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Aatmanirbhar Bharat

News Reports

India’s first mini-micro LED display unit to be set up in Gujarat’s Dholera: Read about this advanced technology and ways it can make Bharat...

OpIndia Staff - 11 May, 2026

Display technology has become extremely important in today's world of smartphones, smartwatches, premium televisions, EVs and AR/VR devices. The brighter, more energy-efficient and thinner the screen, the better the user experience is considered.

News Reports

India receives its first 3D glass chip project in Odisha: Read about the decisive step for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in the country’s semiconductor journey

Rukma Rathore - 20 April, 2026

"We will also work to double the capacity after the completion of the first phase of the plant," Ashwini Vaishnaw stated.

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Gwalior, MP: Adani Defence and Aerospace delivers the first batch of 2000 Prahar light machine guns to Indian Army

OpIndia Staff - 28 March, 2026

Adani Defence & Aerospace has delivered the initial batch of 2,000 'Prahar' Light Machine Guns (LMGs) to the Indian Armed Forces at its facility in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

Government and Policy

India set to be the first country to use ramjet-powered artillery shells capable of hitting targets over 80 km away at Mach 3 speed

OpIndia Staff - 3 January, 2026

In a landmark achievement underscoring India's push for self-reliance in defence technology, the Indian Army is on track to become the world's first military...

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Modi govt’s mega shipbuilding push: Guidelines notified for two schemes worth Rs 44,700 crore. Here’s all you need to know

Shraddha Pandey - 29 December, 2025

The newly launched SBFAS and SbDS initiatives are the latest in a string of policy initiatives the Modi government has launched in recent years to revive and bolster domestic shipbuilding under the Make in India initiative and a vision for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

Backed by Zoho and Govt of India, Bengaluru start-up VoxelGrids builds first ‘Made In India’ MRI scanner, now installed at Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation

OpIndia Staff - 26 December, 2025

The scanner developed by VoxelGrids employs a helium-free "dry magnet" design, eliminating the need for expensive liquid helium coolant. This makes the system approximately 40% cheaper to manufacture, significantly more energy-efficient, lighter (2-3 tonnes vs. traditional 6 tonnes), and compact, ideal for smaller hospitals and potential mobile deployments in rural areas.

News Reports

Cabinet launches landmark Rare Earth Magnet scheme: Read how it will cut dependency on China and power India’s journey to ‘Atmanirbhar’ and ‘Viksit Bharat’

Shriti Sagar - 27 November, 2025

Under the scheme, the government plans to set up 6,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of integrated REPM manufacturing capacity in India.

Government and Policy

Union Cabinet approves ₹7,280 crore scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets to strengthen automobile, defence and aerospace sectors

OpIndia Staff - 26 November, 2025

In a landmark move to fortify India's technological sovereignty and reduce import dependence, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday...

Government and Policy

Indian Navy to commission first Mahe class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft: Read what are ASW SWCs and how India is now Atmanirbhar in...

OpIndia Staff - 16 November, 2025

In a significant boost to India's maritime security and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Indian Navy is set to commission INS Mahe, the inaugural...