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The enduring political appeal of swadeshi — and why it is not necessarily good economics

October 21, 2025 7:23 am

Swadeshi has been one of the most influential ideas in Indian politics since the mid-19th century. But its empirical track record, as a guide for economic policy, has been wanting

Make in India 2.0 to target sectors shaping global economy in next 25 years: Amit Shah

September 25, 2025 8:45 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Make in India 2.0 will focus on emerging sectors driving the global economy over the next 25 years, highlighting reforms in banking and transparency in NPAs.

Industry 5.0 is the next big leap for India

August 28, 2025 2:38 pm

With greater emphasis on collaboration between humans and intelligent machines, workers need to be proficient in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, data analytics, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things

Make in India push in PM Modi's I-Day speech reflects tactical response to rising protectionism and tariff wars

August 27, 2025 4:34 pm

The emphasis on "vocal for local" and "swadeshi" manufacturing creates a virtuous cycle where domestic preference drives scale, scale drives competitiveness, and competitiveness enables global market penetration

Securing 74 grants in just two years is a testament to PGI’s relentless pursuit of excellence: Dr Rajiv Bahl

July 08, 2025 11:04 am

In a strong endorsement of PGI Chandigarh’s pioneering role in Indian healthcare, ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl praised the institute’s research achievements, including 74 grants in just two years, nearly half of which focus on groundbreaking technologies.

'Mastered art of slogans, not solutions': Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over India's 'record low' manufacturing

June 21, 2025 2:04 pm

The former Congress chief said to manufacture parts, whether it is a motherboard or "small pieces", you need a certain level of machining, a certain level of quality, a certain level of understanding of tolerances of working with small components.

Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence signs pact with German firm for artillery shells, explosives supply

May 22, 2025 10:13 pm

This is the third defence tie-up by the group after joint ventures with Dassault Aviation and Thales of France.

India’s air pollution strategy needs atmanirbharta

May 12, 2025 10:40 am

Recent reports of the shutdown of climate research at key US agencies under the Trump administration have raised worldwide alarm. The disruption should serve as a wake-up call for India

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tests a truly made-in-India laptop with international standards

February 28, 2025 8:51 am

Laptops that are developed, designed, and manufactured in India are incoming.

P Chidambaram writes: Voice in the wilderness

February 09, 2025 7:15 am

Look at the situation in 2024: The BJP had been voted to power for the third time but with a warning. You will have sufficient numbers but not an absolute majority to form the government... It was the same situation that Narasimha Rao-Manmohan Singh faced in 1991. The Congress’ PM-FM seized the opportunity and announced path-breaking reforms

LG K7 LTE, LG K10 LTE starts at Rs 9,500, will be made in India

April 15, 2016 7:56 am

LG K-series comes with two new budget smartphones, the K7 and K10, priced at Rs 9,500 and Rs 13,500 respectively.

Datamini Janunnati Pad launched: Everything you need to know about the device

April 01, 2016 1:55 pm

The uniqueness of Datamini’s Janunnati Pad lies in its true integration of barcode reader, fingerprint reader and magnetic card reader

February Top Pictures: JNU protest, Jaitley's budget, Thane mass murder

March 04, 2016 2:43 pm

JNU protest, Arun Jaitley's budget, Thane mass murder - Take a look at the top happenings in the month of February.

Make In India week, JNU protests, Grammys: Here are top 30 frames of the week

February 20, 2016 8:00 am

Narendra Modi inaugurates Make In India. JNUSU Kanhaiya Kumar sent to 14-day judicial custody. 58th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Make in India week: Fire brings down curtain on Maharashtra Night at Chowpatty

February 15, 2016 10:26 am

A fire broke out during the Maharashtra Night at Mumbai’s iconic Girgaum Chowpatty beach during Make in India week.

Make In India week: Over 9,000 companies to Meet In Mumbai

February 15, 2016 10:07 am

The 'Make in India Week' is a multi-sectoral exhibition in Mumbai to showcase India's manufacturing capabilities.

Designer 'Make in India' coaches: Here's what the future of Indian train travel looks like

November 28, 2015 5:28 am

Railway travel in India is all set for an upgrade, and the first look is pretty awesome.

Preparations for R-Day in full swing

January 22, 2015 7:36 pm

25 tableaux would participate in the parade, with 16 of them belonging to states and the union territories.

Narendra Modi launches 'Make In India' campaign

September 25, 2014 3:00 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the ‘Make in India’ campaign in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.

Make in India fire: BMC blames organisers of 'gross negligence'

February 24, 2016 3:34 pm

Mumbai, Feb 24 (ANI): The Mumbai Fire Brigade on Wednesday submitted an investigation report on a fire which occurred during the 'Make in India' programme last week to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in which it has accused the organizers of the event of 'gross negligence'. Pratap Rahangdale, Chief Fire Officer of Mumbai Fire Brigade, said that report was prepared by analyzing accounts of several witnesses and circumstantial evidence. He said that they have opened the report for the public. We studied circumstantial evidence and witness accounts. Rahangdale added that he was also one of the witnesses, as I was the first one to use extinguisher there. By studying all that we arrived at the chain of events leading to fire and prepared a final report.

Fire at ‘Make in India’: Fadnavis orders probe

February 15, 2016 4:26 am

Mumbai, Feb 15 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into a fire that engulfed the venue of a cultural event at the opening of a ‘Make in India’ week in Mumbai. The fire broke out around 8.15p.m. on the stage during a dance performance. Fanned by high winds, the fire quickly spread, licking the sides of a scaffolding rig. Thousands of spectators and dignitaries, including Fadnavis, were evacuated safely. The event was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to drum up foreign investment.

French firms to invest $10 billion in India: French minister

January 25, 2016 11:51 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): France Finance Minister Michel Sapin on Monday said that in the last five years French companies have invested more than $1 billion per year in India, which is now expected to increase to $10 billion in the next five years. Sapin said that France is the third biggest foreign investor in India and a major player in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme. He added that India and France have similar views on investment, which will further help them to fight against financing terrorism.

PM Modi invites Korean CEOs to be part of 'Make in India'

January 14, 2016 11:28 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Senior Chief Executive Officers from the Republic of Korea on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the business cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the ethics and professionalism of the Korean industry for making Korean brands a household name in India. PM Modi invited Korean companies to be a part of the 'Make in India' campaign.

We aim to provide 24x7 electricity access: Piyush Goyal

January 14, 2016 10:03 am

Tokyo, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal, who is presently in Tokyo to attend the eighth India-Japan Energy Dialogue, said on Thursday that the primary objective of the government is to make Japanese power firms invest in ‘Make in India’ to further provide 24x7 electricity access to the people of the country. Goyal said that he discussed and understood the challenges the Indian grids will face, particularly with the infusion of large amount of renewable energy. Goyal further assured that this engagement with the Japanese power companies will be taken to the next level in India.

Admiral Dhowan commissions INS Kadmatt into Indian Navy

January 07, 2016 4:05 pm

Visakhapatnam, Jan 07 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R.K. Dhowan, on Thursday commissioned INS Kadmatt into the Indian Navy and said the ship is indigenously designed by the Indian Navy's in-house organization. He assured that commissioning of INS Kadmatt marks yet another milestone in the journey towards self-reliance and Make-in-India. About 90per cent of the ship is indigenous and is equipped to fight in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) warfare conditions.

Modi wears a UK tailored Rs 10 lakh suit, talks of Make In India : Rahul Gandhi

February 06, 2015 12:26 pm