Akash Prime proves precision in Ladakh high-altitude trials

India achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two aerial high-speed unmanned targets at high-altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of Akash Weapon System for......

Private Firms Can Be Involved In Stealth Fighter Project

'An HAL-private sector tieup is a possibility.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy HAL   The government is willing to extend......

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Banking, postal and other services are likely to face disruption on Wednesday as more than 25 crore workers affiliated with central and sectoral trade unions have announced to go on strike across......

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Normal life was not impacted in most parts of the country due to a nationwide strike called by several trade unions to protest against labour policies of the central government, though some......

India signs first LPG term deal with US to import 2.2 mt of cooking gas

In a first, Indian oil public sector undertakings (PSUs) finalised a one-year contract to import around 2.2 million tonnes (mt) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the US. Photograph: Turar......

Goldman Sachs bets on Indian aerospace, prefers private firms

Goldman Sachs is bullish about Indian aerospace and defence, preferring private companies over public sector units (PSUs) as the country ramps up its export target for the sector to Rs 50,000 crore......

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Last week's column on the......

'Big Discovery In Deepwater Basin Need Of Hour'

'Both initiatives are welcome moves and we would commit ourselves with focused attention aligned with the national priorities, and pursue our exploration initiatives.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......