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by Mollick.R
25 Feb 2021 14:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518604

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

New IT rules: Social media platforms must remove content within 36 hours of govt order MONEYCONTROL NEWS FEBRUARY 25, 2021 / 01:17 PM IST Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter must remove content as early as possible, but not later than 36 hours, after a government or legal order, acc...
by Mollick.R
24 Feb 2021 16:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Scoop: Amazon-ICICI Bank-Axis Bank ready with NUE plan to rival UPI By Ashwin Manikandan & Saloni Shukla, ET Bureau Last Updated: Feb 24, 2021, 08:07 AM IST Mumbai: Amazon is set to partner ICICI Bank NSE 1.08 %, Axis Bank NSE 1.89 % and Visa to create a national payments network to capitalise ...
by Mollick.R
24 Feb 2021 16:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

India’s trade deficit with China narrows to $45.9 billion in 2020 By Kirtika Suneja, ET Bureau Last Updated: Feb 24, 2021, 06:57 AM IST India’s trade deficit with China narrowed last calendar year as exports rose 16.15% to $20.25 billion, led by iron and steel, aluminium and copper, while imports s...
by Mollick.R
24 Feb 2021 15:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Hats off to the Big Bull for such clarity of thoughts...... He sounds much much convincing and have rationale then many E-con-mists & think tankers......... A must read........ India will overtake China in the next 25 years: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala ET Now Last Updated: Feb 24, 2021, 12:33 PM IST The...
by Mollick.R
22 Feb 2021 12:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518604

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

X-post from 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis Dhagga........... Govt working on law to regulate social media: Ram Madhav PTI Last Updated: Feb 21, 2021, 01:55 PM IST Senior BJP leader Ram Madhav said that social media has become so powerful that it can even topple governments, leading to anarchy...
by Mollick.R
22 Feb 2021 12:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3025656

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Govt working on law to regulate social media: Ram Madhav PTI Last Updated: Feb 21, 2021, 01:55 PM IST Senior BJP leader Ram Madhav said that social media has become so powerful that it can even topple governments, leading to anarchy and weakening democracy, and solutions to tackle this are needed t...
by Mollick.R
22 Feb 2021 12:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1538940

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

India's new bullet trains will be customised to suit the subcontinent's climate conditions "bullet trains even at 320 kmph. The E 5 Series Shinkansen will “compensate” for any roll and will also be modified to meet harsh Indian hot weather conditions and omnipresent dust." “The environmen...
by Mollick.R
20 Feb 2021 12:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1030
Views: 704400

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Mangalyaan-2 will be an orbiter mission: ISRO chief K Sivan PTI Last Updated: Feb 19, 2021, 08:50 PM IST ISRO chief K Sivan said India's next mission to the Red Planet is likely to be an orbiter. He, however, did not provide an exact time frame for the mission -- Mangalyaan-2. The second mission to...
by Mollick.R
20 Feb 2021 11:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318242

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

So how much of a impact will he have in kerala? Would BJP gain considerable political power in kerala or will it be irrelevant to other parties? In my opinion not much......as Kerala is too far gone case.......... Even during peak of Sabarimala Temple Entry case as mass Hindu support against the Co...
by Mollick.R
19 Feb 2021 17:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318242

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Open to chief ministership if BJP comes to power in Kerala: E Sreedharan https://indianexpress.com/article/india/open-to-chief-ministership-if-bjp-comes-to-power-in-kerala-e-sreedharan-7195727/ Our Politics Needs More Like E Sreedharan: Congress' Milind Deora Heaps Praises on New BJP Member https:/...
by Mollick.R
19 Feb 2021 17:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318242

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

I think there will be a landslide migration to BJP in Kerala: Metro man E Sreedharan TNN | Updated: Feb 19, 2021, 16:30 IST KOZHIKODE: “I decided to join BJP because I wanted to do something substantial for the state,” said E Sreedharan on Thursday, adding that he had been a party supporter from th...
by Mollick.R
19 Feb 2021 17:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318242

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Only BJP can take country forward, says Metro Man E Sreedharan ahead of joining party The New Indian Express spoke to the 89-year-old, who is credited with executing several prestigious projects including the Konkan Railway, Delhi Metro and Kochi Metro, to find out his plans By A SatishExpress News...
by Mollick.R
19 Feb 2021 17:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318242

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Not interested in governorship; open to becoming Kerala CM if BJP comes to power: 'Metroman' E Sreedharan Thiruvananthapuram: 'Metroman' E Sreedharan, who is all set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, has said that he is open to taking up the chief minister’s post if the party come...
by Mollick.R
19 Feb 2021 17:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 473302

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

'Metro Man' E Sreedharan to join BJP in Kerala By K R Balasubramanyam, ET Bureau Last Updated: Feb 19, 2021, 06:45 AM IST Bengaluru: Former Delhi Metro Corporation chairman E Sreedharan, 88, has decided to join the BJP on its invitation. He expects to contest the assembly polls.“I have accepted the...
by Mollick.R
17 Feb 2021 17:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

20 projects worth Rs 363.4 crore sanctioned for infrastructure and expansion of food processing ET Bureau Last Updated: Feb 17, 2021, 02:19 PM IST New Delhi: Twenty projects leveraging an investment of Rs 363.40 crore supported with a grant of Rs 102.81 crore under the scheme for creation for infra...
by Mollick.R
17 Feb 2021 17:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

New mapping data policy: What it means and why it's good news for Indian companies Gadgets Now Bureau 16 Feb, 2021, 12:44AM IST Read The Slide show from //Gadgets Now Link....... https://www.gadgetsnow.com/slideshows/new-geospatial-data-policy-what-it-means-and-why-its-good-news-for-indian-companie...
by Mollick.R
17 Feb 2021 17:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

PLI scheme for telecom equipment to lead to local production worth Rs 2.4 lakh crore: Cabinet ET Bureau Last Updated: Feb 17, 2021, 03:50 PM IST The Cabinet detailed out that the production linked incentive scheme (PLI) in telecom equipment manufacturing will have an outlay of Rs 12,195 crore and o...
by Mollick.R
05 Feb 2021 21:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019
Replies: 271
Views: 106468

Re: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019

Some more interpreting articles........... 1. Has Internal Conflict destroyed GippsAero? https://www.australianflying.com.au/latest/has-internal-conflict-destroyed-gippsaero this sl.no 1 , article is a must must read........... 2. Australia’s GippsAero Buffeted By Economic Fall-Out From COVID-19 htt...
by Mollick.R
05 Feb 2021 21:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019
Replies: 271
Views: 106468

Re: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019

lets hope Tatas makes something out of this purchase............. Mahindras jumped into it all most similar way, but failed................... DECEMBER-2009 Mahindra buys major stake in Australian firms Making an entry into the aerospace business, auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Tues...
by Mollick.R
05 Feb 2021 18:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019
Replies: 271
Views: 106468

Re: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019

ArjunPandit wrote:
Mollick.R wrote:Grob G180 SPn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grob_G180_SPn
could it also be used for civilian usage?
Pilot + 9 or 10 pac capacity.
If unit cost & cost to operate is very low can be considered for connecting our T3 city small airports.........
by Mollick.R
05 Feb 2021 17:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019
Replies: 271
Views: 106468

Re: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019

Not sure about if this news belongs to this thread or not...... still though........... In a first, Tata to build military aircraft in India as it acquires IP rights By Manu Pubby, ET Bureau Last Updated: Feb 01, 2021, 09:47 AM IST In a first for the industry, the Tata Group will develop and manufac...
by Mollick.R
05 Feb 2021 17:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4067
Views: 792352

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Not sure about if this news belongs to this thread or not...... still though........... In a first, Tata to build military aircraft in India as it acquires IP rights By Manu Pubby, ET Bureau Last Updated: Feb 01, 2021, 09:47 AM IST In a first for the industry, the Tata Group will develop and manufac...
by Mollick.R
05 Feb 2021 17:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

One nation one ombudsman: RBI to integrate consumer grievance redressal scheme PTI Last Updated: Feb 05, 2021, 03:19 PM IS MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank on Friday announced it will be integrating consumer grievances redressal under a single ombudsman as against three schemes working at present. . . The ...
by Mollick.R
05 Feb 2021 16:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 751610

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Transport Ministry to now look after development of ropeway and alternate mobility solutions By Nishtha Saluja, ET Bureau Last Updated: Feb 04, 2021, 07:06 PM IST NEW DELHI: The ministry of road transport and highways will, from now on, also look after the development of ropeways and alternate mobi...
by Mollick.R
05 Feb 2021 10:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 751610

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Road construction touches record 30 km per day: Nitin Gadkari PTI Last Updated: Feb 04, 2021, 07:58 PM IST NEW DELHI: Road construction has touched record 30 km per day, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha on Thursday.............. "Today the information which I have received is th...
by Mollick.R
03 Feb 2021 17:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 518604

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Govt warns Twitter of consequences for defying orders to block accounts alleging "Farmer Genocide" MONEYCONTROL NEWS FEBRUARY 03, 2021 / 04:34 PM IST The Centre on February 3 sent a notice to Twitter for reinstating accounts and Tweets supporting the farmers’ protest despite a directive b...
by Mollick.R
03 Feb 2021 13:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

good discussion & lots of good data points.......... INTERVIEW | Government can't sustain handouts indefinitely, says Expenditure Secretary TV Somanathan ..............Somanathan said it was a conscious decision by the government to invest in infrastructure projects which will create jobs rather...
by Mollick.R
03 Feb 2021 13:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion
Replies: 89
Views: 18023

Re: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion

X post....... Exclusive | Govt won't own or fund 'Bad Bank’, loans worth Rs 2.25 lakh crore to be shifted to new entity The government is preparing to bring stressed assets worth Rs 2.25 lakh crore under the proposed ‘Bad Bank’. The entity which will be entirely funded and managed by commercial bank...
by Mollick.R
03 Feb 2021 13:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Exclusive | Govt won't own or fund 'Bad Bank’, loans worth Rs 2.25 lakh crore to be shifted to new entity The government is preparing to bring stressed assets worth Rs 2.25 lakh crore under the proposed ‘Bad Bank’. The entity which will be entirely funded and managed by commercial banks, said two t...
by Mollick.R
28 Jan 2021 11:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2810
Views: 1465470

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

Boeing posts $8.4 billion loss on weaker demand for planes Boeing lost $8.4 billion in the fourth quarter _ capping a record loss for all of 2020 _ as the pandemic undercut demand for planes, and the company announced another costly delay to its new large jetliner designed for long-haul flights. Mo...
by Mollick.R
28 Jan 2021 11:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Push for artificial intelligence: India is turning from man to machines to get its economic data right By Vrishti Beniwal, Bloomberg Last Updated: Jan 28, 2021, 08:25 AM IST The Ministry of Statistics is ramping up use of artificial intelligence for collecting, analyzing and reporting data to bette...
by Mollick.R
28 Jan 2021 11:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Total FDI up 22% in April-November, highest so far in first eight months of any fiscal ET Bureau Last Updated: Jan 28, 2021, 08:44 AM IST NEW DELHI: India received $58.37 billion foreign direct investment during April-November 2020, the highest so far for the first eight months of a financial year,...
by Mollick.R
26 Jan 2021 11:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 520
Views: 130467

Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion

Ram temple in 3 years; to cost Rs 1100 crore, says treasurer of Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Nyas Mumbai: The Ram temple in Ayodhya will be built in around three years and the construction cost of the project will exceed Rs 1100 crore, a prominent functionary of the temple trust has said. "T...
by Mollick.R
22 Jan 2021 16:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1538940

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Image

44 train sets of 16 cars each
Thus (44x16= 704 cars total) for 2221 cr order...........
3 sets of Men, Tooling Infra etc needs to developed...........
by Mollick.R
22 Jan 2021 16:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1538940

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/indian-railways-drafts-in-three-production-companies-to-speed-up-manufacturing-of-vande-bharat-trains Maybe I'm going tangent, but I think MAY BE A PORTION OF delay in further production in Train-18 sets is due to commercial interest (fighting) of various manufact...
by Mollick.R
22 Jan 2021 16:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1538940

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Medha group gets Rs 2,211 crore tender for making 44 Vande Bharat trains SHINE JACOB JANUARY 22, 2021 / 03:12 PM IST In a boost to Make in India initiative in the railways sector, the Indian Railways has awarded a Rs 2,211 crore mega tender for procurement of Vande Bharat Express or Train 18 to Hyd...
by Mollick.R
21 Jan 2021 12:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8447
Views: 3032017

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Finally Long Due relief/ clarification came............... Analysis | SC ruling on IBC augurs well for bad loans-hit banks DINESH UNNIKRISHNAN JANUARY 20, 2021 / 02:35 PM IST Why should the new owner of a bankrupt company bear the brunt of the legal problems pertaining to the old regime? That’s a qu...