India to add $5 billion aircraft carrier to fleet to counter China
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 India is set to acquire its second indigenous aircraft carrier, worth around $4.8 billion, to counter China's naval presence in the Indian Ocean region. The Defense Acquisition Council, led by defense minister Rajnath Singh, is expected to approve the acquisition on Friday. The new carrier will accommodate at least 28 fighter jets and helicopters, displacing 45,000 tons of water. It will be equipped with French Rafale jets. India's first homemade carrier, INS Vikrant, joined the fleet last year.
Walmart Shifts US Import Focus , From China to India .
NBC reports that Walmart has begun importing
more goods to the United States from India
as it reduces its reliance on China. .
According to data seen by Reuters, the world's
largest retailer is looking to cut costs, while also
diversifying...
Addressing a public meeting here today, Rajnath emphasised that big economists and financial firms all over the world are saying that the Government of India has.. IndiaTimes
Defence minister Rajnath Singh echoed PM Modi's recent remarks and alleged Wednesday that Congress's manifesto for ongoing LS polls suggests covert attempts to.. IndiaTimes
The US cautiously responds to allegations of India's involvement in killings in Pakistan, refraining from direct intervention but urging dialogue to prevent escalation. The Guardian's report cited India's RAW orchestrating assassinations, drawing criticism and strong rebuttals from Indian officials. Pakistan condemned Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks as provocative, emphasizing its commitment to regional peace amidst escalating tensions between the two nations.
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IIT Madras researchers have identified the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal as potential storage sinks for huge amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be.. IndiaTimes
Witness the incredible bravery of the Indian Navy as they intercept and rescue 23 Pakistani crew members from a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, FV AI-Kambar. Join us as we delve into the daring operation conducted by INS Sumedha on March 29, showcasing the unwavering commitment of the Indian Navy to maritime security and safeguarding lives in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean.
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The storm killed 18 people and left four missing after making landfall on the north of the Indian Ocean island nation earlier this week, authorities said on Friday.
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Northern Madagascar has been devastated by Cyclone Gamane, with officials confirming a toll of at least 11 fatalities and the destruction of countless homes. Originally expected to bypass the island as it grazed the Indian Ocean, the cyclone veered off course, unleashing its fury on the Vohemar district in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.
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SpaceX's Third Test of Its , Starship Succeeds Ahead, of Crewed Lunar Mission.
'The Independent' reports that SpaceX's third test of its
Starship has ended successfully, with the spacecraft
falling to Earth somewhere in the Indian ocean. .
The successful test follows two
failed tests which lasted only a few
moments before ultimately exploding.
The third test saw the Starship successfully launch,
separate from its booster, arrive in space, open its
payload door and then fly halfway around the Earth.
This means that the test successfully
accomplished all of the major tests
SpaceX had laid out prior to launch.
Starship is the largest and most
powerful rocket ever built, with
a towering height of 397 feet. .
CEO Elon Musk said prior to launch that the
company had made thousands of upgrades and
fixes to improve the chances of a successful test.
CEO Elon Musk said prior to launch that the
company had made thousands of upgrades and
fixes to improve the chances of a successful test.
The spacecraft launched from
the southern tip of Texas
near the Mexican border. .
The spacecraft launched from
the southern tip of Texas
near the Mexican border. .
The test flight outperformed previous
tests, reaching an altitude of 100
miles and nearing orbital speed.
'The Independent' reports that NASA is heavily invested in
the success of Starship, as the spacecraft plays an integral
role in the agency's plan to return astronauts to the moon.
The highly anticipated missions will
mark the first crewed missions to the
moon since last century's Apollo program.
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