Manu Pubby

Senior Editor I Economic Times I Awarded: Press Council of India I KC Kulish I 2 X Ramnath Goenka I ET Wordsmith

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[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Sleep well, good boys.

You were much loved and will be much missed.

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

@sneheshphilip @firstpost Congratulations!

And wishing you the best.

[Raghav Ohri @raghavohri0]

Extraction of encrypted WhatsApp chats reveals alleged Punjab babu-middleman nexus. Three IAS officers, an IPS officer and other public servants allegedly linked to payments for official favours. ED set to summon officers.

https://t.co/tbx2IMm80L

@ETPolitics

[Pranab Dhal Samanta @pranabsamanta]

The consequences from Donald Trump's rout in the US Congressional polls that India should watch out for & prepare. A must read by @JawedAshraf5 especially on reading the fine lines of White House-Congress dynamics & why this loss differs from the past.

https://t.co/tpMaQoE6mU

[Pranab Dhal Samanta @pranabsamanta]

Why India needs to brace for some challenging times ahead. It may not matter much which way the US midterms swing as Trump will look to enforce his actions either way. Meanwhile, Govt's manoeuvrability at home will be constrained by domestic politics as tough economic calls stare back amid geopolitical flux in West Asia. My column #StateofPlay

https://t.co/cp5X9FwzOt

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Rajnath meets Hegseth, raises concerns on F 16 sustainment package to Pakistan.

Calls for zero tolerance to nations supporting terror. Cautions over weapons tech to Pakistan that could be transferred to third nation.

https://t.co/1r6rRKnF6Y

@ETPolitics

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Helicopters, artillery guns, drones among Rs 2.1 lakh crore acquisitions cleared by Defence Ministry.

24 new VVIP helicopters to be bought, 200 light utility choppers cleared.

K 9Vajra numbers get a big boost.

https://t.co/hHeGODhCOa

@ETPolitics

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Can build next generation capabilities with India, makes business sense: Thales CEO

Patrice Caine says Thales sources Euro 1.2 billion from India in past 5 years, looking to increase it

Indian launch service companies have good potential, will be natural partners for Thales

@ETPolitics

https://t.co/hnAjhkOPTf

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

After CBI corruption probe, scanner on all SMPP dealings with Army

Company has several contracts under execution.

Set to be taken off ongoing competitions as well.

@ETPolitics

https://t.co/5jBDeT0AJR

[Pranab Dhal Samanta @pranabsamanta]

Why India while firming up the trade deal with US, must not hurry its implementation steps. 'Entry into force' clause now holds the key as Trump buffets his way through domestic political turbulence, armed with the Graham legislation to impose tariffs at will on countries like India with high Russia oil trade. My column #StateofPlay

https://t.co/VrdNDSWpLb

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

As per new guidelines promulgated this year, entities that have been named in a First Information Report (FIR) by the CBI or other central investigative agencies face a suspension of business dealings, with the Secretary of the department authorised to take action as soon as information on the issue is received.

As per the guidelines, the period of suspension could be six months, which can be extended by the Secretary concerned.

In case it is established that corrupt practices were undertaken by the company or a formal chargesheet is filed by CBI, the company will face stricter action of debarment by the defence ministry.

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Defence Ministry is likely to suspend business dealings with pulp packaging to drones manufacturer SMPP after bribery charge.

Latest guidelines from April this year mandate suspension of business dealings if a company is named in a CBI FIR.

Initially for a period of 6 months, which can be extended.

More stringent provision of debarment will get triggered if chargesheet is filed.

@ETPolitics

https://t.co/uOo3Pl7dBF

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

SMPP corruption case:

The order of suspension of business dealings with the defence ministry can also be extended to all of the company’s allied firms.

In case the company’s joint ventures or consortiums are suspended, all partners may also be deemed to be suspended.

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Defence Ministry is likely to suspend business dealings with pulp packaging to drones manufacturer SMPP after bribery charge.

Latest guidelines from April this year mandate suspension of business dealings if a company is named in a CBI FIR.

Initially for a period of 6 months, which can be extended.

More stringent provision of debarment will get triggered if chargesheet is filed.

@ETPolitics

https://t.co/uOo3Pl7dBF

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Defence Ministry is likely to suspend business dealings with pulp packaging to drones manufacturer SMPP after bribery charge.

Latest guidelines from April this year mandate suspension of business dealings if a company is named in a CBI FIR.

Initially for a period of 6 months, which can be extended.

More stringent provision of debarment will get triggered if chargesheet is filed.

@ETPolitics

https://t.co/uOo3Pl7dBF

[NewSpace Research & Technologies @NS_FutureReady]

A new chapter for Indian deep-strike capability takes off at @NS_FutureReady

We congratulate our #GryphonWorks team on successfully conducting the test trial of a RATO booster on the Sheshnag-150 #OWA drone, a first for an #IDDM long range strike asset!🇮🇳

#JaiHind 🫡

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

SMPP also has a partnership with Rheinmetall’s South African entity for manufacturing ammunition.

Rheinmetall Air Defence as we know, is blacklisted by the defence ministry over past corruption allegations.

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Major crackdown:

CBI books private defence player SMPP for alleged bribery in Rs 500 crore deal

Allegedly bribed official of Munitions India Limited, gained access to confidential information and favors.

FIR mentions role of senior SMPP executives, Ceo Ashish Kansal among arrested.

@ETPolitics

https://t.co/qdFWswZViu

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

SMPP - the first defence company of its size caught in a corruption scandal in over a decade - is no stranger to controversies.

In 2019, ET brought out how it sourced key components and raw material for bullet proof jackets supplied to the Indian Army from China.

This was after it used western sourced materials during qualification trials.

https://t.co/DgDLL966l0

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Major crackdown:

CBI books private defence player SMPP for alleged bribery in Rs 500 crore deal

Allegedly bribed official of Munitions India Limited, gained access to confidential information and favors.

FIR mentions role of senior SMPP executives, Ceo Ashish Kansal among arrested.

@ETPolitics

https://t.co/qdFWswZViu

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

SMPP - originally a pulp packaging manufacturer- started in the defence sector as a provider of bullet proof systems but in recent years diversified into making loitering munitions and ammunition.

It also has a partnership with Rheinmetall’s South African entity, set up an ammunition plant in Himachal.

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Major crackdown:

CBI books private defence player SMPP for alleged bribery in Rs 500 crore deal

Allegedly bribed official of Munitions India Limited, gained access to confidential information and favors.

FIR mentions role of senior SMPP executives, Ceo Ashish Kansal among arrested.

@ETPolitics

https://t.co/qdFWswZViu

[Pranab Dhal Samanta @pranabsamanta]

What's at stake in the ongoing public row over the CEC is how will the Commission discharge its core function of conducting polls from here on. Because seeds of doubt have been sown on 3 critical fronts: EC-voter dynamic; EC-political parties’ relationship; and uncertainty within the EC system on the way forward.

My column #StateofPlay

https://t.co/1U5WLYMuWY

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Strong stuff this :)

[Anantnag Police( اننت ناگ پولیس) @AnantnagPolice]

Anantnag Police seized 21 liquor bottles & apprehended 2 persons during naka checking at Bondialgam Crossing by PP Dialgam. FIR No. 320/2026 U/S 48(a) Excise Act registered at PS Anantnag, investigation underway.
@JmuKmrPolice @KashmirPolice @DigSkr

[Manu Pubby @manupubby]

Before sale of armed drones to Pakistan, Trump family linked company signed up to make anti drone systems in India.

Powerus signed licensing agreement in June with Paras defence to manufacture and sell Guardian interceptors in India.

In September, Powerus executives met Asim Munir, announce drone sales and MoU with Pak Army. Say "proud to support Pakistan Ministry of Defence".

@ETPolitics

https://t.co/NFBhZqcBN9