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India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
GeM aims for Rs7 lakh crore procurement, integrates AI in 10 languages
New India [India], 19 May (ANI): The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) on Monday announced plans for an ambitious procurement target of approximately Rs7 lakh crore for the current fiscal year. GeM also introduces artificial intelligence capabilities in 10 Indian languages to enhance user Mihir Kumar while speaking at GeM's 8th Incorporation Day press conference, emphasised the platform's significant impact on public procurement. He said, 'At GeM, we are innovating to simplify and empowering to transform--because when innovation meets inclusion, it unlocks opportunities for every Indian entrepreneur.'The platform has intensified its focus on transparency, detecting 8 lakh erroneous product catalogs and suspending 5,200 sellers for listing violations in FY 2025. Additionally, 8,800 cases of buyer-seller collusion were reported between 2023 and 2025, leading to the cancellation of 500 suspicious has played a crucial role in inclusive growth by onboarding over 10 lakh Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs), 1.3 lakh artisans and weavers, 1.84 lakh women entrepreneurs, and 31,000 the past eight years, GeM has witnessed substantial expansion, including a 14-fold growth in Gross Merchandise Value in the last four years and a threefold increase in its user base. It now serves 1.64 lakh primary buyers and 4.2 lakh active sellers, offering over 10,000 product categories and more than 330 has facilitated high-value transactions, including Rs5,000 crore worth of equipment for the Akash Missile System and Rs5,085 crore in vaccine procurement. It also offers specialised services such as drone solutions for AIIMS and insurance coverage for over 1.3 crore 36 states and Union Territories have adopted GeM, with eight states (Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh) mandating its remains committed to its digital transformation, aiming to create a more transparent, efficient, and inclusive marketplace for all stakeholders in India's procurement ecosystem. (ANI)
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
What Is AKASH & How It Works? India's KILLER Air Defence Missile System Used In Op Sindoor
/ May 12, 2025, 08:16PM IST Akash Missile System played an important role in Operation Sindoor by successfully neutralising air-borne threats initiated by Pakistan. It is a vital part and the 'backbone' of India's multi-layered air defence system. In this video, we break down how does Akash air defence system work and what are its major features that help keep India's skies safe and secure. #akashmissile #airdefencesystem #operationsindoor #opsindoor #pahalgamterrorattack #missile #drones #defence #india #sudarshanchakra #s400 #pakistan #strategy #security #iaf #indianarmy #indiannavy #indianairforce #explained #explainer #timesofindia #toi #toibharat
India.com
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
S-400 vs Iron Dome: How India's air defense system stacks up against Israel's famed missile shield?
Home News S-400 vs Iron Dome: How India's air defense system stacks up against Israel's famed missile shield? S-400 vs Iron Dome: How India's air defense system stacks up against Israel's famed missile shield? How does India's air defense systems, including the S-400 Triumf, stack up against Israel's famed Iron Dome missile defense shield? Let us find out. S-400 vs Iron Dome (File) India-Pakistan tensions: Amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions post Operation Sindoor, India's air defense systems, including the Russian-made S-400 Triumf and the Israeli Barak-8, have successfully thwarted missile and drone attacks by Pakistan on multiple Indian cities. But how does India's air defense systems stack up against Israel's famed Iron Dome missile defense shield? Let us find out. S-400 Triumf The S-400 'Triumf' is a vital part of India's air defence system. The surface-to-air missile system currently has three operational squadrons in India, and is capable of intercepting incoming projectiles at a range 400 kilometers and an altitude of 30 kilometers. The S-400 system is designed to intercept a wide range of aerial threats, including ballistic and cruise missiles, and is integrated with the IACCS network of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Russian-built system is can intercept virtually an aerial attack from the enemy, including missiles, drones fighter jets and rocket attacks. The system is highly mobile and can be easily transported and deployed at any location, where it can be ready for operational use within minutes. The S-400 system is equipped with an advanced 92N6E electronically-steered phased array radar, which enables the system to detect multiple enemy targets from a distance of 600 km. The system is capable of tracking as many as 160 targets simultaneously, and can fire two intercepting missiles at each target to ensure its neutralized. India acquired the S-400 system from Russia in 2018 under a deal worth Rs 40,000 crore for five units, three of which have been delivered so far and are in operational use. Akash Missile System The indigenously-built Akash Missile System perfectly complements the S-400 air defense system. The Akash system is designed for short-range aerial defence, with a capability to take down aerial threats up to a range of 25-30 kms. The low-level interception system is a low-cost option to engage multiple short-range targets, and is equipped with anti-jamming technology, making it difficult for the enemy to disable using electronic warfare capabilities. Barak-8 missile system Jointly developed by India and Israel, the Barak-8 is a medium-range air defense system that can target fighter jets, helicopters, drones, anti-ship and cruise missiles at a distance ranging between 70-150 km. The Barak-8 missile system is equipped with ctive radar homing, advanced data link, allowing blazing fast response to threats. How Israel's Iron Dome varies from India's air defense systems Notably. India's air defense strategy markedly different from Israel. The Jewish nation's famed Iron Dome missile defense is specifically designed to intercept short-range aerial threats, especially rocket attacks by Hamas from the Gaza Strip, while India's multi-level air defense is designed to provide protection against long-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, stealth aircraft and hypersonic projectile. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest India News on More Stories
