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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 & Policy15 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM IST

Rajnath Singh Urges Deeper India-ASEAN Defence Ties, Joint Military Technology Development

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a more ambitious India-ASEAN security partnership, urging cooperation in the joint development of military technologies and stronger coordination against both conventional and emerging threats. He framed the outreach around mutual trust, respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law and open channels of dialogue.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 06:06 AM IST

Rajnath Singh Pushes Deeper India-ASEAN Defence Ties, Calls for Joint Military Technology Development

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a stronger India-ASEAN security partnership built on mutual trust, respect for sovereignty and adherence to international law. He also urged closer collaboration on the joint development of military technologies, signalling New Delhi’s intent to deepen strategic engagement with Southeast Asia amid evolving conventional and emerging threats.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Boosting India’s Naval Build Capacity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant addition to India’s naval shipbuilding pipeline. The upgraded Slipway-4, with extended length and higher load-bearing capacity, is expected to expand HSL’s ability to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, strengthening domestic maritime manufacturing.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 11:23 PM IST

Rajnath Singh launches first Fleet Support Ship, lays keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the first Fleet Support Ship and laid the keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard, underscoring a major step in India’s naval logistics build-out. He said the programme would significantly strengthen the Navy’s reach, endurance and operational effectiveness across the Indian Ocean Region.

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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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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 01:22 PM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Signalling a Push in India’s Naval Industrial Base

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, underscoring the government’s effort to deepen domestic shipbuilding capacity and strengthen maritime logistics. The upgraded Slipway-4, paired with a goliath crane, is expected to allow the yard to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, expanding India’s heavy fabrication capability.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM IST

Rajnath Singh Launches Navy’s First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya in Visakhapatnam

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched the Indian Navy’s first indigenous fleet support ship, Surya, at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant step in India’s naval self-reliance drive. Built with 82% indigenous content, the 43,500-tonne vessel is designed to refuel and resupply multiple warships at sea, strengthening the Navy’s operational reach and endurance.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 03:05 PM IST

Rajnath Singh Highlights India’s Expanding Maritime Power at Visakhapatnam Navy Event

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh used a ceremonial Navy gathering in Visakhapatnam to underline India’s growing maritime strength, indigenous naval capability, and strategic reach. His remarks framed naval modernisation as a central pillar of national security, industrial self-reliance, and regional influence in the Indian Ocean.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 01:30 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to Launch First Fleet Support Ship in Visakhapatnam, Lay Keel for FSS-5

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission a major naval-industrial milestone in Visakhapatnam, launching the first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), laying the keel for FSS-5, and inaugurating an advanced Slipway-4 and a 300-ton Goliath crane. The ceremony underscores India’s push to expand indigenous shipbuilding capacity and strengthen long-range maritime sustainment for the Navy. The developments at the shipyard are significant not only for fleet logistics but also for the broader defence manufacturing ecosystem, where heavy infrastructure and platform construction capability are increasingly central to strategic autonomy.

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Radhakrishna Malineni Reflects on 26 Years in Telugu Television as ‘Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu’ Extends His Legacy

Director Radhakrishna Malineni is marking 26 years in Telugu television with a career that has tracked the medium’s evolution from family-centric storytelling to more layered, values-driven drama. His latest work, E TV’s ‘Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu,’ underscores themes of family legacy, women’s resilience and moral continuity that have long defined his screen sensibility.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:36 AM IST)

Rajnath Singh Urges Wider Export Push for Indigenous Warships as Local Content Tops 75%

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a stronger export push for indigenous warships, saying domestic content in Indian naval platforms has crossed 75% and now offers a credible base for global competitiveness. He made the remarks at the second edition of the Indian Navy’s three-day biannual Commanders’ Conference 2026, which began on Tuesday, framing shipbuilding as both a strategic and economic priority.

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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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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:52 PM IST)

Rajnath Singh Urges Wider Export Push for Indigenous Warships as Local Content Tops 75%

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a stronger export strategy for India’s indigenous warships, saying domestic content in naval platforms has now crossed 75%. He made the remarks at the second edition of the Indian Navy’s three-day biannual Commanders’ Conference 2026, underscoring the government’s push to turn naval shipbuilding into a global industrial strength.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:06 PM IST)

Shivakumar Seeks Defence Land for Seven Projects, Including 730-Acre Public Park Near Iblur

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has petitioned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh seeking land for seven development projects, including a proposed permanent public park and lung space spread across about 730 acres near the Iblur Firing Range. The move underscores the state government’s push to secure large urban land parcels for public infrastructure in Bengaluru, where land scarcity and competing institutional claims have become a defining policy challenge.

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New Delhi(8)Indian Navy(8)Visakhapatnam(7)Ministry of Defence(4)Hindustan Shipyard Limited(3)Defence Ministry(3)