Modi Govt bans 59 Chinese apps including Tiktok, UC Browser, Shareit, Cam Scanner

Govt bans 59 Chinese Apps: The government on Monday banned 59 mobile apps including TikTok, UC Browser and other Chinese apps which it considered 'prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity and defence of the country' and 'security of the state and public order'. Read More

May 21, 2020

Make in India: Defence Ministry reserves 26 items only for local defence companies

On Thursday (May 21, 2020) the government notified 26 of these 127 items under clause 3(a) of the public procurement order of 2017, which makes it mandatory for the procuring entities to source them only from Indian suppliers, whereas in the earlier scheme of things it was not mandatory and only preference was to be given to Indian suppliers. Read More

May 16, 2020

FDI in India: Modi government allows 74% FDI in defence sector

FDI in Defence: Modi government Saturday allowed increase in the cap in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in defence sector from present 49% to 74%. Read More

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky MH-60 R Seahawk

May 15, 2020

Indian Navy’s MH60 Romeo Seahawk: US awards $905 million contract to Lockheed Martin

US Department of Defense has awarded a $905 million contract to US defence giant Lockheed Martin Sikorsky to supply 24 MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters to Indian Navy under a foreign military sale (FMS) route. Read More

May 13, 2020

Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane visits forward areas along Pakistan border

In order to conduct the first hand assessment of Indian Army's preparedness along Pakistan border, India's Army Chief General M M Naravane visited forward areas of the Sapta Shakti Command in the states of Rajasthan and Punjab for two days. Read More

Meri Sarkar Railway Shramik Special Train

May 12, 2020

Taking labourers home: Railways operates 542 Special Shramik Trains

Special Shramik Trains: Indian Railways, which has shut passenger movement since March 25, said that it has operated a total of 542 Shramik Special trains till May 12, transporting nearly 6.5 lakh (6,50,000) passengers. Read More

May 12, 2020

Lockdown Railway Updates : Fifteen pair of special trains shall be operated

Passenger services on Indian Railways shall be partially restored with effect from today in a graded manner. Fifteen pair of special trains (thirty trains) shall be operated. These services shall be in addition to the Shramik specials. Read More

May 11, 2020

India sets the goal of becoming a defence powerhouse on Pokhran anniversary

India has set an ambitious target of becoming a net exporter of defence technology on the occasion of 21st Pokhran anniversary that is celebrated in the country National Technology Day. Read More

May 11, 2020

Vizag Gas Leak: IAF airlifts 8.3 tonne relief material to help Andhra tackle leak from LG Chem plant

Vizag Gas Leak: Indian Air Force Saturday lifted 8.3 tonnes relief material to help Andhra Pradesh Government to contain the leak of toxic Styrene gas from South Korean company LG Chem's plant near Vishakhapatnam. Read More

May 5, 2020

Coronavirus: India developing 30 vaccines for Covid-19, some entered trial stage: PMO

Novel Coronavirus News & Updates: In its bid to find a suitable vaccine against the Covid-19 virus, India is working on development of as many as 30 vaccines and some of them have even reached the stage of trial, said Prime Minister’s Office in a statement. “Over 30 Indian vaccines are in different stages of... Read More