India marked a major milestone in agricultural self-reliance in 2025 as domestic fertilizer production met nearly 73 percent of the country’s total requirement, significantly reducing dependence on imports. The achievement reflects the steady progress of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and underscores the government’s sustained efforts to strengthen fertilizer security for…
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DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Duration Scramjet Engine
Hyderabad: The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of its full-scale actively cooled scramjet engine on January 9, 2026. The test, carried out at the state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility, achieved a remarkable…
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PM Modi Hails ICGS Samudra Pratap Commissioning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, describing it as a significant milestone in India’s maritime journey and a strong endorsement of the country’s vision of self-reliance in defence. Responding to a post by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on social…
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PM Modi Lauds HPCL Residue Upgradation Facility at Vizag Refinery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the successful commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, calling it a decisive milestone in India’s journey toward energy security and self-reliance. The Prime Minister described the project as a major step…
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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Clears 180 kmph CRS Trial
New Delhi: Indian Railways has achieved a major technological milestone with the successful completion of the final high-speed trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), the trial took place on the Kota–Nagda section, where the train safely…
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PM Modi Highlights Farmers Importance Through Sanskrit Subhashitam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a timeless Sanskrit Subhashitam on social media today, highlighting the crucial role of farmers in society. The verse states: “सुवर्ण-रौप्य-माणिक्य-वसनैरपि पूरिताः। तथापि प्रार्थयन्त्येव कृषकान् भक्ततृष्णया।।” It emphasizes that even when individuals possess gold, silver, rubies, and luxurious garments, they still depend on farmers for sustenance…
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PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of Namrup Urea Plant in Assam
Dibrugarh (Assam): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described Assam as a rising growth engine of developed India as he performed the Bhoomi Poojan of a new ammonia-urea fertilizer plant at Namrup. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister said the long-standing demand of Namrup and Dibrugarh was finally being…
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Financial Empowerment for Street Vendors: PM SVANidhi
The restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme is set to empower 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, by extending the lending period until March 31, 2030. Launched in June 2020, the scheme has evolved from pandemic relief to a holistic financial support system for urban micro-entrepreneurs. Financial Inclusion and…
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4th Cooperative Mela 2025 Begins in Assam, Boosts Sahkar Vision
The 4th Cooperative Mela 2025 was inaugurated in Guwahati on Friday, marking a significant step in strengthening Assam’s cooperative movement. Organised by the Cooperation Department of the Government of Assam under the guidance of the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, the three-day event is being held at the AEI…
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Indian Coast Guard Hosts Maiden Shipbuilding & IT Conference
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted its maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference on November 27, 2025, in Madikeri, Karnataka, marking a pivotal step in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities. The event witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association and Defence Innovation…