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MOD signs INR 41.06 billion defence contracts for satellite, torpedoes
October 15, 2026
Strengthening communication and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, India’s Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth INR 41.06 billion for the Indian Air Force’s GSAT-7C communication satellite and the Indian Navy’s Varunastra heavy weight torpedoes, with New Space I...
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BEL secures additional defence orders worth INR 5.33 billion
October 15, 2026
Defence electronics manufacturer Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna public sector undertaking, has secured additional orders worth INR 5.33 billion, covering drones, avionics, cybersecurity and communication equipment. Also Read: BEL targets 10 pc revenues through expo...
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Indian defence exports cross INR 380 billion in 2025-26: Rajnath Singh
October 15, 2026
India is exporting indigenous defence products to nearly 100 countries worldwide, with defence exports recording significant growth over the past decade, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Speaking at a conclave in New Delhi on Thursday, Singh highlighted the country’...
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Air India at 94: A Chequered Past, Untapped Potential
October 15, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 15, 1932, J R D Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons & India’s leading industrialist, piloted a de Havilland Puss Moth aircraft carrying mail from Karachi to Bombay, via Ahmedabad, launching Tata Airlines, todays Air India. #MIG
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Thales opens first defence services centre in Japan
October 14, 2026
To strengthen its defence services operations in Japan, Thales, a defence and electronics firm, is opening its first services centre in the country, focusing on equipment maintenance and long-term support. The group also plans to increase its workforce in Japan by more than 16 pc...
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Embraer signs component support agreement with Latam for 24 E195-E2 aircraft
October 14, 2026
To support its fleet expansion, Latam Airlines Group, a major Latin American airline group, has signed a Component Pool Programme agreement with Embraer, a leading Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, to support the introduction of 24 E195-E2 aircraft ordered by the airline, which al...
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Thailand’s 1973 Uprising: Unstable Political Environment
October 14, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 14, 1973, Thailand’s Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn was forced to resign following massive student-led demonstrations against military rule, marking a major turning point in the country’s struggle for democracy. #MIG
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All About Eve & Other Women-Dominated Films
October 13, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 13, 1950, All About Eve, an American drama film starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter, premiered in New York City and Paris, introducing audiences to a sharp story of ambition, jealousy and rivalry in the theatre industry. #MIG
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Federation of Press Clubs calls for free legal aid for independent journalists
October 12, 2026
The Federation of Press Clubs, comprising eight founding press clubs across India, has called for a structured mechanism to provide free legal assistance to journalists facing legal challenges arising from their professional work. The initiative particularly aims to support indep...
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World Arthritis Day: Raising Awareness About Joint Health
October 12, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 12, World Arthritis Day is observed to raise awareness about arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, promote early diagnosis and improve access to treatment and care for people living with joint pain and mobility problems. #MIG
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Toxic Substances Control Act: Regulating Chemical Risks
October 11, 2026
#OnThisDay: On October 11, 1976, US President Gerald Ford signed the Toxic Substances Control Act into law, giving Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authority to regulate chemical substances. #MIG
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India ordered 200,000 online content takedowns in 4 months: RSF
October 10, 2026
India’s online content takedowns have come under scrutiny, with nearly 200,000 removal orders issued through the government’s Sahyog portal between March and July 2026, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). New rules introduced in February reduced social media platfor...
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