Atmanirbhar Bharat

News

Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra & Karnataka to get new railway tracks — Cabinet approves ₹18.5K crore projects

The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways.

1 min read14 Feb 2026
News

Republic Day Parade 2026: Full list of ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra’ themed tableaux – Op Sindoor, Vande Mataram & more

The tableaux will present a blend of India's freedom movement legacy, cultural diversity and contemporary achievements, with themes ranging from heritage crafts and folk traditions to self-rend nation-building initiatives.

2 min read25 Jan 2026
Markets

Budget 2026: Fiscal deficit, income tax slabs to capex - 5 key things to watch out for in Nirmala Sitharaman's speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1, 2026. Investors anticipate insights into fiscal strategy amid global economic shifts. Experts expect a decisive budget that fosters growth while maintaining fiscal discipline.

3 min read14 Jan 2026
Industry

India introduces standards for NavIC location receivers as it looks to replace America’s GPS

The new framework, developed by Bureau of Indian Standards, will ensure that all NavIC-compatible devices consistently meet accuracy, testing and performance benchmarks, paving the way for large-scale commercial integration.

3 min read22 Oct 2025
News

Rajnath Singh's stern warning to Pak: Every inch of its territory lies under BrahMos range, calls Op Sindoor a ‘trailer’

Rajnath Singh observed a virtual demonstration of a BrahMos missile strike carried out by an Indian Air Force SU-30 fighter jet in Lucknow. While giving a stern warning to Pakistan, he said every inch of its territory comes under BrahMos range and called Op Sindoor a 'trailer'.

3 min read18 Oct 2025
Education

Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Extended registration deadline ends today. Apply now at vbb.mic.gov.in

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, aiming to foster innovation among over one crore students from 1.5 lakh schools.

2 min read11 Oct 2025
Economy

How will Trump tariffs impact India's GDP growth? LGT Wealth's Chakri Lokapriya explains

LGT Wealth's CIO Chakri Lokapriya sheds light on the impact of the Donald Trump-imposed 50% tariffs on India's GDP growth amid India's Atma Nirbhar Bharat strategy. Here's what the expert says…

2 min read5 Oct 2025
Opinion

Can Indian flag ships take India’s share of global maritime trade to 30%?

India spends nearly as much on foreign shipping as it does on defence every year, a staggering $75 billion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious maritime package could change that—but the question is how well the four key elements of it come together to provide tailwinds.

4 min read28 Sep 2025
News

‘Bharat ko kisi par nirbhar rehna…’: PM Modi says 'India's growth is attractive' despite Trump tariff, H-1B concerns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's attractive growth amid global disruptions at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show-2025. He highlighted the importance of self-reliance and strengthening India's foundations for future growth, rejecting dependency on others.

3 min read25 Sep 2025
Opinion

India’s tech rise masks a harsh truth. We need to avoid US-China dependency trap

India’s digital success story with its digital stack masks a deeper fragility: our core tech backbone, from chips to the cloud and beyond, is still foreign-owned. As the US and China weaponize technology, India must break free of dependence. Our national interest demands digital sovereignty.

4 min read24 Sep 2025