New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) In a major drive to achieve ‘atmanirbharata’ in defence preparedness and military prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has undertaken a major indigenisation program to give the fighter jet fleets an edge by equipping them with cutting-edge components and homegrown launchers. Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets fleet, that fire BrahMos – one of the most lethal missiles, are undergoing indigenisation under the “Super Sukhoi” upgrade program, where they will be empower…
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Bhubaneswar, April 8 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 36 industrial projects with investments worth Rs 40,811 crore at Bhuinpur near Begunia in Khordha. Of these, 25 projects were inaugurated, while foundation stones have been laid for 11.While addressing a public meeting on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Odisha is no longer just a state with vast potential but is now experiencing the touch of prosperity. He…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, emphasised that agriculture is the backbone of India, with farmers representing the soul of the nation. He stated that the Central Government is working at a rapid pace to make the agricultural sector self-reliant, while also enhancing farmers’ incomes and improving their quality of life.Praising Rajasthan’s agricultural innovations, he noted that a comprehensive roadmap for the sector has been d…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Ministry of Mines has notified the amendments to the Minerals Concession Rules aimed to increase exploration and production of critical minerals used in the production of electric vehicles, hi-tech electronic goods, and defence equipment, according to an official statement issued on Monday.The Minerals Concession Rules 2026, notified on March 30, provide the detailed mechanism for inclusion of contiguous area in the mining lease and composite licence of deep-seated …
Raipur, April 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday urged the graduating class of IIM Raipur to embrace their role in building a developed India, even as the world grapples with unprecedented challenges such as pandemics, conflicts, and climate change.Addressing the 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony as chief guest, Jaishankar congratulated the Class of 2026, describing the occasion as both a celebration of personal achievement and a moment for deeper reflection on the broad…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, on Wednesday highlighted that India’s electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed a sharp expansion over the past decade, with production rising over six-fold to around Rs 12 lakh crore in FY25 from about Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY15.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the minister said exports of electronic goods have surged nearly eight times to about Rs 3.3 lakh crore, while mobile phone production jum…
Wellington (Tamil Nadu), March 31 (IANS) Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, underlined the force’s pivotal role in protecting national maritime interests while also shedding light on evolving trends in naval warfare. Addressing the 81st Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington virtually on Monday, Admiral Tripathi focused on India’s rich maritime legacy, emerging security challenges, and the force’s preparedness to tackle hybrid threats in an increasingly …
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday suggested setting up a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to focus on high-precision manufacturing technologies needed in aviation, railways and marine sectors.He said such initiatives can make students more industry-ready and boost employment opportunities.The proposal came during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and the Directorate General of Civil A…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Delhi Police to deploy nine advanced solutions, purpose-built for modern policing requirements in the national capital, an official statement said on Saturday.The partnership aims to “leverage C-DOT’s portfolio of cutting-edge, homegrown technological solutions to boost the operational efficiency, secure communications, surveillance, cybersecurity, and emergency response capa…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Modified UDAN for a period of 10 years with a total outlay of Rs 28,840 crore, with the budgetary support of the Central Government.The Modified UDAN Scheme has been approved from the period of FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36.This decision will result in enhanced regional air connectivity to underserved and unserved areas; boost economic growth, trade and tourism in ti…