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The Indian Navy has received the indigenous stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’, the fifth ship in the Nilgiri Class series under Project 17A. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd in Kolkata, this delivery marks significant progress in India’s quest for self-reliance in warship design and construction. The modernised Dunagiri
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During the 7th Governing Body meeting of NMEDT, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy urged accelerated exploration and development of critical minerals for India's economic growth and technological advancement. Emphasizing 'Aatmanirbharta,' he called for quickened project approvals, adoption of advanced technologies, and increased startup participation in exploration
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article discussing India's energy transition journey, authored by Union Minister of State Shripad Naik. The piece emphasizes the role of pragmatic policies and a focus on self-reliance in propelling the shift towards clean energy and electrification, placing India prominently on the global
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with prominent economists at NITI Aayog to discuss India's path toward becoming a developed nation by 2047. Emphasizing 'Aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) and structural transformation, Modi called for mission-mode reforms across various sectors to sustain long-term growth and enhance global competitiveness. The discussion
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organized an Industry Outreach Programme at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi with over 220 scientists and 271 industry leaders. The event, aimed at fostering collaboration between DRDO and industrial partners for indigenous defence manufacturing, was highlighted by discussions on the DRDO's
Safran Aircraft Engine Services
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility on November 26, 2025. This state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for LEAP engines is the first of its kind set up by a global engine OEM in India. Located at the GMR Aerospace and
Joint Electromagnetic Board
The Annual Meeting of the Joint Electro Magnetic Board (JEMB) took place on November 20, 2025, in New Delhi, chaired by Air Marshal Rakesh Sinha. The meeting aimed to enhance synergy in Joint Operations among the three Services, focusing on Electronic Warfare, EMI/EMC, CUAS Operations, and emerging technologies. A
Defence Production
A National Seminar on 'Advancing Defence Excellence through Quality Assurance' was held at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 18, 2025. Keynote speaker Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar emphasized the importance of quality in military equipment for soldier safety and mission success. He called for enhanced collaboration
Sardar Patel
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is organizing the Sardar@150 Unity March to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The initiative aims to foster national pride and youth participation through a series of padyatras across India, culminating in a national march from November 26 to
Defence Production
During the Delhi Defence Dialogue, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar emphasized the need for deeper collaboration with start-ups and innovators to enhance India's defence capabilities. He highlighted the role of disruptive technologies like AI, Machine Learning, and quantum computing in modern warfare and stressed the importance of
Rajnath Singh
In his address at the Delhi Defence Dialogue, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for India to transition from a technology consumer to a creator. He called for building systems that facilitate the seamless adoption of new technologies, highlighting the importance of collaboration among soldiers, scientists, startups, and
Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasized the need for a structured policy framework to enhance India's domestic industrial base through public-private synergy during the Strategic Insight Conference on Indigenous Development of Critical Technologies for Air Power. He highlighted the importance of diversifying the industrial base, promoting innovation, and