Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Full scale model of AMCA at Aero India (Image Credit: PIB) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, as efforts towards enhancing indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem.The programme will be implemented by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with industry partners. The execution framework ensures equal competitive opportunities for both private and public sector entities. According to the defence ministry, Participants can submit bids individually, through joint ventures, or as consortia. The participating entity must be an Indian company that adheres to national laws and regulations. This strategic initiative marks a crucial advancement towards developing the AMCA prototype, representing a significant achievement in aerospace sector self-reliance. The ADA will soon release an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase.The Cabinet Committee […]

[ad_1] Gold prices are up Rs 5,160 from their recent low of Rs 90,890/10 grams recorded on May 15. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold June futures at MCX initiated trading with a modest increase of Rs 113 or 0.12% at Rs 96,050/10 g, following a decline in the previous session. Gold prices are up Rs 5,160 from their recent low of Rs 90,890/10 grams recorded on May 15.Silver July futures began trading nearly unchanged at Rs 98,045/kg, showing a marginal rise of Rs 42 or 0.04%.In the domestic market on Monday, both precious metals concluded positively, despite mixed results internationally. Gold June futures settled at Rs 95,937 per 10 grams, declining by 0.50%, whilst silver July futures finished at Rs 98,003 per kilogram, dropping by 0.05%.Both metals experienced a slight retreat following substantial gains from the previous week, influenced […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi interacted with the DUSU students and discussed the "anti-reservation" moves by the Central Universities and IITs that was resulting into disqualification of qualified SC,ST and OBC candidates.Sharing a video on X on Tuesday, Rahul questioned the use of "Not Found Suitable" category to disqualify applicants."Not Found Suitable is the new Manuism now. Qualified SC/ST/OBC candidates are being deliberately 'disqualified' - to keep them away from education and leadership. Babasaheb had said: Education is the biggest weapon for equality. But the Modi government is busy blunting that weapon. In Delhi University, more than 60% of the reserved posts of professors and more than 30% of the reserved posts of associate professors have been kept vacant by calling them NFS," he said."This is no exception - IITs, Central Universities, the same […]

[ad_1] Jaipur: Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer reacts during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh said the team is not "top of the world" as qualifying for the playoffs is only half the job done. Shreyas Iyer's deputy also revealed the captain's motivational dressing room talk."No, not top of the world to be very honest," he told reporters after Punjab Kings' thumping seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur."Because what we have believed, what we have manifested is still yet to come."So, obviously, this is something where we really enjoy it because we really enjoy each other's success. If we would have not qualified for the top two, we still would have been happy that we have qualified. […]