"AMCA open for private sector": Defence Secy Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasises need for private players in fighter jet production

Jun 20, 2025

Emphasising the importance of private sector involvement in the defence aviation industry, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Friday that the production of...

DRDO, DPSUs, private sector to work together to achieve desired goal with enhanced 'Aatmanirbharta'

Mar 03, 2025

According to a release by the Ministry of Defence, the report has focused on the need to strengthen Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in the aerospace sector...

World Bank report lauds handling of COVID-19 by Indian government

Aug 30, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 30 : The Covid-19 pandemic brought with a spate of challenges like shortage of medical supplies, equipment, however, a concerted...

Taliban takeover disrupted private sector business in Afghanistan

Apr 14, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], April 14 : The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban caused not only political crisis in the country but also uncertainty in...

Budget shows govt's thinking on importance of private sector's involvement: NITI Aayog CEO

Feb 01, 2021

New Delhi [India], February 1 : NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Monday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement of the Union Budget, stating...

Indian Army signs first contract with private sector aimed at 'Atmanirbhar Defence' sector

Jan 18, 2022

New Delhi [India], January 18 : In a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in the defence sector, the Indian Army on Tuesday signed its...