Balasore, Odisha relocated 10,581 residents within 3.5 km of Chandipur's launch pad number 3 for a missile test. Officials, including Ashis Thakare and Sagarika Nath, arranged temporary shelters at schools. Evacuation began at 4 a.m. Villagers, including fishermen, demand better compensation. 22 police sections and revenue officer involved. Drinking water and a health camp provided.
Defence Budget 2024: India's defence budget for FY25 is set at Rs 6.21 lakh crore, with a focus on capital outlay, domestic procurement, and border infrastructure. With a maintained allocation from the interim budget, the allocation remains the highest among ministries and constitutes nearly 13% of the government's total expenditure. The budget also highlights economic growth and job creation, with a significant allocation aimed at fostering employment and supporting the middle class.
Balasore, Odisha relocated 10,581 residents within 3.5 km of Chandipur's launch pad number 3 for a missile test. Officials, including Ashis Thakare and Sagarika Nath, arranged temporary shelters at schools. Evacuation began at 4 a.m. Villagers, including fishermen, demand better compensation. 22 police sections and revenue officer involved. Drinking water and a health camp provided.
Defence Budget 2024: India's defence budget for FY25 is set at Rs 6.21 lakh crore, with a focus on capital outlay, domestic procurement, and border infrastructure. With a maintained allocation from the interim budget, the allocation remains the highest among ministries and constitutes nearly 13% of the government's total expenditure. The budget also highlights economic growth and job creation, with a significant allocation aimed at fostering employment and supporting the middle class.
Slovakia's first two of 14 F-16 jets from a 2018, 1.6 billion euro deal arrived at western Slovakia's Kuchyna military airbase. Delays were due to COVID and semiconductor issues. US ambassador Gautam Rana highlighted strengthened NATO defenses. The defense ministry noted improved national security versus old MiG-29 jets, some sent to Ukraine.
Defence ministry's ₹70,000 crore approval for Project 17B warships boosts MDL's Kalvari class submarines, Project 15B destroyers, and GRSE's patrol vessels and exports. MDL and GRSE, constructing Nilgiri class under Project 17A, will split the order for quicker delivery. Stealth frigates feature Brahmos missiles, anti-submarine weapons, and indigenous electronic warfare systems.
Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund breaks records by collecting Rs 1,676 crores during its NFO period. India's defence sector experiences growth through indigenisation efforts and increased investments. The country aims to enhance its defence production capabilities and boost exports in the coming years.
Indian Navy warship INS Brahmaputra was damaged in a fire at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard. The ship experienced severe listing and is currently resting on one side. One sailor is missing, and an inquiry has been initiated by the Indian Navy.
