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1571. Indian Navy commissions indigenous Diving Support Vessel to boost underwater operations
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
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India
The New Indian Express
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- On July 18, 2025, INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel was commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command, marking a major boost for deep sea operations and submarine rescue capabilities.
- The 118 metre, 10,500 ton vessel was constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam with more than 80% of the components sourced from Indian industries and MSMEs.
- Strengthens India’s role in regional underwater operations With advanced systems for diving, rescue and underwater support, INS Nistar positions the Indian Navy as a key submarine rescue partner in the Indian Ocean region.
1572. Boost for Make in India: L&T delivers first LCA Mk1A wing assemblies to HAL
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India
Financial Express
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- On July 18, 2025, Larsen & Toubro handed over the inaugural batch of wing assemblies for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk 1A to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at their Coimbatore facility marking a major step in India’s journey toward self reliant defence manufacturing.
- The collaboration with HAL building a parallel assembly line and L&T delivering four wing sets annually highlights how public and private entities are teaming up to scale up production and reduce foreign dependence.
- Boost for Tejas Production Goals With a ₹48,000 crore order for 83 Tejas Mk 1A jets, this domestic wing production addresses capacity challenges and supports HAL’s ambitious roll out targets for the Indian Air Force.
1573. PM Modi inaugurates BPCL gas distribution project in West Bengal along with several other development projects
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West Bengal
(Paschim (West) Burdwan (Bardhaman))
Economictimes
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- On July 18, 2025, Prime Minister announced for Doubling the rail track between Purulia and Kotshila directly links steel and mining hubs such as Jamshedpur, Bokaro and Dhanbad with Ranchi and Kolkata enabling smoother and more efficient movement of goods trains.
- The new double line significantly cuts waiting times and enhances logistics capacity, accelerating freight flow crucial for industries relying on timely coal, ore and material transport.
- As part of a ₹5,400 crore package of energy, rail, road and pipeline initiatives, this rail upgrade reinforces regional integration, supporting the broader “Make in India” and infrastructure led development goals.
1574. RRP Defence and CYGR launch drone manufacturing hub in Navi Mumbai
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Investment in Bharat by Bhartiya companies
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Maharashtra
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Manufacturing Today
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- On July 18, 2025, RRP Defence through its entity Vimananu Ltd has joined hands with French-American firm CYGR to establish a high-tech drone manufacturing and R&D facility in Navi Mumbai marking a significant boost to India’s drone ecosystem under “Make in India”.
- The partnership will leverage CYGR’s cutting edge UAV designs hand launched fixed wing, nano and ISR drones while using Indian manufacturing expertise to create systems tailored for defence, surveillance and industrial needs.
- The collaboration includes technology transfer, co-development of future ready drone platforms and plans for global exports backed by an initial LOI worth over $20 million.
1575. BEML bags order worth ₹186 crore for supply of bulldozer from Defence Ministry
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India
CNBC TV 18
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- On July 18, 2025, BEML secured a significant order worth ₹186 crore from India’s Defence Ministry to supply specialized bulldozers underscoring its strength in engineering and defence equipment.
- The deal with the Defence Ministry highlights BEML’s growing role in serving critical national needs, reinforcing its position as a trusted PSU in defence infrastructure.
- Announcements like this typically lift investor confidence, potentially boosting BEML’s share price and enhancing its prospects in future defence and public sector projects.
1576. PM Modi Flags Off 4 Amrit Bharat Trains In Bihar, Inaugurates Development Projects Worth Rs 7,200 Crore Ahead Of Assembly Polls
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‘Make in India’ – Indian Railway
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Bihar
(East Champaran (Motihari))
News 24
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- On July 18, 2025, Prime Minister inaugurated four modern Amrit Bharat Express services from Motihari, significantly enhancing rail connectivity between Patna-Delhi, Motihari-Delhi, Darbhanga-Lucknow and Malda Town-Lucknow.
- Massive infrastructure development projects worth over ₹7,200 crore across rail, road, IT, housing and SHG schemes also unveiled. Highlights include railway line doubling, automatic signalling and traction upgrades to improve train speed and capacity.
- Prime Minister distributed keys to 12,000 rural homes under PMAY-Gramin, released ₹160 crore to 40,000 beneficiaries and allocated ₹400 crore to 61,500 self help groups under DAY-NRLM.
1577. Akash Prime successfully tested in Ladakh by Indian Army
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Leh laddakh
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The Hindu
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- On 16 July, 2025 To bolster its air defence capabilities, the Indian Army successfully conducted trials of the indigenously developed “Akash Prime” air defence system in eastern Ladakh.
- A senior official confirmed that the Army Air Defence Corps carried out the trials in coordination with DRDO scientists. The two-day exercise took place at an altitude of over 15,000 feet.
- The Akash air defence system is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile platform designed to protect mobile, semi-mobile and static military installations from a range of aerial threats. It can be deployed at heights up to 4,500 metres and can take down targets at a distance of around 25-30 k.m.
1578. India's aviation has strong growth potential, holds only 4% of global traffic with 18% of world's population: Jefferies
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India
The Economic Times
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- On 17 July, 2025 It was reported that, India’s aviation sector has significant untapped potential, accounting for just 4% of global air traffic despite representing nearly 18% of the world’s population,
- The report also noted that India is already the world’s third-largest aviation market by passenger volume, trailing only the United States and China.
- The report also mentioned that rising incomes, rapid urbanization, and ongoing investments in fleet expansion and airport infrastructure are expected to support sustained high single-digit to low double-digit growth in the industry.
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1579. Indigenous AEW&C gets go-ahead, to be developed by DRDO
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
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India
Economic Times
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- On July 17, 2025, the government approved the production of AWACS India, a next-gen airborne surveillance system, boosting IAF capabilities and placing India among a few nations with such indigenous tech.
- Under the ₹20,000 crore project, the IAF will receive six advanced AWACS capable of tracking enemy aircraft, ground sensors, and equipment over long distances, while also serving as airborne command centres.
- The project is expected to be completed in about three years and will provide Indian companies with vital experience in developing complex systems. It features a fully indigenous mission control system and AESA radars.
1580. Kanad's 'Parmanu' to ISRO missions, new NCERT textbook maps India's scientific legacy
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
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India
Hindustan Times
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- The New NCERT book integrates traditional knowledge with modern scientific education to foster curiosity, environmental awareness, ethical values, and critical thinking, highlighting India's traditional method for smallpox protection.
- Variolation, a practice predating Edward Jenner's vaccination work, is highlighted in a chapter on India's global health contributions. The text also discusses the Parmanu (atom) concept, referencing ancient Indian philosopher Charya Kanad.
- The book explores ancient Indian texts, including the use of alloys for medicinal purposes. It also discusses ISRO missions, including Chandrayaan 1, 2, and 3, and the use of mirrors and lenses for observing stars and planets in the sky.
- Class 8 students learn about Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Budgam in the updated NCERT English textbook. The Class 5 English textbook, 'Santoor', features illustrations of women in various roles, promoting women's representation in local bodies, water conservation, and sports like 'Gilli Danda' and hockey.