Nagaraj Neelakantam In a groundbreaking development, India is set to enhance its defense capabilities with the introduction of the “Vajra Striker,” an advanced laser weapon system developed by Chennai-based startup Big Bang Boom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (BBBS). This innovative leap comes at a time when India is making strides in self-reliance in defense technologies, traditionally…
Washington: Noting the emergence of India and the US as committed front-runners for the global energy transition, the head of a top India-centric American strategic and business advocacy group said the two countries have made it a priority to support each other’s national hydrogen missions. As the two largest democracies in the world, the US…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said at least 50 per cent of the country’s total defence production should come through the participation of the private sector. Addressing an event by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) here, he said the Russia-Ukraine war proved that the importance of a defence industrial base…
Bengaluru: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over the first AL-31FP Aero Engine, manufactured under the 240 engine contract, to the Indian Air Force at Koraput in Odisha. The contract for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft was signed on September nine, Bengaluru-headquartered HAL noted in a statement on Tuesday, adding, these engines would…
Vijayawada: In a landmark effort to revolutionize energy efficiency in India’s industrial sector, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has partnered with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to launch the Demonstration of Energy Efficiency Projects (DEEP) initiative. This large-scale pilot project will focus on deploying cutting-edge global…
New Delhi: India and the UK on Wednesday launched a Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) with an aim to create a gender-inclusive environment in the field of space scienes. The initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council as part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative…
Nagraj Neelakantam India’s growing partnership with the United States in technology and semiconductors marks a pivotal moment in the country’s economic and technological progress. Following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, a significant collaboration was announced to establish a semiconductor fabrication plant in India. This initiative is set to attract…
New Delhi: A series of measures to improve ease of doing business, zero tolerance for corruption and the focused effort on emerging sectors like electronics have helped promote ‘Make In India’ and boost both domestic and foreign investments in the country, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. “We have achieved great success…
New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit saw a high-profile roundtable with leading American tech CEOs, including Sundar Pichai of Google, where India’s ambitious digital and technological goals were at the forefront. Modi emphasized India’s growth prospects and the potential for stronger collaborations across technology, AI, healthcare, and more. The meeting, held at the…
Ranchi: An Election Commission team headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar arrived in Jharkhand on Monday to review the preparedness for the upcoming assembly polls, an official said. The team, on a two-day visit, will hold a series of meetings with political parties, enforcement agencies and government officials. “Four meetings are scheduled on…
