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Going back in time – PSUs continue to call the shots in the defence ministry

The entry of PSUs into mega tender ‘reserved’ for private industry is a symptom of continued protectionism. It’s a challenge the government has to tackle.

Three striking points about the quad, and what India needs to do to lead it

At the Raisina Dialogue, the four countries’ military leaders talked unabashed about the India-US-Japan-Australia grouping. It sends a message to China.

इटली से तो बच निकले पर भारत में कब तक खैर मनाएंगे अगस्ता वेस्टलैंड सौदे के बिचौलिये

अगस्ता वेस्टलैंड सौदे के घपले में सबूत तो बिचौलियों की ओर संकेत करते हैं मगर सुरागों को जोड़कर ठोस मामला न बना पाना भारतीय जांचकर्ताओं की कमजोरी रही है. 

Italy’s acquittal of AgustaWestland execs will have no bearing on case in India

The evidence shows middlemen and collusion, but connecting the dots has always been a weakness for Indian investigators. The case is far from over in India.

हल्के लड़ाकू विमान ‘तेजस’ को अपना तेज दिखाने का मौंका तो दें

डीआरडीओ और वायुसेना के बीच टकराव में फंसी देसी हल्के लड़ाकू विमान (एलसीए) 'तेजस' विकसित करने की यह असली 'मेक इन इंडिया' परियोजना.

The desi LCA is defence ministry’s low-hanging fruit and it needs to be plucked now

A quick turnaround of the Tejas light fighter is on the cards but the government needs to step up.

India’s out shopping for arms with empty pockets. Can’t afford both more men & modern machines

India invests 30% of capital budget on defence, has sixth biggest defence spend in the world. Large manpower cut, or massive budget increase are...

For the defence sector, Make in India ended before it began

Despite announcements almost every month, not one big project has taken off. With just about a year left, Modi govt unlikely to have much to showcase in 2019.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Govt inks deal with HAL for 97 new Tejas Mk1A; previous order’s deliveries likely to begin next yr

There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.