New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rise of India’s textile sector from a legacy industry to a powerful job-creating and people-centric engine of growth, embodying the true spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. PM Modi referred to an article written by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, which underlines the importance of the Centre’s PLI schemes and new Free Trade Agreements, which are creating the next wave of employment.India’s textile resurgence is roote…
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Nagpur, Jan 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that the Union government is committed to achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in ammunition manufacturing and making the country a global production hub. Inaugurating the Medium Calibre Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at the Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited in Nagpur, he recalled the time when ammunition shortages hampered the country’s defence preparedness which prompted the Union government to set the goal of self-…
Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) For the first time, the Army Day parade was held outside a military cantonment, with Mahal Road in Jaipur, Rajasthan, serving as the venue where thousands of people gathered to witness the grand display of the Indian Army’s strength and modern warfare capabilities.The parade, held in Jagatpura, featured BrahMos missiles, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers, Bhishma and Arjun tanks, and advanced combat systems moving through public roads.In the sky, Apache attack helicopt…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated in the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister of State L. Murugan in New Delhi, and stated that this festival strengthens the idea of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’. He added that the Tamil culture does not only belong to India but is a “shared heritage of all humanity”.He offered prayers and also fed cows on the auspicious occasion.Addressing a gathering on the occasion, PM Modi said, “Today, Pongal ha…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday complimented Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the successful flight test of Third Generation Fire and Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability, an official said on Monday.The missile was flight-tested successfully against a moving target in KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra, by DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Hyderabad, on Sunday, the offici…
Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Jan 9 (IANS) Hazaribagh is set to beam with pride as Chandan Kumar, a bright student from the Kora locality, is getting ready to share his vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chandan has been selected for the prestigious Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, to be held from January 9 to 12 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. During the national-level event, Chandan will share his ideas on Aatmanirbhar Bharat, representing not only Ha…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the National Mineral Chintan Shivir at Mahatma Mandir in the state capital, calling it a key platform to chart the mining sector’s roadmap for “building a new India”. The three-day event, organised by the Union Ministry of Mines, brings together mining ministers from various states, senior officials and industry stakeholders to discuss reforms, technology, sustainability and future policy directions for the sector…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at the Delhi Cantonment here on Thursday, and lauded the role played by the organisation in nation-building and shaping disciplined, patriotic and value-driven citizens. He reviewed the ‘Guard of Honour’ presented by the NCC cadets from all the three wings comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force, followed by a band display by the girl cadets of Birla Balika…
Vadodara, Jan 6 (IANS) To boost India’s indigenous nuclear manufacturing capabilities, a Vadodara-based MSME has successfully developed critical equipment used in nuclear power plants after three years of intensive research and development. The equipment — used for the safe handling, transportation, and storage of spent nuclear fuel rods — is now being manufactured locally, marking a major milestone for India’s nuclear energy sector.The achievement aligns with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanir…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that quality is not just a responsibility but also a strong competitive advantage, stressing that standards play a crucial role in excellence, consumer protection, ease of doing business, Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Addressing the 79th Foundation Day celebrations of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) here, Joshi said that standards act as benchmarks for quality and trust, helping Indian products compete both at hom…