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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Nukes & Dump Trucks: Unpacking Pak Army Chief Asim Munir's Wild US Speech In Our Defence S3
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir recently made wild headlines in the US, casually threatening nuclear apocalypse at a private dinner. He claimed that if India ever attacked, Pakistan would "take half the world down" with it. Yes, really. In this episode, defence journalist Sandeep Unnithan joins host Dev Goswami to unpack what's behind this latest nuclear sabre-rattling. Why would Pakistan's top general say something so reckless -- and why now, and in Florida of all places? We also dive into: -The factors behind the US's new-found but old love for the Pakistan military -The "Mercedes vs dump truck" analogy -The US designation of Baloch Liberation Army as a terror group, timed right after Munir's visit -How Pakistan developed nukes so fast after India's 1998 Pokhran -The legend of US control over Pakistan's nuclear button -How worried should India be about Asim Munir's Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
News18
25-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Acme Solar Holdings Q1 net profit jumps manifold to Rs 131 cr
New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Acme Solar Holdings on Friday posted a multifold jump in its consolidated profit to Rs 131 crore in the June quarter, driven by higher revenues and improved operational efficiencies. The company had clocked a profit after tax of Rs 1 crore in the April-June period of 2024-25. Total revenue stood at Rs 584 crore in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal, up 72 per cent from Rs 340 crore in the year-ago period. The company's chairperson and MD Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, said, "We are proud to report another strong quarter, marked by robust financial performance and meaningful operational progress. We remain confident in our long-term growth trajectory and are committed to delivering sustainable value to all stakeholders." The company commissioned projects of 350 MW, including 300 MW Sikar (solar) contracted with SECI, 50 MW Pokhran (wind) – the company's first wind project contracted with GUVNL. The operational capacity stands at 2,890 MW, up 115.7 per cent from Q1 FY25. Total under-construction portfolio stands at 4,080 MW plus 550 MWh of standalone BESS (battery energy storage system), the company said. The company signed PPAs for 250 MW FDRE (firm and dispatchable renewable energy), 300 MW Solar and 550 MWh standalone battery projects leading to over 55 per cent of UC capacity that is PPA signed. Capacity utilisation factor (CUF) has increased from 27 per cent in Q1 FY25 to 28.5 per cent in Q1 FY26. ACME Solar Holdings Limited is a renewable energy company with a portfolio across solar, wind, storage, hybrid and FDRE projects. PTI ABI ABI MR (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 22:00 IST 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.
Times of Oman
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Indian Army conducts trials of next-gen defence technologies under simulated operational conditions
New Delhi: The Indian Army is currently undertaking extensive Capacity Development Demonstrations at key locations across the country, including the Pokhran and Babina field firing ranges, and Joshimath, with dedicated Air Defence equipment demonstrations also scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur. These field trials are being conducted under near-combat conditions, integrating electronic warfare simulations to assess the performance of cutting-edge defence systems rigorously. On May 27, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, visited Babina Field Firing Ranges and reviewed the ongoing demonstrations and interacted with all stakeholders. According to a release issued by the Ministry of Defence, the demonstrations feature a wide array of advanced technologies developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aimed at accelerating indigenous capability development. The trials mark a significant step in the Indian Army's roadmap for a "Decade of Transformation" and are designed to ensure rapid absorption of emerging technologies to meet evolving battlefield requirements. A large number of defence industry partners are taking part in the demonstration, reflecting the increasing synergy between the Indian Army and domestic manufacturers. According to the release, the key platforms undergoing evaluation include: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), UAV Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM), Runway Independent (RWI) Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS), Counter-UAS Solutions, Loitering Munitions, Specialised Vertical Launch (SVL) Drones, Precision Multi-Munition Delivery Systems, Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS), Low-Level Light-Weight Radars, VSHORADS (Next Generation) IR Systems, Electronic Warfare (EW) Platforms.
