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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102271) | |
1571. Indian electronic exports hit $40 billion: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- On 19 July 2025, Union Minister announced that India’s electronics exports have surpassed $40 billion, reflecting an eight-fold growth in 11 years, while domestic production has grown six times, during his address at IIT Hyderabad’s 14th Convocation.
- The Minister stated that India’s first commercial semiconductor chip will be produced this year and projected India’s emergence among the top five global semiconductor nations, driven by focus on equipment and material innovation.
- Minister noted rapid progress in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train, expected by August–September 2027, and highlighted the success of India’s indigenous 4G stack, now deployed on 90,000+ telecom towers nationwide.
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1572. India successfully test-fires Prithvi-II and Agni-1 ballistic missiles from Odisha range
- On 17 July 2025, India successfully test-fired Prithvi-II and Agni-I Short-Range Ballistic Missiles from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, validating all operational and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command, as per the Ministry of Defence.
- On 16 July, 2025 India destroyed two high-speed aerial targets at 4,500+ meters altitude in Ladakh using the upgraded Akash Prime system, featuring an indigenous Radio Frequency seeker and enhancements based on user feedback.
- The trials, involving DRDO, Bharat Dynamics, BEL, and others, validate indigenous air defence capabilities, support high-altitude deployment, and follow India's strong showing in Operation Sindoor, boosting India's standing in the global defence market.
1573. From 91,000 Km To 1.46 Lakh Km: India Built World’s 2nd Largest Highway Network In Just A Decade—Details
- On 17 July 2025, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways stated that India’s national highway network has expanded from 91,000 km in 2014 to over 1.46 lakh km, making it the world’s second-largest. This was revealed during a press briefing on India’s decade-long road development journey.
- Between FY14 and FY25, government spending multiplied 6.4 times, creating over 634 crore man-days of employment (direct, indirect, and induced), highlighting the sector’s pivotal role in job generation across India.
- Over 10,000 km of national highways have been constructed in the Northeast in ten years, and a Delhi Decongestion Plan has begun with new expressway links and a road tunnel to reduce traffic and pollution.
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1574. GRSE launches double-lane modular bridge on remote Ladakh road
- On 17 July, it was reported that Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) had successfully fabricated and launched a 280-feet multi-span double-lane modular steel bridge on the Phobrang–Marsimik La–Hot Spring road in Ladakh.
- The bridge, which has been handed over to Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), was launched in just 20 days in one of the most remote and difficult terrains of the country, the GRSE official said.
- Minister stated that the bridge will enable "seamless connectivity for the movement of troops and equipment for the Indian Army." he said that the GRSE, which is primarily a warship builder defence PSU, has already supplied 56 such bridges across the country to BRO.
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1575. Indian Navy commissions indigenous Diving Support Vessel to boost underwater operations
- 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.
1576. Boost for Make in India: L&T delivers first LCA Mk1A wing assemblies to HAL
- 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.
1577. PM Modi inaugurates BPCL gas distribution project in West Bengal along with several other development projects
- 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.
1578. RRP Defence and CYGR launch drone manufacturing hub in Navi Mumbai
- 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.
1579. BEML bags order worth ₹186 crore for supply of bulldozer from Defence Ministry
- 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.
1580. PM Modi Flags Off 4 Amrit Bharat Trains In Bihar, Inaugurates Development Projects Worth Rs 7,200 Crore Ahead Of Assembly Polls
- 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.