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1st S-400 unit to be ready by April, 4 others by 2023

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While the Narendra Modi government has been tight-lipped about the entire project, officials with direct knowledge of the matter told the Hindustan Times that all five units would be deployed in deep areas to counter threats from China.

All five units of the S-400 system, which can shoot down enemy aircraft or missiles at a range of 40km to 400km, are expected to enter service next year.

The S-400 system was purchased from Russia in a $5 billion deal signed in October 2018.

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Beijing is reluctant to restore the status quo at Gogra Hot Springs in April 2020, nor India’s presence in Depsang, as the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army have faced off at the 597-kilometer Line of Actual Control in Ladakh since May 2020. Raised Unhindered Patrol Rights Daulet Beg Oldi (DBO) Sector and Charding Nullah Junction (CNJ) Demchok Sector. The PLA has deployed two S-400 systems at the LACs in Ngari Gar Gunsa (opposite Demjok) and Nyingchi (opposite Arunachal Pradesh), with the remaining three to counter threats from the Indo-Pacific region.

James O’Brien, the U.S. State Department’s sanctions policy coordinator nominated by President Joe Biden, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his confirmation hearing last Wednesday that while the U.S. does not encourage India from Russia Purchase of S-400 systems, but Washington decided only after weighing important geostrategic considerations before doing so under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (or CAATSA; a law designed to punish Russia, North Korea, and Iran, and countries dealing with them) Sanctioning India, or granting exemptions in relations with China. He said it was difficult to compare India with Turkey, which has been sanctioned by the United States for buying S-400 systems from Russia, because the latter is a NATO ally and violates traditional agreements on defense procurement systems. By contrast, India is an increasingly important partner and has a traditional defense relationship with Russia.

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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