MANUFACTURING
VRDE (DRDO) & Bharat Forge Unveil Vikram VT 21 Armoured Platform
Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), a unit of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in association with Bharat Forge Ltd and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd, has co-created the Vikram VT 21, an advanced armoured platform expected to be battle-ready in under three years. The Vikram VT 21 programme comprises two variants — Advanced Armoured […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 27, 2026
GENERAL
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor At Kalpakkam Attains First Criticality
In a landmark achievement for India’s nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has successfully attained first criticality, the start of a controlled fission chain reaction, on April 6, 2026, at 08:25 PM, marking a historic step towards long-term energy security and advancement of indigenous nuclear technology capabilities. Indigenous […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 7, 2026
MANUFACTURING
From Steel Plants To Warship: SAIL’s Role In INS Taragiri Commissioning
Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has played a key role in the commissioning of INS Taragiri, the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates. The warship was inducted into the Indian Navy on April 3, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s maritime defence architecture. […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 5, 2026
GENERAL
Inside Seva Teerth: How LG Is Cooling Corridors Of Power With Technology
LG Electronics India is making the recently inaugurated Prime Minister’s Office building, Seva Teerth, literally cool. The company has played a key role in enhancing the comfort and efficiency of the Seva Teerth, by deploying its advanced climate control solutions. It has installed a state-of-the-art HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system, ensuring reliable and […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 30, 2026
GENERAL
Indian Army Partners With IIT Madras Pravartak For Defence Indigenisation
Indian Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) is partnering with IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to accelerate indigenous engineering capabilities and reduce dependence on external sources for critical military technologies. Collaboration To Bridge Gap Between Field Needs And Advanced Research The partnership will enable a structured approach to jointly identify, develop and deploy indigenous […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 26, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Jindal Steel Completes 12-MTPA Expansion At Angul Complex
Jindal Steel has completed its six million tonnes per annum (MTPA) expansion at its Angul Integrated Steel Complex in Odisha with the commissioning of the third Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF-3) of 3 MTPA. With this, the plant’s total crude steel capacity has doubled to 12 MTPA, positioning it among India’s largest single-location integrated steel complexes. […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 24, 2026
