In a bid to further strengthen operational preparedness, India is expected to allow defence forces to acquire critical equipment under emergency acquisition powers. Under this, Indian forces can acquire any new or in-service equipment on fast-track basis without the MoD's approval. The grant of emergency acquisition powers to forces is expected to come after a high-level Defence Ministry meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday. The powers were first granted to Indian forces post-Uri surgical strikes in 2016. It has helped to tackle the military standoff with China. In the previous approvals, Indian forces had power to sign deals for equipment worth Rs 300 crore. The products are expected to be delivered within a period of three months to one year. Earlier, Indian forces acquired these equipment on a fast-track basis. 'Heron' unmanned aerial vehicles have now been deployed in Ladakh as well as in northeast. 'HAMMER' missiles can hit hardened ground attack-guide bunkers from a long distance. 'Sig Sauer' assault rifles have been inducted into all three forces now. Spike Anti-tank guided missiles. Indian forces will now acquire both indigenous as well as foreign manufactured products.
22 August,2022 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai
Veteran Indian singer #LataMangeshkar's health condition has deteriorated once again. She is currently critical & is on a ventilator. She is in ICU and will remain under the observation of doctors
05 February,2022 10:39 PM IST | Mumbai
Maoists, who are holding the District Collector of Sukma, Alex Paul Menon, hostage, have issued a statement, saying Mr Menon's health is critical. In the letter, the Maoists have asked for medicines for the Collector, who they say is very unwell. The Maoists have appealed to the mediators to get the medicines as soon as possible Video courtesy: NDTV
24 April,2012 04:23 PM IST
Two women were allegedly raped and stabbed by unidentified men near the Belapur flyover in Navi Mumbai late on Tuesday night. Cops said that one of the victims was found dead, while the other is battling for life at Sion Hospital. Video courtesy: NDTV
11 May,2012 06:35 PM IST
Shearer critical of 2014 England World Cup chances. Video courtesy: NDTV
29 June,2012 02:24 PM IST
Wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh, who suffered a cardiac arrest, is still in critical condition, says son Vindu. Video courtesy: NDTV
09 July,2012 09:44 AM IST
86-year-old Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray is in critical condition at his home in Mumbai. His son, Uddhav Thackeray, has appealed to Shiv Sena workers to be calm and "pray for him." Video courtesy: NDTV
15 November,2012 01:10 PM IST
A Bengali film has been refused a certificate by the local censor board, allegedly because it is critical of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stirring a new debate about artistic freedom of expression. Video courtesy: NDTV
25 February,2013 05:28 PM IST
Critically hospitalised radio icon and American Top 40 star Casey Kasem is not doing well. Check out what his daughter Kerri Kasem has to say about his condition and her dispute with stepmother Jean Kasem. Courtesy: Splash news
09 June,2014 06:12 PM IST
The condition of Indrani Mukerjea is said to be still critical. Dean of JJ Hospital in Mumbai TP Lahane said that the next 48 hours are crucial.
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