The CAT had quashed Joshi’s appointment on appeal filed by DRDO ‘Distinguished Scientist’ Sivasubramanyam Nambi Naidu, who was among 3 candidates considered for post.
CAT says seniority, promotion, pay—obtained by 'dint of long service, hard work & integrity'—cannot be made insignificant. 'Fulfilling minimum eligibility criteria won't make one entitled'.
New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.
First arrested in 2018, former BrahMos Aerospace scientist Nishant Agarwal was granted bail in April 2023 but again sent to prison in 2024. HC order paves way for his release.
Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.
Doval pushes back against foreign media narratives that suggested Pakistan inflicted damage on India, hails armed forces for precision of strikes, effectiveness of indigenous weapons.
Although built abroad, the Indian Navy's warship incorporates at least 26% homegrown components, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. It will be commissioned on 1 July.
Four Su30s bought from Russia in 2019 did not take part in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan as they lacked fire power, including guided air-to-surface munitions.
India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.
Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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