Local Youths of Bihar & UP Acting as Money Courier for Terrorists in Kashmir
NEW DELHI: The heightened security cordon at LoC and border areas has deterred the transfer of money from Pakistan to terror modules at Jammu & Kashmir. However, in an escape route, the money is now being transferred via handlers of ISI modules based in Nepal. They are utilizing their contacts in bordering areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for transferring money. The money procured through transfer from Nepal is used for terror funding, buying arms, payment to informers, and terror cadre in Kashmir. Some businessmen based in Nepal are in touch with traders in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, who after
Sounding Rocket RH-560 Launched by ISRO
BENGALURU: In a major boost to research activities, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the sounding rocket called RH-560 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) Sriharikota Range (SHAR), with the aim of studying attitudinal variations in the neutral winds and plasma dynamics. According to the press communiqué issued by ISRO, “Sounding rockets are one or two-stage solid propellant rockets, which will be utilized for investigating the upper atmospheric regions for space research. “They also serve as easily affordable platforms to test or prove prototypes of new components or subsystems intended for use in launch vehicles and satellites. ISRO
Galwan Clash: Posthumous Awards Proof of Chinese Casualties, Claims Govt
NEW DELHI: Exposing the hollow claims of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), MoS External Affairs, V Muraleedharan while replying to a query in Parliament over China suffering the loss of lives in the Galwan Valley clash last year, pointed out towards the announcement last month by the Central Military Commission of China. “The move by China to posthumously award honorary titles and merit citations to Chinese soldiers vindicate and corroborate our stand that causalities were suffered on both the sides,” he said and added, “These titles were awarded for the role of the soldiers in the faceoff at Galwan Valley in
Check AFCAT Exam Results 2021 & EKT Result
Keep on reading to check AFCAT exam results 2021. Candidates who have appeared for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) are requested to check their results by logging on to the official website at afcat. cdac.in. .The test was conducted for 235 vacancies under Flying Branch, Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical Posts. Every year the IAF conducts the AFCAT exam to zero in on candidates for Permanent Commissioning/Short Service Commissioning in Flying and Ground Branches for the IAF. The cut-off for AFCAT and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) Exam is 165 and 30 respectively, which seems to be the highest ever
Group Captain Harkirat Singh CO of First Rafale Squadron Transferred
MUMBAI: In a move that has raised eyebrows, IAF has transferred the commanding officer (CO) of the first Rafale fighter squadron to the headquarters of the Eastern Air Command (EAC) at Shillong. According to a press communiqué issued by IAF, “Group Captain Harkirat Singh has been transferred and Group Captain Rohit Kataria will be the new CO of the 17 ‘Golden Arrows’ Squadron at the Ambala airbase. However, the move has its fair of controversy with IAF officials on the condition of anonymity questioning the transfer of Group Captain Harkirat Singh who has been shunted out within six-seven months. However,
Leaders’ Summit of Quadrilateral Framework Today
NEW DELHI: The first Leaders’ Summit of the Quadrilateral Framework will commence on Friday. Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison; Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, and President of United States of America, Joseph R. Biden, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the summit. They are expected to discuss a wide range of issues having global implications and shared interest. Moreover, practical areas of cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region will be deliberated upon. Participant leaders will share their ideas on resilient supply chains, maritime security, climate change, and emerging & critical technologies. Fight against Covid-19 and providing, equitable
Amrit Mahotsav to Kick Start at 75 Locations for 75 Weeks
AHEMDABAD: To mark India’s 75 years of independence, Amrit Mahotsav will be celebrated at 75 districts for 75 weeks from March 12. It is worth mentioning that Dandi March was held in 1930 as part of Mahatma Gandhi’s Civil Disobedience Movement. On the fateful day of March 12, 1930, Mahatma Gandhi embarked on Dandi Yatra against the move by the British regime to impose a tax on salt. After embarking on pad Yatra (foot march) for 21 days, Bapu reached Dandi on April 5 and broke the law as part of the then, Civil Disobedience Movement. Amrit Mahotsav event is
India All Set to Put 6 Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines Back on Track
MUMBAI: China’s underwater stealth capabilities are emerging as a major threat concern for India. To thwart China’s aggressive positioning in the Indian Ocean region, the Indian Navy is all set to accelerate the pace of its own capability-building drive. India is looking forward to commission its second aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) INS Arighat this year. While INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant will be home-based on the western seaboard and eastern seaboard of India, respectively. Each will have one SSBN and SSN as part of its strike force. “India urgently requires needs to increase
Maitri Setu Between India & Bangladesh Inaugurated
NEW DELHI: A new trade corridor between India and Bangladesh came into existence with the inauguration of ‘Maitri Setu’ by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi along with other infrastructural projects in Tripura. The newly constructed trade corridor by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd is expected to turn over a new leaf and boost existing trade between India and Bangladesh. ‘Maitri Setu’ with a length of 1.9 km connecting Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh and has been constructed over the Feni river which flows between the Indian boundary in Tripura and Bangladesh. As the name suggests, ‘Maitri Setu’
Indian Armed Forces Give their Nod for Procuring Armed Drones from US
MUMBAI: Buoyed with the operational capability of two leased Sea Guardian drones, the Indian Armed forces have zeroed in on and given their nod for procurement of 30 armed versions of the American unmanned aerial system. The big deal is pegged at a whopping $3 billion deal. Earlier, some objections were raised over the deal but finally, all the three wings of armed forces have unanimously agreed to give their consent for the purchase of 30 armed versions of the US unmanned aerial system. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is expected to take a final call over