Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday virtually inaugurated the Final Assembly Line (FAL) of the Airbus H125 Light Utility Helicopter at Vemagal in Karnataka. The facility, established by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, marks a significant milestone in the India-France…
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Navy Launches First Cadet Training Ship Krishna
Chennai, February 17, 2026: The Indian Navy marked a major milestone in indigenous shipbuilding with the launch of Yard 18003, christened Krishna, the first of three Cadet Training Ships (CTS) under construction at L&T Shipbuilding, Kattupalli, near Chennai. Traditional Naval Launch Ceremony The vessel was formally launched on February 16…
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Rajnath Reviews Indigenous Aero Engine Projects at GTRE
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Sunday reviewed the progress of indigenous military gas turbine engine development during his visit to the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru. Emphasising the urgency of achieving self-reliance in aero engine technology, he called for accelerated…
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C2i Raises $15M Under DLI Boosting India Chip Design
India’s semiconductor chip design ecosystem received a major boost as C2i Semiconductors, a startup backed by the Government’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV Partners. The investment marks the largest funding round secured by an Indian semiconductor startup to date…
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Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Missile Facility at BEL
Bengaluru: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Missile Integration Facility at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru, flagged off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat Systems, and unveiled the Mountain Fire Control Radar, reinforcing India’s push towards defence indigenisation. During his visit on February 16,…
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Green Steel Drive Gains Pace at Mandi Shivir
Mandi Gobindgarh, February 16: The Ministry of Steel has stepped up India’s green steel transition with a focused Chintan Shivir at the National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST), bringing policymakers and industry leaders together to chart a low-carbon future for the secondary steel sector. Secondary Steel Sector at the…
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HAMMER Weapon System: BEL–Safran JV Explained
In a significant boost to India’s defence indigenisation drive, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has approved a joint venture with France’s Safran Electronics & Defence to manufacture and support the HAMMER weapon system in India. The 50:50 partnership is being positioned as a major step under the Make in India initiative…
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EMI Scheme From March 1: Big Relief for Manufacturers
New Delhi: The Centre has announced a major reform aimed at easing customs processes for domestic manufacturers. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will roll out the new Eligible Manufacturer–Importer (EMI) Scheme from March 1, offering faster clearances, duty deferral benefits, and simplified compliance procedures. The EMI…
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RISE Conclave 2026 Boosts Startup-Industry Synergy
Chennai: The two-day RISE Conclave 2026 concluded at the Chennai Trade Centre on Saturday, reinforcing India’s commitment to innovation-led growth and stronger collaboration between research institutions, industry leaders, and startups. The event underlined the central role of science and entrepreneurship in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The…
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Work Advances on 12 New Greenfield Industrial Cities
India’s ambitious plan to develop 12 new greenfield industrial cities has achieved significant progress, with Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) established for all projects, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors appointed for most, and environmental clearances secured for nearly all. The large-scale initiative aims to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem, attract domestic…