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BHEL Commissions Two Units in Bhutan Hydropower Project

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved milestone by successfully commissioning two units of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan. This project, which involves a total capacity...

January 10, 2025

Assam Seeks Defence Industrial Corridor Development

In January 2025, Assam’s Chief Minister, Hemanta Biswa Sarma, announced ongoing discussions with the central government regarding the establishment of a defence industrial corridor in Assam. This initiative...

January 10, 2025

US, India to Co-Produce Sonobuoys

In recent developments, India and the United States have announced a strategic partnership aimed at co-producing sonobuoys for Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) within the Indian Navy. This initiative...

January 9, 2025

Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to Commence Service

The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project is infrastructure initiative by Indian Railways. This project aims to connect the Kashmir Valley with the Indian Railways network. The USBRL is...

January 9, 2025

Nato’s Defence Spending and Membership Updates

Nato, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, has been a very important military alliance since its formation in 1949. In light of recent geopolitical tensions, particularly following Russia’s invasion...

January 9, 2025

Anji Khad Rail Bridge: India’s First Cable-Stayed Bridge

The Anji Khad Rail Bridge, located in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. It is part of the ambitious Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)...

January 8, 2025

Inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue

India and Malaysia have recently taken steps to enhance their bilateral relationship through the inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue held in New Delhi. This meeting was co-chaired by India’s...

January 8, 2025

Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark-III Helicopter Crashes

On January 5, 2025, an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark-III of the Indian Coast Guard crashed during a training sortie in Porbandar, Gujarat. Tragically, all three personnel on...

January 8, 2025

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tibet

On January 7, 2025, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan region near the Nepal border. The quake’s epicentre was approximately 80 km north of Mt Everest, located...

January 8, 2025

Goa Shipyard Launches New Fast Patrol Vessels

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has made advancements in shipbuilding with the recent launch of two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard. This event took place...

January 6, 2025

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