Cabinet Committee on Security Approves Tejas Mark-2 Project
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved Tejas Mark-2 Project. The CCS sanctioned Rs. 6,500 crore for designing and developing of Tejas Mark-2 fighter jet with prototypes, flight testing, and certification. The allocation came in addition to the existing Rs. 2,500 crore sanctioned to HAL.
The advanced version of Tejas LCA will feature a series of additions to its flight and fight capabilities. Tejas 2.0 will be equipped with more powerful GE- F414 engines in the 98 Kilonewton thrust class, which will allow it to extend its flight range and carry additional payload and weapons as compared to the existing version.
PM Modi Commissions INS Vikrant
PM Modi commissioned INS Vikrant, the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier at the Cochin Shipyard. The Prime Minister said that he dedicated INS Vikrant to Chhatrapathi Shivaji.
INS Vikrant is the largest ship ever built in India's maritime history at a cost of Rs. 20,000 crore.
Modi also unveiled the Indian Navy's new ensign which dropped the St George's Cross and incorporated the royal seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Sep 02, 2022
HM Amit Shah Launches "CAPF eAwas" Web-portal in New Delhi
Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Central Armed Police Forces' eAwas web-portal in New Delhi today. Ministry of Home Affairs said, increasing the Housing Satisfaction Ratio for CAPFs personnel is one of the priority areas of the Government.
In order to operationalise the revised policy of allotment and to also bring transparency to the allotment process, a common web-portal 'CAPF eAwas' has been developed. The web-portal will enable online registration and allotment of residential quarters to eligible personnel of CAPFs and Assam Rifles.