Goa: The Indian Navy is set to commission INAS 335 (Ospreys), its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, at INS Hansa on December 17, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s maritime aviation capabilities. The commissioning ceremony will be held in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval…
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Indian Navy Commissions Diving Support Craft A20
The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft (DSC), at Kochi on December 16, 2025. The commissioning ceremony, under the Southern Naval Command, will be attended by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.Built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited…
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India Launches ₹11,440 Cr Mission to Boost Pulses Production
In a major push towards agricultural self-reliance, the Government of India has launched the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses,” a six-year initiative aimed at significantly boosting domestic production and reducing the country’s long-standing dependence on imported pulses. The programme was announced in October 2025 with a financial outlay of ₹11,440…
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Govt Launches Export Mission to Boost MSMEs
Facing global logistics disruptions, the Government of India has rolled out an ambitious package to shore up export competitiveness with a focus on MSMEs, first-time exporters and labour-intensive sectors. Announced in a Rajya Sabha reply, the measures include a Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, a flagship Export Promotion Mission (EPM)…
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7 DRDO Techs Transferred; 12 Projects Approved
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on December 2 handed over seven indigenously developed technologies to the Indian Armed Forces under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, while approving a fresh portfolio of 12 new projects across strategic, aerospace, naval and electronic warfare domains. The handover and approvals were…
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Indian Navy: Charting Aatmanirbhar Waters
The Indian Navy has taken measurable strides toward maritime self-reliance, driven by the Indian Naval Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015–2030, a surge in domestic shipbuilding and a marked increase in capital allocations. Recent milestones including the commissioning of advanced indigenous warships and the INS Mahe anti-submarine vessel underscore a persistent push…
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Coal Mines Drive Growth & Energy in Jharkhand, Arunachal
India’s coal sector continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the nation’s energy security and supporting regional development. Recent updates shared in the Lok Sabha reveal substantial contributions from key coal mines in Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh, aligning strongly with the Government of India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The…
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Indian Navy to Showcase Op Demo 2025 at Shangumugham Beach
The Indian Navy is gearing up for a spectacular showcase of maritime power as it prepares to conduct its grand Operational Demonstration (Op Demo 2025) at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram on 3 December 2025. The Hon’ble President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will…
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Khadi Steals the Show at Navyug Khadi Fashion Show
The Navyug Khadi Fashion Show, staged at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, presented a contemporary vision of Khadi on November 29, 2025. Organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in collaboration with NIFT and FDCI, the event underlined the Prime Minister’s mantra …
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Sardar@150 Padyatra: Day 5 in Vadodara Unites Citizens
The Sardar@150 Padyatra entered its fifth day in Vadodara on November 30, 2025, with participants collectively covering 72 kilometres and engaging in environment, cleanliness and cultural activities that celebrated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy. Morning: Yoga, Sapling Drives and Community Action Day 5 began with a yoga session at Aurobindo Ashram…