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Priyanka Gandhi Defends Nehru's Legacy: Compares His Imprisonment During Freedom Struggle to Modi's Time as Prime Minister
Dec 08, 2025 08:18 pm CST
In a passionate parliamentary address, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended Jawaharlal Nehru's contributions to India, highlighting that his imprisonment during the freedom struggle nearly matched PM Modi's tenure in office. She credited Nehru for establishing crucial institutions like ISRO, DRDO, IITs, IIMs, and AIIMS, challenging the BJP's criticism while urging Parliament to focus on pressing issues like unemployment and inflation.
India Achieves Milestone in Defence Technology with Successful Fighter Jet Escape System Test
Dec 03, 2025 02:44 am CST
India joins an elite group of nations after DRDO successfully tests a high-speed rocket-sledge fighter aircraft escape system at 800 km/h, validating critical safety parameters. This achievement marks a significant step towards self-reliance in advanced defence technologies, accomplished through collaboration between DRDO, IAF, Aeronautical Development Agency, and HAL.
DRDO Successfully Develops New Generation Man-Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for Naval Applications
Nov 14, 2025 09:52 pm CST
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed advanced man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles equipped with cutting-edge technology for underwater mine detection. These vehicles feature deep learning algorithms for autonomous target recognition, significantly enhancing naval operational capabilities while reducing mission time and operator workload.
ISRO Successfully Tests Main Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module: A Critical Milestone in India's Human Spaceflight Program
Nov 12, 2025 01:12 am CST
ISRO has achieved a crucial milestone in the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program by successfully conducting the Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test in Uttar Pradesh. The test validated the parachute system's ability to safely return astronauts from space under challenging conditions, bringing India one step closer to joining the elite group of nations capable of independent human spaceflight by 2027.
India Approves Rs 79,000 Crore Defence Procurement Plan to Enhance Military Capabilities
Oct 23, 2025 07:43 pm CST
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved military hardware purchases worth Rs 79,000 crore for all three armed services. The procurement includes Nag missile systems for the Army, landing platform docks and advanced torpedoes for the Navy, and autonomous target systems for the Air Force, significantly boosting India's defense capabilities across diverse operational environments.
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.
India's AMCA: Seven Companies Compete to Develop Indigenous 5th-Generation Stealth Fighter
Oct 01, 2025 02:15 pm CST
India moves closer to joining the exclusive club of nations with fifth-generation fighter aircraft as seven major Indian companies bid to partner with DRDO for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. This Rs 2 lakh crore initiative aims to produce over 125 stealth fighters featuring advanced technology comparable to the American F-22 and F-35. The project represents a significant milestone in India's military modernization efforts and push for indigenous defense manufacturing.
India Test-Fires Agni-Prime Missile. It Can Hit Targets 2,000 km Away
Sep 25, 2025 01:07 pm CST
In a major move that puts India in an elite league of nations, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the country has carried out the successful test launch of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher.
ISRO To Launch Half-Humanoid Vyommitra On Gaganyaan Mission In December
Sep 19, 2025 04:28 pm CST
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief V. Narayanan, interacting with the media on Thursday in Coimbatore, mentioned that a half-humanoid called Vyommitra, instead of a human being, will be sent this December.