Lt. Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, GOC Western Command, says, "Whatever action we take this time will be more than last time... Operation Sindoor 2.0 has to be more deadly." #OpSindoor

Cochin Shipyard wins a ₹2,000 crore European order to build next-gen LNG dual-fuel container ships — its largest export deal yet. The contract marks India’s leap in green #shipbuilding, aligning with the ₹45,000 crore maritime export target by 2030.

https://m.economictimes.com/industry/transportation/shipping-/-transport/cochin-shipyard-secures-mega-rs-2000-crore-european-contract-for-lng-container-ships/articleshow/124548104.cms

France’s OP Mobility will invest $300M in India, adding 5 new plants across key auto hubs and expanding its Pune tech centre—its largest in Asia. The move deepens India’s role in global auto supply chains and pushes into #EV battery and #hydrogen tech.

https://t.co/UOBYqIE2hJ

India is launching a National Critical Mineral Stockpile to secure rare earth elements, ensuring a two-month reserve amid China’s export curbs. This supports domestic green tech, rare earth magnet production, and mitigates global supply chain risks. #nationalsecurity

UP’s construction sector contributed 13.4% of the state’s GVA in FY24, while Bihar’s stood at 11.2% — both far above India’s average of 8.9%.

This reflects how infrastructure investment is becoming a key growth engine in the Hindi heartland. #Infra #Economy

https://m.economictimes.com/industry/services/property-/-cstruction/construction-sector-revival-powers-strong-growth-in-up-and-bihar-outpaces-national-average-report/articleshow/124516737.cms

Centre backs Made-in-India navigation app Mappls as a “Swadeshi” alternative to Google Maps. With 3D junctions, real-time traffic, multilingual support & data stored in India, Mappls’ daily downloads jumped 10×. Railways to integrate it soon. #aatmarnirbharbharat

https://t.co/lOlkyPeZbG

Uttar Pradesh is seeing a #tourism boom with 65 crore visitors in 2024 and 109 crore in Q1 2025, fueling a surge in branded hotel projects from Ayodhya to Varanasi. Luxury, heritage, and airport hotels are rapidly expanding to meet rising demand.

https://m.economictimes.com/industry/services/hotels-/-restaurants/as-tourists-check-into-uttar-pradesh-so-do-branded-hotels/articleshow/124542561.cms

The Indian Navy had sailed into the Arabian sea during the operation Sindoor. Indian Navy was very well poised..it could have been catastrophic for the enemy (Pakistan), says DGMO Lt Gen Ghai

#OpSindoor

🏳️🇵🇰⚡️- Clashes are ongoing at three points along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border

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DRDO working on a Astra Mk2 Varient with 200 KM range ; pervious varient has 160 KM range

IAF will buy 700 Astra Mk2 BVR Missiles for Sukhoi and Tejas Jets

Source

#Defense

Centre plans Transport Planning Authority under PMO to align infrastructure projects and cut inefficiencies.

#Infrastructure #Infra

India along with Angola, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Iraq, Italy, Mauritius, Pakistan, Slovenia, S. Africa, United Kingdom & Vietnam elected to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term starting from 1st January 2026

#UnitedNations

🇮🇳🤝🇲🇳 Joint Statement on Strengthening the Strategic Partnership between India and Mongolia

1. India and Mongolia are bound by deep-rooted Civilizational and Spiritual linkages, as Strategic Partners, Spiritual Neighbours and Third Neighbours

2. India-Mongolia Joint Committee on Cooperation (IMJCC) co-chaired by the EAM of India and Chief Cabinet Secretary of Mongolia, will continue to identify new areas of collaboration.

3. The Mongol Oil Refinery Project, being implemented with the support of a $ 1.7 billion Line of Credit extended by the Govt of India , stands as a flagship initiative and a vital component of Mongolia’s sustainable #Energy

4. Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), through India-funded initiatives

5. Intensify efforts for further expanding and deepening Economic Relations

6. MoU on Cooperation between both countries paved the way for exporting Mongolia’s key #Minerals Resources to the Indian market, including Coking Coal and Copper & deepen Cooperation in the Renewable Energy Sector

7. Mongolian Side expressed its appreciation for India’s Global leadership in the fields of Renewable, Nuclear, and Conventional energy, as well as its pioneering initiative of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

8. Seeking New transport and Logistics linkages to expand Bilateral #Trade and Economic Cooperation & jointly Exploring the potential of third-country Ports and Transport Corridors, exchanging experiences in Road and Rail Connectivity & enhancing cooperation by examining possibilities for establishing regular Direct Flights and increasing Transit Services between the two countries. #Aviation

9. Expand and develop Cooperation in the Agricultural and livestock Sectors. Noting Mongolia’s rich livestock resources and India’s world-renowned expertise in processing wool.

10. India will train 1,000 Mongolian youth annually in Advanced Technologies, including #AI

11. India-Mongolia Friendship School for #Education partnership providing Quality Education to 1,200 Students annually

12. 70 Additional Slots for Mongolian Nationals under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme for 2025–2026

13. All E-visas will be provided on a Gratis basis to Mongolian Nationals. The Mongolian side will also explore to grant E-visas to Indian national

14. India and Mongolia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in #Defense & Security. The Govt of India to establish a Defence Wing with a resident Defence Attaché at the Embassy of India in Ulaanbaatar.

15. Working together the finalization of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. Both Condemned Pahalgam Terror Attack

16. Maintaining close Coordination in Multilateral fora and working together to advance the interests of developing Countries, including through platforms such as the Voice of the Global South Summit. Mongolia appreciates India’s commitment to building a more inclusive, Representative and Multi-Polar International Order & supports India's Permanent Membership of the United Nations Security Council.

17. Both sides agreed to maintain Regular Contact, deepen Cooperation across all domains, and advance their shared vision of a stronger Strategic Partnership.

#Geopolitics

Afghan forces eliminated, "Pakistani aggressors, Seized outpost, Bases, confiscated Weaponry, Tanks."

– Afghan MEA Spox Zabihullah Mujahid

(We can't verify this news at the moment)

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