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TMS Ep509: RIL AGM, DRDO replicates Isro, PVR-Inox stocks, quiet cutting

What does Reliance AGM tell about its succession plan? Can DRDO replicate Isro's success? Time to buy PVR-Inox stock amid strong box-office collections? What is quiet cutting? All answers here

DRDO-made UAV crashes in village in Karnataka due to technical glitch

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed in the agriculture fields of a village in Chitradurga district of Karnataka following a technical snag on Sunday. The DRDO said the technical issue is being investigated, however, there was no "collateral damage". The UAV -- TAPAS 07 A-14 -- fell outside Vaddikere village in Hiriyur taluk of the district, according to the official sources. "TAPAS UAV was undergoing an experimental flight trial today morning from ATR Challakere, Karnataka. During the flight, a technical snag was encountered and the UAV crashed in a nearby farmland. The technical reason is being investigated and there is no collateral damage," the DRDO said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Videos and images show that the TAPAS experimental UAV broke following the crash and its equipment inside scattered on the field. A large number of villagers gathered at the spot soon after the UAV crashed with a loud noise

Shah hails Kalam, says nation advancing in space under PM's leadership

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership the nation is making giant strides in space technology, a vision nurtured by iconic scientist and late President APJ Abdul Kalam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Addressing the launch event of the book "Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Memories Never Die," here, Shah hailed Kalam for his yeoman services to the nation including in the field of India's space technology. "When a poor person reaches the peak of democracy, then he dedicates democracy for the welfare of the poor. Dr Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Modi have demonstrated this through their actions." Kalam made India self-reliant on guided missiles. He successfully launched the Agni and Prithvi missiles and tested atomic bombs successfully in 1998 at Pokhran. Kalam's name would be written in golden letters for giving DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) a new direction. Shah said, "Under PM Modi's leadership

India to set up technical office of DRDO at its embassy in France

India and France are ready to explore more ambitious projects to develop the Indian submarine fleet and its performance, according to joint statement

DRDO scientist Kurulkar talked about Indian missile systems: Charge sheet

DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar was attracted to the Pakistani Intelligence Operative who used the alias 'Zara Dasgupta' and chatted with her about Indian missile systems among other classified defence projects, as per the charge sheet. The Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra police filed the charge sheet against Kurulkar, who was the director of one of the labs of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Pune, in a court here last week. He was arrested on May 3 under the Official Secrets Act and is now in judicial custody. Kurulkar and 'Zara Dasgupta' were in contact through WhatsApp as well as voice and video calls, the charge sheet said. 'Dasgupta' claimed to be a software engineer based in the UK and befriended him by sending obscene messages and videos. During investigation, her IP address was traced to Pakistan, the ATS said in the charge sheet. The Pakistani agent tried to get classified and sensitive information regarding the Brahmos Launcher, ...

Voice analysis, polygraph tests on DRDO scientist unneeded: Defence lawyer

The defence on Friday opposed a prosecution plea seeking nod to conduct layered voice, psychological analysis and polygraph tests on DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, accused of providing secret information to a Pakistani agent, arguing these examinations are not necessary. Kurulkar, the then-director of a Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)-affiliated laboratory in Pune, was arrested by the Maharashtra ATS on May 3 on charges of leaking confidential information to a Pakistani intelligence operative. The ATS had submitted an application before the court of Additional Sessions Judge (Special Judge ) S R Navandar, seeking permission to conduct "voice layer and psychological analysis tests" on Kurulkar and sought his temporary custody to complete the examination. The anti-terror agency has also sought the DRDO scientist's consent to face a polygraph test. "We filed our say in the court and argued before the judge that the aforementioned tests are not necessary because

DRDO releases list of 75 technology-priority areas to boost defence

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday released a list of 75 technology-priority areas to boost indigenous defence manufacturing. The list was unveiled at the "Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir" that was organised to encourage the private industry and academia to focus on research and development in defence manufacturing. "The DRDO technology foresight 2023, listing all areas, categories and technology development activities, was also unveiled. The document identifies the technology areas on which various laboratories of DRDO are currently working," the defence ministry said. It said the unveiling of the 75 technology-priority areas will provide a major fillip to the defence manufacturing sector by encouraging the industry to indigenise and innovate on defence technologies. The list of activities identifies future technology areas that are required for development of defence systems and defence research and development for strengthening the country's security,

L&T and DRDO sign contract to make AIP modules for Indian Navy submarines

Larsen & Toubro said the energy modules will be integrated into the AIP plug that will be retrofitted into the Kalvari submarine

India to buy 31 Predator drones from US for $3.5 bn; all you need to know

These drones can operate at heights up to 50,000 feet for over 27 hours with a payload capacity of 1,746 kg

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2023: Apply for 62 Apprentice Vacancies

DRDO invited applications for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2023 for 62 posts. The application process started on June 13 and will end on June 28.

What to expect from Agni-Prime, the new generation ballistic missile

Agni-P, a medium-range ballistic missile with a strike range of 1,000-2,000 km, has been successfully flight-tested in Odisha. Here is everything you need to know

New gen ballistic missile 'Agni Prime' successfully flight-tested by DRDO

The Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Armed Forces for the success as well as the copy-book performance of the 'Agni Prime'

DRDO assures all possible support to make India a net defence exporter

Secretary Department of Defence R-D and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Samir V Kamat assured all possible support to make India a net defence exporter

Dire need of DRDO-academia partnership for safety, says Rajnath Singh

Research and development in military technology is crucial to protect the double threat on borders says Rajnath Singh when inaugurating a two day DRDO-Academia Conclave

DRDO tank 'Zorawar' to be ready for trials by year-end along China border

The light tank Zorawar being jointly developed jointly by the DRDO and private sector firm L & T is expected to be ready for trials in the high-altitude mountainous border with China by the end of this year."The tank is expected to be ready for trials by the end of this year and would be immediately sent to the Ladakh sector for our own trials. Once we are ready, we will hand it over to the Army for user trials," senior DRDO officials told ANI."The present order is for 59 of these tanks but the order can go up to 600 tanks. There is also a need being felt for using these tanks for operations in the Rann of Kutch area and the desert terrain where they can travel at high speeds," the officials added.The need for the light tank was felt during the ongoing standoff with China in 2020 when the People's Liberation Army showed up along the Line of Actual Control with their light tanks which can travel and manoeuvre faster than the conventional tanks.The tank has been named after the ...

CBI arrests freelance journo Vivek Raghuvanshi for leaking sensitive info

The CBI arrested freelance journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi for allegedly sharing classified information of the DRDO with intelligence agencies of foreign nations, including Pakistan

DRDO scientist held for giving info to Pak, sent in custody till May 29

A special court in Pune on Tuesday remanded DRDO scientist Dr Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent, in judicial custody till May 29. Kurulkar, a director at one of the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) labs in Pune, was arrested by the Maharashtra police's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 3. During the hearing, Kurulkar requested for some medicines, as he has a problem of high blood sugar, and home food. The court permitted that he be given medicines, but refused his request for food to be delivered from his home. The court sent Kurulkar in judicial custody for next 14 days. On Monday, the special court extended his police custody till Tuesday after the prosecution said his mobile phone needs to be analysed. The scientist was allegedly in touch with an agent of a Pakistan Intelligence Operative through WhatsApp and video calls, an ATS official said last week, adding it was a case of honeytrap. After his

Court extends custody of DRDO scientist held for providing info to Pakistan

The special court in Pune on Monday extended till May 16 the police custody of DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent. Seeking an extension of Kurulkar's custody, the prosecution said his mobile phone needs to be analysed. "Police had to open the mobile phone with the help of the accused as they couldn't do so on their own," the prosecution told the judge. The defence counsel argued that no new information has been found though the mobile phone was seized earlier. Kurulkar, a director at one of the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) labs in Pune, was arrested by the Maharashtra police's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 3. The scientist was allegedly in touch with an agent of a Pakistan Intelligence Operative through WhatsApp and video calls, an ATS official said last week, adding it was a case of a honeytrap. After his arrest, an offence under relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act was ..

Arrested DRDO scientist was in touch with Pakistani agent since 2022: ATS

Pradeep M Kurulkar who had been honey-trapped by the woman agent was arrested under the Official Secrets Act by the Maharashtra ATS

Arrested DRDO scientist was in touch with Pakistani agent since 2022: ATS

A scientist of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) who was arrested two days ago for allegedly providing confidential information to a Pakistani intelligence agent was in touch with her since 2022, an official said here on Friday. The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Pradeep M Kurulkar (59) in Pune on Wednesday under the Official Secrets Act, following which a court there remanded him in the ATS's custody till May 9. He had been honeytraped by the woman agent, as per the investigators. Kurulkar, who held the position of director in a DRDO establishment in Pune, had been removed from his post recently after investigation into his alleged links with a Pakistani agent began, the ATS official said. The woman agent of a "Pakistani Intelligence Operative" contacted the accused through WhatsApp in September 2022, and since then they were in contact through WhatsApp voice messages and video calls, he said. During interrogation Kurulkar admitted that he