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- 11 Nov 2025 09:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
- Replies: 186
- Views: 22124
Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Sold, resold, never registered: Inside the murky resale trail of the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the Red Fort Delhi Police are tracing how a Hyundai i20 sold informally across four buyers became the vehicle used in Monday’s deadly Red Fort blast, killing eight people and injuring over 20. https:/...
- 11 Nov 2025 09:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
- Replies: 186
- Views: 22124
- 11 Nov 2025 09:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
- Replies: 186
- Views: 22124
Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Already, links are pointing to kasmiris and terror modules. Hope porkis pay dearly for this misdeed.
- 10 Nov 2025 09:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5799
- Views: 2509615
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Thankyou
- 03 Nov 2025 19:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5799
- Views: 2509615
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
When should we begin to worry about Pakistan? Perhaps when the women take over (which with Pakistan's Islami nazara will never happen). I'm listening to 5 Pakistani economists, 3 men and 2 women. The men - IMF this and IMF that. The women - we had a liquidity problem, IMF lent us money. How are we ...
- 31 Oct 2025 10:37
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5002
- Views: 2211480
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
That can be solved. First half gets unloaded/loaded, train moves forward and the second half gets unloaded/loaded. Adds some extra time to the stop. That would have an effect on the next train since it will have to wait for the track to be cleared. Our system is loaded to the gills with trains, and...
- 30 Oct 2025 13:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5002
- Views: 2211480
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
I would say lack of high efficiency, operational knowledge (not capacity per se). Given below the things I have noticed. Chennai - Bangalore, Chennai - Coimbatore, Chennai - Madurai are all upgraded to 130 KMPH but they are still running @ less than 100 KMPH, not sure why, my guess is IR is still n...
- 29 Oct 2025 08:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5002
- Views: 2211480
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
2500+ were UR specials. Is it possible for railways to do this every year? Many of these specials are operated in the "slots" reserved for Goods Trains. So if these specials are made permenant/regular scheduled trains, the goods traffic will take a hit. At times these "specials"...
- 27 Oct 2025 10:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5002
- Views: 2211480
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
This is Press Information Bureau of India - Railways press release https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2182512 Over 1.5 Crore Passengers Already Traveled in Trains Operated So Far in Festival Season Passengers Share Positive Experiences and Appreciate Indian Railways’ Efforts to Ensu...
- 16 Oct 2025 19:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
- Replies: 2164
- Views: 816446
Re: West Asia News and Discussions
Unfortunately, untill and unless piecefools and their Philosophy exists, IMEC would be non starter and an excercise in vain.A_Gupta wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 12:47 Peace all along the future IMEC corridor is extremely important for India. So covering the news here.
Via: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-16-2025/
- 14 Oct 2025 09:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
- Replies: 2164
- Views: 816446
Re: West Asia News and Discussions
My half-baked personal take: 1. Peace in West Asia is of strategic importance to India because of IMEC. 2. If Iran too can settle things with the West, then it is to India's benefit. Chahbahar port, energy and other trade are important to India, and would be much easier if the US were to lift sanct...
- 13 Oct 2025 08:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5799
- Views: 2509615
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Do the Saudis get pulled into an Afghan-Pakistan war - defense treaty and all? Interesting question. If Pak wants help, it implies they can't handle some Afghan militants on their own. If Saudi can't help against Afg, they certainly won't against India. Remember, we're just kafir for them. So, it's...
- 01 Oct 2025 12:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6712
- Views: 2551454
- 27 Sep 2025 08:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
- Replies: 1944
- Views: 590294
Re: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
11 yrs of Modi govt, but we still have porous boundary with Nepal and kangludesh... Wat were the home ministry mandarin even thinking all the time?
- 20 Sep 2025 22:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 12660
- Views: 4290084
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Next probable action by Trump admin... Restricting shrimp imports.
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- 20 Sep 2025 21:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 12660
- Views: 4290084
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
https://x.com/GabbbarSingh/status/1969268064374976810 @GabbbarSingh This ******* spent entire day laughing at Indians & his poor dad back in India. Now suddenly reality hits 🥲 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G1Q-3KdWsAEoQRs?format=jpg&name=small Am I wrong to assume this might have repercussion...
- 14 Sep 2025 20:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 2153
- Views: 976357
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
Any reason for not considering Kilos?
- 04 Sep 2025 16:15
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 9106
- Views: 4194181
- 04 Sep 2025 16:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 9106
- Views: 4194181
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
GST cuts are too radical. They should have just brought GST rates down one level. So abolish 28% and shift everything taxable at this rate to 18%. All 18% to 12%. All 12% to 5%. That way, Govt. won't have lost huge amount of revenue and also made things cheaper than before +100 Seems like govt is t...
- 26 Aug 2025 18:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3076
- Views: 1772617
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Shiv's youtube video is out on LCA...Interesting points he makes. Gist of the video is, why the govt couldn't have ordered tejas in big numbers, earlier. And time taken for TD... LSP... and subsequent IOC and FOC updates and timeline. Should 200 Tejas have been ordered much earlier? If so, when? 9Gy...
- 24 Aug 2025 08:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2130
- Views: 6941247
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
The african saying goes, a bird in hand is better than 2 in bush. Mk1A is ready sans engine ge404, while Mk2 is proposed with ge414. Atm for 404, atleast ge is playing the ball and has committed to provide the same while no such agreement in place for 414. So,. logically speaking shouldn't IAF just ...
- 23 Aug 2025 11:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3076
- Views: 1772617
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Shouldn't we concentrate our energies on AMCA and keep building more Mk1A instead?
- 23 Aug 2025 11:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2130
- Views: 6941247
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
.. And the MRFA script has been going on for the past 25+ years. No Change. Everyone doing the classic CYA (cover your ass) while trying to hedge their best only the late Shri Parrikar had the courage to take a stand. Then again I wonder if he did that knowing he didn't have much time anyway... The...
- 23 Aug 2025 08:54
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5002
- Views: 2211480
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
GoI can spend 40k crores on this touristy line, but has looked the other way on fully doubling Konkan route, which will positively impact on the entire western coast. Sigh!!! From what I have understood and heard from people, its practically impossible to widen them for doubling tracks. As good as ...
- 22 Aug 2025 18:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
- Replies: 1457
- Views: 544418
Re: Kargil War Thread - VI
Bhailog, how much credence would you give to this allegation??
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- 21 Aug 2025 09:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5799
- Views: 2509615
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Two, keep on repeating this: "India is a responsible upper riparian country. ...” Which is the truth and India believes in it. We can say it with conviction unlike Musharraf's musharraf statement of 400%. Agree, but we should aim to restrict the flow down to 50% of those western rivers and mak...
- 19 Aug 2025 21:52
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5799
- Views: 2509615
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Do people remember that many Pakistan experts including rohitvats of the forum commented (in X) that the mere announcement of suspension of Indus water treaty will cause a political-social earthquake in Pakistan? Hadn't seen any so far. And I don't think anything such will happen in future. It is b...
- 19 Aug 2025 21:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5799
- Views: 2509615
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Pakistan confirms Munir's "we are a dumper truck, India a Mercedes" statement (^ Vdo Ctsy: Dunya News) India is a shining Mercedes. We are a dumper truck full of gravel. If we collide, you know the impact on Mercedes. Our field Marshal Munir says", says Pakistan's interior minister M...
- 18 Aug 2025 19:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2130
- Views: 6941247
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Dont think anyone in this forum really did trust the americans.. is it too difficult to re engine the tejas mk 2 with French Snecmas? For better or for worse, the Tejas Mk1A is married to the GE 404 turbofan. To switch out the turbofan - at this stage - will delay the program and that delay will be...
- 17 Aug 2025 07:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3076
- Views: 1772617
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Looks like the feku site IDRW spread rumors that "GE-HAL talks have stalled over the 414 engine". Now, HAL has sent a clarification that the talks are progressing well Given IDRW's history of creating articles out of vaporware tweets, I'd tend to believe HAL Sorry for OT... Sanjay Dixit o...
- 17 Aug 2025 07:52
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 9106
- Views: 4194181
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Hope with the upcoming GST reforms, govt scraps 18% rate in favour of 12%. Also, try and give rebate on high ticket items where GST paid is 5k or more while filing IT by individuals, say upto 25-33%. Finally, govt shd introduce TCS @10% on items costing 50k or above. This would help in taxing the po...
- 17 Aug 2025 07:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 2141
- Views: 623306
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Doctor sahab, where are their last rites videos???
So many hoorified but not one video was out... Either they were charred to death onsite or cremated under the rubble.
- 11 Aug 2025 14:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 3004
- Views: 1324222
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Rakesh wrote: ↑08 Aug 2025 20:02https://x.com/sneheshphilip/status/1953788529772765668 ---> And no, Indian Navy has NOT put on hold the negotiations for additional P-8I. Discussions are on and pricing is the main issue.
- 08 Aug 2025 11:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 3004
- Views: 1324222
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
But is there any competing platforms available, which is as good if not better??Manish_P wrote: ↑08 Aug 2025 08:26 So expect more delays
Amid Tariff War, India Tells US To Slash Price Of 6 P8I Aircraft
- 31 Jul 2025 19:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4182
- Views: 1103102
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Sorry to spoil that dream of yours, this so called planning dept has had 25 yrs post the Kargil ops to improve the airfield. They are more interested in golf. The C17 came many years after Kargil but I do get your point. Like I said in another post, we have subs without torpedoes, attack helis with...
- 31 Jul 2025 19:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5799
- Views: 2509615
- 28 Jul 2025 08:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7183
- Views: 3245246
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Shiv's take on Kaveri and ityadi Vayusena issues.
- 11 Jul 2025 09:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7183
- Views: 3245246
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://x.com/Ray70409890/status/1937456087147675974 ---> All the 237 castings and 919 forgings of the AL-31FP turbofan have been indigenised and are made from raw material. 136 numbers of critical heavy forgings like turbine discs are imported due to absence of 20k ton forging press. All the 2,819...
- 04 Jul 2025 15:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
- Replies: 628
- Views: 164617
Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Alive and talking malsi never looses while dead don't talk 8) Reminds me of the Chase novel "Dead Stay Dumb". :lol: These two episode has showed to the world, that mard-e-momeen is a loud motormouth and also living in their make believe world. No amount of persuasion is going to change th...
- 02 Jul 2025 09:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
- Replies: 628
- Views: 164617
Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Ayotullah has come out of the hiding and says: 1. Isreal brought to knees 2. US President is wrong in saying that Nuclear facilities damaged badly 3. We shall never surrender 4. We have hit US base in Qatar Wow this is not going to stop by the looks of it. Or atleast the rhetoric will continue for ...