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National Governance & Policy 16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to Launch Navy’s Fleet Support Vessel in Vizag on October 6

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch a Fleet Support Vessel for the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on October 6, underscoring New Delhi’s push to expand indigenous naval shipbuilding. The vessel is part of a five-ship programme awarded in 2023 to Hindustan Shipyard Limited under a ₹19,000-crore contract for 45,000-tonne Fleet Support Ships.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:14 AM IST

India Must Accelerate Indigenous Defence Tech Through Closer Industry-Academia Ties, Defence Minister Says

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India must deepen collaboration between the armed forces, academia and the defence industry to speed up the development and adoption of indigenous technologies as warfare evolves rapidly. He framed self-reliance in defence not as a slogan but as a strategic necessity shaped by changing battlefield realities, supply-chain risks and the need for faster innovation cycles.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 06:54 PM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Signalling a Bigger Push for Naval Industrial Capacity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd in Visakhapatnam, underscoring the government’s intent to deepen India’s maritime manufacturing base. The upgraded Slipway-4, paired with a goliath crane, is now positioned to support the construction and launch of vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, a capacity expansion with implications for naval logistics, shipbuilding productivity and industrial scale.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth03 Oct 2026, 07:26 PM IST

ixigo Deepens Rail Play with Uber and redBus Partnerships for In-App Cab and Bus Bookings

ixigo has announced new partnerships with Uber and redBus that will allow train travellers to book cabs and buses directly within its trains app. The move strengthens ixigo’s position in India’s rail travel ecosystem by extending its platform from ticket discovery into end-to-end trip planning and last-mile mobility.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (10:36 AM IST)

Harper’s Unbeaten Century Rescues Australia A After Top-Order Collapse

Australia A were left indebted to a composed unbeaten century from wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe Harper, who steadied the innings after early damage and prevented a deeper collapse. His rescue act provided the backbone of the side’s recovery and underlined the value of experienced middle-order resistance in pressure conditions.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (09:34 AM IST)

Salt Lake Stadium Readied in Tandem as India Prepares for Brazil Clash

Weeks of restoration and repair work at Salt Lake Stadium have been carried out in close coordination between local ground staff and the Brazilian team, underscoring the logistical complexity behind staging a marquee football fixture. The effort has focused on bringing the pitch to match-ready condition while balancing the demands of a high-profile international contest.

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