APJ Abdul Kalam’s 5th death anniversary: DRDO launches ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ contest for innovators and startups

New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday launched its innovation contest ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ on the 5th death anniversary of former President and noted scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.Dr Kalam, also known as ...

India, Thailand agree for greater collaboration between innovators

New Delhi: India and Thailand have agreed on the desirability of greater collaboration between researchers, scientists and innovators of the two countries.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation on Friday with his counterpart from T...

Huge participations in DefExpo 2020 reflects India’s Growing Stature: Rajnath

Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the huge participation of foreign countries and exhibitors in the DefExpo 2020, to be held at Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow from February 5-9, reflects India’s growing stature in the ...

DAC approves procurement worth Rs 5,100 Cr indigenous equipment

New Delhi: In an effort to promote indigenization, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-headed Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Tuesday approved accorded approval for procurement of equipment worth over Rs 5,100 crore from indigenous sources.  It ...

Innovation is key to self-reliance in defence sector: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday emphasized on the importance of ‘Ideation, Innovation and Incubation’ in cutting edge-technologies to achieve the goal of indigenization and self-reliance in the defence sector.While add...

Reduce dependency on imported systems: Rajnath Singh to DRDO

New Delhi: Stating that there is huge scope for innovation in Defence Research & Development and manufacturing sector, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday urged the scientists fraternity to establish an ecosystem where defence equipment cou...