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India’s defence sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation with the Ministry of Defence launching a detailed review of triservice procurement priorities. This initiative, driven by an urgent need to address capability gaps across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, reflects a strategic shift from piecemeal solutions to a more holistic, problem-solving approach. The Indian Air Force, operating with just 31 squadrons against a sanctioned strength of 42, epitomises the urgency. Its fighter fleet faces acute shortages, exacerbated by delays in delivering indigenous platforms like the Te jas MK1A and the stalled Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. These delays hinder operational readiness and compromise India’s ability to counter emerging threats. Similarly, the Navy’s critical needs ~ submarines, helicopters, and an additional aircraft carrier ~ remain unmet, while the Army grapples with the need to modernise tanks, drones, and munitions. Despite the presence of established mechanisms like the Defence Acquisition Council and Defence Acquisition Procedure, procurement processes often stall due to procedural complexities and lack of alignment among stakeholders. Recognising this, the Ministry has initiated a consultative exercise involving service chiefs, the Defence Research and Development Organisation, and other key officials. This step underscores the need for a solutions-driven mind-set that prioritises outcomes over bureaucracy. Advertisement The dual challenge of addressing immediate operational requirements while promoting indigenous manufacturing adds another layer of complexity. The push for self reliance under initiatives like “Make in India” is laudable, yet delays in delivery timelines and quality control remain persistent challenges. A balanced approach ~ leveraging global partnerships for critical capabilities while strengthening domestic defence production ~ is essential. In dia’s defence modernisation also suffers from the shadow of past controversies. Political disputes over procurement decisions have deterred officials from taking bold steps, often leading to indecision. Breaking this cycle requires insulating procurement processes from political interference and fostering a culture of accountability. Advertisement Looking forward, a few key steps can ensure the success of this initiative. First, prioritisation must be clear and aligned with strategic goals, focusing on critical capabilities like fighter jets, submarines, and drones. Secondly, enforcing accountability through technology-driven tracking systems can reduce delays. Thirdly, enhancing transparency in decision-making, while protecting sensitive details, can re-build trust in the procurement process. India’s security environment demands a military that is agile, well-equipped, and future-ready. The current review process is an opportunity to address systemic inefficiencies and set a road map for sustainable modernisation. With focused leadership and collaborative efforts, this exercise could redefine India’s defence procurement strategy, ensuring that the armed forces are not only prepared for present challenges but also for the evolving threats of the future. The time to act decisively is now. By addressing capability gaps, expediting procurement, and fostering self-reliance, India can build a robust ecosystem that safeguards its sovereignty and advances its strategic aspirations. In an increasingly hostile neighbourhood, this is an imperative. AdvertisementHow To SSH Into Raspberry Pi (And Why You Might Need To)
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The nominations for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and the competition is fierce as ever. Among the standout news from this year's nominations is the recognition of three individuals who have each received double nominations, making them the frontrunners in their respective categories.
NoneUnder the hood, the Xiaomi YU7 is expected to offer a range of powertrain options to suit different driving preferences. Whether you prefer a fuel-efficient hybrid engine or a high-performance electric motor, the YU7 promises to deliver a dynamic and engaging driving experience. With a focus on both performance and sustainability, Xiaomi is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a greener future.Ange Postecoglou has opened up on the exasperation he feels at the softness of his Tottenham team in particular moments, which he suggested was linked to mentality. The manager refuses to believe there is an “institutionalised” reason for the club to fall short of their targets and said he would never “palm off responsibility to whatever we’re going through to things that have existed in the past”. But as he looked forward to Sunday’s derby at home to Chelsea, he lingered on the frustration of Thursday’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth . After it, some of the travelling support directed abuse at him. What drove Postecoglou to distraction was how, after a reasonable start, his team conceded at the first sign of pressure – allowing Dean Huijsen a free run to head in from a 17th-minute corner. It was Spurs’ third loss in six Premier League games, each against teams that started below them; relegation-threatened Crystal Palace and Ipswich inflicted the others. Spurs, who are 10th, have beaten fourth-placed Manchester City and eighth-placed Aston Villa during the sequence. They drew with Fulham, who are sixth. “The key is to understand that Bournemouth is not a ‘lesser’ team,” Postecoglou said. “They have beaten City and Arsenal at home. We prepared ourselves for a tough game, that was going to be tougher than any other game we were going to face. “And the disappointing thing is that in a game where we started well, we once again allowed the opposition to play the game on their terms by us lacking discipline and conviction in a key moment. We can’t keep doing that.” Postecoglou was asked whether it was a physical issue, one to do with mentality or a mixture of things. “It’s a bit of everything but it can’t be a physical thing when it happens early in the game,” he replied. “We started well. And literally the first time they go up, they get a set piece and they score an unopposed header. You can’t go into a game like that and allow the opposition then to take control. “It doesn’t sit well with me. Nor should it. I’m not going to accept it. My responsibility is to change that because if we’re going to get to where I want us to get to, we need to break that cycle of not showing the belief and resilience in key moments. “Nothing’s changed in terms of my resolve to play the football I want to play. It’s just that we haven’t understood the other side of that and that’s the discipline and resilience to overcome difficult moments so that football we have can come through.” When Spurs prepared for last season’s home fixture with Chelsea at the beginning of November, they were top of the league with eight wins and two draws from 10 games. On a wild night, they sustained two injuries and had two men sent off and still carried the fight, the defining image coming when seven of their outfield players pushed up on the halfway line as Chelsea attacked. Spurs lost 4-1 , the final two Chelsea goals scored in stoppage time, but Postecoglou’s team were applauded off. Nobody would see the positives in a defeat this time because the climate has changed, the mood as edgy as Spurs have been inconsistent. Including that Chelsea game, Spurs’ record in the league since then reads: W18 D6 L18. “It’s about winning but it’s about belief in what you’re doing sometimes,” Postecoglou said. “You look beyond the results. That’s what happened at the start of my tenure last year. We lost against Chelsea but there was a sense that we were building something. Obviously it kind of went off the rails after that game. It’s not just about winning but where we are right now it will certainly help.” Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Postecoglou said two weeks ago that if Spurs were 10th at Christmas, there would be “a lot of scrutiny” around his position. They go to Southampton in the league next Sunday before hosting Liverpool on the Sunday after that. The injuries have piled up, Ben Davies the latest to go down, to a hamstring problem at Bournemouth. Postecoglou would like to welcome back Cristian Romero, who is scheduled to train on Saturday as he tries to overcome toe and hamstring problems. Postecoglou said he had not yet worked out why the team had been so erratic. “We will keep searching for those answers. Some of it is just around having a competitive squad where there is competition for places which keeps people on edge and we don’t have that at the moment. We haven’t had that for a while. Within the absence of that, we have to find other ways to make sure the players are clear on their responsibilities.” Postecoglou is clear that the bucks stops with him. He said if there was doubt – “whether that’s internally or externally” – it only hardened his resolve to get it right. On the other hand, it was plainly better if the fans backed him; otherwise the culture would become toxic. “Sometimes it doesn’t work out that way so I’ve got to find a way to make that happen.”
(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden said he’ll order a state funeral in Washington for Jimmy Carter, calling the former Democratic president who died Sunday “an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.” Most Read from Bloomberg While the White House didn’t immediately announce specific plans, state funerals for presidents usually include lying in state at the US Capitol and a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral. The US stock market has traditionally closed on the day of presidential funerals. No announcement has been made as of yet by exchange overseers. Biden, President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama were among those paying tribute to Middle East peace efforts and a long post-presidential run of humanitarian work by Carter, who died at age 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia. Obama drew an arc from Carter teaching Sunday school at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains “for most of his adult life” and the Camp David Accords to the former president’s appointing Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the federal bench, launching her path to the US Supreme Court. “He believed some things were more important than reelection – things like integrity, respect, and compassion,” Obama said in a statement. Biden’s statement, issued during his year-end vacation in the US Virgin Islands, included a tribute to Carter’s efforts to “eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us.” On Sunday evening, Biden commended Carter for his courage and humility in remarks at Company House Hotel in St. Croix. “Some look at Jimmy Carter and see a man of a bygone era,” he said. “I see a man, not only of our time, but for all times.” Biden said he’s spoken with some of Carter’s friends and members of his family who are planning services. When asked if there’s anything Trump could learn from Carter, Biden responded: “decency,” adding that “everybody deserves a shot.” The Trump transition team didn’t immediately respond for comment. Trump said Carter was a “truly good man” who “worked hard to make America a better place, and for that I give him my highest respect.” “While I strongly disagreed with him philosophically and politically, I also realized that he truly loved and respected our Country, and all it stands for,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform. Trump frequently brought up Carter during the 2024 election campaign, seeking to use him as reference point for Biden’s presidency. “Biden is the worst president in the history of our country, worse than Jimmy Carter by a long shot,” Trump said at a campaign stop in Manhattan in April. “Jimmy Carter is happy because he has had a brilliant presidency compared to Biden.” During Trump’s first term in office, Carter criticized Trump, at one point accusing him in a 2018 CBS interview of being “careless with the truth.” Both Carter and his wife attended Trump’s inauguration in 2017. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger — a Republican who clashed with Trump over the state’s 2020 presidential election result — called Carter “a true-servant leader.” (Updates with additional Biden comment starting in eighth paragraph.) Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.Landman star Kayla Wallace makes official red carpet debut with Hallmark channel star husband Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By JACQUELINE LINDENBERG FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:30 GMT, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 21:42 GMT, 6 December 2024 e-mail View comments Kayla Wallace officially made the red carpet debut with her famous husband - who is known for starring in multiple projects on the Hallmark channel. The actress, 31 - who recently took on a role in the new Paramount+ series Landman - was supported by the actor last month at the Los Angeles premiere of Taylor Sheridan's latest drama. Wallace flashed a cheerful smile as she cozied up to Kevin McGarry, 39 - just three months after it was confirmed that the couple had tied the knot. He is known for his various roles in Hallmark projects, such as When Calls The Heart, A Reason For The Season and The Wedding Veil. The couple posed for an assortment of snaps together at the star-studded event, and at one point, shared loving glances in each other's direction. Kayla wowed wearing a sleeveless, white dress with black lace details while McGarry sported a classic black suit and tan shirt underneath. Kayla Wallace, 31, officially made the red carpet debut with her famous husband, Kevin McGarry, 39 - who is known for starring in multiple projects on the Hallmark channel; seen in November in L.A. Both Wallace and McGarry mainly keep details of their relationship out of the public eye, but while on the red carpet at the premiere, she briefly opened up to Entertainment Tonight about their marriage. 'He supports me through everything,' the actress gushed. 'We were lucky enough for him to be able to come with me to Texas.' He drove me to Texas,' she added while referencing to filming Landman. 'He's the most supportive husband ever and I am just so grateful that we get to experience this together.' In regards to the couple's wedding, Wallace was asked what the 'best part' of the ceremony was - aside from marrying her 'soulmate.' 'I mean, what stands out to me are vows. That was just an experience that I... it's once-in-a- lifetime. I was on cloud nine!' A few months earlier in September, it was confirmed that the lovebirds had said 'I do' after announcing their engagement in December 2022. While attending the Hearties Family Reunion fan event, Kevin joined other stars on stage for a live panel discussion in front of an audience, per a short clip shared to Instagram. At one point, the host commented on the actor wearing a band on his left hand and stated, 'You've got a ring on your finger. I hope it's not a prop.' The couple posed for an assortment of snaps together at the star-studded event, and at one point, shared loving glances in each other's direction The actress - who recently took on a role in the new Paramount+ series Landman - was supported by the actor last month at the Los Angeles premiere of Taylor Sheridan's latest drama McGarry held a big smile on his face while holding up his hand to confirm that he was married, causing the crowd to erupt into cheers and applause. While it is not known when the pair exactly tied the knot, Kayla and Kevin announced their engagement on social media in late 2022 shortly before Christmas. Read More Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace who co-star in When Calls The Heart confirm engagement on Instagram At the time, the two uploaded a reel to Instagram as Wallace showed off a diamond ring on her left hand. The stars then shared a sweet kiss for the camera and the caption of the video simply read: 'Forever,' followed by a red heart emoji. Earlier this year in March, Kevin teased to Entertainment Tonight about wedding plans - and discussed writing vows. 'You know you've got an audience. You gotta throw a joke or two in there,' he informed the outlet. And on the topic if they would perform a choreographed dance at the reception, McGarry replied with, 'I live my life freestyle as you go. Choreographed, I mean, that's just too much pressure. I need to just be in the moment.' Wallace and McGarry first met when they were cast in the Hallmark series, When Calls The Heart, in 2018. 'He supports me through everything,' the actress gushed. 'We were lucky enough for him to be able to come with me to Texas' He took on the role of a Hope Valley Mountie named, Nathan Grant, while Kayla portrayed the character of Fiona Miller. While McGarry is still a part of the series, the actress notably left the show before the 11th season due to scheduling conflicts. Although the pair are married in real life, they notably did not play love interests on the show - with Kevin falling in love with Elizabeth Thornton, played by Erin Krakow. Kayla and Kevin have also starred in other Hallmark channel projects together, including the 2022 movie Feeling Butterflies. While it is not known when the pair exactly tied the knot, Kayla and Kevin announced their engagement on social media in late 2022 shortly before Christmas She has since stepped away from the world of Hallmark to play Rebecca Falcone in the new Paramount+ series, Landman, which officially began airing on the streaming site on November 17 She has since stepped away from the world of Hallmark to play Rebecca Falcone in the new Paramount+ series, Landman, which officially began airing on the streaming site on November 17. Other cast members in the 10-episode show include Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Jon Hamm, Demi Moore, James Jordan and Mark Collie. The premise is: 'A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of West Texas oil rigs,' per an official IMDB synopsis. The fifth episode of Landman is set to premiere on December 8 - with the first season slated to conclude next year on January 12. Texas Share or comment on this article: Landman star Kayla Wallace makes official red carpet debut with Hallmark channel star husband e-mail Add comment