We do not Follow 'Beggar Thy Neighbour' Macro-Economic Policies, PM Narendra...
by Yogima Seth SharmaPrime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India's rapid economic growth in Asia is very distinct for more than one reason. "We have never tried to gain in trade at the expense...
View ArticleClose Shave for Defence Personnel Onboard IAF Aircraft
An Indian Air Force AVRODEHRADUN: Eight defence personnel onboard an IAF Avro aircraft escaped a major mishap after a tyre burst while landing at the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Lucknow Central...
View ArticleWhat Modern Syria Can Learn From the Ottomans
by Toba HellersteinThe quagmire that is contemporary Syria is as infinitely complex as it was when it emerged from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire. Its medley of cultures and ethnicities coexisted...
View ArticleFor Country's Defence, 'Make in India' Can Wait
India is importing American made GE F-414 Turboshaft Engines for both the MK2 & AMCA JetsNEW DELHI: Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushes for the ‘Make in India’ campaign, the country’s...
View ArticleChina's Missile Manufacturer To Set Up Company For Commercial Launches
A heavily edited photo of Kuaizhou rapid-response space launch system released on Chinese NetFourth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC), a manufacturer of missiles, plans to...
View ArticleWorld's Biggest Amphibious Aircraft Nearing First Flight
CAIGA AG-600 Amphibious AircraftChina Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company is planning to carry out the first flight of AG600 amphibious aircraft after final assembly later this year.“As the...
View ArticleChinese Army Troops Spotted Along Line of Control in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
SRINAGAR: After frequent incursions in Ladakh area, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops have been spotted at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) on the Pakistani side of Kashmir,...
View ArticleCoast Guard Adds New Ship to Fleet in Gujarat
PORBANDAR: The Indian Coast Guard on Saturday added a new ship to its fleet here to ramp up security along the 1,600-km coastline of Gujarat.The ship C-156, built by Bharti Shipyard at Goa, will be...
View ArticleIncreasing Influence: Russia Could Soon Control 73% of Global Oil Supply
Russia's role in the current oil crisis is increasingly changing. Since the influence of Saudi Arabia has been gradually weakening, Russia has started to play an important role in determining oil...
View ArticleLockheed Martin Wins Trident II Navigation System Contract Worth $93 Million
Lockheed Martin has won a contract worth $93 million from the US Navy for designing Trident II Inertial Navigation Subsystem (INS).“Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training, Mitchel Field, New...
View ArticleTwo Bulava Missiles To Be Test-Fired From Borei-class Nuclear Submarine In June
Russia will perform a multiple launch of two Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles from the Borei-class nuclear submarine Vladimir Monomakh in June, TASS reported."It is planned that the Vladimir...
View ArticleIRNSS-1F Update
PSLV C32 Lifting off from SDSC at SHARDate: Mar, 13, 2016IRNSS 1F UPDATE: Third LAM firing of IRNSS-1F, for 1561 sec has been successfully completed on 13.3.2016 starting from 11:32 hr ISTDate: Mar,...
View ArticleECONOMY: Why Public Sector Companies Have Made Losses of More Than Rs 1 Lakh...
Since the government keeps making up for the losses of these companies, the management and the employees have no incentives to turn it around. Those who have ended up working for the government over...
View ArticleGovernment Allows Women to be Combat Officers in All Central Armed Police Forces
New Delhi: After declaring reservation for women in constabulary in paramilitary forces, they can now also be inducted as officers in combat roles in all five Central Armed Police Forces.The Union Home...
View ArticleIsrael Is Building a Secret Tunnel-Destroying Weapon
HAMAS Terrorists from the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, gestures inside an underground tunnel in GazaAs Hamas expands its tunnel network in Gaza, Israel, and the...
View ArticleThe Nuclear Arms Race is Alive and Well
SummaryRussia is determined to maintain its nuclear deterrence against the United States. Its navy plans to test 16 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) in a single salvo from a nuclear...
View ArticleWashington's Aging Warbirds May No Longer Be Top Gun
An F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter of the USAFThe United States, which has long touted its air force as second-to-none, is showing more signs that it is losing its air dominance, according to defense...
View ArticleISRO Plans to Double Launches, Asks Industry for Bigger Stakes
PSLV LaunchThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) intends to more than double its launches a year, and get on board industries to build entire satellites and partner in rocket integration by...
View ArticleNEW YORK TIMES: Pakistan’s Hand in the Rise of International Jihad
by Carlotta GallTUNIS— PRESIDENT ASHRAF GHANI of Afghanistan has warned in several recent interviews that unless peace talks with Pakistan and the Taliban produce results in the next few months, his...
View ArticleThe Military Importance of IRNSS Navigation System
SnapshotWith the successful launch of the IRNSS-1F ISRO is only one satellite short of fully operationalising India’s own satellite positioning system. The importance of such a network can be...
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