India's defence modernisation gets boost with Rs 10,147 crore rocket procurement deals

India's defence modernisation gets boost with Rs 10,147 crore rocket procurement deals

In an important move aimed at strengthening India's defence capabilities and achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth a total of Rs 10,147 crore with three prominent Indian companies: the Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), Munitions India Ltd (MIL), and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL). Feb 7, 2025
BJP cites official data on jobs to counter Congress claim

BJP cites official data on jobs to counter Congress claim

The BJP has hit back at the Congress over its claim that the Narendra Modi government has not created enough jobs in the country. The ruling party has come out with a fact sheet for "setting the record straight on job creation" which states that during the Congress-led UPA regime, employment growth was stagnant with only 2.9 crore jobs being created over a decade. By contrast, the NDA has generated 17.9 crore jobs, including 4.6 crore in 2023-24 alone. Feb 7, 2025