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Charlie Munger:
“You don’t have to have perfect wisdom to get very rich. All you’ve got to do is have slightly more than other people on average over a long time.”
India’s defence sector is witnessing a decisive shift from nomination to competition, and from public-sector exclusivity to a more open, competitive and innovation-driven ecosystem. Greater participation of private industry, backed by sustained reforms, can strengthen indigenous capabilities, accelerate innovation and expand India’s defence production and exports.
@rajnathsingh@DefenceMinIndia@SethSanjayMP@HQ_IDS_India@DefProdnIndia@adgpi@indiannavy@IAF_MCC@PIB_India
India's rhino story is one of remarkable recovery of the species.
With the rhino population showing sustained growth, India is now one of the world's most important custodians of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. Protecting the grasslands and wetlands that sustain the species is central to its future.
This must-read article by Union Minister Shri @byadavbjp highlights how Government efforts are strengthening the conservation journey.
Aircrafts lined up by manufacturers for IAF MRFA were : Eurofighter, Gripen, F-15EX, F/A-18 , F-21, Rafale , Su-35 and MiG-35.
F21 was out as technecally obsolete as far as IAF was concerned . Also MiG-35 and FA/ 18 limped out early in the race , agitating the USA administration .
Finally F15 EX also bit the dust alongwith others and Rafale was the winner . The Americans would have accepted losing to the Russians but could'nt digest losing to the French .😅😅
Now IAF has been vindicated .
On 15 Sep, a Saudi Air Force F-15SA was shot down by a Houthis SAM
over Yemen. The Houthis subsequently released footage also .
Earlier in Mar USAF had lost three F-15E shot down over Kuwait. On 03 April, a F-15E was shot down over western Iranby shoulder fired SAM.
F-15SA-class aircraft being shot down by a militant group that is being supported by older Iranian technologies has now questioned the efficacy of these modern fighters even in a less contested environment.
Houthi rebels have also shot down multiple U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones, at least 10 confirmed / claimed .The US military lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war on Iran .
US troops visit the historic Junagarh Fort in Bikaner during India-US Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 as part of a cultural outreach. The soldiers are in India for the joint military exercise.
India Is Taking Its 30kW Laser Weapon to Mass Production. 🇮🇳
DRDO is planning an EoI within six months to select an industry partner for mass production of its indigenous 30kW Directed Energy Weapon.
The system is designed to engage drones, UAVs and hostile surveillance systems using a high-energy laser, with the cost of neutralising targets drastically reduced compared with conventional interceptors.
With drone swarms becoming a major feature of modern warfare, a weapon that can engage multiple low-cost aerial threats without using an expensive missile for every target could become extremely valuable.
This is exactly where India needs to be ahead of the curve. 🇮🇳
India’s engineering expertise goes global! 🇮🇳
Engineers India Limited (EIL) has signed a contract worth over $450 million with Nigeria’s Dangote Group to serve as PMC & EPCM consultant for a 700,000 BPD greenfield refinery & petrochemical complex in Kenya.
The project aims to strengthen East Africa’s energy security, boost fuel production and reduce import dependence.
@tapasjournalist@EngineersIND
So wonderful to be back celebrating 75 years with the IAF 'Bulls' 🇮🇳
It was the early 80s when @wg_kumar was flying the Jaguars - newest aircraft of those times!
First Air Force Station for me as a bride was Ambala... memories to treasure ❤️
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights Rapid Progress on India’s Bullet Train Project.
Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the rapid progress of the Mumbai–Amdavad High-Speed Rail project, with the first section targeted to commence service in 2027.
Key Highlights
• Construction of the first Bullet Train section is expected to be completed by December this year.
• Extensive testing will be undertaken before the train enters service.
• Major components, including the car body, bogie, propulsion system, vehicle electronics, wheels and pantograph, are progressing.
• The train is currently undergoing a squeeze test to assess its body strength.
India’s next industrial revolution isn’t starting from zero. The base is already BIG.
India is now the world’s 2nd-largest manufacturer across several major sectors — steel, cement, automobiles and refining — while also emerging as a major manufacturer of mobile phones and solar modules.
The next leg could be even more interesting: semiconductors, space, aerospace, electronics, solar and data centres.
I increasingly feel India’s manufacturing story is shifting from “Can we manufacture at scale?” to “How much further can we move up the value chain?”
That could be one of the most important economic shifts to track over the next decade.
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🚨 Narasapuram’s long-pending coastal projects are finally moving forward.
🔸Nallikreeku canal works completed with ₹12 crore funding, benefiting fishermen in 13 villages.
🔸₹20 crore allocated to develop a boat platform at Biyyaputippa, a step toward the long-pending fishing harbour.
🔸Land issues involving 5,000 acres at Kalipatnam are moving toward resolution for around 7,000 farmers.
🔸₹400 crore bridge project tender awarded to Rajasthan-based BRN; Central approval is awaited.
When does a drone stop being a gadget and becomes infrastructure?
EndureAir's ambition goes far beyond getting customers to test its technology.
The company wants drones to become reliable and efficient enough that their cost per kilometre and kilogram actually makes commercial sense.
That philosophy is now taking it towards bigger platforms, including plans for 200–500 kg payload-carrying drones.
आप सब creative economy के प्रमुख प्रतिनिधि हैं। आप सब यह ध्यान रखें कि इस economy को योगदान देने वाले मजदूरों, छोटे कलाकारों, सहायकों और संघर्षरत लोगों को सम्मान मिले और सामाजिक सुरक्षा मिले।
Receiving the National Award for Best Actor at the 72nd #NationalFilmAwards is an honour I will cherish for a lifetime.
To everyone who has watched, supported, celebrated and connected with my work over the years, this moment belongs to you as much as it belongs to me.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
With all my heart
Mammootty
It is heartening to see Heikru Hidongba, one of Manipur’s most cherished traditions, continue to thrive with the same spirit and reverence even today.
Tracing its roots to the reign of Maharaja Irengba in 984 AD, and later formalised as an annual observance by Maharaja Bhagyachandra in 1779, the festival remains a proud symbol of our cultural and spiritual heritage.
Celebrated at the historic moat of Bijoy Govinda, Sagolband, Heikru Hidongba brings together prayer, tradition and the iconic boat race, with wishes for peace, prosperity and the collective well-being of our people.
Happy to witness this sacred celebration today in the presence of Hon’ble Governor Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla. I also appreciate Hon’ble MLA Shri @imosingh Ji for his active role in ensuring that this important tradition continues to be celebrated with such spirit.
May Heikru Hidongba continue to flourish for generations and strengthen the bonds of unity, peace and harmony in Manipur.
@LokBhavManipur