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Indian Army to Procure First Indigenously Manufactured Software Defined Radios

October 28, 2025

 

  • The Indian Army has signed a contract to procure its first batch of indigenously designed and manufactured Software Defined Radios (SDRs), marking a major step in strengthening secure communication and advancing defence self-reliance. The SDRs have been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

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BPCL and OIL Partner to Develop Rs1-Lakh Crore Ramayapatnam Greenfield Refinery

October 28, 2025

 

  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a non-binding agreement to jointly develop a Rs1-lakh crore Greenfield Refinery and Petrochemical Complex at Ramayapatnam in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district. The project, backed by the state government, aims to expand India’s refining and petrochemical capacity by FY 2030.

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​​​​​​​Cabinet Approves Terms of Reference for 8th Pay Commission Report Expected in 18 Months

October 28, 2025
 
  • The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), setting the stage for a comprehensive revision of pay, allowances, and pensions for government employees and retirees. The Commission will submit its report within 18 months, with implementation expected from January 1, 2026.

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India Services Employment Share Rises to 30 percent Adds 40 Million Jobs in Six Years NITI Aayog

October 28, 2025

 

  • India’s services sector has emerged as the strongest driver of job creation, accounting for nearly 30% of total employment in 2023–24, according to two new NITI Aayog reports. The sector added about 40 million new jobs in six years, highlighting its expanding role in India’s economic transformation.

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China, India, and Indonesia May Peak Coal Power by 2030 CREA Report

October 28, 2025

 

  • A new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) suggests that China, India, and Indonesia — the world’s top three coal consumers — could reach their coal power and emission peak by 2030. This would mark a major milestone in global climate progress, as the three countries together accounted for 73% of global coal use in 2024.

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