Day: July 10, 2026

India to Supply BrahMos and Astra Missiles to Indonesia, Strengthening Strategic Defence Partnership

Arijit Bose

Jakarta/New Delhi: India and Indonesia have taken another significant step towards strengthening their strategic defence partnership, with India set to supply additional BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems and the indigenously developed Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) to the Southeast Asian nation. The announcement coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Indonesia from July 6 to 8, during which he held wide-ranging discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. The leaders reviewed progress under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2018, and explored avenues for deeper cooperation in…

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India, Rwanda Deepen Defence Cooperation at Second Joint Defence Committee Meeting

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India and Rwanda have agreed to broaden their defence partnership by expanding cooperation in military training, joint exercises, defence manufacturing, and military healthcare during the second meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) held in New Delhi on July 6 and 7. The two countries also approved an implementation roadmap with defined timelines to carry forward the decisions taken during the meeting, reflecting their commitment to strengthening long-term defence engagement. The JDCC was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary in India’s Ministry of Defence, and Brigadier General…

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JIM & Winter Sports Team Successfully Summits Khyam Tso Massif Peaks in Ladakh

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: A mountaineering team from the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM & WS), Pahalgam, has successfully completed a challenging expedition to the Khyam Tso Massif in the remote Rumtse Phu region of Ladakh, scaling multiple high-altitude peaks under extreme weather conditions. The 22-member expedition, led by Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, began on June 26 and followed a carefully planned acclimatization schedule before attempting the demanding ascents. The team’s first major achievement came on July 2, when it reached Peak Pt 5901 metres despite harsh weather. Marking…

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DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on July 08, 2026. The rocket was tested for a user defined minimum range of 60 kms. Demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres as planned, the LRGR impacted on the target with textbook precision exactly following the predicted trajectory. All the deployed range instruments tracked the flight throughout its trajectory. The Pinaka LRGR rocket is designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment in association with High…

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LOKAYAN 26 – INS SUDARSHINI CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT NEW YORK, USA

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini concluded her port call at New York, USA, on 08 Jul 2026, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition. The visit showcased India’s rich maritime heritage while further strengthening the strategic and cultural partnership between India and the United States. As part of the Indian Navy’s 10-month transoceanic deployment, the indigenously built three-masted barque represented India at the International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations, organised to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. A major…

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Ministry of Textiles Launches Handloom Hackathon 2026 to Drive Innovation in India’s Weaving Sector

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a bid to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, the Ministry of Textiles has launched Handloom Hackathon 2026 – “Weaving Innovation,” a nationwide challenge designed to encourage innovative solutions for India’s handloom industry. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) as part of the National Handloom Day 2026 celebrations, the initiative aims to bring together students, weavers, designers, technologists, entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers to address key challenges facing the sector through creative and technology-driven ideas. The Grand Finale will be held on August 1 at…

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JP Nadda Reviews AIIMS Bibinagar Progress, Highlights Expansion of India’s Healthcare Infrastructure

Arijit Bose

Hyderabad: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday reviewed the progress of AIIMS Bibinagar in Telangana, highlighting the Centre’s continued focus on expanding quality healthcare, medical education, and research across the country. Established under Phase VII of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), AIIMS Bibinagar was sanctioned in 2019, with construction beginning in 2022 at an estimated cost of ₹1,110.55 crore. The institute is steadily evolving into a major healthcare and medical education hub for the region. During the review meeting, Nadda said India’s healthcare…

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Department of Commerce Reviews Andhra Pradesh FCV Tobacco Marketing Season 2025–26

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: A team of senior officers from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, led by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce,  Nitin Kumar Yadav, IAS, reviewed the ongoing Andhra Pradesh Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco Marketing Season 2025–26 in Hyderabad. The team held discussions with tobacco growers, manufacturers, exporters, dealers, trade associations and the Tobacco Board. The meeting reviewed the prevailing market situation and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of tobacco growers. Discussions focused on measures to accelerate procurement, facilitate exports and strengthen the…

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Prime Minister visits the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a Sporting event

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi  visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground accompanied by the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese and the Premier of Victoria,  Jacinta Allan, for an event celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. Several Australian sporting legends, including  Steve Waugh and  Lisa Sthalekar, were present at the event. The visit underscored the growing importance of sports, cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties as pillars of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. At the event, the two Prime Ministers jointly released the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap which would promote cooperation in the…

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Indian Railways Approves ₹175 Crore Project to Create Additional Homing Facilities for 250 Electric Locomotives at Raipur

Arijit Bose

Infrastructure Augmentation to Optimise Existing Assets, Support Fleet Expansion and Enhance Maintenance Capacity New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening locomotive maintenance infrastructure, Indian Railways has approved a project worth ₹175 crore for creation of additional homing facilities for 250 three phase electric locomotives at the High Horse Power (HHP) Diesel Shed, Raipur, under South East Central Railway (SECR). Homing refers to the assignment of a locomotive to a designated locomotive shed, which serves as its primary maintenance base. The homing shed is responsible for the locomotive’s scheduled maintenance,…

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