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Topic: Defence Ministry

Centre appoints ‘China expert’ Lt Gen Anil Chauhan as new CDS

Lt Gen Chauhan retired as the Eastern Army Commander on 31 May, 2021. Prior to that, he was the Director General of Military Operations during the Balakot air strike in 2019.

Stung by poor foreign response to submarine project, Modi govt tries to allay industry concerns

France's Naval Group, Russia's Rubin Design Bureau & Sweden's SAAB refused to part in Project 75 India, under which 6 conventional submarines will be built with air-independent propulsion system.

Defence ministry approves proposals worth Rs 28,732 crore for armed forces

New Delhi: The Defence Ministry on Tuesday approved procurement proposals worth over Rs 28,732 crore for the armed forces including swarm drones, bulletproof jackets,...

India’s defence exports touch Rs 13,000 cr, private sector leads way with aerospace manufacturing

The Modi government has set a target of Rs 35,000 crore export in aerospace, and defence goods and services in the next five years.

India to ink ‘repeat order’ deal for 73,000 SiG 716 rifles from the US

In February 2019, 72,400 SiG 716 rifles of 7.62 x 51mm calibre were contracted from SIG Sauer Inc, USA, under government's 'Buy (Global) category', through fast track procedure.

India’s defence offset contracts are in shambles, need a revamp

A number of the 57 offset contracts signed so far have resulted in penalties with the number expected to rise.

Defence ministry’s 3rd indigenisation list is a step forward. Now integrate private sector

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

As Russia-Ukraine war lingers, India goes for indigenisation of imported defence spares

The new import restriction list released Thursday mentioned 107 subsystems or strategically-important line-replacement units that will be phased out from December 2022 to the end of 2028.

‘Learn Russian words’: Defence ministry issues survival guidelines for Indians stuck in Ukraine

Dos & don’ts list is the first of its kind in a decade, advises to 'walk close to buildings, keep white flag ready, conserve phone battery, be ready for long trek’.

Kamov choppers, submarine torpedoes among deals defence ministry will review this week

Ministry is reviewing all procurement under the ‘Buy (Global)’ category, under which equipment is bought directly from foreign manufacturers, amid govt's 'Atmanirbhar' push.

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Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.