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Atmanirbhar Bharat push: Navy gets ‘Malwan’, second indigenous anti-submarine warfare craft

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy has received ‘Malwan’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, marking a step forward in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing push under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.Delivered on March 31, 2026, the vessel is part of a series of eight such specialised warships…

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Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela 2026: Dates, and what to expect this year |

Srajkund Mela has already started, and if you haven’t visited it yet, plan your visit soon. The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 was inaugurated by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana. The Vice President also launched the Mela Sathi App, which is expected to assist visitors in navigating the fair…

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Atmanirbhar Bharat boost for rare earths! Cabinet clears Rs 7,200 crore scheme for manufacturing rare earth permanent magnets – why it’s important

In a boost to India’s domestic rare earth manufacturing capabilities, PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared an over Rs 7,200 crore Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) Scheme. The scheme aims to establish integrated manufacturing facilities with a capacity of 6,000 Metric Tons per Annum (MTPA) of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets. The initiative hopes…

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Atmanirbhar push: ‘Country of origin’ filters on e-commerce sites soon? Move to help Indian goods compete fairly

AI image (Picture credit: DALL-E) The Indian government has proposed a new rule mandating e-commerce platforms to include filters allowing users to sort products based on their ‘country of origin’, a move aimed at improving transparency and promoting locally made goods.According to news agency Reuters, the draft amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules,…

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11 years of ‘Make in India’: PM Modi says government aims to manufacture everything from chips to ships; pushes ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the inauguration of Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025, in Greater Noida. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday doubled down on India’s growth, calling it “attractive.” Amid the tariff war, he gave a big push to ‘Make in India‘ and “Atmanirbhar Bharat‘ initiatives, saying that…

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Big ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ push: Cabinet approves Rs 69,725 crore package for shipbuilding and maritime sector; top points

The government has introduced the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) with Rs.19,989 crore funding. (AI image) Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet on Wednesday announced Rs 69,725 crore reforms in the shipbuilding and maritime development sector.The initiative aims to enhance India’s shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure. This strategic package incorporates four key elements focused on strengthening domestic capabilities,…

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Another Atmanirbhar Bharat move: Govt plans to set up domestic MDP firms; will compete with global consulting giants

The government has put forward a plan to set up multi-disciplinary partnership (MDP) firms that can compete with global consulting and auditing giants. These new firms would provide a range of services under one umbrella. This includes cost record maintenance, accounting, auditing, assurance, company secretarial work, legal services, valuation and management. The move is aimed…

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