India lags behind in race for fifth generation fighter jet; Turkey surges ahead

A prototype of the Kaan fifth-generation fighter undergoing taxi trials. (image credit: Turkish Aerospace Industries) Turkey’s fifth-generation fighter programme has moved into an advanced phase, with the KAAN platform undergoing prototype testing, while India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) remains confined to the design stage.The KAAN, developed under Turkey’s National Combat Aircraft initiative, has already…

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In Washington, Pumas are protecting human lives by preventing vehicle collisions accounting for a 76% reduction in accidents

Whoever thought animals would be able to prevent accidents? According to a recent study published in ‘Current Biology’ the presence of pumas in Washington has decreased the risk of road collisions immensely. Researchers found that the presence of pumas in the Olympic Peninsula area of Washington has changed the behaviour of the local deer population,…

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‘Officials will contact’: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami responds to Rishabh Pant’s emotional land appeal | Cricket News

Uttarakhand’s CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Rishabh Pant (ANI Image) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has responded to India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant‘s public appeal for help in acquiring land in his home state, assuring the cricketer that the government will extend all possible assistance in accordance with the rules.Pant, who is currently in Sri…

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Europe’s largest technology company SAP stops all travel and hiring; tells employees: We need to be disciplined in how we spend

​SAP has paused most travel and hiring. Europe’s largest technology company has introduced the measures as it increases investment in artificial intelligence (AI), telling employees it needs to “be disciplined in how we spend.” According to an internal email obtained by 404 Media, only AI-related hiring, customer-facing travel and trips linked to AI development or…

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India steps up sixth-gen fighter push, moves to co-join French-led FCAS

NEW DELHI: The Defence ministry has initiated efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter aircraft programme, a parliamentary panel has said. The panel has also sought a clear roadmap and timeline for India’s acquisition of such advanced aircraft.In its report presented in Parliament on Friday, the parliamentary standing committee on…

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