In a historic milestone, indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft on March 28 completed its first flight. The aircraft airborne for 15 minutes during its first maiden flight, as per Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Currently, two squadrons of IAF, 45 Squadron and 18 Squadron, are fully operational with LCA Tejas. HAL has current capacity to build 8 LCA aircraft per year, this is being increased to 16 aircraft's every year by 2025. In coming years the capacity will be further increased to 24 aircraft every year in the next 3 years. Over Rs 9000 crore have been sanctioned for the development of LCA Mk 2, an updated and advanced version of LCA Tejas. Earlier in the 2023, Air Chief Marshal stated that the Indian Air Force aims to replace the MiG-21 fighter jets with LCA Tejas.
28 March,2024 05:18 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Bharat Tex 2024’ on February 26th. Bharat Tex 2024 is one of the largest global textile events happening at Bharat Mandapam. It showcases the country's prowess in the textile industry. While speaking at the event, PM Modi promised his full support to the textile sector, stressing its crucial role in India's development as a nation by 2047. While addressing, Modi ndvocated for minimal government interference and said governments are good at spoiling good opportunities. Here's what he said. Watch video.
26 February,2024 04:00 PM IST
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on February 25 talked about the cancellation of UP Police constable exam. Yogi Adityanath said that strict action would be taken against those involved in paper leak. He also said that if the selection process is not transparent, then it is equal to hampering the youth’s future.
25 February,2024 04:01 PM IST
The candidates of the UP Police constable exam danced in joy as the exam was cancelled by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Hundreds of candidates danced, celebrated in Lucknow. Some even thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for cancelling the exam. Some of the candidates were protesting at Eco Garden after reports of paper leak. On February 24, CM Yogi took to X and informed about the exam cancellation.
24 February,2024 06:27 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra resumed from Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh on February 19. While addressing the public gathering Congress MP Rahul Gandhi attacked the BJP over the lack of presence of dalits, adivasis, and backward people in administrative positions across fields. He said, “Tell me how many Dalits, Adivasis, and backward people are there in High Courts? You don't have courage, you all are sleeping. There are 650 High Court Judges. You have 73% of the population...Tell me how many people do you have among the bureaucrats?...”
19 February,2024 06:13 PM IST
The Maharastra State Backward Class Commission submitted its report on the social and financial conditions of the Maratha community to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Feb 16. The report was submitted by the Commission's Chairman, retired justice Sunil Shukre, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The report will be presented in a cabinet meeting during the special assembly session called for February 20.
16 February,2024 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai
Being an artist, the process of choosing the perfect outfit for an event becomes a journey in itself. Ayesha Kanga graciously gave us an insider's glimpse into the meticulous selection of the exquisite pieces she dons at some of the most popular events. Dive into this video to discover the nuances of sustainable fashion and gain an exclusive peek into the world of style.
08 February,2024 02:54 PM IST
Ayesha Kanga, a loved internet fashion icon and actress from Netflix's popular show 'Class', has impressed the audience with both her acting skills and her fashion choices. In an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com, she spoke about her journey to landing the role of 'Yashika' and her personal fashion and style preferences. Ayesha shared some interesting insights, including her favourite shopping destinations in Mumbai and her love for the K-pop band BTS. Watch the interview to catch all the fun!
26 January,2024 02:17 PM IST
The dubbing industry has progressed by leaps and bounds in the past couple of years and plays a pivotal role in helping audiences access content from across the world. The Sound and Vision Studio in Mumbai is one such space that specialises in localisation of content. They have provided dubbing for some of the top Netflix titles in multiple Indian languages. In this video, dubbing artists Vaibhav Thakkar, Sonal Kaushal, Naisha and Ratnesh Bhagat talk about localising content for shows like 'Class', 'All of Us Are Dead' and the musical 'Matilda'
26 December,2023 09:23 PM IST
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw used the viral phrase “Just looking like a WoW!”, to describe the beauty of Vande Bharat trains. 'Just looking like a wow' trend, which can be traced back to Jasmine Kaur, who posted the video on her Instagram profile, has taken the internet by storm. Vaishnaw’s comments came weeks after he shared concept images of luxurious Vande Bharat's Sleeper Coaches. Scheduled to be launched by the Indian Railways in 2024, the Vande Bharat sleeper train is set to revolutionize long-distance overnight train travel in India. The first Vande Bharat Express was launched in 2019 from Delhi to Varanasi and since then the semi-high-speed train has become a popular mode of transport within the country.
08 November,2023 05:56 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
