October 30, 2026 5:52 PM

DRDO showcases indigenous semiconductor technologies, leads session on next-generation chips at ESTIC 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) led a thematic session on ‘Semiconductors & Next-Generation Chips’ and showcased its advanced indigenous technologies at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from October 27 to 29. The conclave, themed ‘Creative Minds, Catalysing Science, Empowering Society’, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and jointly organised by 12 ministries/departments u...

October 26, 2026 8:34 PM

Rajnath Singh Calls for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ to Advance Defence Self-Reliance at SWAVLAMBAN 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ in the defence sector, emphasising the development of top-end, state-of-the-art technologies, strengthening Research & Development (R&D), and building resilient supply chains to reduce import dependence and achieve technological superiority, thereby contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. He was addressing the fifth edition of SWAVLAMBAN, the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, in N...