BEML Limited has secured an order from Northern Coal Fields Limited (NCL) for the supply of 28 units of BH100 Rear Dump Trucks. The total value of the order is Rs 250 crore. Notably, BEML Limited, formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited, is a ‘Schedule ‘A’ Company under Ministry of Defence, Govt. Of India, which manufactures…
The Keel laying ceremony of the 8th Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) (ex-GRSE) which is being built for the Indian Navy was held at M/s GRSE, Kolkata on 10 May 24. The ceremony was presided by VAdm B Sivakumar, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition in presence of Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman…
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Hindalco Industries, on May 09, 2024, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi for the manufacturing and supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium to Indian public and private shipyards for the construction of ships. The MoU will also provide benefits such as quarterly pricing, priority in supplies and…
In continuation of ECI’s two Press note dated 07.05.2024 and Press Note dated 08.05.2024, Voter turnout of 65.68% has been recorded in phase-3 for 93 PCs in the ongoing General Elections 2024. The gender-wise voter turnout figures for phase 3 are given below: Phase Male Turnout Female turnout Third gender turnout Overall turnout Phase 3…
The 11th India-Norway Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) were held on 14th May 2024 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Pavan Kapoor, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Notably, the Norwegian delegation was led by Mr Torgeir Larsen, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway….
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated the National Technology Day 2024 by organising various lectures and orations in its laboratories & establishments on May 10, 2024. Notably, DRDO is the premier agency under the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, which develops defence technologies, systems/products that are required for Indian Armed Forces. On this…
India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April 2024* is estimated to be USD 64.56 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 6.88 per cent over April 2023. Further, total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April 2024* is estimated to be USD 71.07 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 12.78 per cent over April…
The Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, India organised ‘Samadhan Campaign’, its outreach programme at Bengdubi Army Camp, in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Notably, the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare is a department under the Ministry of Defence, India, established in 2004. It is the nodal agency for matters relating resettlement, welfare and pensionary matters of Ex-Servicemen. Interacting with…
