Bhaswar Kumar, Business Standard

Stories by Bhaswar Kumar, Business Standard

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2025

The Human-rated LVM3 vehicle, the Crew Escape System and the Crew Module and Service Module are all in final stages of testing and integration.

Navy To Boost Submarine Fleet To Counter China Threat

Navy To Boost Submarine Fleet To Counter China Threat

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

'There's an urgent requirement, particularly for the Indian Ocean region, as China's naval presence grows, and with Pakistan also acquiring more submarines.'

Combat Jets To Get Make In India Boost

Combat Jets To Get Make In India Boost

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

'The aircraft is expected to be ready for rollout between January and March 2026, and to fly by the end of the year.'

Private Firms Can Be Involved In Stealth Fighter Project

Private Firms Can Be Involved In Stealth Fighter Project

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2025

'An HAL-private sector tieup is a possibility.'

'The RBI has started to support growth'

'The RBI has started to support growth'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2025

'Deposit and lending rates have started to fall considerably. It is likely to spur investment and consumption of durables.'

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2025

'We will see whether there were losses or not, and whether the war aims were achieved. When the truth comes out, some may well be surprised,' says Dassault CEO.

Did You Know What Defence Ministry Did This Year?

Did You Know What Defence Ministry Did This Year?

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2025

India fully utilised its military modernisation budget in 2024-2025 -- the first time in five years -- and signed a record Rs 2 trillion defence contracts.

India Set For Rs 32 Trillion Defence Budget... In 2047

India Set For Rs 32 Trillion Defence Budget... In 2047

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2025

'Make-in-India played a key role in India's effective action against terrorism during Operation Sindoor.'

'Indian Stocks Unlikely To Give Significant Returns In 12 Months'

'Indian Stocks Unlikely To Give Significant Returns In 12 Months'

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

'Right now, silver -- and especially platinum -- are very cheap compared to gold. If I were buying today, I would choose platinum.'

Why Pakistan Was Desperate For Ceasefire

Why Pakistan Was Desperate For Ceasefire

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

'The devastating Indian Air Force strikes on the night of May 9-10 exposed Pakistan's vulnerabilities.' 'If these had continued, it would have further degraded Pakistan's ability to continue with air operations.'

'Rein In Terrorism Or Face India's Military Strikes'

'Rein In Terrorism Or Face India's Military Strikes'

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

'With a military-led strategy to counter terrorism emanating from Pakistan, India has clearly signalled that it would respond decisively to future terrorist threats.'

Stealth Fighter Test Flight Scheduled For 2028

Stealth Fighter Test Flight Scheduled For 2028

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

Private and public defence players can bid to participate in the stealth fighter development programme independently, as a joint venture, or as consortia.

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

For the first time, the Data Security Council of India assembled a joint task force to source threat intelligence at the origin and ensure coordinated action across the cybersecurity spectrum.

Apple's India Plans Unfazed by US-China Tariff Truce

Apple's India Plans Unfazed by US-China Tariff Truce

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

There's no change in Apple Inc's India strategy, said a top government source. 'It can only be enhanced'.

How Much Does Pakistan Spend On Defence?

How Much Does Pakistan Spend On Defence?

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

In 2024, Pakistan shelled out $10.2 billion in defence spends.

Should You Invest In Defence Funds?

Should You Invest In Defence Funds?

Rediff.com   21 May 2025

Only experienced investors with a high risk appetite, a grasp of market cycles, and comfort with volatility and timing risk should invest.

'Investors Prefer A Staggered Approach'

'Investors Prefer A Staggered Approach'

Rediff.com   20 May 2025

'While investors believe in India's long-term growth story and resilience amid global uncertainty, they see near-term risks around the direction of a global trade war.'

Can AI Improve Customer Service At PSBs?

Can AI Improve Customer Service At PSBs?

Rediff.com   20 May 2025

'AI analyses body language, etiquette, and communication skills, providing an in-depth performance matrix and a ranking system to help employees identify areas of improvement.'

Krutrim Suicide Sparks Workplace Concerns

Krutrim Suicide Sparks Workplace Concerns

Rediff.com   19 May 2025

An ex-employee claimed that team members were routinely subjected to verbal abuse, even for basic clarifications or suggesting improvements.

How COVID Cut India's Life Expectancy

How COVID Cut India's Life Expectancy

Rediff.com   19 May 2025

The drop is seen as a significant demographic indicator, reflecting the toll of the pandemic on the nation's population.