India Clears Proposal to Acquire 114 Rafale Jets from Dassault The Defence Procurement Board has approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation, marking a significant step in modernizing India’s air combat capabilities. The proposal now awaits final clearance from the Defence Minister and approval…
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DSIR Relaxes Norms for Deep-Tech Startups on 42nd Foundation Day
In a major boost to India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem, the Government of India has announced a key relaxation in eligibility norms for recognition under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). The announcement was made on Saturday during the 42nd Foundation Day celebrations of DSIR, marking a decisive policy…
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NRDC Marks 72 Years, Inaugurates Systems Engineering Facility
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) marked its 72nd Foundation Day on December 31, 2025, with the inauguration of the Systems Engineering Facility (SEF), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem, technology commercialisation, and support for startups and MSMEs. The event was held in the presence of Dr N…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Accelerates Tech Transfer for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Tirupati, 26 Dec 2025: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized accelerating technology transfer and strengthening industry partnerships to enhance India’s scientific and industrial capabilities. CSIR Labs Leading Innovation for Atmanirbhar Bharat During a review meeting in Tirupati, Dr. Singh assessed the achievements…
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India-Netherlands Launch Joint Trade & Investment Committee
India and the Netherlands have formalized a significant step in bilateral economic cooperation by establishing the India Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC). The announcement coincided with the visit of Dutch Foreign Minister H.E. David van Weel to India and his bilateral meeting with Union External Affairs Minister Dr….
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Raksha Mantri Reviews DMSRDE Innovations in Kanpur
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a DRDO laboratory in Kanpur, on November 30, 2025. The visit included an overview of cutting-edge research in defence materials and ongoing innovations at the lab. Focus on Defence Materials and Technologies During the…
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India-US Sign Landmark 10-Year Defence Framework Agreement
The governments of India and the United States have formally signed a ten-year defence framework agreement, signalling a major leap in bilateral strategic cooperation. The pact was inked on 31 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur during a meeting between India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Secretary of War (Defence)…
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India, Iceland Partner for Sustainable Fisheries Growth
A high-level Indian delegation led by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), completed a three-day official visit to Reykjavík, Iceland, from 10–12 September 2025. The visit focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, fostering technology transfer, and promoting…