News for 'mbt'

Telangana man 'shot dead' by cops in US after scuffle

Telangana man 'shot dead' by cops in US after scuffle

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

A 30-year-old man from Telangana, India, died in the United States after allegedly being shot by police following a scuffle with his roommate. His family is seeking assistance from the Indian government to bring his remains home.

Telangana man shot dead by US police flagged racism

Telangana man shot dead by US police flagged racism

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The 30-year-old man from Telangana, who was allegedly shot dead by the United States police, had claimed that he was a victim of 'racial hatred and discrimination'.

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

MBT to recruit 2000 more

MBT to recruit 2000 more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

Mahindra British Telecom is planning to recruit an additional 2,000 workers over the next 12 months on expectations of rapid growth in industry.

MBT plans IT unit in Kolkata

MBT plans IT unit in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Mahindra British Telecom is considering setting up a telecom software development centre, its third in the country, in Kolkata, a top company official said on Monday.

MBT to hire 2,000 this year

MBT to hire 2,000 this year

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Cops book case against MBT for threatening Taslima

Cops book case against MBT for threatening Taslima

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Farhatullah, also known as Mohammed Majidullah Khan, had declared that his party activists were all set to kill Taslima and accused the MIM activists for treating her with kid gloves and foiling his party men's plans.

MBT to invest Rs 300 cr in 2 yrs

MBT to invest Rs 300 cr in 2 yrs

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The largest telecom solutions provider, Mahindra-British Telecom, is looking to acquire a BPO company and has lined up Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) investment over the next two years to fund its expansion plans.

Defence ministry orders 118 Arjun tanks at Rs 7523 cr

Defence ministry orders 118 Arjun tanks at Rs 7523 cr

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The defence ministry on Thursday sealed a contract to procure 118 main battle tanks Arjun for the Indian Army at a cost of Rs 7,523 crore, in a major move to boost its combat capabilities.

DRDO test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missile

DRDO test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missile

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The laser-guided anti-tank guided missile is likely to significantly enhance the fire-power capability of the Indian Army particularly along the frontiers with Pakistan and China, the officials said.

India successfully test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles

India successfully test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The defence ministry said the missiles destroyed the targets with precision at two different ranges.

India test fires anti-tank missile guided from Arjun tank

India test fires anti-tank missile guided from Arjun tank

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

It said the ATGM has been developed with a capability to launch from multiple platforms and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun.

R-Day parade: Indian Army showcases its might at Rajpath

R-Day parade: Indian Army showcases its might at Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The Indian Army on Wednesday showcased at the Republic Day parade the Centurion tank, PT-76 tank, 75/24 Pack howitzer and OT-62 TOPAZ armoured personnel carrier

MBT buys out US' Axes for $54 mn

MBT buys out US' Axes for $54 mn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Telecom software and service solutions provider Mahindra-British Telecom has acquired privately-held US-based Axes Technologies for $54 million to consolidate its position as a leading services provider in the sector.

Russian T-90 tanks to take on the Arjun MBT

Russian T-90 tanks to take on the Arjun MBT

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Next month, India's homegrown Arjun tank will take on the new Russian T-90 in a long-awaited comparative trial.

MBT to raise staff strength by 1,500-2,000

MBT to raise staff strength by 1,500-2,000

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Mahindra British Telecom, a telecom-focussed software joint venture between Indian auto group Mahindra & Mahindra and British Telecom, plans to raise its staff strength by 50-65 per cent this year, a spokesman said.

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'The US will not want to tangle with China landwards.' 'Nor will the US confront the Chinese navy seawards on India's account.'

PHOTOS: The best battle tanks in the world today

PHOTOS: The best battle tanks in the world today

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The obsolescence of the tank has been asserted from time to time, but recent history suggests that the MBTs are still necessary.

AWESOME Vehicles, planes, on display at Defence Expo

AWESOME Vehicles, planes, on display at Defence Expo

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Let's take a look at some of the stunning exhibits:

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

For some inexplicable reason, the army prefers to use Russian armour; Arjun is deployed in only two of its 63 armoured regiments.

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled.

India plans to build futuristic tanks

India plans to build futuristic tanks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

The plans for going in for such smart tanks and infantry combat vehicles were unveiled on Tuesday at an international seminar on future MBTs, which was attended by the Defence Minister A K Antony and Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor.

DRDO has a new chief

DRDO has a new chief

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

He is eminent technologist M Natrajan, project director of the country's indigenous main battle tank Arjun.

DRDO fights Covid, without ignoring defence research

DRDO fights Covid, without ignoring defence research

Rediff.com22 May 2021

As remarkable as DRDO's contribution in containing and treating COVID-19 has been, its success over the last 15 months has been in its primary role of developing conventional defence equipment and technologies.

MIM chief Asaduddin, MLA-brother booked in assault cases

MIM chief Asaduddin, MLA-brother booked in assault cases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

While Asaduddin was booked for his alleged involvement in the attack on Congress MLC Shabbir Ali on Tuesday, a case was filed against Akbaruddin after his followers allegedly assaulted M K Mahender, a BJP civic poll candidate, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) V Satyanarayana said.

Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The country's largest stainless steel maker Jindal Steel (Hisar) on Wednesday marked its foray into the defence sector by forging a pact with DRDO for transfer of technology relating to high-nitrogen steel for armour applications.

'What makes a good recommendation letter?'

'What makes a good recommendation letter?'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international university.

Sitharaman must not let PMO run her ship

Sitharaman must not let PMO run her ship

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman has a God given opportunity to orchestrate a transformation in India's defence capabilities. One hopes she has her own counsel and does not overly let the PMO run her ship, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Guns, thieves and a ghost

Guns, thieves and a ghost

Rediff.com7 May 2016

We get tangled up in our own crooked web on purchases, and the murky arms bazaar knows it, says Shekhar Gupta.