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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
'New Domain In Warfare': Air Marshal Dixit's Massive 'Drone Tech' Push Post Op Sindoor
/ Jul 16, 2025, 10:08PM IST Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit emphasized the growing strategic importance of drones following the success of Operation Sindoor. He noted that while drone technology has existed for years, recent developments have sparked nationwide attention and deeper discussions. Highlighting global usage in conflicts like Ukraine and the Middle East, Dixit called UAVs a new dimension in modern warfare. He stressed the need to reduce dependence on foreign components and urged civil and military agencies to clearly define requirements. Dixit called for continuous innovation from industry, support from scientific institutions, and foundational research from academia to build robust, indigenous drone capabilities in India.#indianairforce #dronetechnology #makeinindia #defenceindia #uav #militarydrones #operationsindoor #aatmanirbharbharat #dronewarfare #indiandefence #toi #toibharat
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'A New Dimension In Warfare': Integrated Defence Staff Chief Pushes For Indigenous Drones
Last Updated: Air Marshal Dixit stressed that while drones have added a "new dimension in warfare", much of the technology currently used relies on components from abroad News18 Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Wednesday stressed on the growing importance of drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), in modern warfare and called for a unified push towards indigenous innovation. Speaking at an event at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Air Marshal Dixit spoke on the growing importance of UAVs, stating that their strategic significance has become widely recognised, especially after the success of Operation Sindoor. 'After Operation Sindoor's success… The strategic significance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs) has suddenly become known to each and every child in India," he said. Air Marshal Dixit pointed out that drone technology is now a major topic of discussion, not just in India but globally, with extensive use seen in regions like the Middle East, Ukraine, and Russia. He further stressed that while drones have added a 'new dimension in warfare", much of the technology currently used relies on components from abroad. 'What we have been seeing in the last few years of drone usage is that a lot of components were coming from outside." 'Industry has to do innovation and innovation and innovation. All scientific organisations have to contribute to indigenous military capability and they have to continue to help us and the academy has to do foundational research," he added. Earlier in the day at the same event, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan also stressed the urgent need to modernise weapon systems. He said that 'today's warfare has to be fought with tomorrow's technology," underlining that relying on outdated weapons is no longer an option. Chauhan praised the use of indigenous weapons in Operation Sindoor and urged greater investment in domestic defence production. He warned that dependence on imported technology weakens India's preparedness and called for reducing reliance on foreign sources for critical technologies. The event, a one-day workshop organised by the Integrated Defence Staff in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, saw large-scale participation from the defence industry and startups. The workshop included displays and demonstrations of adaptive solutions in an exhibition. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Collectorate Twin Towers Project Reshaped To Save 147-Year-Old Trees
Nagpur: In an encouraging move toward environmental sustainability, the Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) redesigned parts of the District Collectorate twin towers project to preserve century-old heritage trees, some over 147-years-old, on the construction site. MSIDC managing director Brijesh Dixit said that 42 trees originally stood within the project's footprint, including trees aged 147, 115, and 112 years. Rather than cutting them down, engineers changed the building design and applied advanced techniques to safeguard these natural assets. A 'tree peat' method was used, allowing the roots to be protected without disturbance. Additionally, geo-textile materials were laid up to 20 feet deep around the roots to ensure their safety during excavation and construction activities. These combined efforts successfully saved six mature trees, which were initially at risk. While authorities already granted permission to fell 36 trees, MSIDC took additional steps to protect as many as possible. "These trees are not merely part of the landscape but represent the living heritage of the city. Our team worked diligently to incorporate environmental care into this massive infrastructure project," Dixit said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo In parallel, MSIDC planted 1,735 new trees at various locations across Nagpur as part of compensatory afforestation. Dixit added that clear guidelines have been issued to project teams to prioritise tree conservation throughout the construction period. The twin towers project is envisioned as a green building initiative, featuring extensive use of solar energy, energy-efficient design, and sustainable construction materials. Set to rise on a 30,471-square-metre plot, the 12-floor building will house two auditoriums with capacities of 500 and 300 seats, respectively, along with parking for 450 four-wheelers and 1,200 two-wheelers. As reported by TOI earlier, the project received a funding boost of Rs50 crore and Rs27 crore in two phases and is set to receive more as and when required. The total budget is Rs271 crore. The demolition of older structures, including the tehsildar building, was completed recently to clear space for the new towers. The heritage collectorate building will remain untouched and repurposed. Completion is expected by December 2027. Officials confirmed that demolition work is now fully finished, digging and foundation activities are almost complete, and construction has commenced. They also assured that sufficient funds are available to maintain steady progress and avoid delays. By successfully blending heritage tree preservation with modern infrastructure development, the MSIDC is setting an example for environmentally conscious urban projects.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Sohrai art livens up Gumla collectorate walls
1 2 Gumla: The local administration has painted its collectorate building with Sohrai in an attempt to give a fillip to the local art form. The walls of the collectorate — both inside and out — now reflect the essence of Jharkhand through intricate Sohrai motifs, featuring cattle wealth, trees, and elements of rural life, all created using natural pigments derived from plants and techniques rooted in rich tradition. "Sohrai paintings are not just an art form, they are a vivid expression of our tribal heritage — inspired by nature, cattle wealth, and the rhythms of rural life. Through this initiative, we tried to honour our roots while giving a meaningful aesthetic character to our administrative building," the DC said. Sohrai art, traditionally practised by tribal women during the Sohrai festival (celebrated after Diwali), involves mural painting using natural materials like clay, charcoal, and plant-based colours. These artworks typically adorn the walls of homes in tribal areas and are known for their organic forms, symbolism, and cultural depths. "By bringing this traditional art form into urban and institutional settings, the Gumla administration seeks not only to preserve and enrich it but also to promote tribal creativity, creating opportunities for local women artists and tribal painters," Dixit added.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DoT begins exercise to assess fresh spectrum demand for 5G private networks
The telecom department has started the process to reassess fresh spectrum demand for captive non-public networks , also known as 5G private networks , according to an official memorandum. This is the second such exercise by the Department of Telecom after issuing a provision for 5G private networks in June 2022. "The Department has decided to assess a fresh demand for spectrum in various prospective frequency bands and carry out a demand survey, through the Saral Sanchar portal to identify the prospective frequency bands for the direct assignment of spectrum for CNPN (captive non-public network) based services," the memorandum dated June 30 said. CNPN providers can set up a network by leasing out spectrum allocated to telecom operators or even by directly taking it from the DoT. Telecom operators have opposed the direct allocation of spectrum to enterprises or entities that want to set up 5G private networks. Live Events The DoT said that certain frequency bands were initially proposed for direct assignment of spectrum to CNPN licensees. However, it was observed that there was a lack of a device ecosystem in the frequency band identified for them. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had recommended spectrum in the frequency range of 3700-3800 MHz, 4800-4990 MHz and 28.5-29.5 MHz for CNPN. The department said it has observed during a recent analysis that the device ecosystem for CNPN is mostly available in IMT bands , and 5G technology has also considerably advanced with different use cases. The memorandum said system integrators are keenly interested in establishing CNPN-based networks. The DoT has invited comments from enterprises that have a net worth of more than Rs 100 crore and are willing to set up CNPN by obtaining spectrum directly from the department, and system integrators interested in establishing CNPN networks for enterprises by July 31. Tidal Wave Technologies CEO Ankit Dixit said enterprise and industrial adoption of private 5G networks remains at a nascent stage, with active deployments to date remaining in low single digits. "This slower pace can be attributed to factors, such as the high cost of spectrum, slow responsiveness to enterprise-specific needs, and expectations of free trials or proof-of-concepts," Dixit said. Private 5G networks have the potential to transform these industries through secure, high-performance connectivity, and there is a need to strengthen policy frameworks, ease access to spectrum, and foster closer collaboration across the ecosystem for realising its potential, he added. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
