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Army to Buy 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles
MUMBAI: Defence Ministry has entered into an agreement with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for the purchase of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles for the Indian Army, at a whopping cost of Rs 1,056 crore. It is expected that the vehicles will become part of the Indian Army fleet in the next four years. “The Light Specialist Vehicle is a contemporary fighting vehicle and will be authorised to various fighting units for the transportation of Medium Machine Guns, Automatic Grenade Launchers as well as Anti-tank Guided Missiles,” reads a communiqué issued by the Defence Ministry. The Light Specialist Vehicle is indigenously
Gandhi Peace Prize
NEW DELHI: In a move to improve relations with Bangladesh, the Indian Government has conferred the Gandhi Peace Award 2020 on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman posthumously. The decision comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Bangladesh on March 26 to attend the celebrations of the golden jubilee of the independence and birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Earlier in 2019, the peace prize was conferred on the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman. This is an International Gandhi Peace Prize presented by the Government of India and has been named after the
Pak Extends an Olive Branch of Peace to India
MUMBAI: Pakistan’s recent overtures to New Delhi for burying the past and moving forward sounds strange but it’s true. Pakistan is desperate to extend an olive branch of peace to India.  The move is followed by a sudden ceasefire declaration by the militaries of the two countries. India too has reciprocated in a similar manner and expressed hope for an environment free of terror, hostility, and violence. India has said the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility. India has also told Pakistan that “talks and terror” cannot go together and has asked Islamabad
Farmer Protests: US Congress Report Warns of Consequences
NEW DELHI: In a report published by the US Congress’s autonomous service Congressional Research Service (CRS), New Delhi’s stand on ongoing farmers protest has been condemned and apprehensions were raised over India’s participation in Indo-Pacific policy by the Biden administration. The report warns the Indian government of the consequences of the inept handling of farmers’ protests. The report claims that India wants to silence dissent by force and heading towards authoritarianism. A crackdown by the Indian government is somewhat excessive. “India’s democracy and human rights record might present a challenge for Biden’s administration is preparing its policies towards India and
Floating Solar Farm in Singapore!
NEW DELHI: Singapore is among the smallest countries in the world but one of the biggest per capita carbon dioxide emitters in India. The move has been taken to cut greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. This project is being built by Sembcorp Industries. The authorities want to change the perception by setting up floating solar farms. The country is facing a flak for failing to address the issue of climate change.  The island nation is threatened by the rising sea levels as a result of climate change. So, the country is aware of the urgency to cut down emissions.
Don’t Come Over: Joe Biden to Migrants
WASHINGTON: Influx of migrants at borders of United States is surging beyond proportion, which has set the alarm bells ringing for Joe Biden administration. With mounting pressure and growing criticism, US President Joe Biden urged migrants not to come to the United States. Ironically, migrants also include alone children. Biden scrapped former US President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies, including halting the new construction of a border wall and proposing legislation to create a citizenship pathway for the nearly 11 million people living illegally in the US. Critics are of the view that Biden’s policies caused a sharp increase in
Govt Denies Privatisation of LIC
NEW DELHI: The Government of India while replying over to the queries on the privatization of LIC in Lok Sabha has categorically denied any such move. The government claimed that are no plans as of now. While replying to the query, during the Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance, Anurag Thakur claimed that the government is mulling to bring Initial Public Offer (IPO), with the aim of ensuring transparency and valuation. He went to the extent of claiming that these IPO’s will go a long way in augmenting the investment in LIC. However, the percentage for
MINT Systems to Increase Operational Communication Capability of Army
MUMBAI: In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, the Indian Army is planning to purchase Made in India – Mobile Integrated Network Terminal (MINT) systems under the Make II category of DAP 2020. Strong communication support is always needed to increase the combat prospects of the field army. Expansion in communication technologies has facilitated solutions that can be personalized and tailor-made according to operational needs and provide a unique winning edge to the Indian Army over their counterparts. The MINT system will go a long way in increasing the operational communication capability of the Indian Army in accordance with
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
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
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