June 10, 2026

Kautilya

Defense

Commencement Of Sea Trials Of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier ‘Vikrant’

Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) ‘Vikrant’ designed by Indian Navy’s Directorate of Naval Design(DND) is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL), a Public Sector Shipyard under Ministry of Shipping(MoS).   IAC is a leading example of the nation’s quest for “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” with more than 76% indigenous content. This is the maiden attempt of the Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard to indigenously design and build an Aircraft Carrier. 

By Kautilya / August 9, 2021
Diplomacy Governance

Cabinet Approves MoU between IIST and TU Delft, the Netherlands for Research Collaboration

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indian Institute of Space science and Technology (IIST) and The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), for carrying out the Academic programmes and Research activities involving students and faculty members in each institution signed on April 09, 2021 and May 17, 2021 at respective institutes and exchanged by email.

By Kautilya / August 9, 2021
Governance

Fast Track Special Courts are Dedicated Courts for Swift Justice for Victims of Sexual Offences and Strengthen the Deterrence Framework for Sexual Offenders

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2023 with an outlay of Rs. 1572.86 crore (Rs.971.70 crore as Central Share and Rs.601.16 crore as State share). Central Share is to be funded from Nirbhaya Fund. The Scheme was launched on 02.10.2019.

By Kautilya / August 9, 2021
Defense

US Approves Harpoon Missile Deal With India Worth USD 82 Million

The Harpoon, first deployed in 1977, is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system. It has a low-level, sea-skimming cruise trajectory with active radar guidance, according to Boeing. The Harpoon missile is the world’s most successful anti-ship missile and is in service with the armed forces of more than 30 countries, according to the US defence major.

By Kautilya / August 9, 2021
Economy Governance

Government is in the Process of Finalising ‘India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA)’ Which will Lay Down A Framework for Agristack

The IDEA would help in laying down the architecture for the Agri-stack in the country and that would serve as a foundation to build innovative agri-focused solutions leveraging emerging technologies to contribute effectively in creating a better Ecosystem for Agriculture in India. This Ecosystem shall help the Government in effective planning towards increasing the income of farmers in particular and improving the efficiency of the Agriculture sector as a whole.

By Kautilya / August 8, 2021