Ambedkar Action Alert: Top Headlines: Indian Air Force plans for wars of future with a separate UAV cadre

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Top Headlines: Indian Air Force plans for wars of future with a separate UAV cadre

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Indian Air Force plans for wars of future with a separate UAV cadre

With changing threat perceptions and anticipated future warfare scenarios, the Indian Air Force is actively considering the creation of a separate cadre for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the combat versions (UCAVs), missiles, air defence and other weapon systems, a proposal for which is being vetted by the Air Headquarters.

Hardik Patel backtracks on Reverse Dandi March

Deadlock between Patidars and Gujarat Government which lasted more than 70 days has finally resolved.

Flavia Pennetta wins maiden US Open title

Pennetta, 33, became the fourth oldest grand slam winner in the Open Era and announced her retirement shortly afterwards.

CITIES

Man arrested for stealing motor-cycles in Mumbai

The Powai police recently arrested a 48-year-old mechanic for stealing hundreds of motor-cycles in a period of less than a year. The accused Nasir Khan, a Vikhroli-Parksite resident, claimed that he is specialized in stealing only Honda Activa to meet his son's medical expenses.

Made in Jaipur armoured vehicle to guard Parl

Manufactured in the City, Blitzer - armoured anti-terrorist vehicle (ATV) will be deployed in Parliament to thwart attacks of terrorists on the building.

Man killed after wife stabbed him 33 times in Mumbai

Police arrested a homemaker for stabbing and slitting her husband's throat on the mezzanine floor of their house in a chawl located a Jogeshwari (East) slum locality on Saturday.

TECH

16 tools that will change the way you use Gmail

Gmail is the world's largest email service, and has undoubtedly set the standard for what people expect in terms of ease of use and inbox size. But that doesn't mean it can't be better.

iPhone 6S, 6S Plus vs four biggest rivals

Let's take a look at where iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus stand in comparison to their biggest rivals in the market, namely Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, Huawei Mate S and LG G4.

Micromax, Intex both claim No. 2 spot in India's smartphone market

The fight reflects the intensity of the battle for buyers and the volatile nature of the Indian market, the world's fastest growing after China.

SPORTS

Flavia Pennetta wins maiden US Open title

Pennetta, 33, became the fourth oldest grand slam winner in the Open Era and announced her retirement shortly afterwards.

BCCI officials plan to convince ailing Dalmiya to resign

These senior board officials want to create a special post of 'patron-in-chief' to give the ailing administrator an "honourable exit".

Leander Paes continues to carve out greatness

Greatness is defined when a player goes beyond numbers and finds that elixir that keeps him going, and in this long journey only a few manage to carve out greatness the way Paes has done.

BUSINESS

JK Tyre to buy Kesoram's Haridwar unit for Rs 2,200 cr

JK Tyre has signed a binding agreement with BK Birla flagship Kesoram Industries to acquire 100% equity in a tyre unit in Uttarakhand in a decal valued at Rs 2,200 crore.

DMRC bags Vijayawada Metro Rail project

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will implement the ambitious Vijayawada Metro Rail Project, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced on Saturday.

Sensex, Nifty snap 4-week losing streak on fresh buying

Snapping last four-week losing streak, markets benchmark indices sensex and Nifty recovered 408 and 134 points respectively on fresh buying in rate-sensitive stocks amid rising hopes of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank.