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Gautam Adani Urges India to Pursue Economic Independence Through Resource Sovereignty and Resist External Pressures
Dec 09, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani called for India to define its own development path and resist external influences during IIT Dhanbad's centenary celebrations. He emphasized that 21st century sovereignty depends on controlling natural resources and energy systems, warning against "narrative colonisation" from nations attempting to dictate how developing countries should grow. Adani announced initiatives including internships and a Mining Excellence Centre while urging students to build a self-reliant India.
S Jaishankar Highlights Politics Over Economics: India's Strategic Response to US-Led Trade Tensions and Global Supply Chain Challenges
Nov 30, 2025 02:22 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses how politics increasingly dominates economics in international relations, emphasizing India's strategic approach to diversifying supply sources amid US-led trade tensions. The article explores India's push for self-reliance, manufacturing growth, and technological advancement as part of its broader vision to become a developed nation by 2047, while navigating complex global challenges including China's economic dominance and changing US trade policies.
PM Modi Encourages Citizens to Purchase Local 'Swadeshi' Products During India's Festive Season
Oct 20, 2025 02:05 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to celebrate the festive season by purchasing locally-made 'Swadeshi' products, supporting the nation's artisans and manufacturers. His appeal encourages citizens to share their local purchases on social media to inspire others, promoting India's self-reliance movement and honoring the creativity of 140 crore Indians during this important shopping period.
First Batch of BrahMos Missiles Manufactured at Lucknow Facility Flagged Off by Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath
Oct 18, 2025 03:05 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have flagged off the first batch of indigenously manufactured BrahMos missiles from Lucknow's new state-of-the-art integration facility. This milestone achievement strengthens the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and advances India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing capabilities.
Indigenous DRDO Military Combat Parachute System Successfully Tested at 32,000 Feet: A Milestone for India's Defense Self-Reliance
Oct 16, 2025 02:01 am CST
India achieves a significant defense milestone as DRDO's indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System successfully completes a 32,000-foot combat free-fall jump. The system, featuring advanced navigation capabilities and enhanced tactical features, is now the only parachute in the Indian Armed Forces operational above 25,000 feet, marking a crucial advancement in the nation's journey toward defense self-reliance.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Advocates for Swadeshi and Self-Reliance in Annual Vijaya Dashami Address
Oct 02, 2025 01:24 pm CST
In his annual Vijaya Dashami address in Nagpur, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the importance of indigenous production and self-reliance in response to US tariff policies. He also addressed regional instability in neighboring countries, the value of democratic processes over violent uprisings, and the significance of national unity during challenging times.
India's Path to Defense Self-Reliance: Air Marshal Bharti Outlines Vision for Indigenous Aircraft Engine Development
Oct 01, 2025 02:31 am CST
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, highlights India's ambitious plans for defense self-reliance, including indigenous engine development within 10-12 years and the strategic importance of the 97 newly contracted LCA Mk1A aircraft. The Air Marshal emphasizes that innovation must accelerate beyond the current pace to achieve true atmanirbharta in India's defense sector.
PM Modi Urges Indians to Buy Khadi Products on Gandhi Jayanti to Support 'Swadeshi' Movement
Sep 28, 2025 02:58 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi encourages Indians to purchase Khadi products on Gandhi Jayanti as part of the 'Swadeshi' movement, highlighting the significant growth in Khadi's popularity over the past 11 years. He shares success stories of entrepreneurs who have combined tradition with innovation in the handloom and handicraft sectors, providing employment opportunities and promoting India's cultural heritage globally.
S Jaishankar Affirms Bharat's Sovereignty and Global Role at UN General Assembly
Sep 28, 2025 04:18 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a significant address at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing Bharat's commitment to self-reliance, self-defense, and self-confidence in international relations. He advocated for UN reform, called for peace in global conflicts, and highlighted India's readiness to assume greater global responsibilities while maintaining its freedom of choice and serving as a voice for the Global South.
Bihar's Women Voters: The Decisive Force in Assembly Elections Between NDA's Cash Transfers and Opposition's Land Rights
Sep 27, 2025 11:52 pm CST
In Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections, women voters have become the central focus of competing political strategies. While the NDA alliance led by PM Modi and Nitish Kumar offers immediate financial empowerment through the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana with Rs 10,000 cash transfers to 75 lakh women, Priyanka Gandhi and the opposition Mahagathbandhan propose structural change through land ownership rights. This electoral battle highlights differing philosophies of women's empowerment in a traditionally patriarchal state, where female voters increasingly hold the key to political power.