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Jet engines of sixth-generation fighters would be more efficient and powerful. (Image credit: Rolls-Royce) As air forces around the world gear up to induct sixth-generation fighters, different technologies and considerations such as all-aspect stealth, loyal wingmen, and directed-energy weapons are taking the limelight.One of the most important aspects of this new paradigm of aerial warfare will be Variable Cycle Engines (VCEs). These engines will not only power these fighters, but also provide the energy needed for the power-hungry systems that will take them to the next level of combat effectiveness.Delivering additional thrust and energy in a fuel-efficient manner is essential,…
The Delhi High Court has opted not to impose a timeline for the trial of Aaftab Poonawala NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to set a deadline for concluding the trial in the sensational Shraddha Walkar murder case, observing that proceedings against accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala were already being conducted on a day-to-day basis.The court, however, asked the ministries of home affairs and external affairs to facilitate the examination of overseas witnesses whenever required by the trial court.Justice Madhu Jain said, “It is clear that the trial court is making every endeavour to conclude the trial as…
Srinagar, Jul 30: As part of its continued efforts to strengthen labour governance and promote awareness of recent labour law reforms, the Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir, organised a Stakeholder Awareness Programme on the Labour Codes at Hotel Shahenshah, Boulevard Road, Srinagar.The programme was attended by representatives of various trade unions from across Kashmir and served as a platform for constructive dialogue on labour rights, social protection, and regulatory reforms.The programme commenced with the registration of participants, followed by the inaugural session.Delivering the introductory address, S. Charandeep Singh, Labour Commissioner, J&K, highlighted the significance of the Labour Codes in creating…
The initiative seeks to reduce ownership disputes, simplify transactions and improve transparency through a unified digital land records system NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is preparing the Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026, a proposed legislation aimed at creating a comprehensive digital land records system for the national capital. If approved, every property in Delhi will be assigned a unique ‘Property Aadhaar Card’ after a scientific survey, in a move the government says will improve ownership records, reduce disputes and simplify property transactions.The Bill is expected to be placed before the Delhi Cabinet soon. While it is unlikely to be introduced…
Industry shifts from automation to intelligent production systems, promising higher productivity and export competitiveness (Representative image generated using AI) MUMBAI: Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming India’s factory floors, with manufacturers moving beyond conventional automation to build intelligent production systems that can predict machine failures, detect product defects, optimise energy consumption and even make real-time operational decisions with minimal human intervention.The shift, industry leaders say, marks the beginning of a new phase in Indian manufacturing—one where intelligence, rather than automation alone, will determine competitiveness in global markets.From automotive and engineering to electronics and industrial machinery, companies are increasingly investing in AI-powered…
‘We are not against students, but who attacked us?’: Retired ACP on July 20 CJP protest | Delhi News
NEW DELHI: Retired ACP KP Kukreti on Friday defended the police response to the July 20 violence during the CJP-led protest, saying that once a gathering turns into an unlawful assembly, every member becomes legally accountable for its actions.”When a mob turns frenzied and the situation escalates into an unlawful assembly, every member of that assembly is held responsible under the law. In legal terms, every member of an unlawful assembly is considered an accused,” said retired ACP KP Kukreti.He said the protesters allegedly turned violent by using projectiles, sticks and stones, breaking barricades and ignoring prohibitory orders issued under…
Odisha’s flood situation worsened Friday as Hirakud Dam released over two lakh cusecs of water BHUBANESWAR: Odisha’s flood situation worsened on Friday as heavy inflow from the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi in Chhattisgarh forced the release of more than two lakh cusecs of water from the Hirakud Dam.The action caused the Mahanadi and its tributaries to swell, affecting nearly seven lakh people across 20 districts, news agency PTI reported.The rising water level inundated several low-lying areas and caused many tributaries, including the Luna, Karandia, Chitrotpala, Paika, Salia, Devi, Kandala, Kuakhai, Kushabhadra, Daya and Bhargavi, to overflow, worsening the…
LUCKNOW: A CBI court in Lucknow has sentenced a former goods clerk of Dariyapur Junction railway station in Raebareli to four years’ imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 in a bribery case dating back to 2017, senior CBI officials here on Friday.The court convicted Durgesh Bahadur Singh, who was posted as goods clerk at Dariyapur Junction, on July 30, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a statement issued on Friday.According to the CBI, the case was registered on October 13, 2017, on the complaint of the director of Lucknow-based R D Cement Industries Pvt Ltd. The…
Srinagar, Jul 30: Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai on Thursday flagged off the first batch of students of BTech Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Programme proceeding to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi for their third year (Semester V and VI) studies under the collaborative academic arrangement between the two institutions.The BTech Artificial Intelligence programme was conceived through a strategic collaboration between SKUAST-K and IIT Mandi with the objective of creating a new generation of professionals equipped with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Data Science, IoT, Digital…
Fourteen-year-old Sharvi Mahajan has developed NeuroDrive Alert (Picture: Young Scientist Lab) Sharvi Mahajan, a 14-year-old Indian-American student from California, has been named among the 10 finalists of the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Mahajan has developed a system to predict driver fatigue before it leads to accidents.Sharvi, an eighth-grade student at Bernardo Heights Middle School, created NeuroDrive Alert, an electroencephalogram (EEG)-based machine learning system designed to monitor changes in brain activity over time, Young Scientist Lab reported. The system helps identify signs of fatigue early enough to warn drivers before they fall asleep.She is one of five Indian-American students to…