
Godrej Builds Smart Solar Carport to Boost Urban Clean Energy Use

No Private Entry in Offshore Atomic Mineral Mining
The Ministry of Mines has clarified that recent media reports claiming the Union Government has allowed private sector participation in the exploration and mining of atomic minerals such as uranium and thorium in offshore regions are misleading and factually incorrect.The Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Operating Rights Rules, 2025, notified on 14 July 2025, outline that only the Government, Government-owned companies, or corporations are eligible for operating rights related to atomic minerals. These rules do not permit private entities to undertake exploration or mining activities in this dom..

Defence Approves Rs 670 Billion Arms Buys for Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 5 August 2025, approved a series of defence procurement proposals valued at approximately Rs 670 billion. These approvals span all three branches of the Armed Forces and are aimed at significantly enhancing operational capabilities across domains.For the Indian Army, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was granted for the acquisition of Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sights for BMP infantry combat vehicles. This system will improve night-time mobility and offer a tactical edge to the Mechanised Infantry.The Indian..

GRSE Signs MoU with Reintjes GmbH for Marine Propulsion Gearbox Collaboration
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reintjes GmbH, a leading German company specialising in the design and manufacture of marine propulsion gearboxes. The partnership aims to explore collaborative opportunities by integrating Reintjes' advanced propulsion gear trains with selected engines on GRSE-built vessels. This strategic association is expected to enhance propulsion efficiency in both defence warships and commercial vessels for domestic and export markets.GRSE, a Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of D..