Defence Firms
'The India-Pakistan hyphen disappeared in 1999 and hasn't returned'
Business Standard presents the inaugural edition of the Blueprint Podcast
 "'The India-Pakistan hyphen disappeared in 1999 and hasn't returned'")
India's new-age weapon with an ancient name
The Astra, like other advanced long-range missiles, uses inertial guidance with updates on its target from the shooter aircraft mid-flight, to strike
 "India's new-age weapon with an ancient name")
Defence: Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader who ended the Cold War
Defence Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader who ended the Cold War
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In pictures Defence photostory: First anniversary of the US Capitol riot in Washington
Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that President Joe Biden's speech on the first anniversary of Capitol riot was a "political theater"
 "In pictures Defence photostory: First anniversary of the US Capitol riot in Washington")
From ragi to flaxseeds: Top foods to ease post-menopause symptoms
Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain shares four simple superfoods that can ease post-menopausal symptoms, boost bone health, and support the overall wellness of your mother
 "From ragi to flaxseeds: Top foods to ease post-menopause symptoms")
Defence spending, foreign buys decline aircrafts
India's defence spend has declined as a share of GDP and government expenditure, alongside a parallel drop in foreign acquisitions in capital defence purchases
 "Defence spending, foreign buys decline aircrafts")
Defence rethinking the nuclear dimension in India-Pakistan relations.
Doctrinal asymmetry, limited escalation thresholds, and China's shadow demand a recalibration of India's strategic postures
 "Defence rethinking the nuclear dimension in India-Pakistan relations.")
Analysts predict up to 38% gains in this defence PSU after Q1; do you own?
HAL posted a 4.11 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline in net profit at ₹1,377 crore in Q1FY26, compared to ₹1,436 crore in the same quarter last year (Q1FY25).
 "Analysts predict up to 38% gains in this defence PSU after Q1; do you own?")
Army photos in media: Defence ministry denies issuing visuals
Two photographs, purportedly of the Indian Army's Special Forces team that conducted an operation against militants along the Myanmar border, stoked controversy on the social media on Thursday.
 "Army photos in media: Defence ministry denies issuing visuals")
India's Rocket Force Debate Intensifies After Operation Sindoor: Structure, Jointness
Here is the complete list of stocks that are set to remain in the spotlight next week, along with their announcement details
 "India's Rocket Force Debate Intensifies After Operation Sindoor: Structure, Jointness")
India tests nuclear capable missile a week ahead of Modi's visit to China
The Agni-5 was launched in India's eastern Odisha state and "validated all operational and technical parameters
 "India tests nuclear capable missile a week ahead of Modi's visit to China")
Live from SF: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tapes podcast with 6,000 friends
Live from SF: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tapes podcast with 6,000 friends.
 "Live from SF: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tapes podcast with 6,000 friends")
Govt nods to 45 companies/JVs operating in defence sector with foreign OEMs
The government has given approval to "45 companies/joint ventures" operating in the defence sector with foreign OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), the Parliament was informed on Friday. Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said this in written response to a query in the Lok Sabha. "The government has given approval to 45 companies/JVs operating in defence sector with foreign OEMs," he said responding to a query on the number of foreign companies who have shown interest in manufacturing defence equipment under foreign direct investment in the country. Further, the government has taken several policy initiatives in the past few years and brought reforms to encourage indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment in the country, thereby reducing dependency on imports in coming years, he said. "These initiatives, inter alia, include according priority to procurement of capital items from domestic sources under Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)-2020; .
 "Govt nods to 45 companies/JVs operating in defence sector with foreign OEMs")
Hindustan Aeronautics tumbles 6% on pricing OFS at discount
The government will be offloading 3.5 per cent stake in HAL through an Offer for Sale at Rs 2,450 per share from March 23 - 24, 2023.
Defence start-up Hyper Stealth Technologies bags first order under iDEX
Hyderabad-based HSTPL has got an order from Indian Army for Integrated Mobile Camouflage System
 "Defence start-up Hyper Stealth Technologies bags first order under iDEX")
Adani's investor Elara also a co-owner with conglomerate in ADTPL: Report
Elara holds a 1.6 per cent stake in Adani Enterprises, 3.62 per cent in Adani Transmission and 1.62 per cent in Adani Total
 "Adani's investor Elara also a co-owner with conglomerate in ADTPL: Report")
HAL, L&T gain up to 3% as government inks contracts worth Rs 9,900 crore
Hindustan Aeronautics received an order for 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft worth over Rs 6,800 crore, while L&T bagged a contract worth Rs 3,100 crore for supply of three cadet training ships.
 "HAL, L&T gain up to 3% as government inks contracts worth Rs 9,900 crore")
World Civil Defence day 2023 celebrated today: Theme, History, Importance
World Civil Defence Day is observed to promote the value of being prepared for emergencies and to increase public awareness of civil defence and emergency management
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Talks to produce LCA engines indigenously underway: DRDO chairman
The DRDO chief's remark comes on the heels of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement that India will soon produce indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) engines
 "Talks to produce LCA engines indigenously underway: DRDO chairman")
Launch of 'Innovation Bridge' to connect US, Indian defence startups
The two sides discussed opportunities for greater cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, co-development and coproduction, and ways to deepen connectivity across our innovation ecosystems
 "Launch of 'Innovation Bridge' to connect US, Indian defence startups")
