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India Eyes FCAS-GCAP for Sixth-Generation Fighter Capability

March 19, 2026

India May Join European Fighter Programmes to Boost Air Power

India is exploring the possibility of joining advanced sixth-generation fighter aircraft programmes such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). A Parliamentary panel has recommended evaluating such collaborations to accelerate access to cutting-edge aerospace technologies while complementing indigenous defence efforts.

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Cabinet Approves Small Hydro Power Scheme 2026–31

March 19, 2026

₹2,584 Crore SHP Scheme to Boost Renewable Energy in India

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31. With a total outlay of ₹2,584.60 crore, the initiative aims to add around 1,500 MW of small hydro capacity, promoting decentralised renewable energy in remote and hilly regions.

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Krishi Sakhi Initiative Launched to Empower Women Farmers in India

March 19, 2026

AIC’s Krishi Sakhi Programme Promotes Inclusive Agricultural Growth

In line with the United Nations declaration of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer through the Food and Agriculture Organization, the Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited has launched the Krishi Sakhi Initiative. The programme aims to empower women farmers and promote inclusive growth in India’s agricultural sector.

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Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Docks at Mundra Port Amid West Asia Tensions

March 19, 2026

India Secures Energy Supply as Jag Laadki Reaches Gujarat Safely

An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker, Jag Laadki, has successfully docked at Mundra Port in Gujarat, reinforcing India’s energy security amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The vessel carried over 80,000 metric tonnes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the robustness of India’s maritime supply chain.

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Indian Navy Launches IOS SAGAR 2026 to Boost Maritime Cooperation

March 19, 2026

IOS SAGAR Initiative Strengthens India’s Role in Indian Ocean Security

The Indian Navy has launched the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative on 16 March 2026, reaffirming India’s commitment to maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The initiative gains added significance as India assumes the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, with participation from 16 member nations.

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