India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for 'Aatmanirbharta 2.0' in the defence sector, with emphasis on 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...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on October 26, 2026, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e. in-principle administrative to various capital acquisition proposals of the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 2,12,000 crore. For the Indian Army, approval was accorded for the procurement of High Mobility Vehicles (HMV), Self-Propelled Tracked Gun System, Gun Shot Respon...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Civitavecchia, Italy, on 25 Oct 2026, during her ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Prior to entering harbour, the ship undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Italian Naval Ship Carlo Margottini. The exercise featured coordinated manoeuvring drills, communication procedures, replenishment approaches, cross-deck landings, personnel transfers and boarding operations. The...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation at the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) - Plus at Cebu, Philippines from October 28 to 29, 2026. He will address the forum on 'Exchange of Views on Regional and International Security Issues'. On the sidelines of ADMM-Plus, Raksha Mantri will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts of participating countries....
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, inaugurated the Curtain Raiser for Mechanisation Technology Seminar 2.0 (MTS 2.0) at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 26 October 2026. The event was organised by Western Command in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). The seminar, themed 'CHAKRA - Transforming Existing Platforms for Future Combat', is sch...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to everyone on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. The Prime Minister stated that Maharishi Valmiki's noble thoughts have remained the fundamental elements of Indian culture and heritage, which will continue to nurture and enrich the nation across every era. He added that his invaluable messages for humanity will forever serve as a guiding light for the citizens...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartiest congratulations to Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his victory in the presidential elections in Brazil. Shri Modi expressed eagerness to work closely with him to further deepen and expand the multifaceted India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. He emphasized that together, both nations will continue to strengthen cooperation across diverse sectors, advance the shared prio...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article written by the Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla. In the article, Shri Om Birla writes about the role of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in strengthening parliamentary dialogue and cooperation among member and partner countries. It highlights that the forum will discuss institutional resilience, AI governance, South-South cooperation and sustainability, guided by the fo...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article written by Member, NITI Aayog and Former Cabinet Secretary, Shri Rajiv Gauba. In the article, Shri Rajiv Gauba writes that the Prime Minister's 25 years in public office have reshaped how infrastructure is planned and delivered. It highlights that moving beyond individual projects, the focus is on an integrated, citizen-centric approach that improves connectivity, ease of...
India, Oct. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article written by former England cricket captain, Mr. Kevin Pietersen. In the article, Mr. Kevin Pietersen reflects on India's growing sporting strength, the rise of women's cricket and the country's progress in infrastructure and technology. It highlights how the Prime Minister's leadership has contributed to India's changing outlook, alongside efforts to protect wildlife and...