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Naveen Jindal lauds 12 pc safeguard duty on steel imports

New Delhi, April 22: Naveen Jindal, President of the Indian Steel Association and Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, on Tuesday welcomed 12 per cent safeguard duty on certain flat steel products for 200 days, effective from April 21.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant inaugurates 1st Occupational Safety and Health Expo and Summit in Panaji

Panaji, April 10: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday inaugurated the first Occupational Safety and Health Expo and Summit 2025, organized by the Inspectorate of Factories & Boilers in Panaji here.

BSNL has added 55 lakh customers in last seven months: Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi, April 4: Public Sector telecom major BSNL has added 55 lakh customers in the last seven months, taking the total number past the 9.1 crore mark, the Parliament was informed.

Indian Navy, Kirloskar sign Rs 270 crore deal for 6MW marine diesel engine

New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Navy has inked a project sanction order with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited hunder Make-I category for the design and development of 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine.

Kirloskar gets Rs 270 crore order to develop engines for Indian Navy ships

New Delhi, April 2: The Indian Navy signed a Rs 270 crore contract with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited on Wednesday for the design and development of 6MW medium speed marine diesel engines in a significant step to enhance the country’s self-reliance in defence production.

India's raw silk production increases to 34,042 metric tonnes in April-January

New Delhi, April 1: India's raw silk production is estimated at 34,042 metric tonnes in the April-January period of 2024-25, which is a close to 10,000 tonnes increase over the corresponding figure of 24,299 metric tonnes in the same period of 2014-15, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Defence Ministry signs Rs 2,500 crore deals for NAMIS tracked anti-tank system and 5,000 light vehicles

Secunderabad, March 28: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform and Force Motors Ltd & Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore, according to officials.

Cabinet decisions to make India 'Aatmanirbhar': PM Modi

New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the latest Cabinet decisions, emphasising their role in making India 'Aatmanirbhar'.

Govt signs deals worth Rs 2,500 crore for India-made anti-tank weapon platform & light vehicles for army

New Delhi, March 27: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with public sector Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of the anti-tank weapon platform and another deal with Force Motors Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore.

Jio Platform Limited receives two prestigious intellectual property awards

New Delhi, March 26: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), a technology company, today announced its remarkable achievement of winning two significant intellectual property awards while simultaneously highlighting its critical role in advancing India's technological sovereignty and digital independence, said a company release.

Next generation patrol vessels to play an important role in anti-piracy missions: MoD

New Delhi, March 23: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Sunday that the next generation patrol vessels will play an important role in the anti-piracy missions, adding that the country's Navy will soon get two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs).

Goa Shipyard striving for Aatmnirbhar Bharat: MoS Sanjay Seth at launch ceremony of 2nd Frigate

South Goa, March 22: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the launch ceremony of the GSL (Goa Shipyard Limited) Yard 1259, 2nd Advanced Frigate Frigate under Project 1135.6 being built for the Indian Navy in Vasco da Gama, Goa and highlighted GSL's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.'

Over 1,074 crores extended to States under Silk Samagra-2: Centre

New Delhi, March 21: The Centre through the implementation of the Silk Samagra-2 scheme has extended support for the development of the sericulture industry in the country and to increase the productivity and livelihoods of silk farmers and weavers, Pabitra Margherita, the Minister of State for Textiles, said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Friday.

India hits 1 billion tonnes coal production, PM Modi calls it 'a proud moment'

New Delhi, March 21: With India's coal production crossing 1 billion tonnes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the feat as a "proud moment" and a "historic milestone" for the nation.

Have to ensure that we are ready to take on all the known challenges: Indian Navy Chief

New Delhi, March 19: Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, said that the Indian Navy needs to ensure that it is ready to take on all the known challenges and expressed preparedness for whatever is yet to come. He said that the Indian Navy is moving on all domains to be future-ready.

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: BEL inks Rs 2,906 crore deal for Ashwini radar to boost IAF

New Delhi, March 12: As part of the Government's efforts to strengthen the country's indigenous defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar (LLTR) (Ashwini) at a cost of Rs 2,906 crore.

BEL gets Rs 2,906 crore IAF order for making radars in push to Aatmanirbhar drive

New Delhi, March 12: As part of the government's efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a Rs 2,906 crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of low-level transportable radar, LLTR (Ashwini).

In a first, private Indian firm rolls out fuselage for LCA

Bengaluru, March 9: The first rear fuselage, produced by Indian private sector company Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, for the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) here in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla exhorts youth to commit themselves to goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Pune, February 27: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday urged the youth to commit themselves to the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat by creating employment opportunities.

Capability assessment workshop on drones and autonomous systems concludes at IIT Kanpur

Kanpur, February 26: A workshop on drones and autonomous systems at IIT Kanpur, held in collaboration with MP-IDSA, brought together experts from the government, military, and industry to discuss India's progress in drone technology and the steps needed to strengthen its ecosystem.

Defence Ministry inks deals worth Rs 697cr for India-made trucks to equip armed forces

New Delhi, Feb 20: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for the procurement of 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLT) at a total cost of Rs 697.35 crore for the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.

Defence ministry signs Rs 697 crore contracts with ACE, JCB India for 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks

New Delhi, February 20: The defence ministry has signed contracts with ACE Limited and JCB India Limited for the procurement of 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truck (RTFLT) for the Indian armed forces.

Chintan Shivir in Bengaluru focuses on future of India's steel sector

New Delhi, February 18: The Ministry of Steel organized Chintan Shivir, a day-long session focused on the future of India's steel sector, at Hotel Taj West End, Bengaluru.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Vizag Steel Plan has special place for people of Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi

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