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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India’s Manufacturing Boosted by Petrochemicals
The chemicals and petrochemicals sector continues to be a key driver of India’s industrial growth, contributing 8.1 per cent to the country’s overall manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA) in FY 2024, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26 released by the Ministry of Finance. The sector’s strong backward linkages with petroleum…
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India’s Pharma & Medical Devices Drive Value Growth
India’s pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors are undergoing a transformative shift, moving from a volume-driven model to a value-focused approach. The Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes the country’s growing focus on complex generics, biosimilars, and innovative medical technologies, positioning India as a global hub for high-value healthcare manufacturing. Medical Devices Industry…
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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,…
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100m Make in India Steel Bridge Completed for Bullet Train
Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone with the completion of a 100-meter-long ‘Make in India’ steel bridge over the underground metro tunnel in Ahmedabad, part of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. This marks the 13th steel bridge completed in Gujarat out of 17 planned, enhancing high-speed rail connectivity while…
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APL, DPA Sign MoU for ₹1,200 Cr e-Methanol Plant at Kandla
Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APL) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) to establish a 150 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) e-Methanol plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat. The project, valued at over ₹1,200 crore, is expected to create more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs, marking a…
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PM Modi Shares NCC PM Rally Glimpses, Hails Youth Power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared glimpses of the Annual NCC Prime Minister’s Rally held at the historic Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi, describing the event as a powerful reflection of India’s disciplined, dynamic and value-driven youth. Addressing cadets on the occasion of NCC Day, the Prime Minister lauded…
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AYUSHEXCIL, Zepto Tie Up to Expand Digital AYUSH Access
The Ministry of Ayush has taken a significant step towards expanding the digital reach of India’s traditional healthcare systems with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) and Zepto Limited. The agreement aims to facilitate structured online access to verified AYUSH medicines…