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Ministry of Defence Signs ₹5,083 Crore Defence Deals for ALH Mk-III Helicopters and VL-Shtil Missiles

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and VL-Shtil surface-to-air missiles for the Indian Navy, strengthening India’s maritime security and air defence capabilities. The agreements were formalised at South Block in New Delhi in...

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Indian Navy to Receive 4 Indigenous 500-Tonne Fuel Supply Vessels to Boost Operational Readiness

The Indian Navy is set to strengthen its logistics and operational capabilities with the induction of four special fuel supply vessels, which will be built domestically. Each vessel will have a capacity of 500 tonnes and will be capable of directly refueling large warships and submarines, enhancing naval preparedness and efficiency. Contract Awarded to Thane-Based...

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Unique Identification Authority of India Launches Nationwide Aadhaar Biometric Update Drive for School Children, 1.2 Crore Benefited

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has carried out a nationwide special campaign to accelerate Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for school-going children. As part of the initiative, Aadhaar services were delivered in more than 1.03 lakh schools, helping nearly 1.2 crore students complete their biometric updates within their school campuses. Mission-Mode Campaign Across States...