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Budget 2025-26 reflects PM Modi's vision for futuristic India, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, February 14: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh has hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 as a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forward-looking vision for India.
Nuclear energy to be India's powerhouse: Union Minister
New Delhi, Feb 14: The introduction of the “Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat” outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance domestic nuclear capabilities, foster private sector participation and deploy advanced nuclear technologies, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday.
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya takes a sortie in India's fully indigenous trainer jet at Aero Show 2025
Bengaluru, February 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya completed a sortie on the HTT-40, India's fully indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft, at the Aero Show on Thursday. Soon after his sortie, he reflected on the journey of the making of the HTT-40, saying that India has now moved on from scandals under UPA to self-reliance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi by developing its own fully indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft.
Symbol of India's aeronautical prowess: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya after flying in HTT-40 aircraft at Aero India 2025
Bengaluru, February 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday flew in an HTT-40 at Aero India 2025 in Karnataka's Bengaluru and asserted that the aircraft symbolizes India's journey from foreign dependency to 'Aatmanirbharta'.
NIBE Limited lists stocks on NSE
Mumbai, February 12: NIBE Limited, which is into manufacturing critical systems for the defence sector, listed its stocks on the National Stock Exchange of India.
85% of acquisition by Indian Army is indigenous in nature: Army Chief General Dwivedi
Bengaluru, February 12: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday announced that a whopping 85 per cent of the army's acquisitions are now indigenous, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey towards self-reliance in defense production.
An unforgettable experience of flying a jet at Aero India 2025: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
Bengaluru, February 11: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday took a sortie on an indigenous jet aircraft, HJT-36 'Yashas', during the Aero India show in Bengaluru.
UK-India defence agreements boost Aatmanirbhar Bharat ambition
New Delhi, February 10: The UK-India strategic partnership has taken another major step forward with the formal launch of Defence Partnership- India (DP-I) and the signing of several defence agreements at Aero India 2025, a statement by the UK Embassy said.
Gujarat pulses exports surge to 2,47,789 tonnes from April of last year to January, doubling last year's figures
Gandhinagar, February 9: Gujarat recorded a substantial rise in the export of pulses, guar gum, and dairy products from April of last year to January, according to a release.
PLI for electronics manufacturing attracted Rs 10,213 crore investments: Minister
New Delhi, February 9: The Production Linked Scheme (PLI) for electronics manufacturing is performing well and it has attracted a cumulative investment of Rs 10,213 crore till December 2024, Union Minister of State for electronics and information technology Jitin Prasada informed Rajya Sabha this week.
Centre has no proposal to bring nano fertilizers under PLI scheme: MoS Anupriya Patel
New Delhi, February 9: The government has no proposal to bring the production of nano fertilizers under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, MoS chemicals and fertilisers Anupriya Patel informed Lok Sabha this week.
MoD signs Rs642 crore deal with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems to strengthen Indian Navy
New Delhi, February 8: In a major push towards self-reliance in defence, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Rs642.17 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 28 EON-51 Electro Optical Fire Control Systems for the Indian Navy.
Specialty steel companies committed investment worth Rs 27,106 crore under PLI
New Delhi, February 8: Specialty steel companies have committed to an investment worth Rs 27,106 crore so far, and of which Rs 18,848 crore has been achieved till December, 2024, MoS Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply.
Innovation, quality assurance key to defence exports: Secretary Sanjeev Kumar
New Delhi, Feb 7: Innovation, collaboration and quality assurance are pivotal for making India a global leader in defence exports, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar said on Friday.
Army, Air Force chiefs to fly together in LCA Tejas fighter aircraft on Sunday
New Delhi, February 7: In a display of jointness among the defence forces and support for Aatmanirbharta, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi would be flying a sortie in the trainer version of the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru on Sunday.
India's defence modernisation gets boost with Rs 10,147 crore rocket procurement deals
New Delhi, Feb 6: In an important move aimed at strengthening India's defence capabilities and achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth a total of Rs 10,147 crore with three prominent Indian companies: the Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), Munitions India Ltd (MIL), and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL).
Indian Navy to conduct 'Quality Assurance Conclave' in New Delhi on February 7
New Delhi, February 4: The Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, themed 'Collaborative Quality Assurance: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Defence', will be held on February 7 at the Manekshaw Convention Centre in the national capital, the Indian Navy said a statement on Tuesday.
Indian Army signs MoU with IIT Guwahati for epoxy bamboo-based composites
Guwahati, February 4: In a momentous event, Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army and IIT Guwahati signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research, design and fabrication of Epoxy bamboo-based composites as replacement of traditional building materials used in the construction of bunkers in high altitude areas.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails Atmanirbhar Budget; highlights farmer benefit schemes
Morena, February 2: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday hailed the Budget 2025 as an inclusive step for benefiting every section of society, and highlighted how farmers will benefit from the increased credit from Kisan credit card.
Union Budget: India's domestic defence production reaches Rs 1.27 lakh crore, says MoD
New Delhi, Feb 1: In wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Saturday that the country’s domestic defence production has reached Rs 1.27 lakh crore.
EAM Jaishankar calls Union Budget employment-centric and growth-oriented
New Delhi, February 1: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and lauded the Union Budget 2025, calling it "forward-looking, employment-centric and growth-oriented."
Over Rs 6.81 lakh crore allocated in Union Budget 2025-26 for MoD, an increase of 9.53% from current Financial Year
New Delhi, February 1: In pursuance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government's vision of 'Viksit Bharat @2047' with technologically advanced and 'Aatmanirbhar' Armed Forces, the Union Budget of India has made a provision of Rs 6,81,210.27 crore for Financial Year (FY) 2025-26 for the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Budget 2025: Pulses Atmanirbharta mission announced, KCC loan limit raised to Rs 5 lakh
New Delhi, February 1: Aimed at diversifying crops and attaining self-reliance or Atmanirbharta, the government is set to launch a six-year pulses mission, with a particular focus on tur, urad, and masoor.
Microenterprises seek faster loans, simpler rules, and higher GST exemption in budget 2025
New Delhi, January 30: As the Union Budget 2025 nears, India's microenterprises comprising 98.5 per cent of the MSME sector are calling for easier access to credit, reduced compliance burdens, and a more supportive policy environment.
Cabinet Approves 'National Critical Mineral Mission' to build a resilient value chain with an outlay of Rs.34,300 cr over seven years
New Delhi, January 29: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs.16,300 crore and expected investment of Rs.18,000 crore by PSUs, etc.
Cabinet gives approval for launch of Rs 34,300 crore National Critical Mineral Mission
New Delhi, Jan 29: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission with an outlay of Rs 16,300 crore and expected investment of Rs 18,000 crore by public sector undertakings (PSUs).
BEL bags fresh batch of orders worth Rs 531 crore
Bengaluru, Jan 28: Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs 531 crore over the last two weeks, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Mukesh Ambani lauds PM Modi's vision for self-reliance in energy sector, says no power can stop India's growth trajectory
Gandhinagar, January 28: Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and thrust for self-reliance in the energy sector, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has said that India will emerge as the third largest economy in the world in a couple of years and no power on earth can stop India's growth trajectory.
Gujarat tableau 'Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Development' captivates audience at Kartavya Path on 76th Republic Day
New Delhi, January 26: The Gujarat Tableau, themed "Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Development," and titled 'Gujarat: From Anartpur to Ektanagar: A Wonderful Confluence of Heritage and Development', mesmerised the audience at the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. The artists performing Maniyara Raas performance alongside the tableau further captivated the crowd. It is noteworthy that 31 tableaux from various states and central departments were showcased along Kartavya Path, with the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, gracing the event as the Chief Guest, according to a release on Sunday.
Gujarat Republic Day tableau to showcase heritage and modern development
New Delhi, January 22: The countdown to the 76th Republic Day celebrations is on and one of the major attractions at the grand parade is the tableaux of states with the Gujarat tableau also making its mark. Themed "Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Ane Vikas," the tableau beautifully merges the state's rich cultural heritage with its vibrant development, embodying the nation's growth and progress.
Navy's tableau to showcase 3-dimensional force and indigenisation efforts: Lieutenant Commander Mamata Sihag
New Delhi, January 22: This year, the naval tableau will showcase the Navy's transformation into a three-dimensional force, with a focus on the recent commissioning of three made-in-India warships--INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer--by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 15, said Lieutenant Commander Mamata Sihag on Wednesday.
Indian Railways on fast track with 400 energy-efficient Vande Bharat trains and Kavach safety tech
New Delhi, January 22: The Ministry of Finance has reiterated its commitment to transforming Indian Railways through ambitious projects such as the manufacturing of energy-efficient Vande Bharat trains and the implementation of Kavach, a world-class indigenous safety technology.
Hyundai Motor India Limited Strengthens 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' with localization of over 1,200 components and EV battery packs
New Delhi, January 21: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) reaffirmed its commitment to India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative by localizing over 1,200 key components and launching locally assembled EV battery packs at its state-of-the-art plant in Chennai.
Vizag Steel Plan has special place for people of Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi
Amaravati, Jan 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant has a special place in the hearts and minds of the people of Andhra Pradesh.
Centre urged to hike import duties on aluminium products
New Delhi, Jan 17: A panel of industry experts and retired bureaucrats has called for urgent policy intervention to raise import duties on primary and downstream aluminium products to 10 per cent and impose a 7.5 per cent duty on aluminium scrap to check the surge in cheap imports coming into the country.
'Booster shot for self-reliance': Govt signs Rs 2,960 crore deal with Bharat Dynamics to make missiles for Indian Navy
New Delhi, Jan 16: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) for the supply of medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy at a cost of approximately Rs 2,960 crore.
'Booster shot for self-reliance': Govt signs Rs 2,960 crore deal with Bharat Dynamics to make missiles for Indian Navy
New Delhi, Jan 16: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) for the supply of medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy at a cost of approximately Rs 2,960 crore.
PM Modi says success of StartUp India reflects today's India is dynamic, confident and future-ready
New Delhi, January 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated the 9th anniversary of the Startup India initiative, highlighting its transformative impact on the country's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Success of 'StartUp India' means that today's India is dynamic, future-ready: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 16: This success of the 'StartUp India' initiative reflects that today's India is dynamic, confident and future-ready and the government reaffirms its commitment to continue fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that uplifts every dream and contributes to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
Wars will become more violent: Rajnath Singh emphasises on transforming Armed Forces to modern warfare machine
Pune, January 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasised the need for the Armed Forces to transform into a modern warfare machine, citing the increasing use of unconventional methods in today's warfare -- dynamic geopolitical world order and the constantly-changing character of warfare.