KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan has “reliable intelligence” that India will attack again this month, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Sunday, as tension over a February standoff between the two nuclear-armed neighbors had appeared to ease. FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's new Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi listens during a news conference at the Foreign Ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan August 20, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood The attack could take place between April 16 and 20, he said. A suicide car bombing by Pakistan-based militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir killed at least 40 Indian paramilitary police on Feb. 14 and the risk of conflict rose dramatically on Feb. 27, when India launched an air strike on what it said was a militant training base. The following day Pakistan shot down an Indian fighter jet and captured its pilot who was later released. “We have reliable intelligence that India is planning a new attack on Pakistan. As per our … [Read more...] about Pakistan says India preparing another attack this month
India launches satellite
NASA Reminds Us That Destroying a Satellite with a Missile Is a Dangerous Idea
How should a country go about establishing itself as a competent figure in the world of travel and military power in space? It’s a tough process: You have to know how to send both satellites and anti-satellite missiles into space. And, according to NASA, you probably should actually know what you’re doing when you do it. Last week, India launched a missile into space to shoot down one of their own satellites that had been orbiting 186 miles (300 km) above Earth—what’s known as Low Earth Orbit. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi fully supported the action—he called it an establishment of India as “a space power,” since space weapons are a sign of an advanced military. Turns out, NASA doesn’t think the whole blowing-things-up-in-space-to-prove-our-competence is a good idea. See, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine expressed just how dangerous this kind of activity can be in a town hall on Monday. When India blew up the satellite, … [Read more...] about NASA Reminds Us That Destroying a Satellite with a Missile Is a Dangerous Idea
Kia Carnival under consideration for India
Kia will enter the Indian market in 2019 with the Kia SP Concept-based premium B-SUV (Hyundai Creta rival). For the eventual expansion of its lineup, the company is considering the Kia Carnival MPV among other models, as per a report from Autocar India. The Kia Carnival, also known as Kia Grand Carnival and Kia Sedona, is a minivan that competes with the likes of Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna. The third-generation model currently on sale arrived in early 2014 and received a facelift earlier this year. The Kia Carnival measures 5,115 mm in length, 1,985 mm in width and 1,740 mm in height. It has a 3,060 mm wheelbase. Kia offers this model in 7-seat, 8-seat, and 11-seat versions, although options may vary depending on the market. In South Korea, the company’s home market, customers get to choose between the 3.3L GDI V6 petrol engine (280 PS/336 Nm) and the R2.2 E-VGT CRDi diesel engine (202 PS/441 Nm). An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard. On the … [Read more...] about Kia Carnival under consideration for India
Ford EcoSport Titanium S will be launched in May
A report from Autocar India says that the market launch of the sporty Ford EcoSport Titanium S will follow in May. The Ford EcoSport Titanium S is distinguished by features like a darkened front grille and front skid plate, black headlamp bezels, gunmetal finish 17-inch exclusive alloy wheels, black roof, black roof rails and black rear spoiler. Interior changes include orange grab bar, orange accents on the centre console and door panels, seat covers with orange inserts, power moonroof, chrome rings around the speedometer and tachometer and a bigger, 4.2-inch MID. The SYNC3 infotainment system could feature satellite navigation as well. The Ford EcoSport Titanium S will feature a 6-speed manual transmission, unavailable on any of the configurations currently on sale. According to the report, the new 6-speed manual transmission will eventually replace the 5-speed manual transmission across the range. Also Read: Ford Freestyle launch postponed to April 26 The Ford EcoSport … [Read more...] about Ford EcoSport Titanium S will be launched in May
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertible launched in India at Rs 69.53lakh
After teasing the car at motor shows and on its website, Land Rover India has finally launched the Evoque Convertible. The idea of a convertible or an open-top SUV isn't alien - think Wrangler or the recently defunct Land Rovers from Dheradun. But the handsome Evoque with one of the largest fabric hats in the world, is certainly quite exclusive. The price for this exclusivity starts at Rs 69.53 lakh, slotting the Evoque Convertible between its 5-door sibling and the recently launched Range Rover Velar. The Evoque Convertible made available in India is powered by the familiar 2.0 four-cylinder petrol engine that is good for 240PS of power and 340Nm of torque. The slick nine-sped transmission that we love on the new Land Rovers does duty in here too and feeds the power and torque to a four-wheel drivetrain. The Evoque model line does have a fair bit of off-road capability, and the convertible variant too gets the acclaimed Terrain Response System to tackle varied landscapes. It also gets … [Read more...] about Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertible launched in India at Rs 69.53lakh