New Delhi: In a step towards bolstering the indigenous defence manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts worth a combined value of Rs 8073.17 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru. The contracts, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), pertain to the acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv…
New Delhi: To enhance the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence has formalized a contract with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) for the procurement of 693 Armament Upgrades for Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP2 to BMP2M. The contract, signed on March 13, 2024, falls under the “Buy {Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured}”…
New Delhi: The 12th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) Meeting took place in New Delhi on March 12-13, 2024. The meeting saw discussions between the Directorate of International Defence Cooperation, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, and the Military Policy and Planning Division of the Italian Defence General Staff. The deliberations primarily focused on…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the new office buildings for three multi-state cooperative societies – Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), and National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL) in New Delhi today. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Cooperation, B.L….
Santo Domingo: The protocol for the establishment of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) between India and the Dominican Republic was officially signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) in Santo Domingo on March 12, 2024. This momentous occasion saw the signing of the protocol by H.E. Roberto Álvarez, the Minister of Foreign…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Up-skilling & Placement Programme (OUPP) successfully placed all 181 trainees in Tech Mahindra with an annual package of Rs. 4.25 LPA. The program, aimed at providing skill development in advanced information technologies, along with 100% placement assistance, is a flagship initiative under the 5T framework. Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian,…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal, led by Anandji Prasad, Advisor (Projects), has unveiled the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan. This visionary initiative aims to revolutionize the coal logistics ecosystem, fostering a smart, integrated, and sustainable infrastructure. The primary objectives include optimizing logistics costs, promoting modernization through state-of-the-art technology, and ensuring the availability of robust…
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has given his nod to a proposal for the expansive growth of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) by introducing an additional three lakh cadet vacancies. This expansion aims to address the growing demand for NCC participation from educational institutions across the country. The NCC, which commenced with a modest 20,000…
New Delhi: In a move towards fostering innovation and advancement in the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) domain, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The ceremonial signing took place in the presence of Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of…
New Delhi: To facilitate hassle-free travel on National Highways and avoid potential penalties, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued guidance to Paytm FASTag users. The advisory recommends users to acquire a new FASTag issued by a different bank before March 15, 2024, aligning with the recent directives from the Reserve Bank of…
