MoU signed for AI-enabled drone capabilities for Indian Army Land Systems
Bengaluru (PTI): The 515 Army Base Workshop (515 ABW) and IndyASTRA Technologies Private Limited have signed an MoU to fast-track Al-enabled drone capabilities for Indian Army Land Systems.
The MoU's aim is to enable technology infusion in drone manufacturing with a focus on Al-enabled Flight Control System (FCS) and a Standard Drone Operating Platform (SDOP), a statement issued by the Defence Public Relation Officer said.
"IndyASTRA will provide technical consultancy to 515 ABW for comprehensive evaluation of drone technologies. This includes subsystem reviews, integration readiness and compliance with Army standards,” the statement said.
515 ABW will route need-based requests for manufacturing trials, validation, and certification support to IndyASTRA with emphasis on interoperability, safety and standards conformity, it added.
The statement said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will strengthen indigenous capability and reduce import dependence for critical unmanned systems.
It will shorten time-to-field for Al-enabled drone solutions supporting Army operations. The model is designed to be replicable for future programs and related subsystems.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
