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India Today
28-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
Watch: Man tries to catch pigeon after it enters US flight minutes before takeoff
0:57 General Upendra Dwivedi witnessed cutting-edge demonstrations of indigenous Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Counter-UAS technologies, and Loitering Munitions at the Babina Field Firing Ranges on Tuesday.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Army chief witnesses demos of indigenous drone warfare systems
Babina: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi witnessed high-tech demonstrations of indigenous Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Counter-UAS technology, and Loitering Munitions at the Babina Field Firing Ranges in Uttar Pradesh, the Indian Army said on Wednesday. In a post on X, the Army stated, "General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, witnessed cutting-edge demonstrations of indigenous UAS, Counter-UAS and Loitering Munitions on 27 May 2025 at Babina Field Firing Ranges." "These capabilities will significantly enhance operational efficiency, force protection and precision engagement across varied terrains," the statement further read. The demonstrations are part of a broader effort to boost India's defence preparedness through advanced homegrown technology. The Army shared several images and a video clip from the exercise, highlighting the use of sophisticated drone systems in battlefield simulations. The Indigenous UAS showcased during the event is designed to offer real-time surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance data in challenging operational scenarios. These systems mark a vital step in the Indian Army's transformation towards a more agile and responsive force, in alignment with its broader agenda of network-centric warfare and enhanced battlefield transparency. Of particular significance were the loitering munitions -- a new class of precision-guided weapons that hover above target zones, assess threat scenarios, and then strike with pinpoint accuracy. These munitions can function either autonomously or under human control and are programmed to self-destruct upon impact. The loitering munitions demonstrated at Babina had already seen operational deployment during Operation Sindoor, where they were used to destroy nine high-value terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strategic strikes were carried out entirely from Indian soil in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack and were based on precise intelligence inputs that pinpointed the targets. The Army's emphasis on adopting advanced drone warfare systems follows the government's recent approval of a new 'programme execution model' for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) -- the country's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter project. The model, cleared by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, opens the door for private players to compete alongside state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a departure from the long-standing policy of reserving fighter jet production exclusively for HAL. This shift is expected to accelerate prototype development and streamline the induction of next-generation combat systems into the armed forces.
India.com
21-05-2025
- India.com
Modi govt's masterstroke, 6 GHz band will be free, get wifi faster than ever, internet speed at your home will be…
Your home Wi-Fi can get faster than earlier. The government has decided to allow unlicensed use of a part of the 6 GHz spectrum band. This will make an additional 500 MHz spectrum available for Wi-Fi and improve internet speed and network capacity. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released draft regulations for this and invited suggestions from the public until June 15. Afterward, these regulations will be implemented. These rules shall be applicable in the 5925 – 6425 MHz band, the draft said. According to media reports internet speeds in the 6 GHz band can reach up to 9.6 Gbps. The maximum speed in the 5 GHz band is just 1.3 Gbps, while the 2.4 GHz band gives only 600 Mbps. Over 84 countries like the USA, UK, and South Korea, have already opened this band for Wi-Fi use. Until now, Wi-Fi in India has been operating on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, which have become congested. In this context, the 6 GHz band can be a game-changer for modern technologies like high-speed gaming, smart devices, and AR/VR. For Low Power Indoor devices, the power output is proposed to be capped at 30 dBm or decibel-milliwatts (vs. 53 dBm in 5 GHz) to avoid interference. It has also spelt out some operational restrictions, prohibiting use on oil platforms, among them. '…Indoor use is prohibited on Land vehicles (that is cars, trains) and boats, aircraft except when flying above 10,000 feet…Communication with and control of Drones and Unmanned Aerial Systems is prohibited,' it said. The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) described the decision to delicense the lower 500 MHz of the 6 GHz band as 'visionary' and said it paves the way for unlicensed use of this critical mid-band spectrum by low power and very low power wireless access systems, including next-generation Wi-Fi technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. IAFI said it has been a firm advocate for delicensing the lower 6 GHz band for several years, given the tremendous potential of this spectrum to unlock new possibilities for digital inclusion, local manufacturing, and economic growth. 'This bold move by the government is a game-changer for India's digital future. This decision aligns India with over 100 countries that have already opened up the 6GHz band, including the US, UK, South Korea, and members of the EU,' Bharat Bhatia, President of IAFI, said. According to IAFI, the 6 GHz band offers a vast and clean swath of spectrum—free from legacy congestion in the traditional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands. Its availability is critical to meet the surging demand for bandwidth from data-intensive applications such as 4K streaming, AR/VR (augmented reality/virtual reality), online gaming, Internet of Things services, and high-resolution video conferencing. 'Wi-Fi 6E, operating in this newly delicensed band, promises speeds of up to 9.6 Gbps, ultra-low latency, and greater capacity, delivering a quantum leap in user experience and digital productivity,' IAFI said in a statement. Industry body BIF said the government's draft notification to exempt the 5925–6425 MHz band from licensing is a move long-overdue, but was quick to point out that 'a fraction of the band cannot deliver the full-scale impact we seek'. It is much-needed first step towards unlocking the 'immense potential' of the 6 GHz band for India's digital and economic transformation, and places India on the same path taken by over 84 nations that have already delicensed either part or all of this band, it said on the delicencing move. BIF, however, added in the same breath that the complete benefits of license exemption of 6GHz spectrum band can only be realised when at least an additional 160 MHz is delicensed – taking the total to at least 660 MHz. 'While a notable milestone, this is just the prologue to the full story. The true transformative power of the 6GHz band can only be harnessed when we move beyond this initial suboptimal chunk of 500 MHz,' said TV Ramachandran, President BIF said in a release. Delicensing the additional portion as suggested will ensure that at least two users could get a 320 MHz wide channel simultaneously for high-speed applications and data usage and will also ensure that any combination of channel bandwidths of 320, 160 and 80 MHz could be used for deployment of advanced Wi-Fi technologies, Ramachandran added. 'An adequate chunk of delicensed 6 GHz band is required in order to power next-generation technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 which are set to become foundational to our Digital Public Infrastructure. This would serve as the backbone for delivering affordable, high-speed, low-latency connectivity—powering smart schools, hospitals, factories, cities and villages and breathe life into the vision of Viksit Bharat,' he added. (With Inputs From PTI)
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
North Dakota lawmaker remembered for ‘quiet strength,' expertise in aviation, education
Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck, from left, talks to Rep. Bob Martinson and Rep. Karen Karls on May 2, 2025, while waiting for the House to reconvene. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor) Colleagues of North Dakota Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck are remembering her as a stalwart advocate for education, aviation and agricultural issues. Schreiber-Beck, R-Wahpeton, died Sunday at age 70. She was first elected to the North Dakota Legislature in 2014 and served as vice chair of the House Education Committee during the legislative session that adjourned earlier this month. Schreiber-Beck's expertise on K-12 education, higher education, aeronautics and agricultural issues was unparalleled, said her seatmate, Rep. Alisa Mitskog, D-Wahpeton. 'She truly represented her constituents, set aside partisan politics and she really went to work for the people she represented,' Mitskog said Tuesday. In a statement, State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Schreiber-Beck was a trusted legislative adviser, confidant and K-12 education advocate. 'Rep. Schreiber-Beck was tireless in her work to produce better education policy, and she had the welfare of students and their families foremost in her mind,' Baesler said. Schreiber-Beck volunteered as executive director for the North Dakota Agricultural Aviation Association for nearly 40 years. She and her late husband, Gerry Beck, operated Tri-State Aviation in Wahpeton. In March, Schreiber-Beck was inducted into North Dakota's Aviation Hall of Fame by the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission for her significant contributions. She served for 25 years on the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission and was a member of a governor's task force that established North Dakota's Unmanned Aerial Systems test site. In a statement, Gov. Kelly Armstong said she embodied the truest essence of public service, volunteerism and giving back to the community. 'Cindy Schreiber-Beck served the citizens of North Dakota with a quiet strength and determination that touched so many facets of life, from agriculture and aviation to education and community development, and it was an honor to call her a friend,' Armstrong said. Armstrong directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff from dawn to dusk on the day of Schreiber-Beck's interment. Funeral services for Schreiber-Beck will be held at 4 p.m. May 28 at the Fargo Air Museum. The District 25 Republican Party executive committee will appoint a successor to complete her term, which runs through 2026. Mitskog said she'll remember fondly that Schreiber-Beck had a bit of a sweet tooth. 'I'll never walk past a bowl of candy without thinking of her. She loved candy … and I think that kind of helped drive her energy,' she said. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre issues draft rules to delicense chunk of 6 GHz band for indoor use
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Centre has notified the draft rules to delicense the lower chunk of 6 GHz band for unlicensed indoor use , a move that experts say will benefit the Wi-Fi broadband space by opening up data-intensive applications. These rules shall be applicable in the 5925 - 6425 MHz band, the draft said."No authorisation or frequency assignment shall be required to establish, maintain, work, possess or deal in any wireless equipment for the purpose of Lower Power Indoor and Very Low Poweroutdoor wireless access systems, including radio local area networks operating in the frequency band 5925-6425 MHz on noninterference, non-protection and shared (nonexclusive) basis...," the draft notification said stipulating some technical Low Power Indoor devices, the power output is proposed to be capped at 30 dBm or decibel-milliwatts (vs. 53 dBm in 5 GHz) to avoid has also spelt out some operational restrictions, prohibiting use on oil platforms, among them."...Indoor use is prohibited on Land vehicles (that is cars, trains) and boats, aircraft except when flying above 10,000 with and control of Drones and Unmanned Aerial Systems is prohibited," it ITU-APT Foundation of India ( IAFI ) described the decision to delicense the lower 500 MHz of the 6 GHz band as "visionary" and said it paves the way for unlicensed use of this critical mid-band spectrum by low power and very low power wireless access systems , including next-generation Wi-Fi technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 IAFI said it has been a firm advocate for delicensing the lower 6 GHz band for several years, given the tremendous potential of this spectrum to unlock new possibilities for digital inclusion , local manufacturing, and economic growth."This bold move by the government is a game-changer for India's digital future. This decision aligns India with over 100 countries that have already opened up the 6GHz band, including the US, UK, South Korea, and members of the EU," Bharat Bhatia, President of IAFI, to IAFI, the 6 GHz band offers a vast and clean swath of spectrum-free from legacy congestion in the traditional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands. Its availability is critical to meet the surging demand for bandwidth from data-intensive applications such as 4K streaming, AR/VR (augmented reality/virtual reality), online gaming, Internet of Things services, and high-resolution video conferencing."Wi-Fi 6E, operating in this newly delicensed band, promises speeds of up to 9.6 Gbps, ultra-low latency, and greater capacity, delivering a quantum leap in user experience and digital productivity," IAFI said in a body BIF said the government's draft notification to exempt the 5925-6425 MHz band from licensing is a move long-overdue, but was quick to point out that "a fraction of the band cannot deliver the full-scale impact we seek".It is much-needed first step towards unlocking the "immense potential" of the 6 GHz band for India's digital and economic transformation, and places India on the same path taken by over 84 nations that have already delicensed either part or all of this band, it said on the delicencing however, added in the same breath that the complete benefits of license exemption of 6GHz spectrum band can only be realised when at least an additional 160 MHz is delicensed - taking the total to at least 660 MHz."While a notable milestone, this is just the prologue to the full story. The true transformative power of the 6GHz band can only be harnessed when we move beyond this initial suboptimal chunk of 500 MHz," said TV Ramachandran, President BIF said in a the additional portion as suggested will ensure that at least two users could get a 320 MHz wide channel simultaneously for high-speed applications and data usage and will also ensure that any combination of channel bandwidths of 320, 160 and 80 MHz could be used for deployment of advanced Wi-Fi technologies, Ramachandran added."An adequate chunk of delicensed 6 GHz band is required in order to power next-generation technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 which are set to become foundational to our Digital Public Infrastructure. This would serve as the backbone for delivering affordable, high-speed, low-latency connectivity-powering smart schools, hospitals, factories, cities and villages and breathe life into the vision of Viksit Bharat," he added.
