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Arun K. Singh: Leading in the World of Cybersecurity and Technology

Arun K. Singh, CEO and president of Ilantus Services, listed by Fortunes Time Magazine under The 10 Most Inspiring CEOs to Follow in 2024

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TNPL 2025: NRK vs DD Match 24 Preview & Prediction

TNPL 2025 Match 24 Preview: Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons – Clash for Playoff Glory

The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 is heating up as we head into Match 24, where the Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) are set to face off against the Dindigul Dragons (DD) on Thursday, June 26, at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli. With the playoff race entering a critical phase, both teams have everything to play for in this high-voltage encounter.

Match Details

Match: Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons, Match 24, TNPL 2025

Date & Time: Thursday, June 26, 7:15 PM IST

Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli

 Team Form and Standings

Nellai Royal Kings have had a mixed campaign so far, with 2 wins and 3 losses, placing them 6th on the points table. Their recent performance has dipped, and they desperately need back-to-back wins to stay alive in the playoff race.

Meanwhile, Dindigul Dragons have shown more consistency with 3 wins in 5 matches, currently sitting at 3rd. A win here would inch them closer to securing a playoff spot and perhaps even a Top-2 finish.

Playing XI Predictions

 Nellai Royal Kings (NRK)

Ajitesh Guruswamy

Arun Karthik (c)

NS Harish

Rithik Easwaran (wk)

Athish SR

Muhammed Adnan Khan

Sonu Yadav

Sachin Rathi

Rocky Bhasker

Emmanuel Cherian

Valliappan Yudheeswaran

 Dindigul Dragons (DD)

Ravichandran Ashwin (c)

Shivam Singh

Baba Indrajith (wk)

Hunny Saini

R K Jayant

Maan Bafna

M Karthik Saran

Varun Chakaravarthy

Sandeep Warrier

DT Chandrasekar

Ganeshan Periyaswamy

Head-to-Head Record

Nellai Royal Kings have historically dominated this fixture.

Total Matches: 4

NRK Wins: 4

DD Wins: 0

Despite DD’s better form in 2025, this historical edge may boost NRK’s morale heading into the clash.

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch – Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli

The surface has offered a balanced contest between bat and ball. However, it gradually becomes more batting-friendly under lights. Teams chasing have won 37 out of 75 matches at this venue, suggesting a slight edge for the side bowling first. Spinners like Sachin Rathi and Varun Chakaravarthy are expected to be effective during the middle overs.

Weather

Conditions in Tirunelveli are expected to be clear and humid, with minimal chances of rain and temperatures ranging between 28–32°C—ideal for an uninterrupted evening of cricket.

Key Players to Watch

⭐ Shivam Singh (DD) – Probable Best Batter

With 245 runs in 5 matches at a jaw-dropping average of 81.67, Shivam Singh has been the rock atop the Dragons’ order. His ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed makes him a prized wicket for NRK.

⭐ Sachin Rathi (NRK) – Probable Best Bowler

The left-arm spinner has picked up 8 wickets in 5 games at a superb average of 15.38. His spell in the middle overs could well dictate the outcome of the game, especially against DD’s middle order.

⭐ Ravichandran Ashwin (DD)

Skipper, strike bowler, and pinch-hitter — Ashwin is wearing multiple hats. With 6 wickets and 185 runs in just 5 outings, he remains one of the most impactful players this season.

Recent Performances

Dindigul Dragons – Last Match

Opponent: Salem Spartans

Result: Won by 2 wickets

Top Performers:

Shivam Singh – 45

Hunny Saini – 35

Ashwin – 30 & 1 wicket

Nellai Royal Kings – Last Match

Opponent: Lyca Kovai Kings

Result: Lost by 67 runs

Top Performer:

Muhammed Adnan Khan – 26

Sonu Yadav – 2 wickets

Statistical Leaders (TNPL 2025)

Most Runs (TNPL 2025)

Tushar Raheja – 351

Baba Aparajith – 295

Shivam Singh – 245

Ravichandran Ashwin – 185

Arun Karthik (NRK) – 163

Most Wickets (TNPL 2025)

Sonu Yadav (NRK) – 12

Abhishek Tanwar – 12

Sachin Rathi (NRK) – 8

Ashwin (DD) – 6

Varun Chakaravarthy (DD) – 6

Fantasy Tips & Match Prediction

Toss Prediction:

Nellai Royal Kings to win the toss and choose to bowl first.

Scenario 1 – NRK Bowling First:

Dindigul Dragons to score: 170–180

Match Result: Dindigul Dragons to win

Scenario 2 – NRK Batting First:

Nellai Royal Kings to score: 150–160

Match Result: Dindigul Dragons to win

Player of the Match:

Ravichandran Ashwin – with both bat and ball

Final Thoughts

Despite a perfect head-to-head record for the Nellai Royal Kings, current form and balance give the Dindigul Dragons a clear edge going into this crucial encounter. The likes of Shivam Singh, Ashwin, and Varun Chakaravarthy make DD a dangerous unit, while NRK will depend heavily on spinners and top-order resilience to pull off an upset.

Expect a high-scoring thriller with plenty of spin magic, power hitting, and playoff drama.

Match Prediction: Dindigul Dragons to win and march towards the top of the table.

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PM Modi, Amit Shah among 40 BJP star campaigners for 2nd phase of J&K polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President J.P. Nadda have been named in the party’s list of 40 star campaigners for the second phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir to be held on September 25.

Several BJP heavyweights such as Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Lal Khattar, G. Kishan Reddy, Jitendra Singh, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan were also named in the list issued by party General Secretary Arun Singh.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

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#TATAIPL-2024-64 : Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel Hit Fifties, Ishant Sharma Takes 3/35 As Delhi Capitals Beat Lucknow Super Giants By 19 Runs

Delhi Capitals  continue to keep their slim play-offs hopes alive as they beat Lucknow Super Giants by 19 runs in Tata IPL 2024 encounter at the Arun Jaitley, stadium , Delhi.

LSG skipper K L Rahul won the toss and opted to bowl at first . DC got off to a horror start with power hitter opener Jake Fraser-McGurk out for 0 . Abishek Porel put the innings back on track with an attacking 58 ( 33 balls, 5 fours, 4 sixes) .

Giving Porel good support was Shai Hope who chipped in with aggressive 38 ( 27 balls , 3 fours, 2 sixes) . After missing the previous match due to ban Skipper Rishabh Pant scored  33 ( 23 balls 5 fours) .

Tristan Stubbs gave the DC innings the power finish with a blistering unbeaten 57 ( 25 balls , 3 fours , 4 sixes), Axar Patel  was the other not out batsman 14 ( 10 balls  2 fours) . DC total an imposing  208/ 4  in their 20 overs

LSG bowling  :  Arshad Khan 1/ 45 ( 3 overs), Mohsin Khan 0/ 29 ( 4 overs), Yudhvir Singh Charak 0/ 28 ( 2 overs), Naveen-ul-Haq 2/ 51 ( 4 overs), Ravi Bishnoi 1/ 26 ( 4 overs), Krunal Pandya 0/ 20 ( 2 overs), Deepak Hooda 0/ 9 ( 1 over)

Chasing the big total , LSG were rocked early . Skipper  KL Rahul Out for  5 . Fellow opener  Quinton de Kock dismissed for 12 . Both fell to seasoned  Ishant Sharma . Big -hitting Aussie Marcus Stoinis was out stumped off Axar Patel  for  5 .

Deepak Hooda was the  third victim of impressive Ishant Sharma without disturbing the scorers for  0.  DC were tottering  at 44-4, 4.1 overs. Ayush Badoni soon fell for 6 putting LSG in deep trouble at 71/ 5  in 7.3  overs  .

Nichloas Pooran with   a blazing 61  ( 27 balls , 6 fours, 4 sixes)  just delayed the inevitable  for a  while . Arshad Khan  played a stunning innings to give  LSG some hope with an unbeaten 58  ( 33 balls , 3 fours, 5 sixes) .

But the target of DC was just too much .   Krunal Pandya ( 18) Yudhvir Singh Charak (14) , Ravi Bishnoi ( 2) , Naveen-ul-Haq not out 2 .  LSG finally managing 189 / 9 in their 20 overs, losing match by 19 runs.

Delhi Capitals bowling  : Vastly experienced Ishant Sharma was brilliant up front with 3/ 35 ( 4 overs) and rightly bagged the man of the match . Khaleel Ahmed 1/ 22( 2 overs), Axar Patel 1/ 20 ( 1 over) , Mukesh Kumar  1/ 32 ( 4 overs), Kuldeep Yadav 1/ 32 ( 4 overs) , Tristan Stubbs 1/ 4 ( 1 over) , Gulbadin Naib 0/ 12 ( 1 over) , Rasikh Dar Salam 0/ 30 ( 3 overs)

After the loss in their penultimate league game, LSG are all but out of the play-off race. DC’s win paved the way for Rajasthan Royals qualification to the play-offs.

Delhi moved to 14 points, same as Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, and their playoff chances depends on a sequence of other results.

LSG Impact Player: Ayush Badoni replaces Mohsin Khan DC Impact Player: Ishant Sharma replaces Abishek Porel

Match: IPL 2024, 64th Match Venue: Delhi | Date: May 14, 2024

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Unveiling Sanskriti IAS Coaching in Delhi: Reviews, Courses, and Fee Structure

Introduction

In the realm of Civil Services Examination (CSE) preparation in India, Sanskriti IAS Coaching Institute stands tall as a beacon of excellence. With its dedicated faculty, interactive teaching methodologies, and comprehensive study materials, Sanskriti IAS has earned a reputation as one of the premier coaching centers for aspiring civil servants. This article delves into the intricate details of Sanskriti IAS, exploring its coaching methodologies, course offerings, student reviews, and, most importantly, the Sanskriti IAS Fees structure. To know in detail read the upsc blog on Josh Talks.

About Sanskriti IAS Coaching Institute

Sanskriti IAS Coaching Institute, located in Delhi, is renowned for its commitment to nurturing the future bureaucrats of India. The institute boasts a team of expert faculties comprising Mr. Akhil Murti, Amit Kumar Singh, Mr. A K Arun, Kumar Gaurav, and more seasoned professionals. With years of experience under their belt, these mentors provide personalized guidance to each aspirant, identifying their strengths and weaknesses to facilitate holistic development.

The hallmark of Sanskriti IAS lies in its small batch sizes, typically accommodating 45-50 students. This conducive environment fosters two-way communication between faculty members and aspirants, ensuring a clear understanding of complex concepts and doubt resolution. The teaching style is characterized by interactivity and clarity, enabling students to grasp intricate subjects with ease.

Courses Offered

Sanskriti IAS offers a diverse range of courses tailored to meet the needs of UPSC CSE aspirants:

Foundation Course: Designed for beginners, this course lays the groundwork for comprehensive preparation, covering fundamental concepts and topics.

NCERT Course: A specialized program focusing on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) curriculum, essential for building a strong conceptual foundation.

IAS Course: Geared towards UPSC CSE preparation, this course encompasses both Prelims and Mains examinations, equipping aspirants with the requisite knowledge and skills.

UPPSC Course: Catering to the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) examination, this course provides targeted guidance for aspirants aiming for state-level civil services.

Additionally, Sanskriti IAS offers a plethora of subject-specific test series, including Prelims, Mains, and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), allowing students to assess their progress and identify areas for improvement systematically.

Quality of Study Material and Infrastructure

One of the distinguishing features of Sanskriti IAS is its meticulously crafted study material. Prepared by a team of qualified content developers, the study material is organized in a chapter-wise manner, aligning with the UPSC CSE syllabus. The content team, comprising experienced individuals with insights into the examination pattern, ensures that the material remains relevant and up-to-date.

Moreover, Sanskriti IAS provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for online classes, granting students unlimited access for three years. This seamless online platform facilitates remote learning, enabling aspirants from diverse backgrounds to avail themselves of quality education without geographical constraints.

Reviews and Performance

The success of Sanskriti IAS is best reflected in the testimonials of its past students. Many attribute their achievements to the institute's commitment to ethical and value-based education. Beyond academic excellence, Sanskriti IAS instills in its students a sense of responsibility towards public service, nurturing well-rounded individuals capable of contributing positively to society.

Furthermore, Sanskriti IAS boasts an impressive track record of producing UPSC CSE qualifying candidates, with several students securing top ranks in the examination. This tangible outcome underscores the effectiveness of the institute's pedagogical approach and underscores its status as a leading coaching center in Delhi.

Sanskriti IAS Fees Structure

Now, let's delve into the fee structure of Sanskriti IAS. The institute offers various courses at competitive prices, ensuring accessibility without compromising on quality. The Sanskriti IAS Fees structure for different courses is as follows:

GS Pre+ Mains+ CSAT: INR 2,60,000 (inclusive of GST)

Optional: INR 55,000 (inclusive of GST)

CSAT: INR 35,000 (inclusive of GST)

Conclusion

In conclusion, Sanskriti IAS Coaching Institute emerges as a formidable force in the realm of UPSC CSE preparation. With its distinguished faculty, comprehensive courses, and unwavering commitment to student success, the institute continues to empower aspirants to realize their dreams of serving the nation. Aspiring civil servants seeking guidance and mentorship can undoubtedly find solace in the nurturing environment of Sanskriti IAS.

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Shri Venkateshwara University/Institute celebrated the 75th Republic Day with great enthusiasm and fervour. 

Shri Venkateshwara University/Institute organized the 75th Republic day celebrations with full enthusiasm and fervour.

The Group Chairman Dr Sudhir Giri, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi, CEO Mr. Ajay Shrivastava, & the Registrar Dr Piyush Pandey inaugurated the 75th Republic Day Celebrations by offering flowers on the portrait of Mother India & by hoisting a 101 feet tall tricolour.

Later, they celebrated this historic day by taking the parade salute.

The NCC cadets, Army Officers & the security team conducted march pass & remembered those who sacrificed their life for the nation.

Apart from unfurling the national tricolor, the students presented over a dozen patriotic cultural programmes that mesmerized the audience.  

Later, the students of the University performed on over a dozen patriotic songs that made the event memorable for all. They gave scintillating dance performance on the song देश रंगीला रंगीला-देश मेंरा रंगीला, तेरी मिट्टी मे मिल जॉवा- गुल बनके मे खिल जॉवा, कहते हमको प्यार से इण्डिया वाले- दुश्मन के छक्के छुडा दे हम इण्डिया वाले that was admired by all.

The Group Chairman Dr Sudhir Giri reiterated the 75th Republic Day is historic. By heading the G20 summit, abrogation of Article 370 in J& K & the construction of the centuries pending Ram Temple makes this Republic day historic & special.

The Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi & the Registrar Dr Piyush Pandey also addressed the 75th Republic Day function.

Those present included the Chief Advisor Dr VPS Arora, VC Dr Rakesh Yadav, Dr Rajesh Singh, Dr SN Sahu, Dr Laxman Singh Rawat, Dr Divya Girdhar, & Dr Mohit Sharma.

Dr. SS Baghel, Dr Yogeshwar Sharma, Dr CV Singh, Dr Tejpal Singh, Arun Kumar Goswami, Sunil Kumar Bhagwania, & Maroof Chaudhary.

Noticeable with his presence was the Meerut Campus Director Dr Pratap Singh & also present was the Media Incharge Mr. Vishwas Rana among others.

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School of Energy Management organized one-day Workshop on “Sustainable cities and communities to avoid adverse effects on the environment” at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in collaboration with J&K Science Technology & Innovation Council, Udhampur.

In his keynote address Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU emphasized the importance of sustainable cities and communities to avoid adverse effects on the environment. He said that as the world’s population is constantly increasing and we need to build modern, sustainable cities to accommodate the increasing population. “Sustainable cities are a key to strike a balance between economic growth, social inclusivity, and environmental protection”he said.  He emphasized that sustainable cities   is not just a choice but a necessity to preserve our planet for future generations. He stressed that for creating sustainable cities and communities people from academia and government need to collaborate so as to deal with the environmental, economic, and social challenges.  “There is need to investigate and implement methods, processes and technologies required for attaining sustainable development of our cities and society and also, it has to be in sync with constantly evolving economic and technological developments” he said.

Mrs. Shruti Khanna, Assistant Director, JKSTIC gave an overview of the initiatives taken by the department of Science & Technology. She also awared that the workshop is aimed at identifying opportunities and linkages to strengthen academic and research institutions. Prof. Abu Talha Farooqi from Jindal School of Art and Architecture, OP Jindal Global University laid emphasis on varied roles for the idea of sustainable cities and communities. Prof. Arun Verma, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Jammu delivered lecture on  electric vehicles and their need in ensuring clean urban mobility.

Sh. Nagendra Singh Jamwal, JKAS, Registrar SMVDU highlighted the steps taken by SMVDU in organizing high quality workshops and conferences. He stressed that such workshops help in broadening the knowledge base of the participants. He said that this workshop will make all of us understand the need for sustainable development and spread awareness and knowledge among the participants and society.  Dr. Vineet Veer Tyagi, Head, School of Energy Management highlighted the initiatives taken by School of Energy Management for climate change mitigation. Dr. Sanjeev Anand, Workshop Coordinator explained about the schedule of the workshop and stressed upon the need to organize such workshops. The main objective of the workshop was to identify the challenges and solutions, promote sustainable cities and communities and empower participants as community representatives. The event started with lighting of lamp by the dignitaries at Matrika Auditorium of SMVDU. The inaugural function of the event was attended by Deans and Heads of different schools, Sh. Neeraj Gupta, JKAS, Finance Officer, SMVDU. The formal vote of thanks was given by Ar. Navin Gupta, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Landscape Design, SMVD University.

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Under the patronage of our Hon'ble Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) G. K. Pal, the Department of #emergency Medicine at AIIMS Patna, celebrated #EmergencyMedicineDay on May 27, 2023, with the theme "Your Safety, Our Priority." The event commenced with a cycling activity and included informative presentations. along with Dr. Arun Prasad, (Deputy Director of Administration), Dr. C.M. Singh, (Medical Superintendent), and Dr. Bindey kumar (Director, IGIMS Patna) were present. A hundred faculty and nursing staff members attended the event, emphasizing its importance.

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Suspended IPS officer Basant Rath resigns; hints at joining electoral politics

Suspended IPS officer Basant Rath resigns; hints at joining electoral politics

Suspended IPS officer Basant Rath resigns; hints at joining electoral politics Srinagar, Jun 26: Suspended IPS officer Basant Rath on Sunday announced his resignation from service on social media, hinting that he is joining politics to contest elections from Kashmir. In his famous twitter handle KangriCarrier , which is unverified, as well as WhatsApp status and Instagram post, Rath who will be…

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Palash

‘Palash’ shared poetry collection is such a unique confluence of 33 writers (including young and senior writers) of India, whose fragrance will perfume the Hindi literary field. Just as the bright color of ‘Palash’ keeps spreading its aura in the whole universe. Similarly, the taste of this book will give a special kind of feeling to the poets, because the poems included in the book have been…

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Sanctions on Russians should lead from bad to worse the maintenance of Indian Air Force jets

More than 50% of all Indian material is of Soviet or Russian origin, requiring sustained assistance from Moscow for its maintenance, repair and overhaul.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 03/05/2022 - 10:20 am in Military, War Zones

The optimism of the Indian Air Force (IAFs) about the ability to obtain spare parts to ensure the operability of its fleet of military aircraft, despite the punitive sanctions imposed on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, is denied by the recurrent shortage of components that the force has always faced, even when there were no embargoes.

The deputy chief of staff of the IAF, Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, told reporters on Wednesday, March 2, that the sanctions would not greatly affect the Indiana Air Force's ability to obtain Russian spare parts and auxiliary equipment, especially for its Sukhoi Su-30MKI and MiG-29 fighters.

Su-30MKI.

“We are evaluating (the situation) and there will be difficulties, but (sanctions) should not affect us much,” said Air Marshal Singh. He, an unbelieving, added that the IAF would in no way be "significantly affected" in this regard, as its good relations with the US and Russia persevered.

The three-star officer seemed to assume, without a basis, that New Delhi's lasting strategic, defense, diplomatic and political ties with Moscow and Washington before the invasion of Ukraine would make it immune to sanctions forever, despite the US's determination to penalize Russia for its militarism.

And, like most officers in the country, Air Marshal Singh also seems to assume that jugaad (creative innovation) or, better yet, the namesake 'Indian rope trick' of 'hypnotizing' the US, the European Union and other sanctioning countries in ceding Delhi in their efforts to maintain their military trade with Russia, without hindrance.

Resorting to financial jugaad, much like what the IAF achieves on its many platforms, however, does not seem to be an option for India to circumvent sanctions. According to the New York finance website 'Investopedia', sanctions by countries or organizations "provide a political tool without military force to punish or prevent objectionable actions". He goes on to state that sanctions can cost his targets dearly, or simply that trying any sanctions breach ploy can be harmful, not only to Russia as a seller of embargoed goods, but also to India as a buyer.

MiG-29UPG.

It also seems that Air Marshal Singh was denying the very reiteration of the IAF and the Ministry of Defense of the shortage of Russian equipment spare parts, which negatively impacted not only the IAF, but the entire army of India, for decades. More than 50% of all Indian material is of Soviet or Russian origin, requiring sustained assistance from Moscow for its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and, in some cases, even its updating.

However, these continuously delayed shortcomings and MROs persisted even during what many officers called the "good years" of India-Russia ties and were routinely highlighted by numerous parliamentary defense committees and Comptrollership and General Audit (CAG) audits. But under the recent sanctions imposed on all Russian military and related entities, India's endless problem of obtaining Russian spare parts, despite the confidence of Air Marshal Singh, promises only to get much worse if the acquisition does not cease completely.

“It is a critical issue for the IAF and it is getting harder every day, in an unlikely situation to correct for several years,” said military analyst Air Marshal V. K. ‘Jimmy’ Bhatia (retired). Sanctions on Russia, warned the former fighter pilot, will be a detrimental disadvantage in keeping Russian IAF platforms operational and may even force it to resort to inadequate purchases of "gray market" components to compensate for asset deficiencies.

Former Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral Arun Prakash, takes an apocalyptic step further.

"Severe sanctions on Russia may eventually result in the disarmament of the Indian military due to the shortage of equipment and spare parts," he warned, blaming Indian authorities for the imminent quagmire of material hanging over the country's armed forces. “Indian politicians,” said the former navy chief, “were apparently indifferent to this crisis; the incomprehensible bureaucracy and scientists from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) were never held responsible for their inability to deliver competent weapons systems on time.”

MiG-21.

The IAF currently operates more than 410 Soviet and Russian fighters comprising a mixture of imported and licensed platforms. These included about 14 Su-30MKI 'Flanker' squadrons of about 260 fighter jets that make up the IAF front line; five MiG-21 'Fishbed' ground attack squadrons representing about 90 aircraft; and five MiG-29 'Fulcrum' (UPG) air superiority squadrons, comprising 60 platforms, including eight All of them rely unanimously on Russian parts and components, whose availability has always been uncertain, although many of them were built locally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under Russian technology transfer.

In turn, this shortage resulted in low operational availability of IAF Russian fighter jets and several rotary and transport platforms. In a revealing statement in Parliament in December 2015, the Ministry of Defense had declared that the operational availability of the IAF combat fleet was only 55%, mainly due to the unavailability of spare parts even at that time. Little has changed in the following seven years.

Su-30MKI.

This parliamentary disclosure meant that only about 350 of the 700 predominantly Russian combat aircraft in service at the time - many of which have already been retired - were available at any time to carry out operations. In addition, the ministry clearly stated that between 15-20% of fighter jets of Russian origin were "grounded aircraft (AOG) due to the lack of spare parts" and that even the operational availability of the IAF frontline Su-30MKIs was 50%.

After that, the availability of the Su-30MKI rose to about 60%, but the perennial problem of spare parts even for this advanced and multifunctional aircraft and the twin-engine MiG-29s, highlighted in Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's discussions with Russian authorities in Moscow in mid-2020. Ironically, this was three years after HAL signed two agreements with Russia for long-term maintenance and spare parts support for the IAF Su-30MKI fleet.

Beriev A-50EI Mainstay.

The two five-year agreements, worth an estimated $300 million, aimed to provide the fast delivery of about 57,000 spare parts of the Su-30MKI, licensed local manufacture of some components and a logistics center for advanced fighters in Bangalore, where HAL builds them. But IAF sources said little was achieved after that.

"The usual promises were made (by Rajnath Singh in Moscow) and protocols signed as before, but the situation on the ground simply did not change," said a retired three-star IAF officer at the time, refusing to be identified. The operational capacity of fighters, he lamented, remains a chronic problem for the IAF and seemed difficult to overcome, mainly due to the shortage of spare parts.

Under the current sanctions regime, the same officer declared, this would only get worse, as Russia would seek to manufacture equipment for itself, instead of holding the Indian armed forces by sending spare parts.

Problems with spare parts are not limited to IAF fighters

By August 2017, CAG had severely indicted the IAF for 'low' maintenance capacity and 'poor' availability of its fleet of Ilyushin Il-76 'Candid' transport aircraft and Il-78 'Midas' tankers that were negatively affecting the operational efficiency force, due to its inability to obtain spare parts from Russia. CAG reported that the average availability of the 14 Il-76 of the IAF of 2010-16 was only 38%, while that of its six Il-78 for the same period was 49%; significantly lower than the 70% of "wanted" maintenance levels. In addition, the avionics of both platforms dated from 1985, so “it was not allowed to operate in international flight corridors,” CAG said.

Il-78 Midas and Su-30MKI.

These endless complications ?? about military parts for India were exacerbated after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, after which many defense manufacturing units and factories fell under the limits of separatist republics such as Ukraine, which were enemies of Moscow. This generated not only a shortage of spare parts, making them difficult, if not impossible, to obtain, but also prohibitively expensive, as some of the production lines had closed due to little or no demand.

This also resulted in the entire Indian army, including the IAF, obtaining spare parts of dubious quality from the parallel market that, in some cases, even led to equipment failures, for which responsibility was rarely attributed.

One thousand Mi-17 of the Indian Army.

Despite Air Marshal Singh's braggart about the imminent resumption of the IAF's uninterrupted military trade with Russia, he also does not seem to take into account the dual sanctions of the Swords of Damocles that hang over force, which also include the Act to Combat the Opponents of America through US Sanctions (CAATSA

This 2017 law, which followed Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and Moscow's alleged interference in the U.S. elections two years later, directly threatens the recent implementation of the IAF of the first of five Almaz-Antey S-400 Triunf S-400 air defense missile systems that India had acquired at the end of 2018 for $5.5 billion

Antonov AN-26.

So far, CAATSA has been invoked against China and Turkey for installing S-400 systems, but not against Delhi, which seems to have received (for now) a silent resignation by Washington. Perhaps in this case, too, the military of India, especially the IAF, and its political and bureaucratic establishment are discreetly betting on administering these calamities collectively, via jugaad or the rope trick, or possibly even both.

Source: The Wire

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#LokSabhaElections2024 : Second Phase – 89 Seats ; All 20 In Kerala , 14 In Karnataka , 13 In Rajasthan

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor, and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil are among the key candidates in the fray for the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls with Bharatiya Janata Party’s Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies.

Staggered over seven stages, the first phase of the elections held last Friday for 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories saw a voter turnout of around 65.5 per cent.

In the second phase of Lok Sabha polls on Friday, polling is scheduled in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, eight seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir.

Gandhi is the sitting MP from Wayanad in Kerala and is seeking re-election. He is pitted against CPI’s Annie Raja and BJP’s K Surendran.

In the 2019 election, Gandhi secured victory by a substantial margin of more than 7 lakh votes against his closest rival, Communist Party of India’s P P Suneer.

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor is hoping to retain the Thiruvananthapuram seat for the fourth time. He is pitted against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar from the BJP and CPI’s Pannyan Raveendran.

Malini, who has represented the Mathura constituency since 2014, is contesting against Congress’ Mukesh Dhangar while Om Birla, a two-time MP from Kota, is facing Prahlad Gunjal from the Congress party.

Union minister Shekhawat is eyeing a third win from the Jodhpur seat while Congress candidate Karan Singh Uchiyarda would look to put a spanner in the works of the BJP candidate.

Tejasvi Surya, the sitting MP for Bangalore South and the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), will face Congress’ Sowmya Reddy.

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