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
INS Nistar
INS Nistar, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 18, 2025, in Visakhapatnam. The vessel is equipped for complex deep-sea saturation diving and rescue operations, reinforcing the Indian Navy's role as a 'First Responder' and '
Raksha Rajya Mantri
On July 16-17, 2025, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth visited the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad. He reviewed various missile and weapon systems programs at DRDO, including the Astra Mk I & II and Scramjet Engine facilities. He commended DRDO scientists for their contributions to Aatmanirbhar
UAV
The Ministry of Defence is hosting a workshop on July 16, 2025, focusing on the indigenisation of UAV and C-UAS components to reduce import dependence. The event aims to create a roadmap for self-reliance in defence technologies, bringing together stakeholders to enhance India's military capabilities and align with
UAV
The Ministry of Defence is hosting a workshop on July 16, 2025, aimed at developing a roadmap for indigenising UAV and Counter-UAS technologies. This initiative seeks to reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers for critical components, enhancing India's self-reliance in defense technologies. The event will gather defense experts, policymakers,
Carbon Fibre Prosthesis
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and AIIMS Bibinagar have unveiled the first Make-in-India advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis, named ADIDOC, designed to be cost-effective and accessible for amputees. This prosthesis, tested for loads up to 125 kgs, aims to reduce production costs to under Rs 20,000, significantly
Indian Navy
The keel laying ceremony for the third Fleet Support Ship (FSS) of the Indian Navy took place at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on July 9, 2025. The Indian Navy has contracted HSL for five FSS, with deliveries starting in mid-2027. The ships will enhance the Navy's '