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by A Nandy
16 Jan 2021 22:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043293

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-will-export-indigenously-developed-covid-19-vaccines-rajnath-singh/articleshow/80302348.cms LUCKNOW: India would soon kick start the coronavirus vaccine export programme, defence minister Rajanth Singh announced on Saturday. Rajnath made the announceme...
by A Nandy
10 Jan 2021 23:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Also I wonder if some of these containers are kept powered. Like can they be connected to the engine(along with taking in solar power) to maintain a refrigerated environment for perishables. Container ships seem to have this provision where an environment is maintained inside to keep vegetables from...
by A Nandy
09 Jan 2021 17:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Snow clearing in Srinagar posted by the Ministry: https://twitter.com/i/status/1347808050892001280
by A Nandy
08 Jan 2021 22:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

I wonder if they can increase the length of the trains further to 3 to 4 km or more. https://theprint.in/theprint-essential/why-railways-dedicated-freight-corridor-was-delayed-and-how-it-could-be-a-game-changer/581796/ Moreover, there are other issues which are encountered at the level of states, th...
by A Nandy
05 Jan 2021 16:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Then you stopped counting halfway - that has another WAG12 in the middle and a total of 116 wagon to my count - i may have blinked and missed some . Imagine the change in rail freight throughout - 3x faster, 1-2x longer, 2-3x more trains due to less congestion and advanced signaling . These are goi...
by A Nandy
05 Jan 2021 15:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043293

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://toycathon.mic.gov.in/ India, despite being a home of many globally popular games like Chess, Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, is not among leading developers and manufacturers of toys. Under the ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ initiated by our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi, Toycathon-20...
by A Nandy
03 Jan 2021 18:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043293

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/pm-to-flag-off-commercial-operation-of-306-km-in-western-dfc After inaugurating the 351-km section in the Eastern DFC last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to flag off the commercial operation of goods service in the 306-km long section between Rewari a...
by A Nandy
03 Jan 2021 18:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043293

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://swarajyamag.com/insta/govt-plan ... s-database
PSU Disinvestment: Union Government Invites Expressions Of Interest For 26% Stake Sale In BEML Along With Transfer Of Management Control
by A Nandy
02 Jan 2021 14:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2838947

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/01/health/coronavirus-vaccines-britain.html Britain Opts for Mix-and-Match Vaccinations, Confounding Experts If a second dose of one vaccine isn’t available, another may be substituted, according to new U.K. guidelines. “This option is preferred if the individual is l...
by A Nandy
02 Jan 2021 13:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1544355

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

https://www.hindupost.in/science-techno ... year-plan/
Reusable rockets, satellite constellation for broadband in ISRO’s 10-year plan
by A Nandy
01 Jan 2021 21:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://themetrorailguy.com/2021/01/01/lt-wins-rishikesh-karnaprayag-rail-lines-package-4/ Larsen & Toubro today emerged as the lowest bidder for major tunneling work on the under construction 125 km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line which will link both towns in Uttarakhand through 12 stations.
by A Nandy
01 Jan 2021 17:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043293

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://pmaymis.gov.in/ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/on-first-day-of-new-year-pm-modi-lays-foundation-stone-of-light-house-project/story-ccHXzHJBEFMd2X9eqQmccM.html Talking more about the GHTC-India challenge, more than 50 companies working on innovative technologies participated in it....
by A Nandy
30 Dec 2020 19:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043293

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://twitter.com/DIPPGOI/status/1344224996281835520 Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved projects worth Rs 7,725.05 crore under the National Industrial Corridor Programme. Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) takes off with the approval of Krishnapatnam node in AP (Phase ...
by A Nandy
29 Dec 2020 13:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/dedicated-freight-corridor-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-indian-railways-new-bhaupur-new-khurja-section-on-edfc/2158887/ The ‘New Bhaupur-New Khurja’ section of Indian Railways’ Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Mod...
by A Nandy
28 Dec 2020 12:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion
Replies: 523
Views: 157540

Re: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion

https://twitter.com/i/status/1343445451140284416 Privileged to be present at inauguration of India’s 1st driverless metro on @officialDMRC’s Magenta Line (Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden) & first fully operational National Common Mobility Card Compliant Metro Network on Airport Express line b...
by A Nandy
27 Dec 2020 17:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1797330

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

https://timesnest.com/probe-into-instant-loan-apps-fraud-throws-up-china-link-bengaluru-news/ BENGALURU: Criminal Investigation Department sleuths probing the alleged data theft by instant loan apps stated they’ve enough circumstantial and scientific proof to link the rip-off to China. In accordance...
by A Nandy
27 Dec 2020 02:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1797330

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

There are probably hundreds of smaller such items being indirectly imported and re-routed. The honey adulteration scam had fructose syrup coming from China under a different HS code for paint pigment emulsion or something!
by A Nandy
24 Dec 2020 01:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

So basically wasted a lot of time and money and decided on the same company as t18.
by A Nandy
21 Dec 2020 02:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2838947

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/health-ministry-calls-urgent-meeting-on-monday-to-discuss-new-coronavirus-strain-in-uk/articleshow/79827295.cms NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry has called an urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group on Monday to discuss the emergence of a mutated va...
by A Nandy
16 Dec 2020 00:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2838947

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/29k-cold-chain-points-41k-deep-freezers-india-gets-ready-for-covid-19-vaccine-storage/articleshow/79743201.cms NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry on Tuesday said 29,000 cold chain points, 240 walk-in coolers, 70 walk-in freezers, 45,000 ice-lined refrigera...
by A Nandy
15 Dec 2020 14:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rs-24000-crore-bullet-train-contract-creates-record/articleshow/79437491.cms The National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) on Thursday signed the country’s largest ever government-funded civil contract of nearly Rs 25,000 crore for the ...
by A Nandy
09 Dec 2020 18:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5242
Views: 1536110

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

Secure communications are vital for defence and strategic agencies world over and distribution of encryption keys from time to time is an important requirement in this context. Sharing of keys over the air or wired links requires encryption, which in turn requires encryption keys to be pre-shared. ...
by A Nandy
07 Nov 2020 14:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1375
Views: 502107

Re: Indian IT Industry

https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/government-policy/meitys-draft-data-centre-policy-assigns-infrastructure-status-to-the-sector/79094386 The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology on Friday released the draft data centre policy which said that the government will work towar...
by A Nandy
03 Nov 2020 12:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043293

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://swarajyamag.com/insta/641-million-e-way-bills-generated-in-october-highest-ever-since-the-launch-of-system-more-than-two-years-ago In a positive development, the total number of E-way bills generated in October surged to 64.1 million, the highest tally recorded since the E-way bill system wa...
by A Nandy
27 Oct 2020 21:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://themetrorailguy.com/2020/10/27/nhsrcl-invites-survey-bids-for-mumbai-hyderabad-high-speed-rail/ India’s National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) today invited tenders (bids) for the first ever preparatory survey work to develop the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the upcoming ...
by A Nandy
22 Oct 2020 09:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1544355

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/private-companies-may-soon-develop-sat-systems/articleshow/78798865.cms BENGALURU: Just weeks after deciding to open up the space sector, the department of space (DoS) has proposed to enable private Indian firms to not just use existing space assets for comm...
by A Nandy
19 Oct 2020 14:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://themetrorailguy.com/2020/10/19/lt-wins-mumbai-ahmedabad-hsrs-package-c4/ L&T Wins Mumbai – Ahmedabad HSR’s Package C4 Larsen & Toubro today emerged as the lowest bidder for constructing the 237.1 km Package C4 of the 508.17 km Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR Bullet Train) p...
by A Nandy
18 Oct 2020 12:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 753748

Re: Indian Roads Thread

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/by-end-2023-go-from-delhi-to-katra-in-less-than-7-hours/articleshow/78726760.cms By end 2023, go from Delhi to Katra in less than 7 hours The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has floated bids for the first 160 km out of the 634-km greenfield expre...
by A Nandy
13 Oct 2020 14:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mass Rapid Transit in India
Replies: 1494
Views: 297522

Re: Mass Rapid Transit in India

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/aarey-has-been-saved-but-who-will-save-mumbai-5957521.html Aarey has been saved. But who will save Mumbai? The decision of the Maharashtra government to relocate the metro car shed away from a green belt is a grim reminder of the mess that Mumbai has witnes...
by A Nandy
10 Oct 2020 19:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://www.quora.com/How-is-Indian-Rai ... &srid=n0X6
How is Indian Railways generating revenue, since passenger services are heavily curtailed due to COVID-19?
by A Nandy
09 Oct 2020 10:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1541967

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://indiainfrahub.com/2020/featured/bullet-train-project-gathers-steam-invites-bids-for-viaduct-station-work/ Bullet Train Project Gathers Steam; Invites Bids For Viaduct & Station Work Gathering steam, the bullet train project has moved forward with firming up technical bids for corridor al...
by A Nandy
05 Oct 2020 21:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043293

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://www.organiser.org/Encyc/2020/10/5/Modi-s-Game-changing-Labour-Reforms.html?s=09 A key element of the proposed Social Security Code is to clearly define migrant workers and also enlarge the scope of the current scheme to cover the gig economy and those outside the organised sector while recog...
by A Nandy
04 Oct 2020 18:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1802410

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

From the pictures it appeared as if the tunnel is just wide enough for 2 lanes:
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I hope all these tunneling activity can be used to incubate TBM technology and spin off a tunneling company.
by A Nandy
04 Oct 2020 15:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1802410

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/ladakh-road-construction-continues-amid-tensions-with-china-ds-dbo-road-to-be-ready-by-october-end-more-projects-underway-in-demchok-kargil In 2011, when the DS-DBO road was under construction, it was found that it had been laid on flat terrain along the bed of the...
by A Nandy
27 Sep 2020 13:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Police Reform
Replies: 1084
Views: 270620

Re: Indian Police Reform

Reviving old thread... https://swarajyamag.com/politics/constitution-of-rashtriya-raksha-university-beginning-of-policing-reforms Constitution Of Rashtriya Raksha University: Beginning of Policing Reforms? Only 1 per cent of the total police budgets are used for training in India, says a report. The...