Atmanirbhar Bharat

February 23, 2026 9:07 PM

Union Health Minister virtually Inaugurates Liver Transplant Unit and Robotic Surgery System at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday virtually inaugurated the Liver Transplant Unit and commissioned a state-of-the-art Surgical Robotic System at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Nadda congratulated the entire team of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, describing the launch of the indigenous Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine as a momentous and historic occasion that strengthens national health security and public health infrastructure. The Minister said the Government, under ...

February 17, 2026 7:22 PM

“India must not just consume technology but create it”: PM Narendra Modi

The journey of Atmanirbhar Bharat has been built been on the fundamental principle that India must not just consume technology but create it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. "Our journey toward Atmanirbhar Bharat has been built on a fundamental principle: India must not just consume technology but create it. My vision for AI in Aatmanirbhar Bharat rests on three pillars: sovereignty, inclusivity, and innovation," PM Modi said. In an exclusive interview with ANI, PM Modi highl...

December 26, 2025 9:28 AM

Gujarat CM inaugurates Kankaria Carnival 2025 with grand spectacle

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Kankaria Carnival 2025 on Wednesday, with a vibrant carnival parade marking the opening of the annual event and drawing large crowds of residents and visitors. The inauguration ceremony was attended by In-charge Minister Rishikesh Patel, Minister of State for Urban Development Darshanaben Vaghela, and other public representatives. A major highlight of the evening was a spectacular drone show that lit up the Kankaria skyline with aerial for...

December 5, 2025 2:27 PM

11th India International Science Festival to Begin Tomorrow, Showcasing Science-Led Progress

The 11th India International Science Festival (IISF) is set to commence from tomorrow and will showcase science-led progress in the country, the government said on Friday. The IISF 2025 will be held from December 6 to 9 in Panchkula, Haryana. The event aims to bridge traditional knowledge systems with modern scientific research, thereby strengthening the link between India’s indigenous knowledge heritage and contemporary scientific inquiry. “IISF 2025 continues a decade-long national effo...

October 24, 2025 10:38 PM

ICG launches two indigenously-built Fast Patrol Vessels ‘Ajit’ and ‘Aparajit’

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) achieved another milestone in bolstering India’s maritime security with the launch of two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) — ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit — at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Friday. These vessels are the seventh and eighth in a series of eight indigenously built FPVs being constructed by GSL for the ICG, underscoring India’s growing self-reliance in defence shipbuilding. Designed and developed entirely by GSL, the 52-metre-long vessels disp...

September 22, 2025 11:35 AM

GST relief to increase savings of countrymen: Amit Shah

With the start of the nine-day Shardiya Navratri festival on Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms would come into effect across the country, promising increased savings for common citizens. Labeling the reductions as “historic,” Shah said that GST rate cuts have been implemented on more than 390 products. “Modi government’s gift of Next-Gen GST reform to all the mothers and sisters of the country on the auspicious occasion of Navra...

September 19, 2025 9:56 AM

GST reduction on drones to encourage wider adoption, boost domestic manufacturing

The government's move to slash the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on unmanned aircraft systems (drones) from the earlier 18–28 percent range to a uniform 5 percent, is expected to accelerate drone adoption across sectors and boost domestic manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. According to an official statement, the uniform tax rate will eliminate classification disputes, provide policy certainty, and create a more predictable business environment...

September 9, 2025 12:48 PM

From Lost Decades To Atmanirbhar Push, PM Modi’s Vision Drives India’s Semiconductor Journey In Global Chip Race

Semiconductors, those tiny chips no larger than a fingernail, now stand at the heart of global economic security and strategic independence. As digitalisation and automation sweep the world, these components drive key systems in healthcare, transport, communication, defence and space exploration. The race to produce advanced semiconductors has turned into a high-stakes contest, much like the Cold War nuclear arms buildup, with nations vying for dominance in chip manufacturing. India, long on the...

September 8, 2025 4:20 PM

Swadeshi, Atmanirbhar Bharat key to overcoming global challenges: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India has the strength to face any global challenge and called on businesses to focus on swadeshi products and self-reliance to ensure financial security. Speaking at the 56th EEPC India National Awards in New Delhi, Goyal warned that export controls and restrictions by other countries could disrupt supplies to India, and stressed the need for reducing dependence on imports. “Atmanirbhar Bharat is a call to action that everyone must a...

September 4, 2025 8:44 AM

‘Will boost economic growth, support India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat’: Hardeep Puri lauds GST reforms

Lauding the Centre's landmark decision to slash and rationalise GST rates, Union Minister Hardeep Puri on Thursday said that these changes will boost economic growth and further support India's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. In a post on X, the Union Minister stated that these reforms aim to improve the ease of living for citizens, adding that it will focus on creating a stable, transparent, and growth-oriented tax system that will benefit farmers, the middle class, MSMEs, and businesses."As a...