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BRO Reopens Zojila Pass in 32 Days, Restores Key Kashmir-Ladakh Link

By Khushboo Kumari April 2, 2025 14-kilometer tunnel All-Weather Connectivity avalanche-prone terrain Border Roads Organization bro connectivity connectivity restoration Construction convoy Director General of BRO economic activities elevation essential supplies Infrastructure KASHMIR Kashmir Valley Ladakh Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan medical access military personnel National Security Project Beacon Project Vijayak resilience six-month closure snow-clearance snow-clearance techniques snowfall socio-economic importance strategic significance sub zero temperatures technological advancements trade tunnel western disturbance Zojila Pass

NEW DELHI: The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has reopened the Zojila Pass after a closure of just 32 days, restoring vital connectivity between the Kashmir…

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MoD Signs Rs 2,500 Crore Defence Contracts for NAMIS Tracked Anti-Tank System & 5,000 Light Vehicles

By Khushboo Kumari March 27, 2025 2025 2500 CRORE 801.34 crore Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Manufactured)anti-tank system anti-tank weapon system Armed forces battlefield Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed components manufacturing defence contracts defence modernisation defence preparedness Defence Research & Development Laboratory Defence Secretary Developed domestic defence industry DRDO emerging threats Employment generation engine power fire-and-forget missile firepower Force Motors Ltd foreign imports indigenisation indigenous defence manufacturing indigenous innovation lethality logistical efficiency Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd March 27 mechanised infantry mechanised operations Ministry of Defence mobility mobility solutions MoD MSMEs NAMIS (Tr) weapon system NAMIS Tracked National Security New Delhi operational conditions Operational efficiency Operational readiness payload 800 kg Rajesh Kumar Singh Rs 1 self-reliance sighting system state-of-the-art weaponry tactical agility technological advancements terrain

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth Rs 2,500 crore for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version…

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Strengthening maritime cooperation: Chief of New Zealand Navy visits India

By Khushboo Kumari March 18, 2025 Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Bilateral ties Chief of the Air Staff Chief of the Army Staff Chief of the Defence Staff Chief of the Naval Staff defence relations Defence Secretary global security Guard of Honour HMNZS Te Kaha india Indian defence officials Indo-Pacific Indo-Pacific region INS Surat joint training maritime collaboration maritime cooperation maritime security Mumbai national war memorial naval ties official visit operational engagements peace Prime Minister of New Zealand Raisina Dialogue Rear Admiral Garin Golding regional security Royal New Zealand Navy Security ship maintenance stability strategic discussions technological advancements Western Naval Command

NEW DELHI: In a significant step toward bolstering maritime cooperation, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), is currently on…

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CDS Gen Anil Chauhan’s bold call for air-naval synergy to tackle IOR threats

By Khushboo Kumari February 26, 2025 air and naval forces integration air-naval synergy CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS)defense interests defense posture deterrence emerging threats force readiness geopolitical landscape Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters Southern Air Command Indian Air Force Indian Army Indian Navy Indian Ocean Region (IOR)inter-service cooperation joint operational exercises maritime security modern air-sea battle strategies Modernization National Security operational capabilities real-time intelligence sharing resource allocation strategic partnerships strategic position technological advancements unmanned systems

NEW DELHI: The Headquarters Southern Air Command and the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS) hosted a key seminar on “Synergising Air and Naval Forces:…

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Perils of inaccurate facial recognition

By TNI Team January 31, 2025 Bias in AI digital rights Emotional Distress Ethical Use of Technology facial recognition technology Inaccurate Identification job loss law enforcement Privacy Concerns Public Awareness Regulatory Frameworks Responsible AI Social Stigma technological advancements wrongful accusation

The recent case of Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing, where facial recognition software played a pivotal role in identifying the suspect, has brought to light both…

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Need for indigenous AI Model in India

By TNI Team January 28, 2025 AI Development AI Ecosystem AI Policy AI Research Artificial intelligence data privacy economic growth Global Competitiveness Indigenous AI Models job creation Local Solutions National AI Strategy skill development technological advancements Technological Sovereignty

China’s DeepSeek AI model has made waves in the global tech industry. It has positioned itself as a significant competitor to established players in the…

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Need for early regulation of AI

By TNI Team January 23, 2025 AI Control Measures AI Ethics AI Governance AI in Warfare AI Regulation AI Risks AI Safety AI Takeover AI Testing Protocols Alignment Problem Artificial intelligence Autonomous Weapons ethical AI Human-AI Collaboration technological advancements

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought about significant benefits. This has transformed industries and enhanced our daily lives. However, with these advancements…

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Defence ministry signs ₹1,561 crore deal for bridge laying tanks

By Aman Kumar Himanshu January 22, 2025 560.52 crore contract Aatmanirbhar Bharat Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL)battlefield mobility bridging solutions combat readiness defence manufacturing Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh Defence Technology defensive operations domestic defence production economic boost global defence exporter Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF)homegrown solutions Indian Army indigenously designed job opportunities Make in India mechanised forces Ministry of Defence (MoD)modernizing Indian Army New Delhi offensive operations operational capabilities self-reliance strategic mobility T-72-based Bridge Laying Tanks (BLTs)technological advancements ₹1

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹1,560.52 crore contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited…

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Rajnath Singh: Wars becoming unpredictable, call for armed forces reforms

By Swastik Sharma January 16, 2025 and strategic autonomy. He also highlighted India’s military exports and the need for reforms in 2025. Several initiatives were launched at the 77th Army Day celebration called for reforms in the Armed Forces due to unpredictable warfare emphasizing self-reliance Rajnath Singh technological advancements

PUNE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the government’s determination to transform the Indian Armed Forces into a modern and self-reliant force during the 77th Army…

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BRO Reopens Zojila Pass in 32 Days, Restores Key Kashmir-Ladakh Link

MoD Signs Rs 2,500 Crore Defence Contracts for NAMIS Tracked Anti-Tank System & 5,000 Light Vehicles

Strengthening maritime cooperation: Chief of New Zealand Navy visits India

Need for indigenous AI Model in India

Need for early regulation of AI

Defence ministry signs ₹1,561 crore deal for bridge laying tanks

Rajnath Singh: Wars becoming unpredictable, call for armed forces reforms

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