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October 6, 2026 9:31 PM

DRDO conducts successful flight trial of indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the flight trial of an indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform (HAPS), with the experimental flight reaching 21 km above mean sea level (AMSL) and maintaining an altitude of 20 km for more than 30 minutes before being brought down and successfully recovered. The flight performance was monitored in real time at the Ground Control Station, where video and vehicle-parameter data were received throughout the t...

September 28, 2026 4:44 PM

Make in India drives a new era of manufacturing growth

Twelve years after its launch, Make in India stands as an important part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of building a stronger, more self-reliant and globally competitive India. The initiative, launched on September 25, 2014, was conceived to make India a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation. Over the years, this vision has expanded beyond increasing production. The focus has increasingly moved towards building domestic capabilities, strengthening supply chains, encourag...

September 25, 2026 1:53 PM

Piyush Goyal hails 12 years of ‘Make in India’, says PM Modi’s vision of manufacturing for the world is taking shape

Hailing 12 years of ‘Make in India’, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of an India that can “manufacture for the world” while meeting its own needs is taking shape, asserting that “the Make in India lion is silencing the skeptics with a deafening roar.” https://x.com/PiyushGoyal/status/2103360571488018645?s=20 “Looking back on 2014, one may recall debates about India’s manufacturing potential. At a time when...

September 25, 2026 1:30 PM

PM Modi highlights 12-year journey of ‘Make in India’, cites growth in manufacturing, investment and exports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the transformative impact of the flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative as the program completed 12 years, citing rising domestic production, expanding investment, and higher exports as key indicators of its success. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “More made in India. More investment in India. More exports from India. A transformation visible across sectors! #12YearsOfMakeInIndia” https://x.com/narendramodi/status/21033505548399...

September 21, 2026 10:26 AM

Youth of UP should not just be job seekers, but entrepreneurs: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the youth of the state should not merely seek employment but should become entrepreneurs who create jobs. In an open message to the people of Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath said the state’s identity is defined not only by its market and manpower but also by the skills of its youth and the talents of its artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs. “….The identity of Uttar Pradesh is not merely its market and manpower, but also the skills o...

September 20, 2026 9:30 AM

Unemployment rate declined from 6% to 3.2% due to flagship schemes: L Murugan

Union Minister of State, Dr. L. Murugan, on Saturday said that the unemployment rate in the country has declined from 6 per cent to 3.2 per cent due to various initiatives undertaken by the government. Speaking at the 20th Rozgar Mela held at D.G. Vaishnav College in Chennai on Saturday, Dr. Murugan highlighted the role of flagship initiatives such as Make in India, Start-up India, Stand-up India and the MUDRA loan scheme in creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for the youth. ...

September 17, 2026 3:03 PM

From silicon to systems India’s semiconductor journey enters a new era

Semiconductors are among the most important building blocks of the modern world. From smartphones and computers to automobiles, satellites, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, defence systems and medical equipments, almost every advanced technology depends on semiconductor chips. Recognising their growing importance, the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been taking sustained steps to build a strong domestic semiconductor ecosystem and reduce vulnerabilities ar...

September 6, 2026 1:16 AM

At SRCC’s Centenary, PM Modi Highlights India’s Rise, Urges Youth to Dream Bigger

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, he described the occasion as historic for both the college and the nation’s education sector, as multiple generations came together to mark the milestone. “I pay tribute to the founder Shri Ram ji and bow to his vision,” remarked PM Modi. “When an institution turns 100, it becomes an ocean of achievements and inspirations,” PM Modi said...

September 5, 2026 10:00 PM

From policy paralysis to policy dynamism, India has come a long way: PM Modi at SRCC after 13 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the country has come a long way from policy paralysis in 2013 to policy dynamism, but those responsible for pushing India into the 'fragile 5' are now unable to digest its 7.8 per cent growth. PM Modi, who was speaking at the centenary celebrations of Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce, recalled that his address there in 2013 as Gujarat chief minister had made a "wave" and even today, 13-14 years later, its impact remains intact. "In 2...

September 1, 2026 7:02 PM

Rajnath Singh reviews DPSUs’ performance, calls for greater indigenisation and global competitiveness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi, assessing their progress in strengthening indigenous production and manufacturing capabilities, developing advanced defence technologies, increasing defence exports, strengthening supply chains and executing major projects. During the review meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, was briefed by Secretary ...