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Defence Journalists Visit Indo-Russian Rifles Factory in Korwa, Witness Progress Toward Full Indigenisation of AK-203 Rifles

Arijit Bose
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Korwa/Delhi: A delegation of over 25 defence journalists from Delhi visited the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) factory located in Korwa, Uttar Pradesh, on July 17, 2025. The team was hosted by Major General S.K. Sharma, CEO and Managing Director of IRRPL, who briefed the delegation on the production milestones and strategic vision of the Indo-Russian joint venture. During the interaction, Maj Gen Sharma highlighted IRRPL’s significant progress in manufacturing the AK-203 assault rifles in India. He stated that the company aims to achieve 100% indigenisation of the AK-203 rifles…

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Women-led Startups Driving Uttar Pradesh’s Startup Boom

Arijit Bose
Women-led Startups

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has emerged as India’s leading startup ecosystem, with women entrepreneurs playing a crucial role in this growth. The state now boasts around 12,000 registered startups, of which 5,000 are women-led, reflecting a significant shift towards inclusive entrepreneurship. At the Bharat Startup Festival (Noida Edition) held not so long back, Uttar Pradesh’s Electronics and IT Minister, Sunil Kumar Sharma, emphasized the impact of the state’s startup policy in fostering women-led enterprises. The policy, launched in 2020 and revised in 2022, offers incentives such as seed funding, incubation support,…

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Urban Development Minister’s Counterattack on Opposition

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development and Energy Minister, A.K. Sharma, emphasized the magnificence and sanctity of Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 while participating in a discussion on the Governor’s address in the state assembly. He stated that devotees who seek divinity at Mahakumbh find spiritual nectar, whereas those looking for shortcomings see only mismanagement. The minister reiterated that the state government is determined to make Mahakumbh an historic, divine, and grand event. So far, 56.25 crore devotees have bathed in the Triveni Sangam, and more than 70 crore people have visited the…

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