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What To Expect At Aero India 2025

What To Expect At Aero India 2025

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

'At Aero India 2025, be prepared to be inspired, awed, and educated,' says Air Commodore Rohith Vijayadev, Air Officer Commanding Yelahanka. 'Aero India 2025 promises to be more than just an air show; it is a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and India's growing leadership in global defence and aviation,' notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Army beefs up artillery power along China border

Army beefs up artillery power along China border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The Indian Army is enhancing the combat prowess of its artillery units along the frontier with China by procuring an array of weapons systems, including an additional batch of 100 K9 Vajra howitzers, swarm drones, loitering munitions and surveillance systems.

ISRO's 100th Mission Lifts Off In Style

ISRO's 100th Mission Lifts Off In Style

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its 100th mission on Wednesday, with a GSLV rocket carrying navigation satellite NVS-02.

Air defence control gets boost as Army launches 'Project Akashteer'

Air defence control gets boost as Army launches 'Project Akashteer'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

A noteworthy aspect of 'Akashteer' is its emphasis on mobility and resilience, a source said.

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as Indian and Chinese militaries completed pulling back their troops from border face-off points in eastern Ladakh.

'EVM Is Useless As The Black Glass Helps Manipulation'

'EVM Is Useless As The Black Glass Helps Manipulation'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'After a month of working on the new machine, I realised that the black glass on the VVPAT lets the programmer manipulate not just the electronic system, but the paper vote too.' 'And it will not be detected even during the mock poll or the actual voting because of the black glass.'

Tejas Mark-1A Ready For IAF

Tejas Mark-1A Ready For IAF

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

HAL has integrated the ASRAAM (advanced short range air-to-air missile) for the Tejas Mark 1A. The Tejas Mark 1A will carry twin ASRAAM missiles with a range of 60 to 70 kilometres.

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

While the electric version will open for bookings starting August 12, the internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts will make their debut after September 2, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Pegatron to assemble Apple iPhones in Tamil Nadu, after Foxconn

Pegatron to assemble Apple iPhones in Tamil Nadu, after Foxconn

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The company is planning to invest Rs 1,100 crore in the new mobile phone manufacturing facility.

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The fraud is the electronic voting machine is being manipulated by humans, and not counting the votes that is shown on VVPAT.'

EVMs in India are 'black box', can't scrutinise, says Rahul, backs Musk's view

EVMs in India are 'black box', can't scrutinise, says Rahul, backs Musk's view

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The former Congress president also tagged a post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in which he talked about eliminating EVMs.

India To Fast-Track Visas For Chinese Nationals

India To Fast-Track Visas For Chinese Nationals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The new guidelines, effective from August 1, aim to expedite visa approvals for nationals from China and other countries sharing land borders with India.

New orders point to further gains for Hindustan Aeronautics stock

New orders point to further gains for Hindustan Aeronautics stock

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is one of the largest beneficiaries of the defence indigenisation programme. The aerospace Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) has just received a new tender for 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, and it is already servicing an earlier order for 83 LCA aircraft. The new order is worth around Rs 65,000 crore with a 65 per cent indigenisation component, whereas the earlier order (February 21) was worth Rs 45,700 crore with 55 per cent indigenisation.

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

While war rooms are set up closer to the sales, warlike preparations go into it almost 12 months in advance to ensure that on D-day the firm gives its best to its customers.

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024.

Railways to try out new signalling system

Railways to try out new signalling system

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Electronic devices installed along tracks provide train signals to a computer fitted in the locomotive. If a driver goes over the designated speed, a dashboard in front of him gives a red alert sign at first. Even after this, if the train continues its journey, the train's brake is automatically applied.

DTH industry demands duty reduction

DTH industry demands duty reduction

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The DTH industry has to pay entertainment tax to state governments and service tax to the central government.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift impresses with its comprehensive upgrades, ranging from a refreshed exterior design to advanced safety and technological features.

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Rediff.com27 May 2024

A remarkable story which helped in transforming a bureaucratic organization, to a customer centric organization. This experience may inspire several government / private organizations to modify or adopt digitisation to transform their business, notes Professor N Ravichandran (retd).

There are mistakes: Plea in SC for review of EVM VVPAT verdict

There are mistakes: Plea in SC for review of EVM VVPAT verdict

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The review plea filed on May 10 said, "There are mistakes and errors apparent on the face of the impugned order..., and as such there are sufficient reasons which require review of the impugned order/judgment..."

MS programmes for working professionals

MS programmes for working professionals

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

Manipal University offers Masters of Science, for working professionals in niche areas of technology.

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Information Support Force was regarded as the revised version of the PLA's Strategic Support Force, established in 2015 by the Chinese military to deal with space, cyber, political and electronic warfare to fight what was described as "informationised wars".

How the private sector chipped in for Chandrayaan-3

How the private sector chipped in for Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A number of private companies have contributed to the development of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft which successfully landed near the south pole of the Moon on Wednesday evening.

Army to acquire 200 mounted howitzers, 400 towed guns for China border

Army to acquire 200 mounted howitzers, 400 towed guns for China border

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

This would be the first time that the Indian artillery would have these types of 105 mm mounted howitzers and would add to the strength of the formations deployed in forward positions, they said.

RBI restrains commercial card payments by a network

RBI restrains commercial card payments by a network

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Thursday issued orders restraining commercial transactions routed through intermediaries by a card network. The central bank, without naming the card network, said the intermediary with an arrangement with the network, did not have the authorisation to function under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act. This led the regulator to suspend the arrangement till further notice.

Stage set for counting of votes in J-K, Haryana today

Stage set for counting of votes in J-K, Haryana today

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Political parties and leaders wait with bated breath for the Haryana and Jammu-Kashmir assembly poll results on Tuesday.

How Brahmos Missile Has Become Cheaper

How Brahmos Missile Has Become Cheaper

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Before Data Patterns developed an indigenous check-out equipment, Brahmos Aerospace was paying a Russian supplier three times what it will now pay the Indian company.

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The toughest part is to tackle human behaviour. On the Atal Setu, says Indrajit Gupta, I chose to drive at a consistent speed of 80 kmph in the middle lane. Vehicles on the right lane were clipping along at 150 kmph, way over the maximum permissible limit of 100 kmph. On occasion, I had to slow down or dodge vehicles suddenly pulling into the middle lane from the side.

UK varsity to design telecom net in India, China

UK varsity to design telecom net in India, China

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Professor Lajos Hanzo, chair of Telecommunications at the University's School of Electronics and Computer Science, and his team are working in a consortium with nine UK institutions and seven Indian Institutes of Technology to design the next generation of wireless systems across India.

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Amphibious drones for maritime inspection... devices that extract pure oxygen from water for patients in need... self-balancing electric bikes...

Main rule changes for 2008 F1 season

Main rule changes for 2008 F1 season

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The Formula One season starts in Melbourne on March 16 with drivers adapting to cars without traction control and some new rules.

Check Out 3 Standout DRDO Weapons!

Check Out 3 Standout DRDO Weapons!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Prominent in the DRDO's display are several artillery guns, armoured vehicles and tanks that underline a measure of success in developing these key weapons platforms for the army. Here are three systems that are headed for success.

Microsoft unveils blueprint for India on AI governance

Microsoft unveils blueprint for India on AI governance

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled a blueprint for India on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and proposed a regulatory architecture to oversee safety protocols, according to a whitepaper released on Thursday. The whitepaper titled "Governing AI: A Blueprint for India" comes amid Microsoft raising its stakes in its artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT. The proposed AI regulatory architecture includes regulations prescribing safety and security requirements, then license deployment for permitted uses in a licensed Al data centre with post-deployment safety and security monitoring and protection.

Calling engineers to the UK!

Calling engineers to the UK!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

The University of Southampton invites applications from electronics and engineering students for one year post graduate programmes.

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After agonizing over this for weeks, he made a decision. When they met after work one evening, he startled her by blurting out, 'I think we should break up.' A moving excerpt from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy.

India to acquire military hardware worth Rs 70,584 cr

India to acquire military hardware worth Rs 70,584 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

India on Thursday approved capital acquisition of a plethora of indigenously-developed military hardware including indigenous BrahMos missiles, marine diesel engine, artillery gun system, electronic warfare suits and utility helicopters at a cost of Rs 70,584 crore as part of a mega procurement plan.

RIM launches BlackBerry Storm in India

RIM launches BlackBerry Storm in India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The smartphone has glass lens, stainless steel back plate and a high resolution display.