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- 08 Nov 2020 21:54
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
- Replies: 1315
- Views: 819906
Re: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
India's own domestic payments platform-Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-hit a landmark of two billion transactions in Oct 2020 According to data made available by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates the UPI platform, UPI registered 2.07 billion transactions worth Rs 3,86,1...
- 15 Dec 2019 13:03
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 2347712
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
Hi. When does LCH get a proper name?
- 10 Nov 2019 16:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1043
- Views: 199820
Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
It must be killing the Congress party and the Gandhis to have to portray a picture of acceptance and support to the Supreme Court verdict. Thankfully, they have the Gandhis' official mouthpiece, National Herald, providing an outlet to air their extreme frustration. Sample the wares: 1. Why the Ayodh...
- 28 Jun 2019 09:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
- Replies: 1315
- Views: 819906
- 22 Oct 2018 14:43
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8490
- Views: 3089314
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
This recent blip was missed out mostly. PM Modi's panel wants mandatory R&D funding by companies The Prime Minister’s Science Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) wants to make it mandatory for medium and large enterprises in key sectors to set aside funds for research and devel...
- 21 Sep 2018 15:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
- Replies: 807
- Views: 178658
Re: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
11 Lions Found Dead in Gir in 10 Days, Gujarat Govt Orders Inquiry The carcasses of 11 lions were found in Gujarat’s Gir forest, prompting the state government to order an inquiry, officials said on Thursday. All the bodies were found in Gir (east) division, mainly from Dalkhaniya range in the last...
- 10 Sep 2018 15:12
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: India's Power Sector
- Replies: 1712
- Views: 495260
Re: India's Power Sector
India readies a slew of power sector reforms The government has readied a raft of power sector reforms, including implementing the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme in the electricity sector for better targeting of subsidies, freeing renewable energy from licensing requirement for generation and...
- 10 Sep 2018 11:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications
- Replies: 995
- Views: 269928
Re: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications
Pakistan mulling to review agreements made under CPEC: Report Pakistan is mulling to consider reviewing or renegotiate agreements under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as pressure ratchets up over the country’s economic vulnerabilities. A report in the Financial Times on Sunday said Pak...
- 07 Sep 2018 12:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications
- Replies: 995
- Views: 269928
Re: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications
Meanwhile, public perception against China still seems strong in Kenya, despite China building one of its posterchild OBOR projects there, the Nairobi Mombasa rail line. This is from the Kenyan press. China a threat to Kenya's economy, new survey shows More Kenyans believe that China constitutes the...
- 07 Sep 2018 12:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications
- Replies: 995
- Views: 269928
Re: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications
This news largely went unnoticed. This happened the same time China was hosting African leaders. Chinese man arrested after calling Kenya's president a 'monkey' Kenya has arrested a Chinese businessman after a video of him making a string of racist remarks was widely shared on social media, the gove...
- 31 Aug 2018 13:51
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
- Replies: 1209
- Views: 382438
Re: Indian Telecom Folder
Vodafone-Idea complete merger, create India’s largest mobile operator The merger of Idea Cellular and Vodafone India has been completed, creating India’s biggest telecom service provider with over 408 million subscribers, the two companies said today. A new board has been constituted for the merged...
- 31 Aug 2018 13:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
- Replies: 807
- Views: 178658
Re: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
NATIONAL REDD + STRATEGY RELEASED The national Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) strategy for India prepared by Indian Council of Forestry and Education, Dehradun for the Government was released in New Delhi by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Ch...
- 28 Aug 2018 20:19
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6367
- Views: 1424570
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Was a pleasant surprise today seeing India competing in men's synchronized swimming!
- 22 Aug 2018 14:12
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1360007
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
GVK is yet to come out with their plans on the functioning of the two airports once Navi Mumbai airport starts operations. There are little chances of clear demarcations (Domestic/Regional only VS international or budget carrier Vs full service mode) between the two airports. For connectivity betwe...
- 17 Aug 2018 11:30
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
- Replies: 1211
- Views: 235997
Re: Indian Health Care Sector
Can Indu Bhushan deliver PM Modi’s promise of healthcare? But occupying his desk and mindspace today is a large, poster-size checklist of states and Union Territories that the Centre is targeting for Ayushman Bharat — National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) – the world’s largest sponsored heal...
- 17 Aug 2018 10:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away
- Replies: 71
- Views: 15491
Re: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away
Vajpayee ji amar rahein.
PM's essay in ET: A leader for the ages, ahead of his times: Narendra Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
PM's essay in ET: A leader for the ages, ahead of his times: Narendra Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- 25 Jul 2018 13:39
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1360007
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
This has been a busy month for the Navi Mumbai Airport. Significantly, the project has achieved financial closure, with Yes Bank being the Lead Manager for Phases I and II. GVK achieves financial closure for Navi Mumbai airport Completion of financial closure on July 7, 2018 is considered as the app...
- 04 Jul 2018 16:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
- Replies: 807
- Views: 178658
Re: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
Large mismatch between the forest cover claimed by the Government of India versus what is estimated by Global Forest Watch, driven primarily by India's liberal use of the definition. For example, in Kerala, forests are being replaced by plantation crops, and India's Forest Survey counts them as fore...
- 04 Jul 2018 16:17
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Education System
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 831792
Re: Indian Education System
Higher education in India gets a Rs 8,000 crore boost To increase investment in higher educational institutions, the Union Cabinet today approved a proposal for expanding the scope of Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) by expanding its capital base to Rs 10,000 crore and tasking it to mobilis...
- 19 Jun 2018 13:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications
- Replies: 995
- Views: 269928
Re: OBOR, Chinese Strategy and Implications
some more commentary on the Malaysia's escape from OBOR. Malaysia gives a big jolt to China's One Belt, One Road projects Kuala Lumpur's previous regime, led by scandal-mired Najib Razak, had warm ties with China and signed a string of deals for Beijing-funded projects, including a major rail link a...
- 28 May 2018 13:54
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Banks & Financial System
- Replies: 246
- Views: 74035
Re: Indian Banks & Financial System
Aadhaar has emerged as key document for new bank accounts: Survey https://www.livemint.com/rf/Image-621x414/LiveMint/Period2/2018/05/28/Photos/Processed/w-aadhaar-U20573096912OFB--621x414@LiveMint.jpg Aadhaar has emerged as an enabler for financial inclusion with 76% to 95% of new accounts opened i...
- 28 May 2018 13:49
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Mass Rapid Transit in India
- Replies: 1494
- Views: 299905
Re: Mass Rapid Transit in India
Delhi Metro's Magenta Line to be inaugurated today, will reduce Gurgaon-Noida travel by 30 minutes The 24.82-km-long Janakpuri West-Kalkaji Mandir stretch of the Delhi Metro's Magenta Line is all set to be inaugurated on Monday that will bring domestic terminal of the city airport on the DMRC netwo...
- 28 May 2018 13:44
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Roads Thread
- Replies: 3350
- Views: 760710
Re: Indian Roads Thread
The inauguration of the Eastern Peripheral Expressway in the NCR region was a significant milestone. Narendra Modi opens Eastern Peripheral Expressway Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 135 km-long Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE), which will channel away traffic not destined ...
- 25 May 2018 14:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Mass Rapid Transit in India
- Replies: 1494
- Views: 299905
Re: Mass Rapid Transit in India
Two crucial Chennai Metro stretches to be inaugurated today The Chennai Central Metro Rail station will open on Friday, allowing commuters to travel directly from the station to two crucial transport hubs — the CMBT and the airport. Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Union Minister of State...
- 24 May 2018 09:42
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1360007
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Here is a decent write-up on the so-called 'hill airports' of India, because there is no official definition for such. Very good information nuggets here. For example, did you know that the new airport at Pakyong in Sikkim is only a 100 km from Doklam? UDAN: India's hill airports, their unique chall...
- 24 May 2018 09:36
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Infrastructure News & Discussion
- Replies: 721
- Views: 280339
Re: Infrastructure News & Discussion
Wonderful leg-up for the logistics sector. DHL sets up a wholly owned trucking company in India aiming to own 3,500 trucks by 2020. DHL launches transportation company; aims to own 10,000 trucks by 2028 "We have been checking all the different markets we are in worldwide. And looking at what's ...
- 23 May 2018 14:38
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
- Replies: 1211
- Views: 235997
Re: Indian Health Care Sector
India ranks 145th among 195 countries in healthcare access, quality India ranks 145th among 195 countries in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare, behind its neighbours like China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, according to a Lancet study. The Global Burden of Disease study, however...
- 23 May 2018 12:27
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8490
- Views: 3089314
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Yesterday, the GoI released the Model Contract Farming Act, 2018 Union Government releases Model Contract Farming Act, 2018 The main motive behind drafting the Model Contract Farming Act is to integrate farmers with bulk purchasers for better price realization. Concept of Contract Farming The concep...
- 23 May 2018 11:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India and ASEAN / East Asia
- Replies: 721
- Views: 146222
Re: India and ASEAN / East Asia
This news on the latest Amnesty Report is blowing up globally this morning. ARSA militants killed Hindu villagers in Rakhine violence: Amnesty Campaign group Amnesty International said on Tuesday it had gathered evidence that insurgents from a Rohingya Muslim armed group killed scores of Hindu civil...
- 22 May 2018 14:49
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion
- Replies: 523
- Views: 158745
Re: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion
India's urban local bodies are thoroughly ill-equipped to do things differently, so it is no surprise that something so forward-looking and technology-intensive as Smart Cities is sputtering in their hands. I believe the extreme level of politicization is also huge part of the problem. Lack of fundi...
- 22 May 2018 14:32
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
- Replies: 807
- Views: 178658
Re: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
India falling short of meeting conservation goals on biodiversity India is failing to meet its conservation goals amid declining global biodiversity, even as the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) on Tuesday. India is a treasure trove of biodiversity, hosting 7-8%...
- 22 May 2018 10:54
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion
- Replies: 523
- Views: 158745
Re: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion
Some updates on Namami Gange. http://www.uniindia.com/~/30-stp-would-be-completed-this-year-in-up-sources/States/news/1222130.html 30 projects of Sewage Treatment Plants with capacity to treat 607 million liter per day will be completed by the end of December of Uttar Pradesh. Along with the STP, 1,...
- 22 May 2018 09:51
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
- Replies: 332
- Views: 135956
Re: Renewable Sources of Energy
Don't go on the size, go on the intent. Arunachal gets its biggest solar plant The one megawatt-capacity plant, implemented by the Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA), was commissioned on April 1 this year with an estimated cost of Rs 850 lakh received as incentive grant under the 13...
- 22 May 2018 09:48
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1360007
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Another historic day for civil aviation in the North-East yesterday, as the first commercial flight lands at Pasighat in Arunachal. Khandu Among 25 Passengers On Board First Flight to Arunachal Arunachal Pradesh today found a place on the aviation map of the country as the state's first commercial f...
- 21 May 2018 14:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 226
- Views: 310895
Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Tata Safari Storme For The Indian Army Revealed: Specifications, Features & Images https://www.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2018/tata-safari-storme-indian-army-4x4-2-door-soft-top-camo-wrap-025476.html Tata Safari Storme Army Edition Deliveries Begin https://www.drivespark.com/img/2018/05/tata-...
- 21 May 2018 11:58
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4794
- Views: 1557055
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
In Pics: Guwahati railway station is the first in North-East to run completely on solar power The total cost of the project, as per Indian Railways estimates, is approximately Rs 6.7 crore. The agency which has provided fund for the green project is CONCOR. The solar plant has been installed by Sah...
- 10 May 2018 14:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1810600
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
China’s ZTE Ceases Major Operations After U.S. Trade Ban ZTE Corp. has suspended all major activities after the U.S. crippled its ability to buy crucial American technology, signaling the potential collapse of one of the world’s largest makers of phones and networking gear. China’s No. 2 telecom eq...
- 10 May 2018 13:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1140
- Views: 268747
Re: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion
Manu Pubby reporting in TOIlet: After Meghalaya, Assam in line to be free of Afspa The government is considering Assam as the next state from where it may remove the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (Afspa) after Meghalaya, as high-level consultations are going on between the Centre and...
- 10 May 2018 13:41
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Roads Thread
- Replies: 3350
- Views: 760710
Re: Indian Roads Thread
India's longest road-rail bridge to be inaugurated by PM Modi this year In a major boost to defence logistics along the border with China, India's longest road and railway bridge connecting Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh is likely to be inaugurated later this year by Prime Mini...
- 09 May 2018 11:44
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
- Replies: 332
- Views: 135956
Re: Renewable Sources of Energy
Renewable power sector employs over one crore people globally; Solar leads the clean energy drive With the countries across the globe gradually moving towards clean energy in sync with their goals under the Paris Agreement on climate change, jobs in the renewable energy sector globally crossed 10 m...