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Lauds them for recording profits while working with autonomy & accountability and protecting the interests of its employees. Shri Rajnath Singh exhorts DPSUs to develop/adopt latest technologies to make India a global defence manufacturing hub. Our aim is to achieve Rs 35,000 crore defence exports target by 2025; DPSUs must contribute to achieve the goal: RM. Since their inception, these DPSUs have started exploring avenues to expand their business and had adopted an aggressive approach towards diversifying their customer base and product profile. During the last one year, the new companies have obtained domestic orders of more than Rs. 7,200 crore value. Some of the significant achievements of the new companies are enlisted below: Munitions India Limited (MIL) has obtained export orders worth more than Rs 1,500 crore for various types of ammunition in last one year. Gliders India Limited (GIL) has also obtained orders for export of Parachutes. Yantra India Limited (YIL) has made s...

Director General Border Roads Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry inspected important tunnel projects in Arunachal Pradesh during his visit to Sela Tunnel Project on September 29, 2022. He reviewed the progress of works at Sela Tunnel, which is one of the most vital and strategic projects in the region, having a total cost of Rs 687.12 crore.   Once constructed, Sela tunnel will be the longest bi-lane tunnel in the world at an altitude above 13,000 feet. Lining and Electric & Mechanical work of the tunnel are proceeding in full swing. The first blast of the tunnel was carried out on January 15, 2021. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh carried out last breakthrough blast of the tunnel on October 14, 2021 from New Delhi.   On the same road, the BRO has also completed excavation of 500 m long Nechiphu tunnel cutting through the foggiest stretches. This project, too, is on the verge of completion. The total cost of this tunnel is Rs 88.78 crore.  

Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Cruise Training Task Group consisting of two naval ships, ROKS Hansando and ROKS Daecheong arrived in Chennai on a three-day visit on 28 Sep 22. Rear Admiral Kang Dong-goo, Commander of Cruise Training Task Group along with Capt Ko Dae-jong, Commanding Officer ROKS Daecheong, Cdr Park Jin-sung, Commanding Officer ROKS Hansando and other officials of the consulate of Korea had discussions with the Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area on matters of common interest on 28 Sep 22. During the visit, professional interactions and friendly sports activities are scheduled between the personnel of the Indian Navy and ROK Navy. The goodwill visit strengthens the ties between the navies of the two nations. The task group led by Rear Admiral Kang Dong-goo is docked at Chennai port for a goodwill visit.  

Government Steps to Improve Defence Industry manufacturing eco system are showing results: RM. Striking an optimistic note, Raksha Mantri said that Indian defence industry is progressing steadily  in partnership with private sector.”There was either no way for the private sector in the past  to enter the defence sector, and even if there was some scope, the industry was not ready to set foot in the defence sector due to various reasons”. These reasons were lack of political will, appropriate policy to incentivize their entry, high investment and long gestation period.   Raksha Mantri noted that the government has removed these bottlenecks and played the role of an incubator, catalyst, consumer and facilitator in the case of private industry. Several steps have been taken by the Ministry of Defence, under the 'Make in India' and 'Self-reliant India' initiatives of the Government, to change the old traditions, and to create a manufacturing climate, in which the public ...

Saga of Freedom: Known & Lesser-known Struggle’  an exhibition organized by the National Archives of India has been extended till 30 th  October, 2022. The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs on 12 th  August and was open for public viewing till 30 th  September 2022. The exhibition generated immense interest in public and thus the decision of extending the date is taken. The exhibition will be open for public viewing till 30 th  October from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. This exhibition is based on original government documents, cartographic records, newspapers, private papers, contemporary photographs and proscribed literature housed in the National Archives of India.  

  Government pursuing FTAs with developed nations to ensure market access for Indian businesses: Shri Piyush Goyal. Piyush Goyal says PM GatiShakti National Masterplan is leveraging technology to create world class infrastructure. Double digit inflation no longer a norm; as world grapples with inflation, India has succeeded in reining-in inflation: Shri Piyush Goyal.  India’s remarkable rise in the Global Innovation Index (GII) from the 81st Position is 2015 to 40th position in 2022 the result of strong partnership between Industry and Government: Shri Piyush Goyal. 

In a significant milestone, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an initiative of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India has opened its network to consumers in 16 locations across the city of Bengaluru. To begin with, consumers can place their orders in two domains – groceries and restaurants through buyer apps participating on the ONDC network. ONDC’s beta test in the city of Bengaluru is a major first step in operationalising a network approach to e-commerce as an alternative to platform centric approach. This will make e-Commerce landscape more inclusive, accessible and experience driven for all consumers and sellers. Consumers can now shop from multiple categories of products and services from a single buyer application of their choice. They can buy grocery products or order food from the stores and restaurants. In the coming weeks many more applications will join the network expanding both buyer and seller...

“India’s partnerships with global suppliers for ensuring long term supply of fertilisers to Indian farmers will also address international cartelisation”. This was stated by Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya as the MoU of Madras Fertilizers Limited with M/s Agrifields, Dubai was presented to him, here today. In a significant step towards improving availability of DAP and NPK fertilizers for the farming community of the country, Madras Fertilizers Limited has signed an MoU for procuring 30,000 MT of Phosphoric Acid Solution from M/s Agrifields, Dubai annually for three years. Approximately 1.67 LMT NPKs will be produced by using this quantity of Phosphoric Acid. This will fulfil the P2O5 requirement to produce 59.6% of total installed capacity (2.8 LMT) of complex fertilizers of MFL.  

  “It has the potential to grow at 28% p.a. to reach US$ 50 bn by 2030”. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launches website and flyer of India MedTech Expo 2022. Department and Industry Associations to organize 3 days National Level Expo on Indian Medical Devices Sector at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi between 9-11 Dec 2022, first of its kind expo in India.

Three improved Basmati rice varieties with resistance to both Bacterial blight and blast diseases, paves the way for sustaining India’s leadership in Basmati rice exports across the world.

Ushering in a new technological era, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch 5G services on 1st October at 10 AM in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. 5G technology will provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency, and highly reliable communications. It will increase energy efficiency, spectrum efficiency and network efficiency. Prime Minister will also inaugurate the sixth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC). The IMC 2022 is scheduled to be held from 1st to 4th October with the theme of “New digital Universe”. It will bring together leading thinkers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and government officials to discuss and showcase unique opportunities emerging from the rapid adoption and spread of digital technology.  

PM dedicates and lays foundation stone of over 45,000 houses built under PM Awas Yojana. PM lays foundation stone of Taranga Hill – Ambaji – Abu Road New Broad Gauge Line. PM lays foundation stone for development of pilgrimage facilities at Ambaji temple under PRASAD scheme. PM dedicates 62 Km long New Palanpur-New Mahesana section of the Western Freight Dedicated Corridor and the 13 Km long New Palanpur-New Chatodar Section. “With the blessings of Maa Amba, we will get strength for the fulfilment of all our resolutions”. “We see our country India as a mother, and consider ourselves to be the children of Mother India”. “Government is spending about ₹4 lakh crore on extending the free ration scheme to more than 80 crore people in the country”. “PMGKAY extended so that sisters and mothers do not face any difficulty in running the kitchen during the festive season”. “It is our good fortune that in the year of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, we are dedicating this railway line at the feet of Amba...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi attended Maha Aarti at Gabbar Tirthal on the auspicious occasion of Navratri. Shri Modi also performed darshan and pooja at   Ambaji temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peeths in Gujarat which is located close to Gabbar Tirthal. The Maha Aarti was conducted by the acharyas of the temple and a colossal photograph of Maa Durga was projected on the hills of  Mt. Abu mountain range with the help of laser lights. The Prime Minister also interacted with the temple authorities in order to improve the facilities. The Prime Minister concluded his two-day Gujarat tour after praying to Maa Durga.  The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister of Railways, Shri Ashvini Vaishnav among others.

  VP lauds thriving startup ecosystem, says ‘India has a number of game changer startups’. ‘India is witnessing an epochal transformation, need to fully utilise India’s human resources potential’, says VP. Vice President addresses 117th Annual Session of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Addressing the officers, the President said that after becoming part of the respective services, their primary aim should be to serve the nation and its people with utmost sincerity. In their journey as public servants, they will get opportunities to bring about changes. Such changes can transform the lives of people. She was confident that if young offices pursue the path of serving the people, they will earn a great deal of satisfaction from their job.   The President was happy to note that the Directorate General of Defence Estates  has adopted  technologies like satellite imagery, geo-spatial techniques and Artificial Intelligence for management of defence estates. She urged Indian Defence Estates Service Officers to utilize technology to the maximum possible extent for effective administration of the cantonments. The President said that  technology has even more central role to play in the career of Indian Telecom Service officers. India has undergone a telecom ...

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the 68th National Film Awards in various categories in New Delhi today (September 30, 2022). She also conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Ms Asha Parekh. Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated all the award winners of the 68th National Film Awards.   She also congratulated Ms Asha Parekh for winning Dadasaheb Phalke Award and said that our sisters of that generation made their mark in various fields despite many constraints. Honour to Ms Parekh is also an honour for the indomitable female power. The President said that apart from making films, the film industry plays a major role in building a better society and nation. Being an audio-visual medium, the influence of films is wider than other mediums of art. She said that cinema is not only an industry but also a medium of artistic expression of our culture and values. It is also a medium for connecting our society and for nation-building. The President said that f...

Bi-Modular Charge System used to fire 155 mm artillery rounds handed over to DGQA More than 10 lakh modules produced for Indian Army till date.  IADN

Capt Vishavdeep Singh , SM 9 Para Special Forces  Awarded Sena Medal for capturing a hill feature above 18,000 feet in the dead of night just hours before chinese military got to the same point, thus securing a strategic height at Galwan. ⛰️ 🇮🇳 This gentle giant is 6'4" IADN

The fifth manifestation of Devi Durga is known as Maa Skandamata. She is fifth among Nava Durgas, that's why she is worshiped on the fifth Navaratri. Devi Maa is the mother of Kumara Skanda or Kumara Kartikeya also called Lord Murugan in south India. Kumar Skanda was chosen by the Gods as their commander in “Deva-Sura Sangram” (the war of gods & demons) against the demons. Lord Murugan’s glory has been narrated in the Puranas and he is referred to as Kumara and Saktidhar. His vehicle is a peacock he is also called Mayuravahana.

PM Narendra Modi on board VandeBharatExpress from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad.  Prime Minister also interacted with his co-passengers including those from the family members of Railways staff, women entrepreneurs and researchers and youngsters. He also interacted with workers, engineers and other staff who toiled to make Vande Bharat trains a shining success.

Monetary Policy Committee of Reserve Bank of India today decided to increase #RepoRate by half percent to 5.9 per cent, with immediate effect. The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate stands adjusted to 5.65 per cent; and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 6.15 per cent.

12th IndianArmy & BritishArmy Executive Steering Group Meeting was held at Secunderabad and Delhi. The forum discussed measures to enhance #DefenceCooperation between the two Armies.  BritishArmy delegation also visited College of Defence Management, CDM & Artillery Centre, Hyderabad. The delegation was briefed on various training facilities in both the institutes. They also laid a wreath at War Memorial, Artillery Centre on the occasion of Gunners’ Day. 

Eye on China's Expansion in the Indian Ocean. This Year at Defence Expo 2022 India to Focus "Arms Sales" to Indian Ocean countries. This year the #DefExpo2022 will also host the India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) with invites extended to 53 African countries. Further, a separate Indian Ocean Region Plus (IOR+) Conclave with the participation of approximately 40 IOR countries at the Expo.

You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active men's international. Sunil Chhetri | Captain Fantastic is available on FIFA+ now 🇮🇳 By: FIFA World Cup Well done Sunil Chhetri! This will certainly boost football’s popularity in India. 

Spectacular drone show in Ahmedabad as the city prepares for the National Games opening ceremony!

Armenia orders arms worth 250 million USD from India 🇦🇲 🇮🇳  Pinaka MBRL is ordered along with ATGMs and a range of ammunition. With this Armenia becomes the first export success for Pinaka. Armenia is locked into a conflict with Azerbaijan.  #IADN #armeniaazerbaijan #Azerbaijan #ATGM #MBRL #Pinaka #DRDO

President Droupadi Murmu said India has emerged on the world stage with a new self-confidence and that they are looking at our country with new admiration. Addressing a group of officer trainees of the Indian Foreign Service (2021 batch), who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today , she said India’s leadership in several fields has become unchallenged now. The President attributed India's economic performance as a major factor to establish the country on a stronger global position. While the President appreciated ongoing transformations on multiple fronts as a great platform for opportunities, she also highlighted the challenges that come along with it.  Ms Murmu acknowledged the role of IFS officers as critical with these opportunities and threats.

New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit is learnt to have recommended to the Centre the transfer of Chief Justice (CJ) of Orissa High Court, Justice S Muralidhar, as the CJ of the Madras High Court, sources said on Thursday. The collegium, which also comprised justices D Y Chandrachud and Sanjay Kishan Kaul, met on Wednesday to deliberate upon issues including the transfer of high court judges, the sources told PTI. In the meeting, the collegiums resolved to transfer Justice Muralidhar in the same capacity to the Madras High Court. The apex court collegium is likely to come up with a statement on it, they said. Justice Muralidhar was initially appointed as a judge of the Delhi High Court in May 2006 and later was transferred to the Punjab and Haryana High Court on March 6, 2020. He took oath as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court on January 4, 2021. Prior to this, the apex court collegium has recommended elevation of Chief Jus...

Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) Auto parts maker Uno Minda on Thursday said it will set up a joint venture with Japanese firm Tachi-S Company to manufacture and market seat recliners for four-wheeler passenger vehicles in the country. Uno Minda is already present in the automotive seating systems for two-wheeler and commercial vehicles. The joint venture will help expand the company's product offering in this space in the four-wheeler passenger vehicle segment as well.  

Kolkata, Sep 29 (PTI) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India will be the pillar of the global economic revival as it exhibited steady growth and emerged as the fastest-growing country among large economies of the world. Addressing the Bengal Chamber's annual general meeting virtually, he said if all stakeholders of the economy work together with a sense of 'Kartavya bhav' (spirit of duty), the national goal of USD 30-trillion economy will be achieved by 2047, the year when the country will celebrate 100th anniversary of its independence.. "India is already the fifth largest economy in the world and is turbocharging its growth to become the third largest in the coming years. The prime minister's vision is to make India a developed nation by 2047 with an economy size of USD 30 trillion as we will celebrate our 100th independence in that year," Goyal, the commerce and industry minister, said.  

New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Adani Enterprises Ltd on Thursday said it's three wholly-owned subsidiaries have achieved financial closure for the access-controlled six-lane greenfield Ganga Expressway Project in Uttar Pradesh under public-private partnership mode. The company in a statement said it has secured finances of Rs 10,238 crore from lenders, and the concession period of the project shall be 30 years with traffic link extension provision of six years, including three years of construction period. "Budaun Hardoi Road Private Ltd (BHRPL), Hardoi Unnao Road Private Ltd (HURPL) and Unnao Prayagraj Road Private Ltd (UPRPL) –- wholly-owned subsidiaries of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) –- have achieved financial closure for the access-controlled six-lane (expandable to eight lane) greenfield Ganga Expressway Project (Group-II, III & IV) in Uttar Pradesh (UP) respectively on DBFOT (toll) basis under PPP mode," it said.  

Washington, Sep 29 (PTI) The need to reform the UN Security Council cannot be denied forever, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said even as he noted that India never believed that revamping the top organ of the world body will be an easy process. India has been at the forefront of the years-long efforts to reform the Security Council, saying it rightly deserved a place as a permanent member in the United Nations. Currently, the UN Security Council has five permanent members -- China, France, Russia, the UK and the US. Only a permanent member has the power to veto any substantive resolution.  

New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The CBI has led a massive countrywide crackdown on narcotics networks in coordination with the NCB, Interpol and police in multiple states, leading to the arrest of 175 alleged drug peddlers, officials said Thursday. As many as 127 FIRs have been filed by the agencies involved in 'Operation Garuda' which started earlier this week to "disrupt, degrade and dismantle" drug networks with international linkages, CBI said in a statement. The global operation was planned through a "rapid exchange" of intelligence on narco-trafficking and coordinated actions with enforcement agencies across international jurisdictions through Interpol, officials said.  

New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) In a significant ruling on reproductive rights of women, the Supreme Court held on Thursday that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion till 24 weeks of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, and making any distinction on the basis of their marital status is "constitutionally unsustainable". The top court also said that the meaning of offence of rape must include marital rape for the purpose of the MTP Act. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala and AS Bopanna said the rights of reproductive autonomy give similar rights to unmarried women as that to married women. The bench, in its verdict, said the distinction between married and unmarried women under the abortion laws is “artificial and constitutionally unsustainable” and perpetuates the stereotype that only married women are sexually active. Under the MTP Act provisions, the upper limit for the termination of pregnancy is 24 weeks for married women, spec...

As part of Iconic Week celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of Tourism is organizing 'Paryatan Parv - 2022' (Tourism Festival) at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai from 30th September to 2nd October 2022.  Shri Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be the Chief Guest and inaugurate the Paryatan Parv. Shri G Kishan Reddy Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Department of Development of North East will preside over the event . Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister of Tourism, Skill development and Entrepreneurship, Women and Child Development, Government of Maharashtra will also remain present. 'Paryatan Parv' is an initiative based on the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that aims for promotion of domestic tourism. During his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 3rd Independence Day, the Prime Minister had appealed to all the Indians to visit at least 15 tourist destinations across Indi...

All  Public Sector Banks (PSBs)  will begin a special campaign drive from October 2 this year for filling up of the backlog vacancies of scheduled castes”, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Chairman Vijay Sampla said, a day after conducting a review meeting which was jointly chaired by NCSC chairman and the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) on credit and other welfare schemes for scheduled castes. The NCSC chairman and finance minister had reviewed the various measures taken by PSBs in giving credit to persons belonging to the scheduled caste community and their welfare in terms of reservation, backlog vacancies, functioning of welfare and grievances redressal mechanism and other issues.  

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari said safety of all passengers travelling in motor vehicles irrespective of their cost and variants is the foremost priority. Shri Gadkari said considering the global supply chain constraints being faced by the auto industry and its impact on the macroeconomic scenario, it has been decided to implement the proposal mandating a minimum of 6 Airbags in Passenger Cars (M-1 Category) w.e.f 01st October 2023.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, "Science Leaders" are needed to drive the integration of science and technological development to address the needs of the citizen and the sector. The Minister addresses the launch of “Building Science Leaders Program” in New Delhi. It is important for scientists to be at the forefront of their work and hone competencies to deliver science for the public good: Dr Jitendra Singh.  

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, India and Singapore are closely collaborating in cutting edge areas like fintech, information technology, cyber security, skill development, smart city solutions and renewable energy and food security. A high-level Singaporean Delegation led by Mr Loh Khum Yean, Minister in PMO and Permanent Secretary, Public Service Department (PSD), Singapore calls on Dr Jitendra Singh at North Block office in New Delhi. The Second Bilateral Meeting in the field of Personnel Management and Public Administration held in New Delhi was co-chaired by Secretary (DARPG) V Srinivas and Mr. Loh Khum Yean.  

23.45 crore e-KYC transactions executed via Aadhaar in August. Almost 220 crore Aadhaar authentications done in August, Aadhaar usage and adoption continues to grow. UIDAI successfully executes 1.46 crore Aadhaar updation requests from residents during the month. 24.2 lakh fresh Aadhaar enrolments happened in August; Aadhaar saturation near universal among adults in India.  

During the visit, he held meetings with Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Vice Admiral David Johnston, Vice Chief of Australian Defence Forces, Mr Greg Moriarty, Secretary of Defence, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, Chief of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Air Vice Marshal Mike Kitcher, Deputy Chief of Joint Operations. During these meetings, the leaders expressed their commitment to pursue collaborative activities in several areas of bilateral convergence. Admiral R Hari Kumar visited RAN facilities at HMAS  Penguin  and Hydrographic School. The CNS, accompanied by Shri Manpreet Vohra, Ambassador of India to Australia and the Chief of Navy, RAN interacted with the prominent members of Australian Think Tanks to understand and develop new maritime cooperation opportunities. The discussions also highlighted the need for raising the level of synergy and focused efforts for overcoming the challenges of the maritime environment.

  Armed Forces equipped & ready to protect the country from all threats: Shri Rajnath Singh. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the forward areas of 3 Corps in Anini, a village in Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh on September 29, 2022. He made an on-the-ground assessment of the country’s defence preparedness along the LAC by taking stock of the entire gamut of security-related aspects. Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command Lieutenant General RP Kalita and other senior officers of the Indian Army accompanied the Raksha Mantri who also interacted with the troops posted in the area. After his visit to the forward areas, the Raksha Mantri held an interaction with Armed Forces personnel in Tezpur, Assam. In his address, he commended the dedication and sacrifice of the soldiers posted at the borders, bravely protecting the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country.