Author: Arijit Bose

Russia Reworks Su-57E Offer for India with ‘Make in India’ Push, Cost Concerns Remain

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Russia is stepping up efforts to position its Su-57 stealth fighter as a contender for the Indian Air Force (IAF), reshaping its export proposal to align closely with India’s “Make in India” and localisation priorities, according to international defence media reports. The revised offer focuses on a customised Su-57E variant that would incorporate significant participation from Indian industry and integrate indigenous subsystems. This represents a notable departure from Russia’s earlier export approach, under which the aircraft was marketed largely in a standard, non-customisable configuration. Nearly ten years ago,…

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Private Sector Moves Ahead as HAL Exits India’s AMCA Stealth Fighter Programme

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has entered a new phase, with private sector consortia moving ahead while state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been excluded from the prototype development race, according to officials familiar with the matter. The decision marks the first instance in which HAL will not participate in one of India’s most critical indigenous combat aircraft projects. The move signals a significant shift in defence manufacturing policy, with greater reliance on private industry for complex aerospace programmes. Sources indicated that the Defence Research…

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World’s Largest Khadi Tricolour Unfurled at Rann of Kutch 

Arijit Bose

Bhuj: A historic display of patriotism and indigenous pride unfolded at the Great Rann of Kutch on India’s 77th Republic Day, as the world’s largest Khadi-made national flag was unfurled with full military honours in the border district of Bhuj, Gujarat. The monumental Tricolour was displayed at Dhordo, transforming the vast white salt desert into a powerful symbol of national unity, self-reliance, and India’s cultural heritage. The event was organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.…

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World Bank Ranks India Among Top Five Nations for Private Infrastructure Investment

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The World Bank has ranked India among the top five countries globally for private investment in infrastructure among low- and middle-income economies, highlighting the country’s rapid transformation driven by sustained public spending, policy reforms, and public-private partnerships. Presenting the Economic Survey 2025–26 in Parliament, Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman stated that infrastructure continues to remain at the core of India’s development strategy. Since FY2015, public capital expenditure has recorded consistent growth, largely driven by the institutionalisation of multimodal planning through PM Gati Shakti, along with…

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NICE DT–2026 Opens with Grandeur in Gorakhpur, Brings Together Leaders from Education, Industry and Governance

Arijit Bose

Gorakhpur | The fourth edition of NICEDT–2026 (NIELIT’s International Conference on Communication, Electronics & Digital Technologies) was inaugurated with great enthusiasm in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. Organised under the aegis of NIELIT Gorakhpur, the two-day international conference is being held at Courtyard by Marriott, Ramgarh Tal, and has emerged as a major global platform for dialogue on cutting-edge research, innovation and future pathways in communication, electronics and digital technologies. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Alokesh Sharma, IAS (Retd.), Member, Public Enterprises Selection Board, who formally inaugurated the conference as the Chief…

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Historic Rail Budget Boost in Union Budget 2026–27: Over ₹92,000 Crore Projects Approved for Uttar Pradesh, Bullet Trains Get Green Signal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a historic push to railway infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, with projects worth over ₹92,000 crore approved or currently underway, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday. Addressing a press conference, the Railway Minister said Uttar Pradesh has received the highest-ever allocation for railway projects in the state’s history. A provision of ₹20,012 crore has been made specifically for railway-related works in Uttar Pradesh in the 2026–27 budget, giving fresh momentum to connectivity,…

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Two Nigerian Nationals Arrested in Gurugram for ₹10 Lakh Cyber Fraud, Posed as Company Directors

Arijit Bose

Gurugram: Gurugram Police have arrested two Nigerian nationals for allegedly carrying out cyber extortion and online fraud by impersonating senior corporate executives and deceiving company employees into transferring money, officials said on Tuesday. The arrests were made by the Cyber Crime East Police Station following a technical investigation initiated after authorities received information on January 31, 2026, about a suspicious mobile number suspected to be involved in fraudulent activities. Digital analysis of call records and communication patterns led the police to Nathupur village in Gurugram, where the accused were apprehended.…

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₹67-Lakh Online Investment Fraud Busted; Kerala Resident Arrested as Goa Police Launch High-Tech Intelligence Centre

Arijit Bose

Panaji: The cyber crime unit of the Goa Police has cracked a ₹67-lakh online investment fraud, arresting a resident of Kerala in a case that highlights both the growing sophistication of digital scams and the increasing push for technology-led policing. The case originated from a complaint filed by a resident of Caranzalem in Tiswadi, who alleged that he was cheated between October 1 and October 24, 2025. According to police, the victim was contacted on WhatsApp by an individual posing as a representative of a fictitious investment firm. The fraudster…

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Indians Spend Over 100 Hours a Year Verifying Scam Messages: McAfee Report

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A new survey by global cybersecurity firm McAfee has revealed that the average Indian spends nearly 102 hours every year trying to determine whether incoming digital messages are genuine or fraudulent. The findings, published in McAfee’s 2026 State of the Scamiverse – India Report, underline the rapidly growing scale and sophistication of online scams across the country. The report is based on a nationwide survey of thousands of Indian adults and highlights how scam messages have become an unavoidable part of everyday digital life. Scams Now a Daily Digital…

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Multi-Layered Reporting and Public Awareness Key to Combating Cyber Crime: Lucknow Police

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: With cyber fraud cases rising sharply—especially scams involving so-called “digital arrests”—the Lucknow Police has stressed the urgent need for a multi-layered reporting system, extensive public awareness initiatives, swift freezing of suspicious bank accounts, and focused outreach to vulnerable groups to effectively tackle the growing menace. Speaking to the media in Lucknow, senior police officials said that digital arrest frauds are increasing steadily. In such cases, cyber criminals impersonate officials from investigative agencies or banks, using video calls and messaging platforms to intimidate victims and apply psychological pressure. Officials cautioned…

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