Achieving major milestone in critical defence technologies, Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet. The parachute system was deployed at an altitude of 30,000 ft, making it the only system deployed at this altitude which is in use by Indian Armed Forces

The jump was executed by test jumpers Wg Cdr Vishal Lakhesh, VM (G), MWO R J Singh & MWO Vivek Tiwari, showcasing the efficiency, reliability, and advanced design of the indigenous system.

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Kaynes - Semicon - First Shipment lot under India Semiconductor Mission 1.0.

Kaynes Semicon (subsidiary of Kaynes Technology) announced India’s first manufactured IPM Multi-Chip Module (IPM5).

900 modules assembled, tested, and cleared at Sanand OSAT facility under India #Semiconductor Mission 1.0.

Delivered to Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (AOS), Sunnyvale, USA — a global power semiconductor leader.
- AOS to occupy ~50% of initial output (~1.5 million chips/day by Q1 FY26-27).
- Full-scale commercial production for AOS begins January 2026.

First Company in Semicon #Exports though small in size

New visuals of the Indian Army busting Pakistani bunkers during Operation Sindoor, released during the UN Peacekeepers Conference. #OpSindoor

UK sanctions India's Nayara Energy, along with other entities as part of its Russia sanctions Announcement. #InternationalNews

India reacts to Trump claims on India cutting Russian energy.

MEA Says,'It has been our consistent priority to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario'; Points to,'expansion of our energy procurement' from the US. #ForeignAffairs #Energy

Noida electronic system design and manufacturing company Sahasra Electronic has partnered with German electronics brand HAMA GmbH & Co KG,collaboration will focus on supplying Made in India Micro SD cards and USB Thumb Drives to the European market #MakeInIndia #Exports #Tech

https://manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hi-tech/sahasra-semiconductors-expands-portfolio-begins-exports-of-made-in-india-micro-sd-cards/124574882

#MakeInIndia #Exports #Defence

Indian tourists in Japan may soon pay via UPI as NPCI’s global arm partners with NTT Data Japan to enable acceptance across merchants. Beyond convenience, it marks India’s digital payments soft power going global—linking fintech and #tourism seamlessly
#Tech 🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵
https://www.cnbctv18.com/personal-finance/indian-tourists-in-japan-may-soon-be-able-to-pay-via-upi-npci-19714820.htm

Celcius Logistics and Switch Mobility have partnered to deploy India’s largest electric reefer fleet — 1,000 cold-chain #EV trucks nationwide. The move will cut 48,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and modernize temperature-controlled logistics

https://t.co/dIUmHn5dDl

Hyundai Motor India elevates Tarun Garg as MD & CEO from Jan 2026, the first Indian to lead its India ops. This aligns with a ₹45,000 cr investment plan, 60% R&D focus, and a 7% CAGR target in domestic sales through 2030 #automobile

“Taliban is fighting India’s proxy war against Pakistan. Their decisions are being sponsored by New Delhi”, says Pakistan's Defence Minister.

While responding to a question on whether Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire will hold. Says, he highly doubts that the ceasefire will hold.

https://x.com/gupta_rekha/status/1978715220500500658

https://x.com/KapilMishra_IND/status/1978718665546629519

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta shares update on cleaning of Yamuna river. #Environment

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra in Washington DC: India is mostly a domestic driven economy so while we are impacted by the higher tariffs, it’s not a matter of huge concern.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal slams Indian industry

"Every time we give a small quota to a foreign product, you all make a fuss. I get so disappointed. It shows you in very poor light. You want to open foreign markets but don't want the Indian market opened up. It won't work" #Economy

No telephonic talks have happened between PM Modi, US President Donald Trump yesterday: MEA

Trunk lying straight through his teeth as usual. #ForeignAffairs

#WATCH | Nashik, Maharashtra: Indian state-owned firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has created the third assembly line for the production of the LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force in Nashik.

The first LCA Mark 1A produced by the facility is scheduled to fly before Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tomorrow. The facility also has the second production line for HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft and has been licensed to produce the Su-30MKI and MiG series fighter jets in the past #Defence #Aviation

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India's passport has dropped to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to just 57 countries - down from 59 earlier this year.

Meanwhile USA has fallen down from its undisputed no. 1 place in the index to no. 12 now, tied with Malaysia.

#ForeignAffairs

Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Bharat Forge for the local production & supply of Fan Blades for Pearl 700 & Pearl 10X turbofan engines. #MakeInIndia #Aviation

On Oct 16th, 170 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh. Yesterday 27 had laid down their arms in the state. In Maharashtra, 61 returned to the mainstream, yesterday. In total, 258 battle-hardened left-wing extremists have abjured violence in the last two days. #NationalSecurity