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The Philippines to acquire $375 million deal to buy BrahMos

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India finally bags a $375 million deal for exporting BrahMos supersonic missile to the Philippines

Akankshya MUKHERJEE – Mumbai Uncensored, 15th January 2022:

The Philippines confirms on Friday that they will be acquiring 3 Batteries of the BrahMos cruise missile, which was developed both by Russia and India. The deal is worth a $375 Million, it is viewed as a development which can boost India’s efforts to becoming a major exporter of Defence Hardware. The Philippine Defence secretary Mr Delfin Lorenzana has recently signed the “Notice of Award” which is the acceptance of this proposal for supplying this missile. It will be supplied for the Philippine Navy’s shore based anti-ship missile acquisition project.

The Government of India has negotiated to the delivery of 3 batteries, training for operators, maintainers and necessary Integrated Logistics Support package as mentioned in Mr Delfin Lorenzana’s Facebook post. The BrahMos dela was conceptualized as of 2017, the Philippine President’s office approved in the Horizon 2 Priority Projects in 2020 for inclusion. This is the first ever contract to export a 290km range BrahMos missiles, such a deal will also lead a way for more such deals from other ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) members such as Vietnam and Indonesia.

This deal also saw a strategical backdrop of China’s expansionism and strong arm-tactics with other nations in the South China Sea. This contract is for the Navy for the purpose of coastal defence, another contract expected can be for their military and similar talks continue for exporting BrahMos missiles to Indonesia is at an advanced stage.

Other countries have also shown their interest in acquiring the BrahMos Missile, it can be viewed on emerging as the precision strike weapon of choice. Countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia and South Africa have shown their interests. India plans to sell the indigenously developed, Akash Missile systems which can interpret helicopters, drones, subsonic cruise missile and hostile aircrafts at the range of 25km to countries such as Kenya, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, and Algeria. The BrahMos missile have been deployed in eastern Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh during an on-going military confrontation with China, its being extended from 290km originally to 350/400km.

The Indian armed forces have placed orders of Rs.36000 crore for the BrahMos missile over years, the Army has 4 BrahMos regiments as of now and another one has been added. The Navy on the other hand has equipped 11 of its frontline warships, which includes destroyer INS Vishakhapatnam with the BrahMos vertical launch systems. THE IAF includes 2 land-based BrahMos squadrons, with a sleeker air launched version which progressively fits on the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets.

One of the potential areas to use BrahMos by the Philippines is South China Sea. The Permanent Act of Arbitration in Hague ruled that specific portion of the south China Sea has been claimed by China and Philippines which belonged to Philippines alone in 2016. China rejects this and continues to send their vessels into the disputed water. Former Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Arun Prakash says it was a long- delayed decision, this can alter the Indo-China strategic equation. By such deals India is helping to bolster their security and also give China a taste of their medicine. We are awaiting such confirmations form Vietnam and Indonesia.

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Environmental Damage at Silver Beach Marve: Subhash Constructions Facing Backlash

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Siddhant Mohite, Mumbai Uncensored:

A company named Subhash Constructions is responsible for the degradation of Silver Beach, Marve. Despite existing regulations aimed at safeguarding coastal ecosystems, this company has blatantly disregarded environmental norms, upsetting the delicate balance of nature.

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Among the most concerning outcomes of this unchecked development is the unauthorized creation of a slope on the beach. This alteration of the natural landscape not only disrupts the beach’s aesthetic appeal but also poses considerable ecological risks. Additionally, reports of dead snakes found along the shoreline serve as a poignant reminder of the adverse impact of human intervention on local wildlife.

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Local Citizens are demanding an FIR against the contractor and their associates for conducting work of a government contract in an unethical manner by making a ramp by using stones and soil instead of using metal sheets for machinery movement. Dumping of huge rocks and soil on the beach has also risked the environment, and this whole project will also cause sand erosion, a local source said.

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Environmentalists have taken strong objections against the construction of a wall at Marve beach in suburban Mumbai, as they said that “This will further destroy the sandy beach, besides wasting taxpayers’ money to build a wall. Its actually foolish to construct such walls on beaches instead of coming up with eco-sustainable solutions.”

The situation at Silver Beach Marwe underscores the pressing need for stricter enforcement of environmental regulations and increased accountability from construction companies. Subhash Construction, in particular, must be held accountable for its role in the degradation of this coastal ecosystem.

Furthermore, the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority’s mandate against permanent constructions on beaches must be enforced without compromise. Failure to do so not only compromises the integrity of Silver Beach Marve but also establishes a hazardous precedent for coastal development projects throughout the region.

As concerned citizens, it is our collective responsibility to raise awareness about the environmental challenges facing Silver Beach Marve and advocate for sustainable solutions. Specifically, the dumping of stones on the seacoast and the absence of a required board of the ongoing tender on the beach must be addressed. Moreover, companies found violating environmental regulations, like Subhash Construction, should be blacklisted as government contractors. The explicit directive from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority prohibiting permanent constructions on the beach must be emphasized and upheld.

Only through concerted action can we hope to preserve the natural beauty of our coastal heritage for the enjoyment of future generations.

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Kerala Man Wins ₹33 Crore UAE Jackpot with Lucky Charm Ticket Bearing Kids’ Birth Dates

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Fortuitous Combination of Birth Dates Turns Ordinary Ticket into Millionaire Maker

In a stroke of unimaginable luck, a man from Kerala, India, clinched a whopping Rs.33 crore jackpot in the UAE, all thanks to a serendipitous choice of numbers. The 50-year-old winner, identified as Sunil Kumar, purchased a lottery ticket for the UAE Big Ticket Draw, selecting numbers that bore significant personal meaning – his children’s birth dates.

The fortuitous combination of birth dates transformed an ordinary lottery ticket into a life-changing windfall, as Kumar emerged as the sole winner of the eye-watering prize. His decision to infuse sentimental value into his ticket by choosing numbers associated with his children’s special milestones paid off in the most extraordinary manner possible.

The news of Kumar’s incredible win has sent waves of excitement and inspiration throughout Kerala and beyond, underscoring the unpredictable yet exhilarating nature of lottery games. As Kumar basks in the glow of his newfound fortune, his story serves as a testament to the age-old adage: sometimes, luck truly does favor the bold – or in this case, the sentimental.

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To marry a man she met online, a Polish woman travels to Jharkhand via Ludo, PUBG, and now Instagram

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Bishamber Yadav, Mumbai Uncensored, 27th June 2023:

In 2021, the two first connected on Instagram, and their friendship quickly became into love. Barbara, who had fallen in love with Malik, arrived in India with a tourist visa with a 2027 expiration date

Love has no limitations. In order to marry her lover, whom she met while playing the online game PUBG, Seema Haider snuck into India with her children. Her story has made headlines. In a similar vein, a 19-year-old Pakistani woman named Iqra travelled to India last year to be with her Bengaluru-based sweetheart, whom she met while participating in an online Ludo game.

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Polish national and mother of a 6-year-old child, Barbara Polak ( Photo Credit: India Today)

A 49-year-old Polish woman recently travelled to India to live with her Indian partner in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag after becoming friends with him on Instagram

The wedding of Barbara Polak and Shadab Malik will soon bring a love tale that began on Instagram to a happy conclusion. The foreign mother, who came to India with her 6-year-old daughter, Ananya, is now residing in Baratua village with her lover Shadab.

In 2021, the two first connected on Instagram, and their friendship quickly became into love. Barbara arrived in India with a tourist visa that is good until 2027 after falling in love with Malik.

Now that they have both made the decision to get married, they have both filed a marriage application with the Hazaribag Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Court. She and her husband have a divorce. Shadab is already known as “dad” by Barbara’s daughter.

The community is in full gear with wedding preparations for Barbara and Shabad. Barbara expressed her opinion that Shadab is a wonderful and kind person. She lauded India, calling it a stunning nation. Barbara responded that Hazaribag is a tiny city and a decent location to live when questioned about it.

“I felt like a celebrity when I first arrived in Hazaribag because so many people came to visit me. I have a nice job, a car, and my own home. Despite coming to India and Hajaribag for Shadab Alam, I am from Poland. I’m delighted with him. We’re getting married very soon,” Barbara announced.

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