The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the acquisition of a stake in Nash Industries (I) Private Limited by a consortium of private equity investors led by ChrysCapital Fund X, along with Two Infinity Partners and Blue Wave Investments Limited. The regulatory clearance marks a significant development…
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Aatmanirbharta in Defence Vital for India’s Strategic Autonomy
Emphasising that self-reliance in defence is no longer a choice but a national necessity, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said India stands at a decisive moment in its defence and industrial journey. Addressing the Defence Skilling Conclave on Defence, Aerospace and Strategic Sector Skill Development in Chandigarh,…
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Aeronautics 2047 Seminar Begins, Focus on India’s Future Air Power
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) on Saturday inaugurated its two-day national seminar titled ‘Aeronautics 2047’ at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards shaping India’s long-term aerospace and defence vision. The event brings together key stakeholders from the armed forces, defence research, industry, and…
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DRDO Marks 68th Foundation Day, ₹1.30 Lakh Crore Defence Boost
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 68th Foundation Day on January 1, 2026, with a historic milestone that significantly strengthens India’s journey towards defence self-reliance. During the celebrations, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat announced that Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) worth approximately ₹1.30 lakh crore has been…
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Critical Minerals Key to Defence Readiness, Says CISC
Critical minerals have emerged as a decisive factor in shaping India’s defence preparedness, technological sovereignty and long-term national security, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), said at a high-level strategic forum in New Delhi. He was delivering the…
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Indian Navy Receives Indigenous ASW Ship ‘Anjadip’
The Indian Navy on 22 December 2025 received ‘Anjadip’, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)</strong), Kolkata. The delivery ceremony took place in Chennai, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous shipbuilding program. Advanced Design and Capabilities…
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Air Marshal Umesh Urges Atmanirbharta at BRD
Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, visited Base Repair Depot (BRD) Tughlakabad on 4 December 2025 to review the depot’s operations, innovations and indigenisation efforts. The visit underscored the Indian Air Force’s push towards reducing import dependence and strengthening domestic maintenance capabilities under the banner of Atmanirbharta….
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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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DRDO Conclave Boosts MSMEs for UP Defence Corridor
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has intensified its outreach to India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups. On September 6, 2025, its Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow organised a high-level conclave at Amausi Campus to strengthen collaboration with industry players and accelerate the development…