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India Today
3 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard to get Airbus C-295 aircraft soon
The Indian Air Force is enhancing its capabilities along the borders by phasing out older aircraft and replacing them with modern ones. The vintage Avro transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force will soon be replaced by the new C-295MW tactical transport with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Coast Guard is also going to induct C-295 aircraft. According to sources, the induction process is set to begin this year. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for the marine version of the C-295 was issued in March 2025 and the Defence Acquisition Council has approved the Acceptance of total of 15 C-295MW aircraft will be procured, out of which nine will be for the Navy and six will be for the Coast Guard. The deadline for submitting commercial bids is December 2025. India signed a deal in 2021 with Spain for 56 C-295MW aircraft. These aircraft are being manufactured in Gujarat's Vadodara. The Indian Air Force has already raised its first C-295 squadron at the Vadodara Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this facility in the presence of the Spanish President. The project is being executed in partnership with the Tata consortium and Airbus. This marks the first time a private Indian company is developing military aircraft per the agreement, 16 aircraft will be manufactured in Spain and delivered to India, while the remaining 40 are being built in India. So far, the Indian Air Force has received 15 C-295 aircraft. The first Made-in-India C-295 is expected to be delivered by August next C-295 can carry between 5 to 10 tons of cargo, transport up to 70 soldiers or 50 paratroopers with full battle gear. It features a rear ramp for paradropping troops and cargo. Designed for tactical missions, the aircraft is capable of low-level flying and can operate from short runways, taking off in just 670 meters and landing in 320 features make it ideal for operations along the Line of Actual Control with China. It can fly for up to 11 hours at a speed of 480 km/h and comes equipped with an indigenous electronic warfare suite. The aircraft can have 24 stretchers during medical evacuation newer aircraft like the C-17 Globemaster and C-130J Super Hercules do not require replacement, the ageing Avro fleet is being replaced by the C-295MW. Other ageing aircraft such as the AN-32 and IL-76 are also due for AN-32 will begin retiring after 2032, and the IL-76 will serve for a few more years. The Air Force has already issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a new medium transport aircraft to replace the AN-32.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Yamuna inches closer to danger mark, Delhi set to approach Haryana for control of ITO barrage
With the water level of the Yamuna river in the Capital inching dangerously close to the official warning mark on Wednesday, the Delhi government has decided to approach Haryana again to seek control of the ITO barrage. 'The Delhi government will formally request the Haryana government to hand over the control of the ITO barrage on the Yamuna river to bolster the city's flood management,' read an official statement. Irrigation and Flood Control Minister (I&FC) Parvesh Sahib Singh has given a nod to the plan, said officials. 'The Minister is likely to take the matter up with Haryana,' said an official, adding, 'While repairs have been made, Delhi needs full control to act swiftly in emergencies…'. The statement also underlined that the matter is being taken up 'to ensure Delhi's safety is not compromised'. Around 6 pm on Wednesday, the water level of the Yamuna river reached 204.08 metres, close to the official warning mark of 204.5 m, sparking flooding concerns. The danger level mark is 205.33 m at the Old Railway Bridge, which is the water level monitoring site in Delhi, for flood forecasting. Of the three Yamuna barrages in the Capital, the Delhi government maintains the Wazirabad barrage, and the Okhla barrage is handled by the Uttar Pradesh government. The ITO barrage is managed by the Haryana government. The ITO barrage site was at the centre of controversy in 2023 as the water level breached the 208-metres mark and flooded the area, forcing more than 25,000 people living along the floodplains to be displaced. The key water treatment plants, including Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla, were shut, leading to a drinking water crisis in the Capital. The jamming of the defunct barrage gates was among the concerns raised by the officials in the city. There were five jammed gates at the site, which were finally opened after a month-long operation by the Indian Navy and divers. Key areas in the city near the site, including Ring Road, Kashmere Gate, Old Delhi, Civil Lines and East Delhi, till the Supreme Court, got inundated within a day. Referring to this, an official in Wednesday's statement was quoted as saying, 'While the gates at the barrage have been repaired to prevent any flood-like situation like in 2023, we are monitoring the situation closely…' This is not the first time the government has appealed to Haryana to hand over the control of the ITO barrage to allow quicker on-ground response. Responding to the Delhi government's decision, the Aam Aadmi Party, in a statement, said, 'In 2023, it is a matter of record that the BJP-ruled Haryana government did not open the gates of the ITO barrage due to poor maintenance. That was the real cause of flooding in Delhi. When AAP's Delhi government raised this issue, the BJP defended its Haryana government. 'The then I&FC Minister, Saurabh Bharadwaj, had requested the Haryana CM to hand over the maintenance of the ITO barrage to the Delhi government. It is good to see that better sense is now prevailing, and the BJP is able to see the facts without political colouring,' it added. A probe panel set up by the Haryana government had attributed the 2023 flooding to the non-opening of four ITO gates and to the floodplain encroachments near the barrage, which slowed down drainage. A chief engineer of the Haryana Irrigation Department. who was posted in Delhi, was later suspended. Earlier, however, senior officials from the Haryana government had reasoned that the control of the barrage was key to get authentic data to resolve any water sharing disputes, adding that it plays 'a strategic role' to check available supplies in Yamuna.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Navy chief hails 100th indigenous ship as symbol of maritime self-reliance
The Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi called the 100th indigenously designed ship a symbol of maritime self-reliance and strategic foresight, beyond just a numerical milestone, on Wednesday (July 23, 2025). The Navy chief delivered the keynote address virtually at a seminar on shipbuilding titled 'Nation building through shipbuilding', conducted by Warship Design Bureau at the Manekshaw Centre here. During his address, Admiral Tripathi spoke of the Indian Navy's Vision 2047 to transform into an 'Aatmanirbhar' force through leadership-driven focus on invention, innovation, indigenisation, and integration of niche, disruptive, and emerging technologies. The seminar witnessed the participation of stakeholders from the Government of India, the Indian Navy, shipyards, industry, and academia. Discussions were held on policy aspects related to shipbuilding with an aim to enable cohesive and progress-oriented brainstorming on different aspects of shipbuilding. The shipbuilding seminar also provided an outlook on futuristic technologies being implemented globally, and challenges being faced by Indian shipyards and industry in delivering ships at par with global standards.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Happy Homes plot owners elect new leadership team
Hyderabad: The Happy Homes Plot Owners' Association has unanimously approved the election of a new Managing Committee at its recent general body meeting. Commodore TSSR Rao, an Indian Navy veteran with over three decades of distinguished service to the nation, was elected President. Joining the new leadership is General Secretary V Narasimha Rao, who brings extensive experience from his tenure as Executive Director of ONGC, where he served at the corporate office prior to his retirement. The association stated that the newly elected members represent a blend of experienced and new office bearers. The Managing Committee is further bolstered by dedicated joint secretaries, advisors, and venture coordinators, specifically tasked with addressing issues pertinent to each individual venture. To enhance support for plot owners, two Vice Presidents have been appointed: Gordon Morris will oversee issues in ventures located in Somaram village, while P Srinivasa Prasad will manage those in Ravalkola village, Medchal. PN Srivatsa, a chartered accountant and a founding member of the Happy Homes Association, will continue for another term as Treasurer. Jayaprakash, a former DGM of BSNL, and Radha were elected as Joint Secretaries. Narasimha Rao highlighted the association's persistent efforts over the past seven years to resolve challenges faced by plot owners who have invested their life savings. A significant ongoing issue stems from discrepancies between records held by the Revenue department and the Stamps and Registration department. This mismatch forces plot owners to contend with farmers who have illegally had their names included in revenue records, despite having already sold their land to the developer. These farmers have also reportedly benefited unlawfully from the government's Rythu Bandhu scheme. The association has brought these critical issues to the attention of the Tahsildar, the Collector of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, and the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration for rectification of records. A recent representation has also been submitted to the Chief Minister.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
Eighth, last anti-submarine warfare ship launched for Indian Navy
Visakhapatnam: Ajay, the eighth and last ship of anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC), has been launched at the GRSE, Kolkata. The indigenously-designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Ajay (Yard 3034), the first ship of the Arnala class, was commissioned on June 18 and delivery of the second ship is scheduled in August. With an indigenous content of over 80 per cent, the ship exemplifies the government of India's initiative of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India and provides significant capabilities to secure national maritime interests in the Indian Ocean Region. Powered by diesel engines and propelled by water jets, the launch of Ajay marked a significant milestone in the Indian Navy's continued quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding, weapons, sensors and advanced communication and electronic warfare systems. The warship will augment the Indian Navy's underwater domain awareness, anti-submarine warfare and mine laying capabilities. The ship is equipped with role defining sensors such as hull mounted sonar and low frequency variable depth sonar (LFVDS) and firepower provided by state-of-the-art Torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, NSG-30 gun and 12.7-mm SRCG. In keeping with the naval tradition, Priya Deshmukh launched the ship in the presence of Chief of Materiel (COM) Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh. The event saw participation of senior officials from the Indian Navy and GRSE.
