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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article written by Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, which discusses the transformation of India's textile industry into a significant job generator under the aegis of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The article emphasizes the impact of PM MITRA Parks, Production-Linked Incentive
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India is striving towards self-reliance in ammunition and defense manufacturing. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new ammunition manufacturing facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The development marks India's increasing focus on private sector participation in defense, aiming for a 50% contribution from the private sectors. With substantial investments
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DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability at KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. The missile, developed using advanced indigenous technologies like the Imaging Infrared Homing Seeker, successfully engaged a moving target. Source: Original Link
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Vice President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 2026 National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camp at the DG NCC Camp in Delhi Cantonment on January 5, 2026. Over 2400 cadets, including almost 900 girl cadets from 17 directorates across India, are participating. Addressing the cadets, Radhakrishnan emphasized the importance of
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated its 68th Foundation Day with notable achievements, including the highest-ever year of system inductions valued at Rs 1.30 lakh crore, to be produced by Indian industries by 2025. DRDO also signed contracts worth Rs 26,000 crore and highlighted ongoing developmental
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The Indian Ministry of Defence finalized contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore for the acquisition of Close Quarter Battle Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes. Contracts for the Carbines were signed with Bharat Forge Ltd and PLR Systems Pvt Ltd, aimed at equipping the Indian Army and Navy. Meanwhile, Heavy Weight
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Indian space scientists and engineers for the successful launch of LVM3-M6 and BlueBird Block-2, marking a significant achievement in India's space sector and reflecting initiatives towards self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat). Source: Original Link
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The Indian Navy has inducted 'Anjadip', the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts, designed and built indigenously by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in collaboration with L&T Shipyard. This marks a significant stride in India's push for self-reliant defense manufacturing under the
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The Indian Coast Guard has expanded its fleet with the commissioning of the ICGS Amulya, a Fast Patrol Vessel, at a ceremony in Goa. This Adamya-class vessel, built with over 60% indigenous components, represents a significant step towards defense self-reliance under India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Fitted with advanced diesel
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The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, scheduled from December 6 to 9, in Panchkula, Haryana, aims to foster scientific engagement and innovation across various thematic areas, including biotechnology, space, AI, and traditional knowledge integration. Approximately 40,000 participants from India and abroad are expected, marking the festival as a
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The Indian Navy is undergoing a significant transformation under the Indian Naval Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015–2030, with a focus on creating a 'Builder's Navy' that relies on indigenous manufacturing and innovation. As part of the broader Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Navy has commissioned a series
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The Ministry of Defence of India has signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance with the US government to secure sustainment support for the Indian Navy's fleet of MH-60R helicopters. This deal, valued at approximately Rs 7,995 crore, will extend over five years under the US Foreign Military