DRDO is developing key composite materials for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: DRDO Chairman

#Defense

GDP growth rate in FY-26 is expected to be between 6.3% and 6.8% as per Economic Survey.

#Economy

https://youtu.be/zge0cgtfUFk?si=sAKgJULVZ45voQZr

Need a boycott of India Inc. I guess. Cancel culture will make sure they pay employees better.
Name them and Shame them.

#Economy

Rashtrapati Bhavan Statement on comments made by Congress Leaders against Hon'ble President Address to the Parliament

#Parliament

Trump Admin announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on China, starting from Feb 01

#InternationalNews

India Plans to Start Accepting MIR Cards

This was announced by the Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar. According to him, India also plans a simultaneous entry of its payment system RuPay into Russia.

Sanctions against the MIR payment system have been in effect since February 26, 2024.

#Geopolitics #Dedollarisation

Infographic: U.S. Dollar Defends Role As Global Currency

This chart shows the share of the United States/the U.S. dollar in the global economy and global financial transactions.

#Geopolitics #Dedollarisation #Economy

https://x.com/arduino/status/1883224028493775330

Arduino starts manufacturing in India #MakeInIndia

DRDO (DIA-CoE at IIT-Hyderabad) has achieved a breakthrough by successfully demonstrating Large Area Additive Manufacturing (LAAM) System based on Powder based Directed Energy Deposition technology. #Research

https://www.thestatesman.com/india/drdo-iit-hyderabad-unveil-indias-largest-metal-3d-printing-machine-for-rocket-components-1503392858.html

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present the Union Budget FY2025-26 today

#Budget #Economy

Cabinet Approves Union Budget for FY2025-26

#Budget

In this Budget, the proposed development measures span 10 broad areas ~ Finance Minister

#Budget

Govt announces establishment of Makhana Board in Bihar.

#Budget

Budget to initiate reforms in 6 domains -- taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power and regulatory reforms ~ Finance Minister

#Budget

Govt to launch 6-year program for Atamnirbharta in pulses with special focus on tur, urad, and masoor.
Nafed and NCCF will procure pulses in the next four years. ~ Finance Minister

#Budget

A new urea plant with a 12.7 lakh metric ton annual capacity will be established in Namrup, Assam

#Budget #GreenEnergy

The investment and turnover limits for classification of all MSMEs will be enhanced to 2.5 and 2 times respectively.

#Budget

A scheme for 5 lakh SC, ST women entrepreneurs to provide term loans upto 2 crore rupees during the next 5 years.

#Budget

National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management to be set up in Bihar to provide a strong fillip to food processing activities in the entire Eastern region.

#Budget

Government to enhance limit for interest subvention scheme for Kisan Credit Card from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

#Budget

Funds for startups to be set up with Rs 10,000 crore contribution from Government

#Budget