Textile Industry
The Indian textile industry is set to enhance its export competitiveness and resilience against global trade challenges, with a target of achieving USD 100 billion in exports by 2030. Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, emphasized the need for diversification, quality improvement, and structural reforms during a meeting with
Operation Sindoor
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan highlighted the success of 'Operation Sindoor' as a demonstration of the operational cohesion among India's three military services. During a talk at the College of Defence Management, he emphasized the importance of jointness, capability development, and adapting to modern
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up a state-of-the-art testing facility in the Mechanical & Material domain within the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor. This initiative, part of the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme, aims to enhance indigenous defence production and reduce military equipment imports,
Pollution Control Vessel
The Indian Coast Guard's latest Pollution Control Vessel, ‘Samudra Prachet’, was launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd on July 23, 2025. This vessel, measuring 114.5m in length and 4,170 tons in displacement, is equipped with advanced response equipment to effectively manage oil spills in India's
Fast Patrol Vessel
The Indian Coast Guard's fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), named 'Achal', was launched on June 16, 2025, by Goa Shipyard Ltd. The vessel, measuring 52 meters and featuring over 60% indigenous content, is designed for protection, monitoring, and surveillance. It can reach speeds of 27 knots
Aatmanirbharta
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasized the importance of Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in India's defence sector during a recent conclave. He highlighted the need for local industry enhancement, stating that India has shifted from being a top importer to a leading exporter of defence products. The Ministry of Defence