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Neighborhood News Digest – 13 September 2023

Afghanistan 'Afghanistan headed for civil war with Taliban splitting into...:' Ex-commander – India Today Two years after the US forces abruptly left Kabul, Afghanistan is headed towards a civil war, the Taliban is now riddled with factionalism, and...

September 13 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 August 2023), Issue 19

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Capital Procurement of Defence Equipment for Armed Forces Technology Development Fund Scheme Achieving Self-Reliance in Defence Sector Induction of Electric Vehicles in Army II. STI in Space Sector Aditya-...

September 4 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 July 2023), Issue 18

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Value of Defence Production Crossed the Figure of Rs One Lakh Crore First Barge of the Series LSAM 7 (Yard 75) Delivered to Indian Navy Launch of Second ACTCM Barge, Yard 126 (LSAM 16) Indian Military Looking...

September 1 , 2023

Discussion on India-US Space Engagements

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), New Delhi in collaboration with the Indian Space Association (ISpA), New Delhi, organised a roundtable discussion on ‘India-US Space Engagements’ at the VIF on 10 July 2023. Director General (DG), ISpA...

August 29 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 July 2023, Issue 17

In this Issue I. Defence and Security MoD & HAL Sign Contract for Two Upgraded Dornier Aircraft for ICG DAC Approves Procurement of 26 Rafale Marine Aircraft from France ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ Navigation Satellite System to Strengthen Maritime Sector...

August 7 , 2023

Artemis Accords: Indo-US Space Cooperation

In a landmark development, after initial hesitation, India has signed the Artemis Accords developed by the US, which lay down the rules and guidelines for international partners in space exploration. The Indo-US joint statement of 23rd Jun 2023...

July 13 , 2023

Chandrayaan-3: Taking off for Indian Dominance in Space

The project ‘Chandrayaan-3’ is an ambitious endeavour by India's National Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to demonstrate end-to-end landing and roaming capabilities by deploying a lander and rover on the lunar highlands near the South Pole in the...

July 12 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T)Digest 1-15 June 2023, Issue 15

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Launch of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-1 ‘Agni Prime’ Ballistic Missile Flight-Tested by DRDO off Odisha Coast MoD Signs Contract to Strengthen Indian Army’s Communication System Launch of ‘Sanshodhak...

July 6 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T)Digest - 16-31 May 2023, Issue 14

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Value of Defence Production Crosses Rs One Lakh Crore in FY 2022-23 164 PIL Items Indigenised by DPSUs within Stipulated Timelines GRSE to Identify and Encourage the Development of Innovative Solutions Maiden...

June 16 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 May 2023, Issue 13

I. Defence and Security DRDO & Navy Conduct Test Trial of Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ DRDO Conducts Design Validation Trial of Vertical Shaft Department of Defence Production Waives off Quality Assurance Charges MoD Approves 4th Positive...

June 5 , 2023