Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDefence Ministry inks contracts for procurements for Army and Navy at a cost of over ₹4,600 cr., Pg12Defence Ministry boosts Army and Navy capabilities with ₹4,666 crore procurement of carbines and torpedoes, enhancing indigenous defence manufacturing.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate31 Dec, 2025Defence Ministry inks contracts for procurements for Army and Navy at a cost of over ₹4,600 cr., Pg12Defence Ministry boosts Army and Navy capabilities with ₹4,666 crore procurement of carbines and torpedoes, enhancing indigenous defence manufacturing.31 Dec, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentHAL enters civil market with Dhruv NG helicopter, Pg14HAL's Dhruv NG helicopter successfully completes maiden flight, marking PSU's entry into civil aviation market and boosting indigenous manufacturing.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development31 Dec, 2025HAL enters civil market with Dhruv NG helicopter, Pg14HAL's Dhruv NG helicopter successfully completes maiden flight, marking PSU's entry into civil aviation market and boosting indigenous manufacturing.31 Dec, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentMulti-role copter Dhruv completes maiden flight, Pg8HAL's Dhruv New Generation helicopter completes maiden flight, eyes civil aviation sector with DGCA certification for indigenous Shakti engine.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development31 Dec, 2025Multi-role copter Dhruv completes maiden flight, Pg8HAL's Dhruv New Generation helicopter completes maiden flight, eyes civil aviation sector with DGCA certification for indigenous Shakti engine.31 Dec, 2025
Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDefence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes, Pg6Defence Ministry inks Rs 4,666-crore deals acquiring 4.25 lakh CQB carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes to boost military.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate31 Dec, 2025Defence Ministry signs over Rs 4,666-crore deals for procurement of combat carbines, torpedoes, Pg6Defence Ministry inks Rs 4,666-crore deals acquiring 4.25 lakh CQB carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes to boost military.31 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr., Pg12Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force, enhancing security capabilities.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate30 Dec, 2025DAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr., Pg12Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force, enhancing security capabilities.30 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateDRDO tests Pinaka rocket, Pg12DRDO's Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) achieves successful maiden flight test at Chandipur, boosting indigenous artillery capabilities.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate30 Dec, 2025DRDO tests Pinaka rocket, Pg12DRDO's Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) achieves successful maiden flight test at Chandipur, boosting indigenous artillery capabilities.30 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasMilitary hardware worth Rs 79,000 cr gets govt nod, Pg7Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore military hardware procurement including Astra MK-II missiles, loiter munitions, and HALE RPAS for armed forces.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas30 Dec, 2025Military hardware worth Rs 79,000 cr gets govt nod, Pg7Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore military hardware procurement including Astra MK-II missiles, loiter munitions, and HALE RPAS for armed forces.30 Dec, 2025
Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPREducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPRA grand vision and the great Indian research deficit, Pg6India's R&D spending lags at 0.7% of GDP; Huawei alone outspends entire nation, hindering 'Viksit Bharat' goal.Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPREducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR29 Dec, 2025A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit, Pg6India's R&D spending lags at 0.7% of GDP; Huawei alone outspends entire nation, hindering 'Viksit Bharat' goal.29 Dec, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development'SMR viability a question until orders scale, local value addition nears 100%', Pg11Nuclear expert advocates for PHWR expansion and thorium irradiation to boost India's nuclear energy independence, bypassing fast breeder reactors.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development29 Dec, 2025'SMR viability a question until orders scale, local value addition nears 100%', Pg11Nuclear expert advocates for PHWR expansion and thorium irradiation to boost India's nuclear energy independence, bypassing fast breeder reactors.29 Dec, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnergy storage, green hydrogen to reshape RE sector, Pg 10In the next five years, energy storage systems and green hydrogen are poised to fundamentally reshape India’s renewable energy (RE) ecosystem. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation28 Dec, 2025Energy storage, green hydrogen to reshape RE sector, Pg 10In the next five years, energy storage systems and green hydrogen are poised to fundamentally reshape India’s renewable energy (RE) ecosystem. 28 Dec, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentKavach system installation on Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata route jumps deadline again, Pg9Railways' Kavach system installation on Delhi-Mumbai-Kolkata routes delayed again; expected to be operational by 2026 after missing 2025 deadline.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development28 Dec, 2025Kavach system installation on Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata route jumps deadline again, Pg9Railways' Kavach system installation on Delhi-Mumbai-Kolkata routes delayed again; expected to be operational by 2026 after missing 2025 deadline.28 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyAfter year of successes, ISRO set for big leaps, Pg8ISRO's successful LVM3-M4 launch demonstrates heavy satellite deployment capability, paving way for Gaganyaan and advanced space missions.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology26 Dec, 2025After year of successes, ISRO set for big leaps, Pg8ISRO's successful LVM3-M4 launch demonstrates heavy satellite deployment capability, paving way for Gaganyaan and advanced space missions.26 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2, heaviest commercial communication satellite, into LEO using LVM3, enhancing global mobile connectivity with US collaboration.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology25 Dec, 2025ISRO sends largest commercial communications satellite to orbit, Pg1ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2, heaviest commercial communication satellite, into LEO using LVM3, enhancing global mobile connectivity with US collaboration.25 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateUser evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9DRDO's Akash-NG missile system user trials successful; demonstrates high precision against aerial threats, paving way for induction into armed forces.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate24 Dec, 2025User evaluation trials of Akash-NG missile system a success: DRDO, Pg9DRDO's Akash-NG missile system user trials successful; demonstrates high precision against aerial threats, paving way for induction into armed forces.24 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyISRO's heaviest-ever launch today is test of capability, cost, Pg17ISRO launches heaviest satellite BlueBird Block-2 via LVM-3, showcasing enhanced capabilities and cost-effectiveness in the global space market.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology24 Dec, 2025ISRO's heaviest-ever launch today is test of capability, cost, Pg17ISRO launches heaviest satellite BlueBird Block-2 via LVM-3, showcasing enhanced capabilities and cost-effectiveness in the global space market.24 Dec, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentPSU signs pact with Safran group to make advanced defence systems in India, Pg12India Optel Limited partners with Safran to produce high-precision defence systems, boosting indigenous defence manufacturing and enhancing battlefield accuracy.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development23 Dec, 2025PSU signs pact with Safran group to make advanced defence systems in India, Pg12India Optel Limited partners with Safran to produce high-precision defence systems, boosting indigenous defence manufacturing and enhancing battlefield accuracy.23 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateAnjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy, Pg12Indian Navy commissions 'Anjadip,' advanced anti-submarine warfare vessel, boosting coastal security and indigenous defense capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate23 Dec, 2025Anjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy, Pg12Indian Navy commissions 'Anjadip,' advanced anti-submarine warfare vessel, boosting coastal security and indigenous defense capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.23 Dec, 2025
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyHow are we protecting astronauts from deadly space debris?, Pg9Space debris poses threat to spacecraft; Shenzhou-20 incident highlights need for mitigation strategies like Whipple shields and debris tracking.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace Technology23 Dec, 2025How are we protecting astronauts from deadly space debris?, Pg9Space debris poses threat to spacecraft; Shenzhou-20 incident highlights need for mitigation strategies like Whipple shields and debris tracking.23 Dec, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIndia, France sign pact to produce direct firing sight, navigation system, Pg6India, France collaborate to produce advanced SIGMA 30 navigation system and CM3-MR direct firing sight for enhanced artillery and anti-drone capabilities.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development23 Dec, 2025India, France sign pact to produce direct firing sight, navigation system, Pg6India, France collaborate to produce advanced SIGMA 30 navigation system and CM3-MR direct firing sight for enhanced artillery and anti-drone capabilities.23 Dec, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentTata Electronics signs chip deal with Japan's ROHM, Pg15Tata Electronics partners with ROHM for automotive semiconductor assembly, boosting India's Rs 76,000 crore semiconductor mission.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development23 Dec, 2025Tata Electronics signs chip deal with Japan's ROHM, Pg15Tata Electronics partners with ROHM for automotive semiconductor assembly, boosting India's Rs 76,000 crore semiconductor mission.23 Dec, 2025