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29th PM-STIAC Meeting Highlights Strategic Shift in India's Manufacturing Systems

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10 Mar 2026

On March 10, 2026, the 29th Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) meeting was chaired by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood in New Delhi, focusing on bolstering India's Advanced Manufacturing Systems. The meeting highlighted the importance of reducing technological dependence by advancing domestic capabilities in manufacturing tools and systems, including CNC control systems, robotics, and additive manufacturing. Discussions centered around the strategic development of a cohesive national mission to transition India from an importer to a producer of advanced manufacturing technologies. This transition is seen as critical for enhancing economic growth, industrial competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.

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Indian Army Heads to Cambodia for Significant Military Exercise

The Indian Army contingent has left for the 2026 India-Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II, a joint endeavor aimed at enhancing military cooperation amid global security challenges. Scheduled from May 4 to May 17 at the Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre, this exercise continues to build upon the collaborative defense

Prime Minister Appoints New Members to NITI Aayog

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya on their appointments as Full-time Members of NITI Aayog. The Prime Minister highlighted their experience and understanding of various issues as assets to enhancing policymaking, fostering innovation, and stimulating growth across sectors. Modi expressed his expectation of their

Operation Sindoor: A Golden Chapter in India's Military History

At the 'Shaurya' event in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh honored the Indian Defence Forces, celebrating the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The event emphasized the valor of the forces, their humanitarian efforts, and the importance of art in complementing military strength. Source: Original Link

Prime Minister Celebrates Inauguration of Sacred Exposition in Leh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed joy over opening the ‘Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata’ in Leh on Buddha Purnima. The exposition features relics excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa in Kapilavastu during the late nineteenth century, showcasing the spiritual legacy of Lord Buddha. Running until May 14

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Indian Army Heads to Cambodia for Significant Military Exercise

Prime Minister Appoints New Members to NITI Aayog

Operation Sindoor: A Golden Chapter in India's Military History

Prime Minister Celebrates Inauguration of Sacred Exposition in Leh