New Delhi, February 26, 2026: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday inaugurated the two-day CBRN Conclave organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, underlining the need to build a CBRN-resilient India equipped with cutting-edge indigenous technologies. The conclave, themed…
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Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Cr Startup India FoF 2.0
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a massive corpus of ₹10,000 crore. The initiative aims to mobilize long-term domestic venture capital and accelerate innovation-driven…
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KVIC Schemes Boost Khadi Artisans’ Income, Market Reach
New Delhi: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), functioning under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), continues to play a central role in strengthening India’s traditional Khadi sector through targeted financial assistance, infrastructure support, and aggressive market expansion initiatives. The government has reiterated that the…
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Indian Railways Kavach 4.0: 472 km Safety Upgrade Completed
Indian Railways has commissioned 472.3 route kilometres of Kavach Version 4.0, the indigenous Automatic Train Protection System, across three key sections, marking the highest single-day deployment in its history. The newly commissioned stretches include Vadodara–Virar (344 km) on Western Railway, Tuglakabad Junction Cabin–Palwal (35 km) on Northern Railway, and Manpur–Sarmatanr…
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Defence–Academia Synergy Enhanced by Secretary’s Role
In a move aimed at strengthening India’s defence technology ecosystem, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar held a comprehensive virtual interaction with Directors and Deans from premier academic institutions, including IITs, NITs, IISc, alongside Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and other stakeholders on January 27, 2026. The session focused on…
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India Boosts Fertilizer Security with 73% Domestic Supply
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…