DEVELOPMENT TESTING

The United States faces a critical challenge as its nuclear strategy is questioned in the face of escalating threats from Russia and China.

IIT Kanpur's Technopark has partnered with defence SPVs to establish testing centres for unmanned aerial systems and communication systems. Funded by the Ministry of Defence, these facilities aim to support the domestic defence industry and may evol...

India has achieved a major milestone by successfully testing a long-range hypersonic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. Developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this missile can carry multip...

India successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, achieving a significant milestone in advanced military technology. The missile, capable of carrying various payloads over 1500km, was developed by DRDO in ...

India conducted successful flight tests of the guided Pinaka weapon system. The tests assessed the system's range, accuracy, and rate of fire. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) oversaw the trials. The tests involved rockets fi...

India's indigenously developed light battle tank, designed for high-altitude warfare, will undergo Army trials next year. The Army also plans to collaborate with the industry to develop a futuristic light tank, with two selected companies competing ...

India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The missile performed as expected, hitting its target with precision and demonstrating advan...

India is constructing its first dedicated railway test track in Rajasthan for testing rolling stock, including bullet trains. The 60 km track, costing Rs 820 crore, features curves, bridges, and loops for comprehensive testing of speed, stability, a...

Some companies are employing unusual interview tests to evaluate candidates beyond their qualifications. One such test involves observing whether a candidate seasons their food before tasting, revealing potential impatience. Another, the "coffee cup...

The Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile with a range of 350 km. The missile, capable of hitting both land and sea targets, was launched from a warship and features advanced navigation capabilities, including the ability to ...

North Korea recently launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-19, calling it "the world's strongest." Experts question its wartime practicality due to its enormous size. Analysts suggest North Korea still faces technological chall...

The Indian government has approved a new missile testing range in Nagayalanka, Andhra Pradesh. This range will support testing various tactical missile systems. The Cabinet Committee on Security also cleared proposals for acquiring Predator drones a...

China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile into the Pacific, landing within French Polynesia's exclusive economic zone. The missile carried a dummy warhead and was part of China's annual training plan. The United States received advance notice,...

Reliance Industries Limited has established a 150,000 sq ft R&D centre in Bengaluru for its consumer goods business. The facility will develop and test products in food, home, and personal care categories. It includes pilot manufacturing capabilitie...

Domestic benchmarks are attempting to sustain new highs, driven by the US Fed’s aggressive rate cut. Meanwhile, the Chinese central bank’s rate cut, and additional stimulus measures have positively influenced global investor sentiment, resulting in ...

The controversy over Tirupati laddoos has escalated as Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has accused his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy of using adulterated ghee. The issue, which has religious implications, focuses on the procurement process and l...

Certain repetitive tech jobs are already seeing a decline in demand due to GenAI. Both firms and individuals are under pressure as upskilling cycles are set to get faster and shorter.

India successfully test-fired the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) for the second consecutive day from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The Defence Research and Development Organisation confirmed that both ...

Gabe Monroy, who was in Bengaluru recently for Google's Gen AI Exchange: Developer Day, did not disclose the scale of adoption for Gemini Code Assist, but said they are seeing 30-50% in productivity gains. The areas that could be the most impacted i...