India
The government has given the green light to industry to produce light tanks jammers simulators
Officials familiar with the development said the government gave its in-principle approval to a slew of indigenous defence projects on Thursday, including light tanks, airborne stand-off jammers, communication equipment, and simulators, as part of a renewed push for self-reliance in the defence sector.
The defence ministry has approved nine such projects, four under the ‘Make-I’ category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 and five under the ‘Make-2’ category.
The Make in India project, which aims to enhance indigenous capabilities via the participation of both the public and commercial sectors, is built around the ‘Make’ capital acquisition category. Government-funded projects are referred to as “Make-I,” whereas industry-funded programmes are referred to as “Make-II.”
“The defence ministry has taken a historic move by offering four Make-I projects to Indian industry for design and development. The industry will be given financial assistance to produce prototypes for these projects, according to a statement released by the ministry.
The four projects involve the design and development of light tanks, communication equipment that complies with Indian security norms, an aerial electro-optical pod with a ground-based system, and airborne stand-off jammers.
“This is the first time that Indian industry has been involved in the creation of big-ticket platforms like light tanks and communication equipment with Indian security protocols since the announcement of the industry-friendly DAP-2020,” the ministry stated.
Systems for Apache combat aircraft and Chinook multi-mission choppers, smart wearable equipment for aviation maintenance, independent combat vehicle, and embedded surveillance and aiming system for mechanized forces are among the five projects approved under the industry-funded Make-II procedure.
The ‘Make-II’ category includes projects that entail the prototype creation of military gear or its improvement for import replacement with no government assistance.
“Indigenous development of these projects would assist harness the design skills of the Indian military sector and establish India as a design leader in these technologies,” the ministry continued.
Other sub-category of ‘Make’ is ‘Make-III,’ which encompasses military gear that isn’t conceived or developed in-house but may be built in the nation to reduce imports, with Indian enterprises working with foreign partners to do so.
To boost self-reliance in the defence sector, India set aside 84,598 crore —- 68 per cent of the military’s capital acquisition budget —- for purchasing locally produced weapons and systems in the Union Budget announced on February 1, as well as allocating 25% of the defence R&D budget to private industry, startups, and academia to encourage them to pursue design and development of military platforms.
Last year, India put aside 70,221 crores for domestic defence procurement, or 64 per cent of the military’s capital budget, compared to 51,000 crores, or 58 per cent of the capital budget, in 2020-21.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated last week that personalization and originality of military gear were vital to maintaining the surprise edge over India’s rivals and that this could only be done if weapons and systems were produced in the nation.
India will issue a new list of weapons and systems that cannot be imported shortly. This will be the third positive indigenisation list — the government has already issued two lists prohibiting the entry of 209 weapons and equipment.
Artillery guns, missile destroyers, ship-borne cruise missiles, light combat aircraft, light transport aircraft, long-range land-attack cruise missiles, basic trainer aircraft, multi-barrel rocket launchers, assault rifles, sniper rifles, mini-UAVs, specified types of helicopters, next-generation corvettes, airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems, tank engines, and medium-range surface-to-air missile systems are among the items on the list.
The government has signed contracts for 54,000 crores for domestic arms purchase since the first two lists were announced, with agreements totalling 4.5 lakh crore in the process.
Aspect Sports secures six-year operating rights, opening a new platform for emerging cricketers.
The Team
Cricket fans in Navi Mumbai have another reason to look forward to the next season of the T20 Mumbai League, with the city set to get its own franchise.
Aspect Sports has secured the operating rights for the new Navi Mumbai team for Rs 106.88 crore for six years, according to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The franchise will pay Rs 12.21 crore for its first season. The addition will take the league to nine teams, expanding its reach across the Mumbai metropolitan region. For local cricket fans and young players, the new franchise could provide a closer connection to the professional T20 competition.
MCA president Ajinkya Naik said the team would create additional opportunities for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent at a higher level. Officials from the league also said the new franchise would help attract a wider audience and strengthen the competition. Aspect Sports, owned by Aspect Global Ventures, has said it wants to build a stronger presence in sports and create opportunities for athletes.
The T20 Mumbai League has featured several established Indian players, including Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube and Shardul Thakur. With Navi Mumbai now entering the league, attention will turn to the team’s name, squad and home venue. For the city’s cricket community, the franchise could bring top-level T20 action closer to home while giving young local talent an opportunity to dream bigger.
Police register case after businessman claims he was duped in a business-related transaction.
The Cheating
Navi Mumbai police have registered a case against three people for allegedly cheating a local businessman of Rs 8.46 crore in a business-related transaction.
According to the complaint, the businessman handed over a large sum of money to the accused in connection with a proposed business arrangement. However, the deal allegedly did not proceed as promised, and the money was not returned.
After attempts to recover the amount reportedly failed, the businessman approached the police and lodged a complaint. Based on his allegations, police have registered a case against the three accused and begun an investigation. Investigators are now examining the financial transactions and other documents related to the case to understand how the money changed hands and determine the individual roles of those named in the complaint.
The police are also expected to verify the claims made by the complainant and gather supporting evidence as the investigation progresses. The case involves a substantial amount of money and has drawn attention to the risks involved in high-value business transactions. Police officials have not yet established guilt, and the allegations against the accused remain subject to investigation and the legal process.
Further details are expected to emerge as investigators examine financial records and question the people connected with the transaction.
New centres in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Nagpur aim to make property registration quicker and more convenient.
The Launch
Property registration in Maharashtra is set to become more convenient with the launch of three new Model Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs) in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Nagpur.
The new centres have been opened at BKC in Mumbai, Mahape in Navi Mumbai and North Ambazari Road in Nagpur. The initiative is aimed at reducing waiting time and making the registration process smoother through greater use of digital services.
Citizens can complete Public Data Entry (PDE) online, make payments through the government portal and book appointments through the e-Step In system. The offices will handle common property-related documents, including sale deeds, lease deeds, gift deeds, powers of attorney and wills.
The new facilities are designed to offer a more comfortable experience for citizens. They include air-conditioned waiting areas, Wi-Fi, drinking water and trained staff to assist applicants during the registration process. However, the Model SROs will operate as an optional service alongside existing government registration offices. Citizens choosing the new service will have to pay an additional service fee of Rs 5,500, while regular SROs will continue to provide registration services without this fee.
The state government plans to expand the initiative by establishing 60 Model SROs across Maharashtra in phases. For property buyers, sellers and families handling property documents, the new centres are expected to provide a more organised and technology-driven registration experience.
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