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Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani announced that the company has supplied 100 guns, including 18 ATAGs, to various countries, including those in Europe, before providing them to the Indian Army. Kalyani expressed pride in India's ability to manufacture and export artillery guns, aiming to become the world's largest artillery producer by 2030, with a focus on developing advanced artillery systems. He highlighted the growing global interest in their products and the company's commitment to expanding...

India is considering adopting new international standards, specifically the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) datum, to calculate the exact coordinates of its shoreline and baselines, moving away from the outdated Everest Ellipsoid system. This shift may result in an increase in India's maritime borders, impacting territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) by a few meters to a few hundred meters. The Ministry of External Affairs is discussing aligning the new system with global standards,...

Defence technology startup Tonbo has secured Rs 175 crore in Series D funding from Florintree Advisors and EXIM Bank ahead of its upcoming IPO, valuing the company at '1,500 crore. Founded in 2012, Tonbo is known for its advanced vision equipment used in the global security and defence industry, with key investors including Artiman and Qualcomm. The company, inspired by the dragonfly's exceptional visual capabilities, offers military equipment such as night vision goggles and thermal...

The Waqf Amendment Bill aims to enhance the administration and management of waqf properties in India, addressing complexities and introducing technology-driven management. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the bill in Lok Sabha, emphasizing its constitutionality and the extensive consultation process undertaken by a Joint Parliamentary Committee. The bill's passage in Lok Sabha signifies a step towards improving the efficiency of Waqf boards and registration processes, without interfering in religious institutions. Full Article

Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav was admitted to AIIMS Delhi for treatment after his health deteriorated while he was at Paras Hospital in Patna. The 76-year-old leader was monitored by a team of doctors at the Cardio-Neuro Centre, where his condition improved after intravenous therapy. Despite concerns about his health, Yadav chose to travel to Delhi by a normal flight, accompanied by his wife, to seek treatment for sores on...

A Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday, as per defence sources. Further details about the incident are awaited. Full Article