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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicMade In India

Topic: Made In India

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

What is Akashteer & why it’s dubbed as ‘hell for Pakistan’s air adventures’

Akashteer was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

Hyundai, Maruti, Nissan—sales are down at home, but ‘Made in India’ exports are driving growth

Maruti-Suzuki's Jimny, manufactured in Gurugram factory, has become such a hit in Japan that there’s a waiting list. In India, the carmaker had to slash prices to clear stock.

Army, Navy & IAF to perform firepower demo at ‘Bharat Shakti’ in Pokhran, Modi to be in attendance

The exercise, where all 3 services will display indigenously-made weapon systems, aligns with Army observing 2024 as yr of ‘tech absorption’, as announced by Army Chief General Manoj Pande.

China going all out to attack India-made iPhone 15. This techno-nationalism will isolate it

Some Chinese social media users have even gone on to claim that the new iPhone’s lens is ‘dusty’, while others have accused it of failing to meet European standards.

Story of 2023 Met Gala’s Made-in-Kerala ‘red carpet’: 60 days, 40 workers, nearly 7,000 sq m

The stylish carpet that celebrities posed on during the Met Gala was made from sustainable sisal fibres by Neytt by Extraweave, a company based in the small town of Cherthala.

‘Made in India’ hinges on existing small arms manufacturers. Global players come and go

Army's initiative to procure carbines to replace its decades-old British Sterling submachine guns is a chance for Indian companies to benefit.

PM Modi announces ‘world’s biggest’ vaccination drive, lauds scientists for Indian vaccines

Addressing scientists at the National Metrology Conclave, Modi said it must be ensured that 'Made in India' products not only have global demand but also global acceptance.

Must ensure Indian products are ‘global best’ with ‘zero defect’ — Modi at Mann ki Baat

In the last monthly radio address of 2020, PM Modi also asserted that getting rid of single-use plastic in India is one of the resolves for the new year.

Govt transfers CRPF officer behind list of ‘swadeshi’ items removed from CAPF canteens

The CRPF officer had issued an order junking more than 1,000 products by firms such as Dabur, VIP, Nestle from CAPF canteens. The order was later put on hold.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.