Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate 90 BRO projects

Rajnath sets ambitious Rs 3 tn defence production target by FY29

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing a media seminar on defence production, set an annual target of Rs 3 trillion in aerospace and defence services and production by 2028-29.

He also announced that the annual export target for aerospace and defence services and production was being raised to Rs 500 billion in the same time frame.

Rajnath Singh mentioned that efforts towards jointness and integration had made the military ready to confront any challenge collectively. He added that the government was concentrating on achieving long-term gains, aiming to make India 'Viksit..

Lucknow's new and improved world-class railway hub, says Rajnath Singh

Speaking at an event, Rajnath Sign, Defence Minister and Lucknow MP, expressed joy upon the completion of the revamp of Gomti Nagar railway station. He stated that Lucknow is on its way to becoming a world-class railway hub with modern amenities and infrastructure. Singh mentioned that the budget of the Gomti Nagar railway station was Rs 3.78 billion but only utilised a quarter of it.

Singh highlighted the importance of the Amrit Bharat scheme in Uttar Pradesh. The scheme makes an investment of Rs 410 billion for the redevelopment of 554 stations and 1,500 railway overbridges and unde..

Indian Army deploys double-humped camels for border patrol, logistics

In the midst of an enduring border dispute with China, the Indian Army has introduced double-humped camels along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the strategic eastern Ladakh region.

These quadrupeds serve a dual purpose?patrolling the LAC and offering crucial logistical support to troops stationed in the challenging and desolate terrain.

The Northern Command of the Army, based in Udhampur, shared on the micro-blogging site X, "Bactrian (double-humped) camels are deployed in Eastern Ladakh as an innovative means for the last mile delivery of critical loads and mounted patr..

PNB Official Accused of Embezzling Rs 5 Crore from Bhopal Firm

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has charged a Punjab National Bank (PNB) official with embezzling approximately Rs 4.98 crore from a Bhopal-based infrastructure construction company. The head cashier, Mukul Singh, allegedly conspired with a private individual, Vinod Kumar Singh, to commit the fraud.

The incident occurred at PNB?s Delhi Road Branch in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. According to CBI officials, Mukul Singh, without proper authorization, merged the account of Dilip Buildcon Ltd with that of Vinod Kumar Singh?s company, Star Raze. Subsequently, funds amounting to Rs 4.98 cr..

KMRL's Rs.1.16 Bn Project Delayed Due to Lack of Government Support

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is experiencing setbacks in its ?1.16 billion project as several government departments have reportedly failed to provide necessary support. The project, aimed at enhancing urban transportation infrastructure in Kochi, has encountered delays due to bureaucratic hurdles and insufficient cooperation from concerned government bodies.

According to sources familiar with the matter, the project's progress has been significantly hampered as key departments have not fulfilled their commitments, including providing essential clearances and approvals. This lack..