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Lokesh Machines Wins ₹58 Crore Indian Army Contract For FN MAG MOD Kits
Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machines has secured a ₹58.21 crore ($6 million) contract from the Indian Army to supply modification kits for FN MAG 7.62×51mm medium machine guns, marking a major expansion of its role in India’s defence manufacturing program.This order significantly boosts its order book and aligns with the government’s push for indigenous defence production under the ‘Make in India’
India And China’s Nuclear Readiness Shift Raises Risks Across Southern Asia
India’s nuclear arsenal has undergone a notable transformation, with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reporting that the country expanded its stockpile from 180 to 190 warheads in 2025. The most striking revelation is that India may now be deploying some of these warheads during peacetime, with around 12 reportedly placed onboard a nuclear-powered ballistic missile
Horror as mother, 22, charged with murder of toddler bound and left to suffocate
The two-year-old girl died after being left face down on a bed for 12 hours.
Horror as mother, 22, charged with murder of toddler bound and left to suffocate
The two-year-old girl died after being left face down on a bed for 12 hours.
IDN Editorial: Private Space Industry Sparks India’s Rise As Global Space Power
The transformation of India’s space sector through private participation is not a story of decline but of immense opportunity. Far from weakening ISRO, the rise of private companies and start-ups represents the first great step towards building a truly global space industry in India.This shift is technological, organisational, and cultural, and it promises to propel the country into a new era of
Skyroot’s Vikram-1 Triumphs On First Orbital Attempt, Outpacing SpaceX’s Three Early Struggles
Skyroot Aerospace has achieved a milestone that has instantly placed India’s private space sector on the global map. On Saturday, the Vikram-1 rocket lifted off from the First Launch Pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking India’s first privately developed rocket to reach orbit.The launch tower was cleared smoothly, the trajectory was followed precisely, and payload
India Operates Only Shahid Beheshti Terminal At Chabahar, MEA Confirms Strike Did Not Affect India’s Assets At Chabahar
The claim that India “owns” Chabahar Port is factually wrong. India operates only the Shahid Beheshti Terminal under a 10‑year agreement, while the port itself remains under Iranian sovereignty.The recent strike occurred near Shahid Kalantari, not the Indian‑run terminal, and Iranian officials themselves confirmed the damaged tower was part of the civilian monitoring system. Even the Ministry of
PM Modi Calls Skyroot Founders Team, Congratulates Team After Vikram-1’s Historic Orbital Launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called Skyroot Aerospace’s founders Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka minutes after Vikram-1’s flawless orbital debut, hailing the young team’s achievement as proof of India’s bold space reforms and a landmark for the nation’s private space sector.He emphasised that the success vindicated the government’s decision to open the industry to private
HSL Proposes Greenfield Shipyard At Machilipatnam Or Dugarajapatnam To Boost India’s Maritime Vision
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has formally proposed establishing a new greenfield shipyard in Andhra Pradesh, with Machilipatnam in Krishna district and Dugarajapatnam in Tirupati district identified as potential sites.This initiative is part of India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and aims to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity while positioning Andhra Pradesh as a major maritime hub.The