Govt okays transfer of DRDO’s missile tech to defence industry in Aatmanirbharta push

IANS | August 25, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbharta', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems to the Indian defence industry for production within the country, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

'She who dares, leads’: NSG launches first Commando Conversion Course for women personnel

IANS | August 25, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) In a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of women in India's counter-terrorism framework, the National Security Guard (NSG) Training Academy in Manesar has commenced the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) for women personnel from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

India working towards becoming $30 trillion economy by 2047: Piyush Goyal

IANS | August 25, 2026 11:03 AM

Tokyo, Aug 25 (IANS) India recorded 7.7 per cent growth last year despite global uncertainties and is working towards becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047, Shri Goyal highlighted the strength and resilience of the Indian economy, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said here on Tuesday during discussions with senior leaders of leading Japanese financial and investment institutions.

Cong leaders know 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' is PR stunt; Rahul has no connect with youth: BJP

IANS | August 25, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday asserted that several prominent Congress leaders refrained from posting and promoting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' on their social media platforms as they know that it is a "pure PR stunt" and that the Rae Bareli MP has "no connect with the youth of India".

Every Indian must be proud: PM Modi on 10 years of UPI

IANS | August 25, 2026 9:30 AM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Marking 10 years of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the scale and reach of India's digital payment revolution are something every Indian must be proud of.