DRDO DG Lauds Budget’s Boost To Indigenous Defence Tech Amid Global Challenges

The Union Budget has strongly reinforced India’s drive towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in the defence sector, with sustained backing for deep-tech research, semiconductor self-sufficiency, and home-grown weapons systems.DRDO Director General Binoy Kumar Das made these remarks on Sunday while addressing reporters in Kolkata, shortly after receiving an award at a JIS Group ceremony.Das highlighted how

February 2, 2026
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Union Minister of IT And Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Hails Budget As Semiconductor And AI Growth Catalyst

India’s Union Budget has received strong endorsement from IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who highlighted its potential to propel the semiconductor sector forward and stimulate substantial investments in data centres.In an exclusive interview with NDTV’s CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal, Vaishnaw praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements as a pivotal step for

February 2, 2026
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Record ₹7.85 Lakh Crore Defence Outlay Signals Self-Reliant Military Modernisation Post-Operation Sindoor

Rajnath Singh, the Raksha Mantri, has praised the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 as a robust endorsement of India’s defence priorities. He expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the unprecedented allocation of ₹7.85 lakh crore to the defence sector.This figure marks a substantial 15% rise from the previous year’s estimates, underscoring the government’s unwavering

February 2, 2026
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India Halves Bangladesh Aid As Dhaka Tilts Towards Pakistan Amid Minority Violence Crisis

India has halved its budgetary allocation for Bangladesh in the Union Budget 2026-27, slashing funds from ₹120 crore to ₹60 crore. This sharp reduction reflects mounting diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka.The cut comes against the backdrop of escalating friction over violence targeting minorities, especially the Hindu community, in Bangladesh. Reports of attacks on homes, properties,

February 2, 2026
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Digantara Partners With Singapore Defence To Shield Satellites From Space Debris

India’s burgeoning space technology sector has notched another significant international milestone, with Bangalore-based start-up Digantara Industries forging a strategic partnership with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).Announced on the sidelines of the Space Summit 2026 in Singapore, this collaboration marks the first time Singapore’s defence arm has inked an agreement

February 2, 2026
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Jaishankar Heads To US For Critical Minerals Summit Amid Surging India Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit the United States from 2 to 4 February 2026, participating in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.This high-level gathering, hosted in Washington, underscores the growing emphasis on securing global supply chains for essential resources.The Ministerial will centre on bolstering supply

February 2, 2026
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