News for 'control-system'

Boost to Army's air power; will get medium range missile by 2020

Boost to Army's air power; will get medium range missile by 2020

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

The missile will be capable of shooting down enemy ballistic missiles, aircraft, helicopters, drones, surveillance aircraft and AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control Systems) aircraft from a range of around 70 km.

Video: The A.M.A.Z.I.N.G Yamaha Motoroid at Auto Expo 2018!

Video: The A.M.A.Z.I.N.G Yamaha Motoroid at Auto Expo 2018!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The self-balancing concept bike left everybody awestruck at Auto Expo 2018.

Here's what you will get to see at Aero India 2019

Here's what you will get to see at Aero India 2019

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The much-awaited Aero India 2019 will begin on February 20 where the best planes will take to the skies. Held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, the exhibition is expected to draw in more than 60,000 people. Ahead of the show, here's a tiny glimpse of what to expect.

India conducts first night trial of Agni II missile

India conducts first night trial of Agni II missile

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The missile has a strike range of 2000 km, the sources said soon after it blasted off from a mobile launcher at the Launch Complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range, the sources said.

Emissions scandal exposes Volkswagen's dark side

Emissions scandal exposes Volkswagen's dark side

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Volkswagen may also have to compensate customers for misleading them about a car's performance.

CBI registers PE to probe 'graft' in Embraer deal

CBI registers PE to probe 'graft' in Embraer deal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

The agency started a PE against unknown officials of Defence Ministry.

No evidence of downing F-16, says Pakistan army

No evidence of downing F-16, says Pakistan army

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

In a tweet, Pakistani military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor said, "Repetitions don't make truth of a lie. Despite claiming possession of evidence on shooting F16, IAF still short of presenting it."

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The prototype, which may cost around Rs 30,000, is now awaiting Indian Council of Medical Research clearance to go into production, the Railways said.

Amid LAC standoff, IAF receives final delivery of Apache, Chinook

Amid LAC standoff, IAF receives final delivery of Apache, Chinook

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Both the Apache and Chinook helicopters have been pressed into service as part of the IAF's deployment along the LAC in view of the bitter standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, officials said.

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'What we are actually missing in India is a platform wherein the government engages with cybersecurity experts, gets them employed and then utilises their capability to deter such attacks.'

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The government is considering setting up air freight stations to enable direct movement of vaccines from pharmaceutical factories to the aircraft.

India tests laser guided bombs successfully

India tests laser guided bombs successfully

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

"Two flight trials were conducted at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, to test the effectiveness of the guidance and control systems of the LGBs," a Defence Ministry release said in New Delhi.

Red Bull deny using ride height system

Red Bull deny using ride height system

Rediff.com27 Mar 2010

Red Bull have denied using a controversial ride height control system in their cars after McLaren suggested their Formula One rivals could be using technology which they had considered illegal.

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Why Tejas is better than Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'The JF-17 is the aircraft of today and the Tejas is the aircraft of tomorrow.'

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Short-range nuclear weapons to counter India's 'Cold Start doctrine': Pak PM

Short-range nuclear weapons to counter India's 'Cold Start doctrine': Pak PM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Abbasi was also assertive of Pakistan's nuclear arsenals being safe and secure.

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Coming soon! AMCA, India's Gen-5 fighter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

While its operating radius remains secret, a back-of-the-envelope calculation indicates it can easily strike targets 1,000 kilometres away and return to base.

AWACS will alter our dynamics like never before

AWACS will alter our dynamics like never before

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The AWACS is set to redefine battlefield surveillance, and will totally revolutionise the way IAF operates.

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Agni-V is a three stage missile, 17 metres tall, two metres wide and capable of carrying 1.5 tonne of nuclear warheads.

Walmart showcases 'truck of the future'

Walmart showcases 'truck of the future'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

It is designed to run on any fuel.

Russia never had state-sponsored doping: Putin

Russia never had state-sponsored doping: Putin

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Russia has never had a state-sponsored doping programme, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, after the association of National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs) called for a temporary blanket ban on Russia from international sport.

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Indian Railways is in talks with Reliance Jio Infocomm to allow the Mukesh Ambani-led telecom major's use of its towers. The aim is seamless mobile and internet connectivity for passengers along the 67,368-km of tracks. The Railway Board has entrusted its RailTel Corporation arm to work on the modalities with Jio. The Jio tie-up is expected to bring down its telecom bill by at least 35 per cent from this financial year.

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

In many ways, the 68th Republic Day parade was unique.

Talking Point: Goal-line technology is a win for football

Talking Point: Goal-line technology is a win for football

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Goalline technology passed its first World Cup test with flying colours at the FIFA football World Cup on Sunday.

Attack exposes Pak air defences

Attack exposes Pak air defences

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

They have been exposed again by the IAF's ability to strike 80 km into Pakistan without being intercepted or incurring casualties.

PHOTOS: Goal-line technology, Benzema star in France's win

PHOTOS: Goal-line technology, Benzema star in France's win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Photos of the Group E match between France and Honduras at Porto Alegre.

Volkswagen faces billions in penalties as US sues for violations

Volkswagen faces billions in penalties as US sues for violations

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Justice Department has also been investigating criminal fraud allegations against Volkswagen for misleading U.S. consumers and regulators.

Barak-8 missile successfully tested from INS Kolkata

Barak-8 missile successfully tested from INS Kolkata

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Two missiles were fired on Tuesday and on Wednesday on high speed targets, during naval exercises being undertaken in the Arabian Sea, a Defence spokesperson said, adding that this was a significant step towards Indian Navy's transformation into a force capable of projecting power in its area of interest.

How India can win future wars

How India can win future wars

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Future, even present, wars -- at least those involving such tech giants as China -- include hi-tech battlefields, which a Pakistan-obsessed India has not sufficiently prioritised. Today's generals plan on how to disrupt an enemy city's power supplies, rail networks, airports, ports, and government departments, not just by bombing or torpedoing them; they also examine the option of tripping up the computer networks that run these, notes David Devadas.

Target Haqqani network, not media: US senator to Pak

Target Haqqani network, not media: US senator to Pak

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

A scribe who reported government-army rift had barred from leaving Pakistan.

How India's power system will be managed during Sunday's lights-out

How India's power system will be managed during Sunday's lights-out

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

A 9-minute lights-out by most of households on Sunday evening can potentially collapse the grid due to sudden drop and then a quick surge after the event. But to manage the dramatic changes in electricity and its impact on the grid, the government has drawn an elaborate plan to manage it.

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Train passenger fares may soon be linked to inflation rate, sources say, adding that the new model may be based on the Wholesale Price Index.

8 tips on how best to take care of your car in winter

8 tips on how best to take care of your car in winter

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Here, we are going to discuss a few winter car care tips that can save you a lot of hassle, giving you a comfortable drive even when the cold is unbearable.

L&T awards all major contracts for Hyd metro

L&T awards all major contracts for Hyd metro

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Thales group of France bags signalling, train control and communication contracts.

HSBC hasn't done anything that Mr Kejriwal has alleged: Stuart Milne

HSBC hasn't done anything that Mr Kejriwal has alleged: Stuart Milne

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Stuard Milne, CEO, HSBC India talks about the bank's gameplan in the country.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Agni-II

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Agni-II

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The missile has a strike range of more than 2,000 km.

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

It directs authorities to improve information sharing on cyber threats.

The many PROBLEMS with a BRICS bank

The many PROBLEMS with a BRICS bank

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The BRICS bank is simply too expensive a proposition for a group of developing countries that includes many who are already overspending domestically.

R-Day parade weapons send Russia a message

R-Day parade weapons send Russia a message

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

American armaments dominated the defence services's show of weaponry.