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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.

The Power Of The Law... And Hope

The Power Of The Law... And Hope

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai reminds us that we haven't run out of instances where even the most vulnerable can secure justice against the mighty, applauds Utkarsh Mishra.

India successfully test-fires two medium range missiles off Odisha coast

India successfully test-fires two medium range missiles off Odisha coast

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

This MRSAM version is a surface-to-air missile developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries for use by the Indian Army.

DRDO demonstrates quantum communication between 2 labs

DRDO demonstrates quantum communication between 2 labs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

In the QKD technology, encryption keys are sent as qubits in a fibre optic cable. Quantum computing uses qubits as basic resources, similar to how bits are used as basic resources in classical computing.

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the United States for a three-day state visit, has gifted an eco-friendly lab-grown 7.5 carat diamond, placed in Kashmir's exquisite Papier mache box, to First Lady Jill Biden.

DRDO develops advanced chaff tech for IAF to fool enemy missiles

DRDO develops advanced chaff tech for IAF to fool enemy missiles

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed an advanced chaff technology, which is used to distract enemy's radar-guided missiles, to safeguard Indian Air Force fighter jets from enemy missiles.

DRDO's 'Sindhu Netra' to keep an eye on Chinese activities in IOR

DRDO's 'Sindhu Netra' to keep an eye on Chinese activities in IOR

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In a boost for the country's surveillance capabilities to monitor activities of both military warships and merchant shipping in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the 'Sindhu Netra' satellite developed by a team of young scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was successfully deployed in space on Sunday.

Indian Army's Lethal Weapon: PALM 400

Indian Army's Lethal Weapon: PALM 400

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

When the armoured vehicles arrive in this 'kill zone', each PALM 400 picks out its target and fires an armour-penetrating projectile, penetrating it from the top where its armour protection is the least.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

DRDO scientist's custody extended in espionage case

DRDO scientist's custody extended in espionage case

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Seeking the extension of police custody of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent, the prosecution told a special court on Tuesday they have received the forensic report of devices seized from him and some images, videos and files that were deleted earlier have been retrieved now.

DRDO successfully test-fires advanced Pinaka rockets

DRDO successfully test-fires advanced Pinaka rockets

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The Pinaka rockets have a range of around 37 km.

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Rediff.com24 May 2023

With Lok Sabha elections months away, the visits are vital politically as these would showcase Modi's standing as a world leader to the home electorate.

India bags first BrahMos export order, Philippines signs $374m deal

India bags first BrahMos export order, Philippines signs $374m deal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The BrahMos export order would be the biggest for the country in this field and is likely to propel India amongst arms exporting countries as more orders for the missile are expected from other friendly countries.

PM hands over 'Made-In-India' Arjun battle tank to army

PM hands over 'Made-In-India' Arjun battle tank to army

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The tank, designed, developed, and manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment and made in Tamil Nadu, will be used to protect northern borders.

If Modi is not a friend of Adani, then...: Rahul Gandhi

If Modi is not a friend of Adani, then...: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Gandhi said the prime minister did not answer the questions he had posed to him.

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.

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The balloon, which was being used by the People's Republic of China in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above US territorial waters.

Indian Navy Tests Secret Missile

Indian Navy Tests Secret Missile

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The VL-SRSAM, which DRDO developed for the Indian Navy, was fired from a warship at a high-speed aerial target mimicking incoming enemy aircraft.

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

"We are committed to building a new India. We have to do this as early as possible," he said.

China ups the ante, deploys aircraft carrier group, nuclear sub off Taiwan

China ups the ante, deploys aircraft carrier group, nuclear sub off Taiwan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

In a show of strength, China is deploying its aircraft carrier group and a nuclear submarine in large-scale military drills in the Taiwan Strait in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's high-stakes visit to Taipei which infuriated Beijing as it claims the island as part of its territory.

Modi to visit US on June 22, Biden to host state dinner

Modi to visit US on June 22, Biden to host state dinner

Rediff.com10 May 2023

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India.

DRDO, air force conduct successful flight tests of desi anti-airfield weapon

DRDO, air force conduct successful flight tests of desi anti-airfield weapon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force have jointly conducted two flight tests of an indigenously developed smart anti-airfield weapon in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Check out what India is buying for its defence services!

Check out what India is buying for its defence services!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

'The range of purchases throw a light on India's threat perception as also its perceived role of being a stabilising influence in the region,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

India successfully tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Agni P'

India successfully tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Agni P'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The 'Agni P' is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system.

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

Rediff.com31 May 2023

India's economy grew 6.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022-23, pushing up the annual growth rate to 7.2 per cent, official data showed on Wednesday.

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Wrapping up his four-day state visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that a new and proud journey of India-US ties has begun and the world is watching the two great democracies strengthening their bond.

India successfully test-fires Brahmos missile

India successfully test-fires Brahmos missile

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

With new added technologies, including the control system, the missile was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) launch pad-III at Chandipur around 10.45 am, said a source at the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Lanka allows docking of Chinese ship at port amid India's concern

Lanka allows docking of Chinese ship at port amid India's concern

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The ship will now arrive on August 16 and remain at the Hambantota port till August 22, they said.

Will US Stall Russian Arms Sales To India?

Will US Stall Russian Arms Sales To India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

New Delhi is vulnerable to US sanctions under a 2017 law called CAATSA.

BrahMos Missile, now made in UP

BrahMos Missile, now made in UP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

More than 100 BrahMos missiles are planned to be built in the next three years.

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes Kumar Abishek.

Jio, Finland's University of Oulu ink JV on 6G technology

Jio, Finland's University of Oulu ink JV on 6G technology

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Jio's Estonia arm and Finland-based University of Oulu have signed an agreement to collaborate for development of 6G technology as well as to foster entrepreneurship. The collaboration with the university is expected to extend Jio's 5G capabilities and will help explore use cases in the 6G era. Jio Platforms is the parent of telecom player Reliance Jio.

10 Stocks To Invest For The Long Term

10 Stocks To Invest For The Long Term

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The third-quarter financials didn't excite market watchers. But equity investors can still make money if they invest in the right stocks.

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2022

According to the experts, a lot of countries have little or no faith in Chinese companies because of poor after-sales support and equipment that rapidly declines into non-functional machinery.

Russia accounts for most of India's arms imports

Russia accounts for most of India's arms imports

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

49.4 per cent of India's arms imports between 2016 and 2020 were from Russia.

Boeing sees jump in US investment if FDI in defence is hiked

Boeing sees jump in US investment if FDI in defence is hiked

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Kohler made the comments on aviation industry-wide speculation about New Delhi increasing FDI in defence sector to 49 per cent from the current 26 per cent, with some expecting an announcement in the near future.

FDI in defence: Investment of up to 49% may be allowed without tech transfer

FDI in defence: Investment of up to 49% may be allowed without tech transfer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

FDI in the defence sector during 2000-2014 has been a meagre $4.94 billion, despite the total FDI flow into the country across sectors standing at $321.81 billion.

Double hump camel to help Army patrol China border

Double hump camel to help Army patrol China border

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Leh has conducted research on the double hump or Bactrian camels which can carry load of 170 kilogrammes at an elevation of 17,000 feet height in the Eastern Ladakh region.

80% COVID-19 immunity lost in 6 months of Pfizer vaccine

80% COVID-19 immunity lost in 6 months of Pfizer vaccine

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The results were the same in seniors, with a median age of 76, and caregivers, with a median age of 48, and old alike, according to the researchers.