Operation Sindoor
On the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi hailed Operation Sindoor as a testament to India's strategic autonomy and defense self-reliance. He emphasized the importance of indigenous capabilities, urging Indian youth to innovate in defense technology, particularly in developing jet engines. Modi also addressed the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy received the Ikshak (Yard 3027), the third of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, on August 14, 2025. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata, Ikshak is designed for hydrographic surveys and features advanced equipment. It has an indigenous content of over 80% and is the
Tato-II Hydro Electric Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an investment of Rs.8146.21 crore for the construction of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh. The project aims to enhance power supply in the state and balance the national grid, with a completion
Cycling
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the 35th Fit India Sundays on Cycle event in Delhi, emphasizing the health and environmental benefits of cycling. The initiative, part of a nationwide movement, encourages citizens to adopt cycling as a daily mode of transport. The event saw participation from over 2.
Defence Production
India's annual defence production has reached an all-time high of Rs 1.51 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, marking an 18% growth from the previous year and a 90% increase since FY 2019-20. The Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) contributed 77% of the total production, while the private
Coastal Shipping Bill
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 has been passed by the Rajya Sabha, aiming to boost India's coastal cargo capacity to 230 million metric tonnes by 2030. The bill modernizes the legal framework for coastal shipping, introduces a simplified licensing system, and establishes a National Coastal and Inland Shipping
Mining Sector
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, chaired a high-level session in New Delhi to discuss reforms in the mining sector. The session aimed to engage industry leaders on necessary regulatory, structural, and operational changes to enhance India's mining potential, aligning with the national vision
Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commenced the construction of its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) at Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd. in Goa. The ceremony marks a significant step in enhancing India's maritime response capabilities, with the ACVs designed for various coastal security operations. This
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 2,000 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for Air Defence Fire Control Radars for the Indian Army. This initiative, under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat program, aims to enhance the Army's operational readiness and support indigenous defence industries with a minimum
indigenous defence
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is investing in indigenous defence technologies, allocating Rs 29,558.66 crore for R&D projects over the last three years. Key initiatives include the development of the Kaveri Derivative Engine for UAVs, structural reforms to enhance civil-military partnerships, and the establishment of Industry
Indian Coast Guard
The keel-laying ceremony for the first of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai on July 22, 2025. The 117-meter vessel will have a range of 5,000 nautical miles, a crew capacity of 121, and
Yard 3034
Yard 3034 (Ajay), the eighth and final ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project, was launched on July 21, 2025, at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The ship, designed and built indigenously, will enhance the Indian Navy's capabilities in underwater domain