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India edges closer to enhancing air power as the Defence Procurement Board approves buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France's Dassault Aviation. Chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the proposal now awaits Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's DAC and PM Modi's CCS nod. A February Modi-Macron meet could seal it, featuring Make in India tech transfers, 55-60% local content, Indian weapons integration, and a new Hyderabad fuselage plant while Tejas Mk-1A and AMCA proceed independently.

PM Modi had emphasised the need to enhance the self-reliance of the country and ensure zero-defect products with minimal environmental impact.

The jets are designed for short- to medium-haul routes and have the capacity to accommodate 70 to 146 passengers.

Apple is one of the main corporations participating in the Modi government's smartphone production linked incentive campaign.

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.

The joint statement was also utilised to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack and the Crocus City Hall terror strike by Russia and India.

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...

Indian engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a strategic partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems of U.S. to locally manufacture Medium Altitude...