India to Have World’s Largest App Developers Base by 2024
A report by PPI reveals that India has 1.674 million app economy jobs as on August 2019, a growth of 39% from 1.208 million in 2016.
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Infosys Inaugurates Arizona Technology and Innovation Center
The Arizona Technology and Innovation Center, temporarily located at 1465 N. Scottsdale Road in SkySong at The Arizona State University (ASU) Scottsdale Innovation Center, has a special focus on autonomous technologies, Internet of Things (IOT), full-stack engineering, data science and cybersecurity. Infosys’ investment in Arizona will amplify top local talent alongside the best global talent to shrink the IT skills gap in the state
Rashtriya Pension Yojana Launched for Traders & Self-Employed
The scheme aims at providing a minimum assured pension of Rs 3000, to small traders and self – employed after attaining the age of 60 Years.
Defence Cooperation – Important Pillar of Vietnam-India Ties
The defence ministries of the two countries are working hard to prepare for the 12th Vietnam-India defence policy dialogue at the deputy ministerial level in Vietnam in December, Vinh said.
BEML Sets Up Bogie Traction Motor Run Test Facility for Metro
“The indigenously developed facility is one of its kind in India, and will help in improving Metro train ride quality and increases the reliability of coaches,” said the Miniratna Government of India undertaking under Ministry of Defence.
Defence Ministry Clears Acquisition of Military Hardware Worth ₹ 2,000 Crore
“The DAC, chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh accorded approval for capital procurement for the services amounting to approximately Rs 2,000 crore,” a defence ministry spokesperson said.
He said the DAC also gave approval for indigenous development and production of ammunition for T72 and T90 tanks to enhance the Army’s fire power.
India, Africa Review Progress of Projects in Maritime Security, Climate Change, Counter-Terrorism
The meeting was co-chaired by T S Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Fafre Camara, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali and Chair of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) Sub-Committee of the Whole on Multilateral Cooperation (SCWMC) of the African Union.
BEL to Deliver More Akash Missiles to Indian Air Force
The missiles are designed and developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Dynamics Ltd for BEL’s radars and control centres across the country. “An Akash system comprises a 3D passive electronically scanned array radar and four launchers with three missiles each, interlinked,” said the statement.
IN Ships Sahyadri and Kiltan Make Port Call at Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia
IN Ships Sahyadri and Kiltan, operating under the Command of Rear Admiral Suraj Berry, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, are the latest, indigenously designed and built multi-role ships of the Indian Navy. The two ships are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, can carry multi-role helicopters and represent the ‘coming of age’ of India’s warship building capabilities.
Five Indian Women Police Honoured by UN for Role in South Sudan
Five Indian women police officers were honoured by the United Nations for their commendable services in the world body’s mission in South Sudan, officials said on Friday. The women officers who were conferred the UN medal were Reena Yadav, inspector, Chandigarh Police; Gopika Jahagirdar, DSP, Maharashtra Police; Bharati Samantray, DSP in the MHA; Ragini Kumari, inspector in the MHA; and Kamal Shekhawat, ASP, Rajasthan Police.