India, Russia to hold 13-day mega military drill to counter terror operations in Volgograd
The 12th edition of Indo-Russia joint exercise 'Indra-21' will strengthen bilateral security cooperation & reinforce the longstanding bond between the two nations, Indian Army said.
‘Courage is to hold on’: How Kargil fighting turned 3 Army doctors into frontline soldiers
Vijay Kumar, Rajesh W. Adhau & V.V. Sharma were among doctors who won Sena Medal for Gallantry for playing pivotal role in reducing Indian casualties in the Kargil war.
What is essential defence services Bill and how it will impact ordnance factories and others
Strike proposed by employees’ federations of ordnance factories from 26 July, against Modi govt decision to corporatise them, perhaps triggered introduction of the Bill.
DRDO successfully flight tests new generation surface-to-air Akash missile
The missile has been indigenously manufactured by Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories.
China in focus, Army’s Strike Corps units reach Ladakh as part of ‘rebalance’ strategy
Strike Corps units, which have been dual tasked with focusing on Pakistan and China, reach Ladakh amid massive deployment by China.
Centre tables bill in Lok Sabha to ban agitation by essential defence services employees
The bill provides for disciplinary action, including dismissal, against employees participating in strikes as well as penalties for instigation and financial aid to such strikes.
Three more Rafale fighter jets arrive in India from France
With the arrival of the seventh batch, the number of Rafale jets went up to 24. They will be a part of IAF's second squadron and will be based in Hasimara airbase in West Bengal.
LoC, cameras, action — how hi-tech equipment is helping Indian Army guard the border better
Emergency financial powers besides existing special financial powers have helped the Army make technological upgrades to infantry soldiers along the LoC and LAC.
Defence Ministry issues tender for over Rs 40,000 crore to build 6 submarines domestically
The project under the strategic partnership model will be the first that allows domestic firms to collaborate with foreign players to produce high-end military platforms in India.
China revises Galwan Valley clash toll to 5, says PLA troops were ‘besieged’
China's state-run Xinhua news agency said that 'several soldiers were besieged including regimental commander Qi Fabao.'
Apple plans satellite features for iPhone that allow emergency calls
Apple has been working on satellite technology for years, with a team exploring the concept since at least 2017. However, the feature is unlikely to be ready before next year.
an Francisco: Apple Inc.’s push to bring satellite capabilities to the iPhone will be focused on emergency situations, allowing users to send texts to first responders and report crashes in areas without cellular coverage.
The company is developing at least two related emergency features that will rely on satellite networks, aiming to release them in future iPhones, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Apple has been working on satellite technology for years, with a team exploring the concept since at least 2017, Bloomberg has reported. Speculation that the next iPhone will have satellite capabilities ramped up this week after TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the phone will probably work with spectrum owned by Globalstar Inc.
That’s led to conjecture that the iPhone will become something akin to a satellite phone,...
RBI to penalise banks if ATMs run out of cash from 1 October
The scheme has been formulated over concerns of inconvenience caused to the public and to ensure that sufficient cash is available through ATMs, RBI said in a circular.
Defence
‘Will pull India into a vortex’ — why Delhi is unlikely to heed ‘Afghan demand for air support’
While no active military aid is being discussed, ‘benign support’ like maintenance of equipment, training and spare parts has been under discussion between India and Afghanistan.
Caste, ethnicity, religion – United colours of Indian hockey prove the game thrives in inclusivity
It's impossible to field an Indian hockey team that doesn’t reflect the diversity, the united colours, better than any other. Shows that a sport, or a nation, will prosper with growing inclusivity.