⚕️💊183 allopathic pharma plants were approved in Gujarat in 2024. Gujarat has 31% of India's pharma exports, 28% of pharma sector, 40% of pharma machinery manufacturing & 53% of medical device share according to state govt. Nearly 900 such plants approved since 2019 #Health #Medicine #MakeinIndia

India, France ink Rafale M Package 

-26 aircraft for Indian Navy

-22 Single-Seater and four Twin-Seater

-Delivery completed by 2030

-Part of package: training, simulators, logistics, associated equipments, weapons

-Additional equipment for the existing Rafale fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

-Transfer of Technology included

-Production facility for Rafale Fuselage (main body)

-MRO for engines, sensors, weapons

#Defence

Chinese electronics giant Lianchuang Electronics is gearing up to expand its footprint in India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing market.

The company plans to invest an additional $50 million. #MakeinIndia

https://t.co/JlgLPidQTC

Odisha’s plan to reach 130 million tonnes of steel production by 2030, as announced by CM Mohan Charan Majhi, reflects its strategic push to become India’s steel hub, leveraging its 55% share of the country’s iron ore production #MakeinIndia

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/state-targets-130mt-annual-steel-production-by-2030/articleshow/120623737.cms

The Turkish Defense Ministry says that they have not sent any ammunition to Pakistan via military cargo planes.

The ministry clarified that a cargo plane made a stop in Pakistan solely for refueling purposes before continuing to its final destination. #IndianSubcontinent

Israel's Ambassador To India Reuven Azar

"We support India's right of self defence. India knows what to do. It is a matter of sovereignty. Countries have the right to take self defence.”

#Geopolitics

Five more Cheetah cubs born in MP's Kuno National Park

#Wildlife

Government to allow Chinese companies to apply for Electronics Component PLI under JV route

Under PLI, the Chinese companies will be able to invest through JVs with Indian companies #MakeinIndia 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇳

The clouds of war are gathering over the region, with tensions reaching alarming levels.

A war could potentially break out between India and Pakistan within the next two to four days.'

~ Pakistan Defense Minister
#IndianSubcontinent

During the night of 28-29 April 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as the Akhnoor sector. The Indian Army responded in a measured and effective manner to the provocation: Indian Army

It has now become regular

#NationalSecurity #Defence

India is contemplating CLOSING its airspace to Pakistan's international airlines [Economic Times]

#Geopolitics

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, and BHEL inaugurated a dedicated production line for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. This manufacturing facility is in Uttarpara, West Bengal and the prototype is expected to roll out in the next calendar year

#Railways
https://t.co/4kMcyyDE8w

Some China-based firms hit hard by US tariffs are reaching out to Indian exporters to fill orders on their behalf and help them retain their American customers as they navigate a trade war causing seismic shocks in global commerce.

#MakeinIndia
https://t.co/8wwHHe9Y2K

J&K Government has ordered temporary closure of 48 tourist destinations for tourists across Kashmir valley amid search operations and Security reviews out of 87 Destinations.

#NationalSecurity

The post by BSF ODISHA Frontier reads,

“हे अर्जुन, गांडीव उठा,
प्रत्यंचा पर वाण चढ़ा।
ये घड़ी है शत्रु संहार की,
धर्म युद्ध का बिगुल बजा।”

#NationalSecurity #Defence

Reserve Bank of India - Ensure 75% ATMs Dispense Rs 100 And Rs 200 Notes By September, 90% By March Next Year #Policy

Canada elections: NDP, & its chief Jagmeet Singh, an open supporter of Khalistan separatism forces, face losses in the elections.

PS: Decline of Jagmeet, a kingmaker in the previous Trudeau govt, means a decline in Khalistani vote bank politics in the new liberal govt.

(Sidhant Sibal)

#Geopolitics

Breaking: Europe hit by a massive blackout! ⚡❌📵

Spain, Portugal, France and Belgium is stuck with a massive power outage for the last 24 hours.

Railway stations, subways, airports and communication networks are shut down. #InternationalNews

Railway chugs slowly on electrification drive, to cover final 811 km electrification by year end.

#Railways #Infra #Infrastructure

EAM Dr S Jaishankar, Greece FM George Gerapetritis hold telephonic conversation.

PS: Greece is the UNSC President for May 2025

#Geopolitics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to chair the second CCS meeting after Pahalgam Attack tomorrow at 11am.

#NationalSecurity #Defence