"atmanirbhar-bharat"

The Navy will need more advanced warships to protect India's sea lanes and ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu said at the launch of NGOPV Shruti in Kolkata. He highlighted indigenous shipbuilding and India's ambition to become a global hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, paid tribute to Kargil heroes while highlighting India's advances in defence production, space technology, indigenous innovation, water conservation, sports achievements and handloom promotion, stressing the country's growing self-reliance and global standing

The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam. Built with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship will enhance India's maritime capabilities and strengthen the Navy's presence in the Indo-Pacific.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing self-reliance in defence and aviation during 'Mann Ki Baat', citing the made-in-India C-295 aircraft and indigenous cruise missile. He also praised environmental initiatives, cultural heritage, youth development and urged support for local Ganesh idol makers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed public anger forced the Congress to change Karnataka’s chief minister and accused the party of thriving on chaos and uncertainty. He highlighted India’s self-reliance, energy security, infrastructure growth and electoral support for the BJP

Rajnath Singh and Guido Crosetto held talks in New Delhi to deepen defence industrial cooperation, exchanged the 2026-27 Military Cooperation Plan, and discussed regional issues, signalling stronger India-Italy strategic and defence partnership

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP-led Union government of deliberately delaying the Sircilla Mega Power Loom Cluster. He alleged political vendetta, questioned the Centre’s commitment to cooperative federalism, and urged inclusion of the project in the Union Budget.

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official India visit emphasized trade, technology, and security ties. Key outcomes include progress on the India–EU FTA, defence-industrial cooperation, joint submarine projects, green energy, digital partnerships, visa facilitation, and initiatives in education, skills, and youth exchanges 

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s values and governance vision continue to inspire India’s self-reliance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing infrastructure growth, welfare schemes, and digital transformation

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana’s aerospace exports have nearly doubled within nine months of 2024–25, reaching Rs 30,742 crore. He highlighted the operationalisation of the Tata–Safran aero-engine facility at Adibatla and upcoming defence projects by JSW Defence and Premier Explosives.

Exercise Trishul, a major tri-service drill involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force, concluded with the amphibious Amphex 2025 operation off Gujarat’s coast. Top commanders said the exercise set new benchmarks in jointness, interoperability, and combat readines

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to establish a Naval Systems and Shipbuilding Cluster along the Vizag–Srikakulam corridor under its Aerospace and Defence Policy 2025–2030. CM Naidu discussed defence collaboration, coastal tourism, and industrial investments with the Eastern Naval Command and foreign investor

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi commissioned INS Ikshak in Kochi, the Indian Navy’s third indigenously designed Survey Vessel (Large). Built by GRSE, the ship features advanced hydrographic systems, women’s accommodation, and dual roles for survey and humanitarian missions, showcasing India’s Atmanirbhar defence capability

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as the finest example of India’s defence self-reliance, highlighting that most equipment used was indigenous. He said defence production rose to ₹1.5 lakh crore and aimed to reach Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Gaganyaan mission as a milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat, felicitating astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap. He said India is prepared for human spaceflight, describing the astronauts as “gems” of national aspirations

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Gaganyaan mission as a milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat, felicitating astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap. The 2027 mission aims to send a three-member crew into low-Earth orbit for three days

I-Day address announces GST relief, new reforms, and defence projects by 2035

The larger question is whether India can go beyond being a destination for smartphone assembly and become a true global manufacturing giant

Pioneering clean energy breakthrough paves the way for decentralized, solar-powered hydrogen production, advancing renewable initiatives in India

India’s homegrown missile systems are proving to be a formidable deterrent to Pakistan’s imported military assets.