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Port Moresby/New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will be visiting Papua New Guinea (PNG) on September 16 to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the commemorative events marking the country's 50th anniversary of Independence. During the visit, which will take place at the invitation of the Government of Papua New Guinea, MoS Margherita is expected to have bilateral meetings with the political leadership of Papua New Guinea. He will a ...Read More >
Pune: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday described Operation Sindoor, which saw the armed forces target terror infrastructure in Pakistan, as a "reality check" that highlighted areas where India can improve and adapt to the changing requirements of future warfare. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the Synergy of Technology, Research & Defence Ecosystem (STRIDE-2025) seminar organised by the Southern Command, Singh said the global geopolitical environment has renewed focus on ...Read More >
Government of India announced on Friday a special policy which benefits many Poppy cultivators. The policy has enabled 15,000 farmers this year itself. The Indian Government today announced licensing policy for cultivation of opium poppy. The policy is currently announced specifically for farmers of states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The revised licensing policy is estimated to make 1.21 lakh farmers eligible for cultivating Poppy in these states - a 23 percent jump from th ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's second indigenous aircraft carrier, after the INS Vikrant, is likely to be nuclear powered. This is part of a 15-year defence modernisation plan announced on Friday. The plan also envisages Indian-made fighter jets to be based on this aircraft carrier. India's strategic defence plans hinge upon indigenously built weapons systems that proved to be extremely effective during Operation Sindoor, the four-day conflict against Pakistan that followed the Pahalgam terror attack in J ...Read More >
Ambala (Haryana) [India], September 2 (ANI): Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days in Haryana's Ambala district has caused severe waterlogging in various parts of the city, including residential areas. Residents of Ambala's Cloth Market, Nadi Mohalla, and many other localities are facing significant inconvenience and damage due to flooding. A local resident said that heavy rains since Monday have caused water to accumulate on the streets, making potholes invisible and posing a seriou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that Semicon India is not just a seminar or event but a symbol of the technological renaissance of the nation. She was speaking at the Semicon India 2025. "Semicon India is not just a seminar or event but a symbol of the technological renaissance of the nation," Gupta said. "When the whole world was grappling with the problems of supply chain disruptions, PM Modi took a historic decision to launch India Semi ...Read More >
Underlining how the defence sector is constantly being shaped and influenced by changing geopolitics, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasised that India's self-reliance in defence is not an option, but a necessity. Speaking at NDTV Defence Summit, Singh said that India's self-reliance in defence should not be viewed as protectionism but should be seen as a aspect related to India's sovereignty. "The world today is changing so rapidly that new challenges are emerging before ...Read More >
India's Defence Self-Reliance Gets Boost: Rajnath Singh Announces Progress On Indigenous Powerful Jet Engine Monday, September 01, 2025 by Indian Defence News India is accelerating its journey towards defence self-reliance with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announcing concrete progress on the development of a powerful indigenous jet engine, a landmark step in the nation's aerospace and defence sector. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit, Singh stressed that dependence on foreign powers for cr ...Read More >
For the first time, all matches will produce a result with tiebreakers deciding drawn games even during the league stage. IMAGE: The league stage of PKL Season 12 will have 108 games, with each team playing 18 matches. Photograph: ANI Photo The 12th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will begin on the National Sports Day on August 29 with a clash between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas. Sports legends including Pullela Gopichand, Dhanraj Pillay, Rajasthan Royals' teen batting sensation Vaib ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over ...Read More >
India's naval capabilities are set to receive a significant boost with the simultaneous commissioning of 'Udaygiri' and 'Himgiri' at Visakhapatnam. These Project 17A stealth frigates, built by MDL and GRSE respectively, represent a major step towards self-reliance in warship design and construction. The ships will enhance India's maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. The Navy is all set to augment its combat readiness and strengthen India's ability to safeguard its maritime interests wi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned two stealth frigates - INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, in a ceremony presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in Visakhapatnam. The two 'Made in India' warships mark a new milestone in India's maritime security and also give fresh impetus to 'Atmanirbharta' in the nation's defence capabilities, as outlined and envisioned by the government. Both the warships are homegrown with over 75 per cent indigenous component, ...Read More >
India is planning to create an impregnable strategic weapon, along the lines of Israel's Iron Dome, which will act as a shield and sword during times of conflict. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has said that the Sudarshan Chakra air defence system will be India's very own "Iron Dome" or "Golden Dome", similar to the world-class defence system used by Israel to neutralise enemy missiles and drones. In his address at Ran Samwad 2025 in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow, Gen Chauhan said that buildi ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: India never believes in exhibiting its might and never attacked any country first. But when the security is at stake, India knows how to give an appropriate response, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised. Presiding over the Indian Navy's commissioning ceremony of INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri in Visakhapatnam on August 26 (Tuesday), the Defence Minister underlined that the commissioning of the two frontline surface combatants is a proof of India's vision and commitment toward ...Read More >
As ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan addressed the inaugural session of the National Meet 2025 on Friday, his words carried the weight of a nation's transformed ambitions. When he spoke of taking "space applications to the grassroots," he wasn't merely outlining policy -- he was articulating a vision that has redefined India's relationship with space technology. The numbers speak volumes. Today, 55 space applications, from television broadcasting to weather forecasting, ensure the safety and security o ...Read More >
New Delhi: On the eve of the 79th Independence Day, the Centre on Thursday announced gallantry medals for 16 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The medals were awarded to some personnel for destroying enemy surveillance cameras and neutralising drone attacks. "This Independence Day, 16 Brave Seema Praharis (border guards) are being awarded Gallantry Medals for their conspicuous bravery and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a historic first for the indigenous sport, players from the Indian men's and women's Kho Kho World Cup-winning teams have been invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The invitation marks the first time Kho Kho players will be part of India's Independence Day ceremony. Earlier this year, both Indian teams made history by clinching the men's and women's titles at the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, held at Indira Ga ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the re ...Read More >
BSE India Defence Index: BSE Index Services has launched BSE India Defence index (defence index) to track the growth of defence sector. The BSE India Defence Index will be reconstituted semi-annually (June and December). BSE India Defence Index Launched: BSE Index Services, a wholly subsidiary of BSE Ltd -- Asia's oldest exchange and the world's largest exchange in terms of the number of listed companies, has announced the launch of BSE India Defence index (defence index). The BSE India Defenc ...Read More >
Tribal Festival 2025 in Lahaul & Spiti to Become Himachal Pradesh's First Eco-Friendly Celebration Ahead of Himachal's first eco-friendly festival, DC Kiran Bhadana (IAS) joins officials & Lahaul-Spiti locals in a pre-event plantation drive, fostering community & green initiatives. 3 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2025 | 12:35 PM IST PNN Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 12: In a landmark initiative that blends tradition with sustainability, the District Administration of Lahaul & Sp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 4: The Mayo Alumni Summit 2025 marked a strong beginning to Mayo College 150th-year celebrations. Held at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi, the event brought together over 300 alumni and was organized by the Mayo Alumni Association Delhi (MAAD). More than a reunion, the summit served as a platform for dialogue on the institution future, addressing key themes such as real estate, artificial intelligence, and mental wellbeing. The event served as a prelude to the main 150t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 4 (UNI) In a move to promote indigenous goods, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) will launch a nationwide campaign on August 10 under the slogan "Indian Products: Our Pride." By moving away from the monopolistic practices of foreign corporations and supporting Indian products, the country can strengthen its domestic trade sector, economy, and employment opportunities, CAIT National Secretary S.S. Manoj said. ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, issuing timely directives to ensure effective relief efforts. Acting on his instructions, state ministers are inspecting affected areas, while Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami informed that floods have impacted 37 tehsils and 402 villages, affecting 84,392 people. Of these, 47,906 have received assistance, and 2,759 animals have been ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Maharashtra government fears that increase in height of Alamatti reservoir in Bagalkot district of Karnataka from 519.60 meters to 524.256 meters would result in flooding of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts owing to backwaters and there is no need for the Maharashtra government to fear flooding since its own expert committee led by retired Principal Secretary to Irrigation department Nandkumar Wadnekar ruled out flooding from the Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs, stated Minis ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's transformation from a consumer to a key manufacturer in the global semiconductor value chain, with the chip market targeted to reach 100 to 110 billion dollars by 2030, is being driven by strategic initiatives launched by the government. These include the India Semiconductor Mission, rolled out with an investment of Rs 76,000 crore, the SEMICON India Programme, and global partnerships such as iCET, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. According to industry est ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's transformation from a consumer to a key manufacturer in the global semiconductor value chain, with the chip market targeted to touch $100 to 110 billion by 2030, is being driven by strategic initiatives launched by the government - the India Semiconductor Mission rolled out with an investment of Rs 76,000 crore, the SEMICON India Programme and global partnerships such as iCET, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. According to industry es ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 3: A special edition of the popular fitness campaign 'Fit India - Sundays on Cycle' was held on Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in collaboration with India Post, drawing large participation from athletes, youth, and fitness enthusiasts. Organised under the banner of the Fit India Movement, an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the weekly cycling event promotes cycling as a sustainable, environment-friendly, and health-conscious lifestyle choice. This Sunda ...Read More >
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