This paves the way for India using indigenous engines & not being dependent on foreign ones. The 1,500 HP engine will be used for Arjun MK-1A instead of German engine chosen initially.
A detour from earlier stand of minimising litigations against veterans, govt move comes month it tweaked rules for granting of disability pensions to military personnel, causing furore.
Defence ministry introduces new rules allowing women soldiers, sailors & air warriors 360 days of childcare leave in their career. 180 days of maternity leave also allowed for pregnancies.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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