Defence Technology
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India cannot remain dependent on other countries for its defence, says Rajnath Singh
The defence minister’s comments came a day after the Union Budget showed that there was no big increase in the overall allocation for the sector.
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Explainer: What are high-power microwaves, the weapon allegedly used to target US embassies?
High-power microwave weapons are useful for disabling electronics. They might also be behind the ailments suffered by US diplomats and CIA agents.
Edl Schamiloglu, The Conversation
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India test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile off Odisha’s coast
The government said that the missile achieved a milestone by directly hitting its target.
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Trending
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Yogendra Yadav says BJP won’t get majority, Prashant Kishor predicts 300+. What’s their reasoning?
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BJP moves Supreme Court against Calcutta HC order restraining derogatory ads about Trinamool
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ review: A poetic exploration of love and dreams
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Writer Neel Mukherjee reflects on Amitav Ghosh’s ‘The Glass Palace’ as a new edition is released
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A writer travels across India to understand the country’s shift towards authoritarianism
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DRDO successfully tests indigenous hypersonic technology, Rajnath Singh says ‘India is proud’
This will help in development of hypersonic cruise missiles.
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India will fight and win next war using indigenous weapons, says Army chief Bipin Rawat
Rawat said that ammunition should be made keeping ‘future warfare’ in mind, and that the development of such weapons should begin soon.
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Results of Balakot airstrike would have been better with Rafale jets, says Air Force chief BS Dhanoa
He said the operation demonstrated India’s ability to hit the perpetrators of violence.
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Video
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Watch: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Indian Army gets first batch of indigenously built Dhanush artillery guns
The handover was conducted at the Gun Carriage Factory in Jabalpur.
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US approves sale of $190 million defence systems for planes of Indian prime minister and president
A United States agency said the technology will facilitate a more robust capability into areas of increased missile threats.
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IAF’s efforts to support HAL have affected our fighting capabilities, says Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa
The air force chief also denied reports that the IAF had changed parameters for the Tejas aircraft, thereby leading to a delay in development.
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The Reel
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ review: A poetic exploration of love and dreams
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‘Barah X Barah’ review: A ponderous look at slow death in Varanasi
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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: Come for the back story and stay for the insane stunts
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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India successfully test fires surface-to-air missile, defence minister calls it a milestone
The missile was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Israel Aerospace Industries.
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Centre clears procurement of 1,000 engines for T-72 Army tanks worth Rs 2,300 crore
The Defence Acquisition Council decided that Ordinance Factories Board will manufacture most of the engines after the transfer of technology is completed.
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India successfully test-fires BrahMos missile near Balasore in Odisha
The trial was meant to validate ‘life extension technologies developed for the first time in India’.
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The Field
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Tennis: Somdev Devvarman on Rafael Nadal’s French Open swansong – ‘Retirement is inevitable’
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Compound mixed team reaches final; Deepika Kumari enters recurve semis
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Cricket: Jay Shah denies Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer claims of being approached for India coach job
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Tennis, French Open 2024: Nadal set to face Zverev in first round; Murray plays Wawrinka
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Badminton, Malaysia Masters Super 500: PV Sindhu through to the semi-final; Ashmita Chaliha bows out