India and Belgium today discussed the possibility of defence engagements in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the maritime domain. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Princess Astrid of Belgium and Defence Minister Theo Francken in New Delhi. During the meeting, they discussed ways and means to enhance...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Sufi music festival Jahan-e-Khusrau on Friday, celebrating its 25-year journey and its deep connection with people’s hearts. Calling this emotional bond its greatest success, he highlighted the festival’s role in preserving and enriching India’s cultural and artistic heritage.
Addressing the gathering, Modi spoke about...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (February 28, 2025) greeted people on the occasion of National Science Day and called for leveraging science to build a Viksit Bharat.
He said on X, “Greetings on National Science Day to those passionate about science, particularly our young innovators. Let’s keep popularising science...
The National Geospatial Policy (NGP), announced by the Centre on December 28, 2022, seeks to liberalize access to geospatial data, foster innovation in governance, business, and academia, and drive India toward its vision of a self-reliant “Viksit Bharat” by 2047.
A key objective of the NGP is to establish a...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully conducted flight trials of the first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur.
The missile, launched from an Indian Navy Sea King helicopter, demonstrated its capability against ship targets, marking a...
The Indian Army has signed a contract for procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems at a cost of over 80 crore rupees. The ACADA system is used to detect chemical warfare agents and program toxic industrial chemicals by sampling the air from the environment....
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conferred gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service medals to personnel of the Indian Coast Guard at an investiture ceremony in New Delhi. A total of 32 medals were presented including six President’s Tatrakshak Medals for Distinguished Service, 11 Tatrakshak Medals for Gallantry and 15 Tatrakshak...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 in Bhopal, highlighting India’s growing global stature and the state’s immense investment potential.
Emphasizing the confidence of global investors in India’s economic trajectory, he stated, “The world is optimistic about India.”
During his address, PM Modi underscored the...
The Indian Army contingent, comprising 120 personnel, departed today for the 6th edition of India- Japan Joint Military Exercise, DHARMA GUARDIAN. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in the East Fuji Maneuver Training Area of Japan from the 24th of February to the 9th of March.
The aim of...
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today urged investors to take advantage of the investment opportunities and the high-quality talent and skills that India has to offer.
Addressing the Invest Kerala Global Summit in Kochi today, Piyush Goyal said India’s GDP of 4 trillion US dollars, which is...