Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated India’s first Greenfield Integrated Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex to the nation at Pachpadra in Balotra, Rajasthan, announced Press Information Bureau.The facility is regarded as one of the most advanced refineries in the world and represents a major milestone for India’s petrochemical sector.Constructed on the desert landscape of Rajasthan, the
Ministry of Home Affairs Designates 23 Pakistan-Based JeM And LeT Operatives As Terrorists Under UAPA
The Union Home Ministry has formally designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), and The Resistance Front (TRF) as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), bringing the total number of designated individuals to 80.This move targets operatives involved in infiltration, drone-based arms supply,
China-Bangladesh Teesta Plan Sparks Strategic Attention: India To Factor All Developments In Approach To Teesta Issue
India has stated that its development assistance for projects in Bangladesh is guided by a mutually agreed roadmap and that it will factor all related developments into its overall approach to the Teesta river issue.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made these remarks in response to questions about Dhaka and Beijing’s discussions on the Teesta River Comprehensive
Saubha Aerial Systems Tests Indigenous Drone Netgun To Strengthen India’s Counter-UAV Capabilities
Bangalore-based Saubha Aerial Systems has successfully tested its indigenous Drone Netgun, a system that enables drones to capture or disable hostile UAVs mid-air by deploying a net.This breakthrough highlights the start-up’s rapid progress in specialised aerial technology and counter-drone solutions, adding a new dimension to India’s growing indigenous defence ecosystem.The Drone Netgun
Indian Envoy In Beijing Rejects Pakistan Comparison On West Asia Mediation
India’s envoy to China, Vikram Doraiswami, firmly rejected comparisons with Pakistan over mediation in the West Asia conflict, stressing that India’s global integration and economic strength set it apart. He emphasised that mediation is a sovereign choice and suggested India would not step into the already crowded diplomatic space at present.India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, made
Rear Admiral C Raghuram Assumes Charge As CMD of Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Rear Admiral C Raghuram, VSM (Retd.), has formally assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam with effect from 2 July. His appointment marks a significant leadership transition at one of India’s most important defence public sector shipyards, which plays a central role in naval shipbuilding and repair.Commissioned into the Indian Navy on
Government Launches ₹28,840 Crore Modified UDAN Scheme To Transform Regional Aviation And Boost Indigenous Aerospace
The Government of India has launched the Modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore allocation, aiming to transform regional aviation over the next decade by developing 100 aerodromes, 200 helipads, and supporting indigenous aircraft procurement.This initiative is expected to boost connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 cities while strengthening domestic aerospace
UK, Italy And Japan Seal £4.6 Billion Contract With Edgewing To Advance GCAP Sixth‑Generation Fighter Jet
Britain, Italy, and Japan have awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing, a joint venture of BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement, to advance the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP).This milestone secures the next phase of development for a sixth‑generation stealth fighter, targeted for service entry in 2035, and strengthens trilateral defence cooperation while opening
Boeing Expands $1.3 Billion Sourcing From India To Strengthen Global Aerospace Supply Chains
Boeing currently sources over $1.3 billion worth of advanced components and services annually from India, relying on a growing network of more than 375 local suppliers.This procurement strategy is anchored by the Boeing India team, which operates from a $200 million technology campus in Bangalore.The facility plays a central role in supplying critical Aerostructures and avionics for Boeing’s
At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces over past 48 hours in Gaza
A further nine bodies were recovered from under the rubble, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.