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Sensorise Launches Made-in-India Wega M1 4G Module for EVs, Smart Meters and Industrial IoT

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the Wega M1 on October 8, 2026. Developed using Qualcomm’s 216 LTE IoT Modem, the new module combines cellular connectivity, embedded SIM capabilities and remote network management features. Sensorise plans to begin commercial availability in the first quarter of 2027, initially working with selected enterprise customers.

Indian Navy to Commission Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship Mangrol on October 12

Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, with over 80% indigenous content, Mangrol is the third vessel constructed by the shipyard under its eight-ship ASW-SWC programme. The warship combines modern sonar systems, lightweight torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets and waterjet propulsion to undertake specialised operations in shallow maritime environments.

Kabra Extrusiontechnik’s GEON Commissions 20 MWh Battery Storage Project in Rajasthan

Under the EPC arrangement, the company undertook the design and engineering work, equipment procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of the battery storage facility. Such projects require the integration of battery modules, power conversion equipment, electrical protection systems, thermal management infrastructure and automated controls.

NTPC Identifies Three Nuclear Power Plant Sites as India Advances 30 GW Atomic Energy Expansion

NTPC’s proposed nuclear expansion covers three geographically distinct regions, with sites identified in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha. Reports indicate that the company is considering facilities with generating capacities ranging from 2 GW to 4 GW at each location, potentially creating a combined development pipeline of up to 12 GW.