug 2018 16:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - July 27, 2018
Replies: 2848
Views: 484496

Re: Terroristan - July 27, 2018

I think you did calculation some where wrong, according to my calculation the amount India gave to pakistan was US$ 5.8 billion and not 5876 billion. Though I agree the amount of 5.8 billion dollars is still large even in today's value and would have been much larger in 1960 when our per capita inc...
by Jits
26 Aug 2018 23:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - July 27, 2018
Replies: 2848
Views: 484496

Re: Terroristan - July 27, 2018

X Posted on the I W T Thread Long Article, but, it is a keeper! How Pakistan wastes its water - Shanaz Ramzi | Syed Muhammad Abubakar Peregrine ji, from the above, “Integrated watershed management should be promoted,” says Rasheed, “including ecological conservation practices in uphill watersheds, ...
by Jits
24 Aug 2018 15:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - July 27, 2018
Replies: 2848
Views: 484496

Re: Terroristan - July 27, 2018

#...2...1...here you go! PM Imran Khan offers humanitarian assistance to India after floods in Kerala “On behalf of the people of Pakistan, we send our prayers and best wishes to those who have been devastated by the floods in Kerala, India.” “ We stand ready to provide any humanitarian assistance ...
by Jits
23 Aug 2018 15:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2981611

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

The rise in corporate savings is not necessarily a good news because it is due to fall in private investment which itself is because of number of reasons namely - overcapacity in the system, high lending rates and banks not willing to lend etc. A large reflection of reckless spending in earlier years.
by Jits
17 Aug 2018 22:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away
Replies: 71
Views: 14967

Re: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away

I will always remember Vajpayee ji for these golden words - 'Today at 15.45 hours India conducted three underground nuclear explosions', a statement comparable only to Nehru's tryst of destiny statement at the eve of independence and Indira's Bangladesh liberation statement. Vajpayee will always be ...
by Jits
19 Jul 2018 02:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2981611

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

So the rupee will rise? Why is it falling now? The rupee isn't freely convertible on both the current and capital accounts - just the former. Further, short term volatility is spot demand and sentiment driven. Anyway, here's the RBI balance of payments data for the last fiscal year: Developments in...
by Jits
08 May 2018 23:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 738323

Re: Indian Roads Thread

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by Jits
21 Mar 2018 18:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1777356

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

So Shiv, If chinese are able to build a road to Gyemochen peak then how worrisome is the situation for us? Does the peak lies in chinese territory or Bhutanese. If peak lies in Chinese territory then how can we prevent china from gaining access to it's own territory, and what was the point of stand...
by Jits
21 Mar 2018 18:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1777356

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

My take on China's plans in the Doklam area in 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yii-I6Ih1IY Yii-I6Ih1IY Shiv sir, I have some queries please bear with me, If chinese are able to build a road to Gyemochen peak then how worrisome is the situation for us? Does the peak lies in chinese territory or...
by Jits
03 Mar 2018 18:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018
Replies: 2862
Views: 555178

Re: Terroristan - 4th Jan 2018

Pakistan's Way Of Getting Even With India :mrgreen: Elite Pakistan club snubs Indian envoy amid rising hostilities NEW DELHI: The prestigious Islamabad Club, the favourite watering hole of the Pakistani elite and foreign diplomats, has put Indian high commissioner Ajay Bisaria’s membership on hold....
by Jits
19 Feb 2018 17:03
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1883427

Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017

Wouldn't the missiles be a lot more sensitive though, with much more protection required while transporting? wind mill blade is made with FRP and in aerofoil shape. blades are more sensitive. even a small scratch can effect the power output. i think missiles are more rugged and easy to transport co...
by Jits
19 Feb 2018 16:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1130
Views: 256012

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

The slimeballs in Male has forgotten that not so long ago there was a drinking water crisis there and who saved his bacon? India! By sending ships carrying water. Everything in the Maldives barring a few coconuts and fish has to be imported.A naval blockade alone will set off massive shortages , un...
by Jits
26 Jan 2018 19:37
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1883427

Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/19-03-2012-Parade-rehearsal_-_Topol-M.jpg/1200px-19-03-2012-Parade-rehearsal_-_Topol-M.jpg Why can't we have a TEL like this. The weight and dimensions of TOPOL M are almost similar to Agni V (except the stated range) Param, TOPOL M, Agni V ...
by Jits
05 Dec 2017 13:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Analyzing CPEC
Replies: 1405
Views: 401759

Re: Analyzing CPEC

India's answer to CPEC INSTC to be operationalised mid-Jan 2018; game changer for India's Eurasia policy The International North South Transportation Corridor (INSTC) connecting Mumbai with St Petersburg and beyond – which has been 17 years in the making – is set to be operationalised from the middl...