indigenous technology
India's Indigenous Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Successfully Achieves 180 KPH During Comprehensive Trials
Nov 11, 2025 10:34 pm CST
India's domestically manufactured Vande Bharat sleeper train has successfully completed high-speed trials at 180 kilometers per hour in both loaded and empty conditions. The tests, conducted in the Kota division of West Central Railways, represent a significant milestone for Indian Railways' "Mission Raftar" and "Make in India" initiatives, showcasing the country's growing technological self-reliance in railway innovation.
ISRO Successfully Launches India's Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03 Using Indigenous 'Bahubali' Rocket
Nov 02, 2025 09:58 pm CST
ISRO has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching CMS-03, India's heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,410 kg, using the indigenous LVM3-M5 'Bahubali' rocket. The satellite will provide communication services across a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass for at least 15 years, representing a major advancement in India's self-reliance in space technology.
India's Digital Sovereignty: Government Ministries and States Switch to Indigenous Zoho Mail Platform
Oct 26, 2025 12:45 am CST
The Indian government is transitioning from NIC to Chennai-based Zoho Mail for its official communications, with central ministries already migrated and state governments following suit. This strategic move towards digital independence enhances cybersecurity while supporting indigenous technology, as Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals the comprehensive evaluation process that led to selecting Zoho's secure, made-in-India solution over international alternatives.
India to Receive One Aircraft Weekly: GE Aerospace CEO Highlights Country's Aviation Growth and Indigenous Technology Development
Oct 17, 2025 06:57 pm CST
GE Aerospace CEO Vikram Rai reveals India's rapid aviation expansion with projections of weekly aircraft acquisitions over the next decade. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, he detailed how India has become the world's third-largest aerospace market while emphasizing GE's commitment to supporting indigenous technology development and the country's Amritkal vision for 2047.
India's Mappls Navigation App: How Indigenous Technology is Revolutionizing Digital Navigation and Boosting Swadeshi Tech Ecosystem
Oct 12, 2025 10:09 am CST
Explore how Mappls, the fully indigenous navigation app developed by MapmyIndia, is transforming India's digital landscape with advanced features like 3D junction views and real-time alerts. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's endorsement and upcoming partnership with Indian Railways showcase the growing capabilities of homegrown technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, positioning India as a self-reliant digital innovation hub.
India's Digital Revolution: How 1GB Data Costs Less Than Tea and PM Modi's Vision for Tech Manufacturing
Oct 08, 2025 08:09 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcases India's remarkable digital transformation, highlighting how 1GB of wireless data now costs less than a cup of tea. With the world's second-largest telecom market, indigenous 4G/5G technology, and ambitious plans for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, Modi emphasizes that India's democratic framework and business-friendly policies make it the optimal time to "invest, innovate, and make in India" as the country positions itself as a global technology leader.
PM Modi Promotes Make in India at Mobile Congress: Best Time to Invest in India's Growing Technology Sector
Oct 08, 2025 03:54 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's transformation into a premier investment destination during the India Mobile Congress, emphasizing accelerated reforms, affordable digital connectivity, and growth opportunities in manufacturing sectors including mobile technology, semiconductors, and electronics. Modi showcased India's indigenous 4G Stack development and nationwide 5G coverage as evidence of the country's rapid technological advancement and readiness for global leadership.
NDTV Exclusive: Axiom-4 Launch Delays Unusual? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains
Jun 12, 2025 06:10 am CST
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, which will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members to the International Space Station as part of the Axion-4 mission, was delayed again on Wednesday - for the fourth time since May 29.