The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has recently cleared proposals amounting to Rs 79,000 crore, a substantial allocation intended to bolster the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. This decision underscores the government’s commitment to modernizing the nation’s defense infrastructure and enhancing its military readiness. The approved proposals are likely to encompass a range of acquisitions, potentially including advanced weaponry, improved surveillance systems, and enhanced communication technologies. Such investments are deemed crucial for maintaining a credible deterrent and safeguarding national interests in an evolving geopolitical landscape. By prioritizing the procurement…
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INSV Kaundinya has commenced its maiden foreign voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman
INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s traditionally built stitched sailing vessel, embarked on her maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat, to Muscat, Oman, marking a significant milestone in reviving India’s ancient maritime heritage. The vessel, constructed using the ancient stitched-ship technique—with wooden planks sewn together using coir rope and natural resin, without metal nails—will sail approximately 1,400 km across the Arabian Sea. The voyage retraces historic sea routes that once connected India with the Arabian Peninsula. Inspired by 5th-century ship depictions from the Ajanta Caves, INSV Kaundinya symbolizes India’s…
Read MoreIndia Successfully Tests Long-Range, Precision-Strike Pinaka Rocket
The maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) was conducted successfully at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur on December 29, 2025. The rocket was tested for its maximum range of 120 kms demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres as planned. The LRGR impacted on the target with textbook precision. A rocket launching from a vehicleDescription automatically generated All the deployed range instruments tracked the flight throughout its trajectory. This rocket is designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory and support…
Read MorePune & PCMC Housing Markets – 2025 and 2026
– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces The Pune residential real estate market in 2025 tells a mixed story, as below the city's strong fundamentals was a lot of stress. The city went from a period of rapid growth to a more stable, selective market, with affordability and changing buyer demographics becoming more defining characteristics in the year. The Highs: Strong registration in the face of uncertainty At first glance, 2025 saw many transactions. Pune had its best property registration run in four years, with over 1.70 lakh…
Read MoreAirtel Expands Entertainment Offerings with Exclusive Launch of Airtel Cartoon Network Classics
* The exclusive ad-free channel offers timeless favourites like Tom & Jerry, Looney Tunes and Scooby Doo across all Airtel set-top boxes * This channel priced at Rs.59 now will be accessible across all Airtel set-top boxes Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today announced the launch of the “Airtel Cartoon Network Classics” an exclusive value-added service available on Airtel Digital TV in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. The new channel brings together some of the most iconic animated franchises from Cartoon Network, creating a dedicated destination…
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