*20 airports or 22% of the total 93 Udan airports have been tagged ‘nonoperational’ by the AAI. Rs 1,089 cr. spent on Udan airports that never opened or closed prematurely, as per the CAG’s 2023 estimates" #Aviation
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Government has asked Parliament Approval for an additional 4100 Cr ($457.58 Million) for Defence Expenditure
#Defence
#Defence
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The Department of Telecommunications directed major makers like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo to preload the undeletable Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices sold in India, with 90 days to comply from the November 28 order. The app lets users block stolen phones nationwide, verify IMEls, check fraudulent SIMs, and report spam -already helping recover over 700,000 lost devices and block millions of fraud links. While it collects data only with permission and has aided law enforcement, experts worry it limits user choice on privacy. #NationalSecurity #Tech #Policy
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https://t.co/Es08QpTvPs
Reuters
India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app
India's telecoms ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cyber security app that cannot be deleted, a government order showed, a move likely to antagonise Apple and privacy advocates.
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After #OpSindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs under emergency procurement
Indian Navy also contracted for Mk2s
Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal valued at over Rs 20K crore under Make in India #Drones
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Indian Navy also contracted for Mk2s
Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal valued at over Rs 20K crore under Make in India #Drones
https://t.co/is7Aa2qkth
ThePrint
After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal
Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.
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Nov GST collection stands at ₹1.70 lk cr, up 0.7% YoY #Economy
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Green protection taken off 90% of Aravalli hills (one of the oldest ranges in the subcontinent) opening them to mining.
The water table and monsoon cycles of entire North India is at stake. Not to mention the level of pollution mining will cause. #Environment
The water table and monsoon cycles of entire North India is at stake. Not to mention the level of pollution mining will cause. #Environment
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GOI CONFIRMS GPS SPOOFING ATTEMPTS AT AIRPORTS
"Flights reported GPS spoofing in the vicinity of IGIA, Delhi while using GPS based landing procedures, while approaching on RWY 10. Contingency procedures were used. GNSS Interference Reports also from other major airports." #NationalSecurity #Aviation
"Flights reported GPS spoofing in the vicinity of IGIA, Delhi while using GPS based landing procedures, while approaching on RWY 10. Contingency procedures were used. GNSS Interference Reports also from other major airports." #NationalSecurity #Aviation
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India Faces "Looming National Health Emergency" As 83% Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs.
A new multi-country study on antibiotic drug resistance, published in the The Lancet eClinical, has alarming news for the Indian population.
It has been revealed that 83% of Indian patients are carrying multidrug-resistant organisms, or MDROs, making India the epicentre of a superbug explosion.
- Padma Vibhushan, Dr D. Nageshwar Reddy, chairperson, AIG Hospitals
To prevent antibiotic resistance in your own body-
🔹Do not consume medicine until its absolutely necessary, and only do so with doctor's consultation.
🔹 Complete the course of medicines you've bought, do not stop taking tablets if you start feeling better.
#Health #Medicine
A new multi-country study on antibiotic drug resistance, published in the The Lancet eClinical, has alarming news for the Indian population.
It has been revealed that 83% of Indian patients are carrying multidrug-resistant organisms, or MDROs, making India the epicentre of a superbug explosion.
- Padma Vibhushan, Dr D. Nageshwar Reddy, chairperson, AIG Hospitals
To prevent antibiotic resistance in your own body-
🔹Do not consume medicine until its absolutely necessary, and only do so with doctor's consultation.
🔹 Complete the course of medicines you've bought, do not stop taking tablets if you start feeling better.
#Health #Medicine
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Thailand formally seeks India's support to join BRICS next year during the Indian presidency. Invites India to a conference to deal with cross border cyber scams. Thai readout of Indian, Thai FMs meet. #ForeignAffairs
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The Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign a mutual exemption agreement from entry visas for citizens of both countries 🇸🇦🤝🇷🇺 #Geopolitics #InternationalNews
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JP Morgan relocated its entire gold trading desk from New York to Singapore last week without any announcement. #NWO #InternationalNews
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Indian Oil Total Pvt Ltd (ITPL) has opened a green-field bitumen-derivatives plant in Gummidipoondi (near Chennai). It will churn out PMB, CRMB, NRMB and emulsions — boosting supply for highways, industrial corridors and urban infrastructure. #Infra
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https://t.co/x2lhVQdylQ
The Economic Times
ITPL opens greenfield bitumen derivatives plant near Chennai
IndianOil Total Pvt Ltd (ITPL) has inaugurated a new greenfield Bitumen Derivatives Plant in Gummidipoondi, near Chennai. This facility will produce various forms of bitumen, including Polymer Modified Bitumen and Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen, to support…
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