Cost of advanced LCA Mark 2 jet project may rise due to likely engine price hike

Cost of advanced LCA Mark 2 jet project may rise due to likely engine price hike

As the government tackles the delay in the LCA Mark 1A fighter jet project, the price of the deal for the LCA Mark-2 engine is likely to go up, increasing the overall cost of the project, defence ministry sources said on Monday. The deal is being negotiated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the American … Read more

Ahead of Gaganyaan, ISRO CE-20 engine already has a notable legacy

Ahead of Gaganyaan, ISRO CE-20 engine already has a notable legacy

ISRO conducting a hot-fire test of the CE-20 cryogenic engine for the LVM-3 at its test facility in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. | Photo Credit: ISRO handout On February 21, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reported it had successfully completed human-rating the CE-20 rocket engine ahead of its use in an important test flight later … Read more

Does ‘double engine government’ matter for the voter of Gujarat? 

Does ‘double engine government’ matter for the voter of Gujarat? 

Most often, across States, the support and opposition to ‘double-engine government’ run parallel to the level of satisfaction with the central government Most often, across States, the support and opposition to ‘double-engine government’ run parallel to the level of satisfaction with the central government The phrase ‘double engine government’ constitutes a theme that the Bharatiya … Read more

Red light on, engine off: Arvind Kejriwal calls on public to fight air pollution in Delhi

Red light on, engine off: Arvind Kejriwal calls on public to fight air pollution in Delhi

The Delhi government on Thursday launched a new initiative to tackle the problem of rising air pollution in the national capital. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “We are launching a campaign ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ to tackle air pollution. There are one crore vehicles registered in Delhi. According … Read more