HAL, Hensoldt ink deal for helicopter obstacle-avoidance tech

BENGALURU: Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Wednesday said it has signed a contract with Germany’s Hensoldt Sensors GmbH at the Dubai Air Show 2025 to secure design transfer and intellectual property rights for advanced obstacle-avoidance technologies for helicopters.The agreement covers the Transfer of Design ToT, IPR, and manufacturing and repair capability for an Obstacle…

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Rupee watch: Currency slips to 89.94 against dollar; crude rise, FII outflows and tariff worries weigh

The rupee weakened by 7 paise to close at 89.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by higher crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows and a firmer greenback, PTI reported.Forex traders said the local unit also faced headwinds from renewed concerns over potential US tariff action and weak sentiment in domestic equities….

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UPSC overhauls exam centre allocation for CSE 2026 to prioritise accessibility for PwBD candidates

For years, candidates with benchmark disabilities have faced a familiar uncertainty during the civil services examination cycle: whether their preferred examination centre would still be available by the time they applied. The Union Public Service Commission has now altered that equation.In a reform aimed at supporting persons with benchmark disabilities, the UPSC has revised its…

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