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NDTV
21 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
India Kick-Starts Process To Build 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
New Delhi: India has kick-started the process to implement an ambitious project to develop a fifth generation stealth fighter jet to boost its air power. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), an entity that operates under the defence ministry, has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) for developing prototypes of the aircraft. Under the project, the government plans to build five prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). India has been working on the ambitious AMCA project to develop the medium weight deep penetration fighter jet with advanced stealth features to bolster its air power capability. AMCA along with the Tejas light combat aircraft are planned to be the mainstays of the Indian Air Force. The ADA said the aim of the EOI is to shortlist Indian companies (owned and controlled by resident Indian citizens) who are technically capable of building the AMCA prototypes. In an official note, it said the applicant may be a single company, joint venture or a consortium of companies. It said reputed Indian companies having experience in the aerospace and defence sector with capability to absorb the design of AMCA will be shortlisted for the project. The shortlisted entity must possess the capability of setting up a manufacturing facility for series production of the aircraft, it said. The duration of the contract for development, prototyping, flight test and certification of AMCA shall not exceed eight years from the effective date of contract, the ADA said.
India.com
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- India.com
8 Indian Baby Names That Sparkle Like Diamonds
Muskan Kalra Jun 18, 2025 It means red, sunrise, or the first rays of the sun and it is warm and radiant, a name with depth and tradition. It means first ray of the sun and it symbolizes new beginnings and radiant energy. It means Star in Hindi/Urdu) and it is a poetic, luminous name that evokes beauty and sparkle. Jyoti means flame, divine light and it is timeless and spiritually radiant. Tejas means brilliance, radiance, sharpness and it is a bold and energetic name, full of inner fire. Tara means star and it is a simple, elegant, and eternally luminous. It Means lamp, light in Hindi/Sanskrit and it is a symbol of hope and celebration, especially in Indian culture. It means light, brightness and it is a classic Indian name full of wisdom and glow. Read Next Story
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh is right. India's defence capabilities are dragged down by systemic issues
With air power acquiring renewed focus because of Operation Sindoor, it is encouraging to note that the first HAL Nashik-produced LCA-Mk-1A is all set to make its maiden flight in mid-July. Concurrently, this is an appropriate time to recall the sage counsel of the Air Chief Marshal (ACM) A P Singh regarding the systemic challenges that constrain India's atmanirbhar effort in this domain. Addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry summit recently, ACM Singh expressed concern over the long delays in delivery schedules of major platforms, noting: 'Timeline is a big issue. Not a single project that I can think of has been completed on time. This is something we have to look at. Why should we promise something which cannot be achieved? While signing the contract itself, sometimes we are sure that it is not going to come up, but we just sign the contract.' The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been grappling with the challenge of obsolescence and depleting inventory with its fighter aircraft for decades and this issue has been flagged by successive air chiefs to the government of the day. But no one has been as explicit in belling the cat as ACM Singh; his constructive candour is commendable. The onus for these prolonged delays in delivering combat aircraft to the customer — the IAF in this case — lies with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which has a monopoly in the defence aviation sector. The primary customer has been rendered captive and the most glaring delay is the LCA (light combat aircraft) Tejas. This project began in the early 1980s with the setting up of the ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency) under the aegis of the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) to replace the Soviet origin MiG aircraft of 1960s vintage. The design and manufacture of a modern fighter aircraft is a complex and onerous project and most nations that have acquired this capability have taken decades with considerable investment in the ecosystem required for this endeavour. India followed the same track and the first indigenously built aircraft was inducted into the Air Force in 2015 — that is three decades later and the combat efficiency is yet to be proven. However, the IAF has raised concerns over the delivery schedule of the 83 Tejas Mk-1A which HAL had promised to supply and this was flagged by ACM Singh at the Bengaluru air show in February this year. At that time, the CAS expressed his 'no confidence' in HAL and added: 'I was assured that by February, 11 Mk1As would be ready except for the engines. Not even one is ready yet.' At Bengaluru, the CAS also acknowledged that the inadequacies were 'systemic' and not the fault of individuals and held out an olive branch, when he noted: 'I cannot single out anyone because the responsibility falls on all of us.' It is evident that whatever efforts the IAF may have made in the past, it found itself in a catch-22 situation: No credible indigenous fighter aircraft being delivered on time by HAL and no viable option available to import these platforms due to the government push to adhere to atmanirbharta. Yet, to its credit, the IAF rose to the occasion during Operation Sindoor despite these constraints and at the CII Summit, the CAS highlighted the centrality of air power in the composite national military capability. India is woefully inadequate in this domain and the systemic lapses begin at the very top — in the higher defence matrix of the country — represented by the CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security). Notwithstanding the stellar success of a modest but indigenously designed fighter aircraft — the HF 24 Marut — that was rolled out from HAL in the early 1960s (thanks to a German designer Karl Tank), the higher defence management lattice was unable to prevail upon the 'system' (represented by the political apex, the defence ministry, the IAF and the HAL) to pursue the indigenous design path, in the manner that the Indian Navy did. HAL marched to its own beat, sans accountability and was unable to forge a synergistic atmanirbhar-oriented relationship with its principal customer, the IAF. The political apex was indifferent to this stasis and the client was driven into a supplier-monopoly cul-de-sac, wherein the import option became the default choice. This ensured that India's combat aircraft were assembled in the main — and this was trumpeted as an indigenous achievement. Progressive manufacturing of imported designs (largely Soviet/Russian origin) took root but genuine indigenous design effort languished. The fact that India is still dependent on an imported aero-engine for its LCA and other platforms is illustrative. R&D lies at the heart of a viable and modern indigenous design capability as the CAS highlighted and needs sustained investment from the government, complemented by private sector and academia. Tangible fiscal support is vital and the Indian investment is well below the median. The Global Investment Index estimated 2023 R&D spending (in US $ billions) as follows: USA: 784, China: 723, Japan: 184, India: 71. The first systemic issue that needs attention is to increase national R&D to reach a more substantial figure and for this to happen — the prevailing strategic culture apropos of national security must undergo a radical transmutation — with lesser emphasis on optics that are driven by electoral politics and an investment in institutional integrity and proven technological competence. India's quest for atmanirbharta will be shaped by its ability to reach world-class design standards in niche high-tech sectors. ACM Singh did his duty — his svadharma — by pointing to the tip of a murky iceberg. The onus is on the rest of the system to heed his sage advice and apply the necessary policy correctives. The alternative is bleak and the much vaunted Indian strategic autonomy will remain a mirage. The writer is director, Society for Policy Studies
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
‘Was hoping for a rank below 200': NEET 2025 surprises 6 Karnataka toppers with "dream" ranks
NEET 2025 turned out to be one of the toughest editions in recent years, leaving many students shaken. Yet, several students from Karnataka secured impressive ranks. They shared their reactions, preparation journeys, and how they coped with the pressure with TOI. Ruchir Gupta | AIR 22 | Alpine Public School For Ruchir, becoming a doctor is his mother's dream. 'Her parents are doctors too, and I've seen the respect they get. There's no other job where I feel I can help people more,' he said. He joined Allen Institute in Class 11 to prepare for NEET. 'The paper was so hard, I thought of switching to engineering in the middle of the exam. The wait after the exam was more stressful than the preparation. Getting AIR 22 was a complete surprise,' he added. Tejas Shailesh Ghotgalkar | AIR 38 | Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Marathahalli Tejas, whose parents are engineers, has always been interested in medicine. 'He's curious about the human body and wants to research diseases, especially brain-related ones with no cure yet,' said his father. Tejas also got into IIT Delhi for engineering physics but chose medicine instead, staying true to his first passion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 혈압 안정화를 돕는 블러디션 배합 성분 메디셜 더 읽기 Undo Pranshu Jahagirdar | AIR 42 | Bangalore International Academy 'I want my life to have a purpose,' said Pranshu. 'When I started studying with Allen, I realised the exam wouldn't be easy. So I deleted social media, stopped going out, and focused completely. On the exam day, I just followed the methods I was taught, reduce negative marks and get the most out of each question.' Harini Sriram | AIR 72 | Base PU College, Bannerghatta Road Harini always knew she wanted to be a doctor. 'I like the busy life doctors have,' she said. 'I studied with the help of school, family, and friends. Group discussions really helped. The paper was tough, and I panicked a bit, but somehow managed. The rank came as a surprise.' Live Events Diganth S | AIR 80 | Narayana NEET Academy 'I chose medicine because I want to directly help people,' said Diganth. 'I prepared for two years. The exam was tough, so I was hoping for a rank below 200. Getting under 100 made me really happy.' Nidhi KG | AIR 84 | Expert PU College, Mangaluru Nidhi had set her sights on a rank under 100 from the start. 'The paper was tough, but I stayed focused. I hope to get into AIIMS Delhi or Bangalore Medical College ,' she said. Her father is an Assistant Sub-Inspector, and her mother is a schoolteacher from Somwarpet in Kodagu. Outside studies, she enjoys yoga, painting, and art. Inputs from TOI
India.com
13-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for Pakistan, China as India decides to boost IAF firepower with 97 more Tejas MK-1A fighters, deal is worth Rs....
Bad news for Pakistan, China as India decides to boost IAF firepower with 97 more Tejas MK-1A fighters, deal is worth Rs.... Operation Sindoor has proved the prowess of the India Defence Force in front of the world. Now, India is planning to strengthen the IAF even more, advancing the country's self-reliance in defence manufacturing. For this, the Indian Government has approved Rs 67,000 crore deal for the procurement of 97 additional Tejas MK-1A fighter jets in the financial year 2026-27. This contract which is likely to be finalised by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), will strengthen the role of indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter jet as the backbone of the IAF. As per a report published by Moneycontrol, the deal which is following the 48,000 crore contract which was signed back in February 2021 for 83 Tejas MK-1A jets, will induct a total of 180 fighter jets in the IAF fleet. This will significantly enhance IAF's combat capabilities. It is worth noting that the Tejas MK-1A is manufactured by HAL and is being designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA, is a modern multirole fighter aircraft which is loaded with modern technology, Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, and beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile capabilities. These features of the Tejas makes a perfect replacement of ageing MiG-21, Jaguars.
