India's defence modernisation gets boost with Rs 10,147 crore rocket procurement deals

IANS | February 6, 2025 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In an important move aimed at strengthening India's defence capabilities and achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth a total of Rs 10,147 crore with three prominent Indian companies: the Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), Munitions India Ltd (MIL), and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL).

India’s solar cell capacity poised for 5-fold jump to 55 GW by 2026-27

IANS | February 6, 2025 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India's solar cell manufacturing capacity is set to touch 50-55 GW by fiscal year 2027, up five-fold from 10 GW at the end of fiscal 2024, propelled by the government’s policy thrust to reduce imports of cells and modules, according to a Crisil Ratings report released on Thursday.

PM Modi likely to meet Elon Musk during US visit

IANS | February 5, 2025 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slated to visit the United States this month to meet President Donald Trump, is also likely to see Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.