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India was left behind in terms of modern weapons and technology but it moved towards self-reliance in the defence sector at an "unprecedented" pace after the Modi government came to power, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.
In an address at an event, Singh said modern warfare is changing rapidly and there is a need to adopt high-end technology to deal with future and national security challenges.
The defence minister exhorted scientists and engineers to gain command over critical technologies, such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing in tune with the changing times, and urged them to never forget India's heritage.
Singh was speaking at the Indian National Academy of Engineering's Annual Convention at IIT Delhi.
The defence minister emphasised that the niche technologies are going to impact almost every sector in a big way in the coming times.
"Right now, we are in the initial phase. Our aim should be to first gain command over these technologies, so that

Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister

Goa [India], December 19: Goa's vibrant Manohar Parrikar Stadium in Margao has become the center of international attention as it plays host to the 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship. This prestigious event, which began with a spectacular inauguration yesterday, marks a significant milestone in the promotion of Roll Ball, a sport steadily gaining global traction.

4th Asian Roll Ball Championship Kicks Off in Goa: A Grand Celebration of Sport and Unity

New Delhi [India], December 19: Fedus, a leading name in networking accessories, is excited to announce the launch of its latest range of innovative home appliances designed to make daily living more convenient and efficient. The new products reflect Fedus' commitment to providing customers with high-quality, energy-efficient solutions that meet modern household needs. Fedus, a leader in the networking accessories industry, is proud to announce the launch of its latest collection of cutting-edge home appliances. Designed with modern living in mind, this new line promises to enhance the comfort, efficiency, and style of homes, while also offering affordable solutions for everyday tasks. As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Fedus is introducing an expanded range of refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, air purifiers, or any other specific appliances, all equipped with advanced technology to meet the evolving needs of today's ...

Fedus Expands Its Product Line with Innovative Home Appliances

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 19: ICFAI Business School (IBS) has extended the application deadline for IBSAT 2024 to December 23, 2024. This extension offers an opportunity for all management aspirants who couldn't complete their applications by the previous deadline due to technical or personal reasons. Step into a future of management excellence with ICFAI Business School. 

IBSAT 2024 application deadline extended to December 23rd

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 19: Dun  &amp;  Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, along with SIDBI, released SPeX (also known as the 'Green Pulse Indicator') for July-September 2024, which evaluates the perception of sustainability among MSMEs across three key dimensions: willingness, awareness, and implementation. The index revealed a 30% jump in willingness during July - September 2024 followed by awareness, which saw a 4% increase to 62; while implementation dropped 15% to 41 compared to the previous quarter. Both the willingness and awareness dimension increased, and implementation fell from the last year quarter.

MSMEs Show Growing Sustainability Awareness Amidst Persistent Challenges: SIDBI - D &amp; B SPeX

Markets Today LIVE: Markets in India are likely to come under heavy pressure on Thursday, following the significant decline on Wall Street after the US Fed's hawkish commentary about future rate cuts

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The key benchmarks - Sensex, Nifty faced another bear attack on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex crashing 1,162 points or 1.44 per cent to its intraday low of 79020

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Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya questions excess recovery claims, seeks relief from authorities

Indian businessman Vijay Mallya leaves the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Britain February 11, 2020. (REUTERS/File Photo)

Analysts believe the largely expected adjustment is a bid by the Fed to nudge cash out of a facility that's widely viewed as a proxy for excessive liquidity in the financial system

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Dhaka has been behind on payments to Adani Power since supply started in July 2023

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The CAQM reimposes Grap-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 355. Construction halted and diesel trucks banned; SC calls for pan-India air pollution action plan

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Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar urges MPs to publicise the list of 21 fake universities operating across India. See full list here

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Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge accused BJP of twisting and distorting facts, as well as being against reservation

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Reportedly, Lenovo is planning to announce multiple gaming devices, including a successor to the original Legion Go handheld console with an OLED display module and detachable gamepad

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Bumrah accepted that when rain interrupts the game, players lose their rhythm while simultaneously acknowledging that one cannot control the weather

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On Vijay Diwas, PM Modi honoured Indian soldiers whose sacrifices secured victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war, leading to the liberation of Bangladesh

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Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who purportedly gave controversial statements at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad function, appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday, sources said.
According to the sources, Yadav appeared before the collegium headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and was asked to put forth his version on the statements made.
The top court on December 10 took note of news reports over the statements and sought a report from the Allahabad High Court on the issue.
"The Supreme Court has taken note of newspaper reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The details and particulars have been called from the high court and the matter is under consideration," an official statement had said.
According to the established norm, a judge, against whom a report is sought by the apex court collegium on any controversial issue from the high court concerned, is given opportunity to 

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The shift will comprise women employees for all the mining activities of the shift, including heavy earth-moving machinery

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The policies of the first decade-and-a half of planned development are better characterised as Nehruvian Humanism

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To counter China's trade dominance and boost US manufacturing and jobs, a strategy beyond high tariffs is essential

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