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Heritage Indian Legends

Manas Bihari Verma – The Brain Behind Tejas Takes Science to Rural Bihar

In 1970, Verma joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and started working in the aeronautical stream. During his 35-year In 1970, Verma joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and started working in the aeronautical stream. During his 35-year service, he worked with aeronautical establishments based in New Delhi and Bangalore and Koraput. Verma was also designated as the director of Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bangalore from 2002 to 2005., he worked with aeronautical establishments based in New Delhi and Bangalore and Koraput. Verma was also designated as the director of Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bangalore from 2002 to 2005.

By Kautilya / November 5, 2019

Defense

India, Russia to Strengthen Defence Cooperation with an Integrated Security System

The Russia-based NIKIRET (branch of a production company called Start, a subsidiary of Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation) and the Indian CORE Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. recently signed a cooperation agreement that will let CORE buy Technical Security Equipment (TSE) from NIKIRET and subsequently promote it in India.

By Kautilya / November 5, 2019

Diplomacy

PM Modi Holds Talks with Leaders of Three Key Maritime Neighbours of India

In the deliberations between Modi and his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha, the two sides agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the defence industries sector and resolved to boost trade ties, the External Affairs Ministry said.

By Kautilya / November 5, 2019

Economy

IFFCO Launches Nano-Tech Based Fertilisers for the First Time in India

These environment-friendly products have been introduced for the first time in India and have potential to decrease the usage of conventional chemical fertilisers by 50 per cent besides raising crop output by 15-30 per cent, IFFCO said in a statement.

By Kautilya / November 4, 2019

Economy

First Ever Movement of Container Cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2)

The Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) between India and Bangladesh allows mutually beneficial arrangements for the use of their waterways for movement of goods between the two countries by vessels of both countries. T

By Kautilya / November 4, 2019

Defense

BSF Tracks Earth, Water and Air on Bangladesh Border

The border force has procured an unspecified number of Israeli tether drones for the Dhubri sector that stretches from Meghalaya to Cooch Behar in West Bengal. Tethered to a base for continuous supply of power, these drones — worth ₹37 lakh each — are equipped with day-and-night vision cameras that can capture images within a range of 2 km.

By Kautilya / November 4, 2019

Akhanda Bharath Art and Culture Heritage

The Yali / Vyali Symbol on An Indus Seal and its Connection to Kartikeya-Murugan

The Yali or Vyala is a composite animal, most commonly depicted with a pair of horns, the tusks and trunk of an elephant, the manes and graceful body of a lion, and the tail of a serpent. In this form it is called a gaja-vyala i.e. elephant-vyala.

By Kautilya / November 4, 2019

Diplomacy

Maldives Expresses Gratitude To India For 1988’s “Operation Cactus”

“It is a day to value true friends and partnerships. The invaluable military support of the Indian Government on November 3, 1988 remains etched in our hearts. Our highest gratitude and deepest appreciation shall never diminish,” he said.

By Kautilya / November 4, 2019

Defense Video

Indian Army to Have First Dhanush Regiment by March 2020

“The first regiment of 18 guns will be in place by March 2020. We will get another 36 guns by March 2021 and another 40 by March 2022. The entire order for 114 guns will be completed by 2022,” an Army source said. In April, the Ordnance Factory Board had handed over the first batch of six Dhanush guns. The Gun Carriage Factory, Jabalpur, received the Bulk Production Clearance to manufacture 114 guns from the Army on February 18, 2019.

By Kautilya / November 4, 2019

Defense

Four Nuclear Capable Missiles Lined Up for Test this Month

The weapon systems slated for tests are submarine-launched long-range ballistic missile K-4, supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-II and short range ballistic missile Prithvi. Though four nuclear-capable missiles being lined up for tests in one month amidst heightened tension along border sends a clear signal of the country’s strategic preparedness, a defence official tried to cover it up stating that India sticks to its ‘no first use’ doctrine.

By Kautilya / November 4, 2019