JSW Defence Invests Rs 800 Crore in Drone Manufacturing

This is perhaps one of the biggest strategic steps that would strengthen the defence manufacturing sector of India. JSW Defence is investing heavily in the same. The group’s subsidiary company, JSW UAV Ltd has pledged to invest Rs 800 crore in Telangana by establishing a next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) manufacturing facility there. This initiative is with the Government of …

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Indian Railways combats ticket touting with AI & biometrics

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Ticket touting, along with black marketing, is a perennial problem for Indian Railways, especially during peak seasons. Despite previous efforts, the menace does not cease; rather, it violates a principle that should prove beneficial for all citizens- fair access to tickets. The Railway Protection Force is now equipping itself with technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and biometric …

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Uttar Pradesh Approves New Vindhya Expressways for Growth

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Uttar Pradesh cabinet gives nod for two new expressways, to boost connectivity. The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has finally passed the two largest expressway projects that appear to radically change the infrastructural as well as the connective makeup across the state. The two in particular are the 320km long Vindhya Expressway along with the 100-km long Vindhya-Purvanchal Link Expressway. This forms …

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Delhi-Gurgaon-SNB Rapid Rail Corridor: Key Updates & Benefits

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The much-needed upgradation to the country’s transport infrastructure would come in the form of the Delhi-Gurgaon-SNB Rapid Rail Corridor. This is all set to be undertaken soon, though before that it would make it easy to reach Rajasthan from Delhi, thus setting the stage for faster and more efficient regional connectivity. Once revealed, the format of the scheme will be …

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Budget 2025: Solutions for India’s Aviation Sector Growth

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India’s aviation industry is at a crossroads – still facing roadblocks with respect to infrastructure, operational inefficiencies, and an increase in cost. A strategic impetus to the industry is required in the upcoming Budget 2025, given increasing demands and growing passenger numbers. Of late, reports by ICRA have also indicated an enormous amount of losses airlines would have to face …

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