New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, for the procurement of five ground-based Mobile Electronic Systems, worth Rs 1,476 crore, for the Indian Army with a minimum 72 per cent indigenous content.The contract, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Kumar Singh at Kartavya Bhawan here.BEL produces advanced, indigenous gro…
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Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Tuesday asked defence equipment MSMEs and start-ups to think out-of-the-box to stay ahead of the technology curve and continue bolstering the performance of defence forces. Addressing the North Tech Symposium in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the MoS credited the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage of the defence forces and the complementary role played by the effectiveness of indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and…
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday asserted that India’s military strength is rooted in its domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, while also praising the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, supported by indigenous weapon systems. “India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” Seth said, crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage and determination of the Indian armed forces, furthe…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Following the damage to Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, the Bihar government has moved swiftly, initiating administrative action and seeking central assistance to fast-track repairs.The state’s Road Construction Department has suspended an Executive Engineer on charges of negligence.Given the seriousness of the situation, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military leadership.The government is now preparing to seek…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s maritime strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR). The test was conducted from a naval helicopter platform off the coast of the Bay of Bengal near Odisha. This development marked a key milestone in India’s indigenous defence development.During the trial, two NASM-SR missile…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of giving a “shameful clean chit” to Pakistan during his remarks at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Bishkek, calling his statements “anti-national.” This comes after ‘RMO India’ took to social media ‘X’ and said, “It was a testimony to our zero-tolerance outlook towards terrorism and its perpetrators, which was endorsed by this esteemed Forum. But the real test of our collective…
Bhopal, April 13 (IANS) At the ongoing ‘Advanced Agriculture Festival’ in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, a unique and fascinating initiative, different from traditional farming, has taken centre stage. A demonstration of the benefits of pearl farming was held here, showcasing it as a new and lucrative alternative source of income for farmers.The inaugural event received commendation from Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Chief Minister Mohan Yad…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has played a pivotal role in the construction of ‘INS Taragiri’ — the fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A — which was commissioned into the Indian Navy recently, the Maharatna PSU said on Saturday.The 6,670-tonne frigate was commissioned in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Visakhapatnam.Designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the vessel is equip…
Visakhapatnam, April 3 (IANS) The Indian Navy commissioned its stealth frigate INS Taragiri on Friday at a grand ceremony, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking a defining moment in India’s maritime security and sovereignty.Following the commissioning of the warship, Rajnath Singh hailed the development as a symbol of India’s rising defence prowess and the nation’s journey towards a self-reliant naval power.He said the INS Taragiri’s commissioning sends a message of peace a…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth frigate, INS Taragiri (F41), on April 3. It will serve as a powerful testament to the nation’s journey toward becoming a completely self-reliant naval power.The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and is expected to highlight the country’s growing indigenous capabilities in naval power.INS Taragiri is the fourth vessel under the Project 17A class of stealth frigates a…