Lander To Separate From Propulsion Module On 17 August As ISRO Completes Final Orbit Reduction Manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed the final orbit reduction manoeuvre as part of the Chandrayaan-3 missionThis crucial manoeuvre has positioned both the propulsion and lander modules into a nearly 153 km x 163 km circular orbit around the moon."Today’s successful firing, needed for a short duration, has put Chandrayaan-3 into an orbit of 153 km x 163 km, as intended.

August 17, 2023
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Indian, Russian Scientists Find Way To Extract Biodiesel From Barbados Nut

Moscow: Scientists from Russia and India have developed a method for improving the production of biodiesel from the seeds of a poisonous tropical shrub, reported Sputnik News Agency.According to the authors of the study, a method for processing the Barbados nut (Jatropha curcas) which is developed by training a deep neural network will cut labor costs and improve the quality of the subsequent

August 17, 2023
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Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane Meets US Congressional Delegation

New Delhi: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Wednesday held a meeting with US Congressional delegation in Delhi.Taking to X, formerly known as X, Ministry of Defence Principal Spokesperson A Bharat Bhushan Babu stated., "Defence Secretary Shri @giridhararamane, today held a meeting with the US Congressional Delegation in South Block, New Delhi."The US Congressional delegation included US

August 17, 2023
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Indian Army’s Ambitious Future Ready Combat Vehicle Plan On Course

The need to replace ageing T-72 tanks was felt after considering the future threat spectrum and the ‘combat overmatch’ over the adversaryNEW DELHI: The Indian Army’s plan to modernise its mechanised Arm by inducting a new-generation ‘Future Tank’ platform namely FRCV (Future Ready Combat Vehicle), in a phased manner, is on course.The plan, other than towards Pakistan, also includes the deployment

August 16, 2023
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Indian Army Gets 1,850 Mahindra Scorpio Classic Units

Indian Army has received 1,850 units of Mahindra Scorpio Classic. The Mahindra SUVs will be used in different departmentsMahindra and Mahindra continue to have a successful partnership with the Indian army. In January of this year, it delivered an order of 1,470 units of Mahindra Scorpio Classic. Now, the company has announced that the Indian army has received 1,850 units. The study SUV is an

August 16, 2023
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India-China Corps Commander Meeting Held To Discuss Resolution of Remaining Issues Along LAC

New Delhi: The 19th round of India-China Corps Commander level meeting was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side on 13-14 August 2023, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press statement.The two sides had a positive, constructive and in-depth discussion on the resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC (Line of Actual Control) in the Western Sector. In

August 16, 2023
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‘India Plays An Important Constructive Role In International Affairs’: Putin

Moscow: India "enjoys well-earned respect" in the world arena and plays an important "constructive role in international affairs," Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday in his congratulatory message on the occasion of Independence Day."Please accept cordial congratulations on the occasion of the Indian national holiday – the Independence Day. Your country has achieved universally

August 16, 2023
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Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns Debut At Independence Day

During the 77th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns were used for the ceremonial gun salute, replacing the British 25-pounder guns. These indigenous guns marked their debut earlier this year with a 21-gun salute during the Republic Day parade. The 21-gun salute involves specially-designed cartridges to create firing sounds.Prime Minister

August 16, 2023
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Armenian Deputy Defence Minister Visits DRDO Stall At Army 2023 Exhibition

DRDO Officials showing a model of AKASH air defence missile to the Defence MinisterMoscow: Armenian Deputy Defence Minister Karen Brutyan on Tuesday, visited Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) stall at Army 2023 military exhibition in Russia and held a discussion on the defence system being showcased there, DRDO said in a statement.Earlier on Monday, Russian Deputy Prime

August 16, 2023
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This Day: August 16, 1990 — For The First Time Akash Was Successfully Test-Fired By DRDO

India’s most modern medium-range surface-to-air missile, Akash, with multi-target handling capacity was successfully test-fired today. Akash is the fifth Indian-made missileIndia’s most modern medium-range surface-to-air missile, Akash, with multi-target handling capacity was successfully test-fired today. Akash is the fifth Indian-made missile.The country was informed about this by Prime

August 16, 2023
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