Month: August 2025

Signaling a major stride towards the nation’s self-reliance, the Government of India today laid the foundation stone for the ₹1,800-crore ‘Brahma–BEML Rail Manufacturing Hub’, to be established in Umaria village of Obedullaganj, within Bhojpur Assembly of the Vidisha Parliamentary Constituency in Madhya Pradesh. Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, local MP and Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, and several dignitaries were present at the event, while Railways Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw joined virtually. This modern plant will offer world-class facilities for the design, manufacture,…

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A significant milestone was achieved as the sixth batch of Agniveers passed out from the portals of INS Chilka on 08 Aug 25. The post sunset Passing Out Parade saw 2010 Agniveers (including 309 women Agniveers) of the Indian Navy, and 276 Naviks of Indian Coast Guard took the Antim Pag during. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command reviewed the parade. Cmde B Deepak Aneel, Commanding Officer INS Chilka was the Conducting Officer.   Senior naval officers, dignitaries, and proud family members witnessed the event, which…

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The annual defence production has soared to an all-time high figure of Rs 1,50,590 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25. The milestone represents a robust 18% growth over the previous fiscal’s output of Rs 1.27 lakh crore, and a staggering 90% increase since FY 2019-20, when the figure was Rs 79,071 crore.   The Ministry of Defence attributed the growth to increased domestic procurement, policy reforms, and greater participation by private industry.  Officials said the milestone reflects the government’s continued focus on self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the ‘Aatmanirbhar…

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro costing about Rs 7,160 crore and laid the foundation stone of Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 project costing over Rs 15,610 crore in Bengaluru, Karnataka today. He also flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains at KSR Railway Station in Bengaluru.   These projects are aimed at enhancing urban mobility, reducing traffic congestion, and improving connectivity across the city. The new initiatives are expected to boost economic activity and provide faster, more efficient public transport options for millions of commuters…

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  M5 Mahendra Group, through its CSR arm, the Gowramma Thimmareddy Foundation, reaffirmed its commitment to educational empowerment with its flagship initiative, ‘Namma Shale, Namma Koduge’ (Our School, Our Gift). As a part of this program, the Foundation distributed school uniforms and study kits to 925 students of the Government Model Primary School, located in Bommasandra, Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru Urban.   The distribution event was held on the school premises and was graced by the presence of Shri D. Kupendra Reddy, (Former Member of Rajya Sabha) Shri T. Ramaswamy Reddy,…

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Today, a solemn ceremony was held at Dharamshala to commemorate the 60th death anniversary of Captain Chander Narain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), a valiant officer of 2nd Battalion, The Garhwal Rifles, who had laid down his life in the highest traditions of the Indian Army during the India Pakistan War of 1965. The family of the Braveheart presented his gallantry and other service medals to the Garhwal Rifles Regiment as a tribute to his enduring legacy.   In a moving gesture, Shri Sukhdev Singh, brother of the late officer,…

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