In a major boost to India’s rapidly expanding drone ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has partnered with the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate’s Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL–North) to enable advanced Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of drones. The government-to-government collaboration marks a significant step…
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ISRO Milestones Strengthen India’s Space Future
India made decisive strides in strengthening its national space infrastructure during 2025, with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieving multiple historic milestones across launch capabilities, satellite technology, manufacturing facilities and international cooperation. The progress highlights India’s growing stature as a leading spacefaring nation with advanced technological self-reliance. Union Minister…
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Bharat Container Shipping Line to Boost Atmanirbhar
New Delhi: The Union Government has taken a decisive step towards strengthening India’s maritime logistics ecosystem with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL). The initiative, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, is expected to anchor India’s…
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India Expands Rare-Earth Exploration and Magnet Manufacturing
New Delhi: India is intensifying efforts to explore, mine, and add value to rare-earth minerals, a critical resource for advanced technologies and clean energy. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy confirmed that the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research…
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Budget 2026 Puts Ayush at Core of India’s Healthcare Vision
The Union Budget 2026 has placed Ayush firmly at the centre of India’s evolving healthcare framework, marking a decisive shift toward integrative and holistic health systems. The announcements reflect the government’s intent to elevate traditional systems of medicine as a vital pillar of preventive healthcare, economic growth, and global wellness…
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PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Self-Reliance
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday shared a profound Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the timeless value of self-reliance, linking ancient wisdom with contemporary national priorities. The message, shared through social media, underscored that true prosperity follows capability and self-respect rather than dependence. The Prime Minister’s remarks came at a time…
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Why India Could Reconsider Su-57 Deal With Russia
Russia’s renewed push for India to co-produce the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft has reopened a long-dormant debate in India’s strategic community. With China accelerating stealth fighter deployments and Pakistan planning to induct J-35 aircraft, New Delhi faces a narrowing window to maintain regional air dominance. The offer, described by…
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Vice-President Inaugurates 39th Surajkund Crafts Mela
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated the 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, describing artisans as the custodians of India’s civilisational heritage. The globally recognised fair brings together craftspeople, artists and cultural practitioners from India and abroad, celebrating the nation’s artistic legacy and…
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Piyush Goyal Hits Back at Congress Over India–EU FTA Criticism
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has mounted a sharp defence of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), dismissing criticism from the Congress as politically motivated and reflective of a “negative mindset”. Using the colloquial phrase “angoor khatte hain”, Goyal likened the opposition’s response to the classic tale…
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PM Kisan SAMPADA: 1,607 Projects, 1,196 Done
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), the flagship food processing scheme of the Government of India, has recorded steady progress in strengthening post-harvest infrastructure and value addition across the country. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 1,607 projects have been approved under various components of the scheme,…