Sridhar Vembu, a symbol of Indian entrepreneurship through his venture Zoho, received endorsement from a Union minister under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, but became embroiled in controversy over his divorce case with his estranged wife, Pramila Srinivasan, in California.

Sridhar Vembu: From Zoho success to $1.7 billion divorce battle in US

The recent Dubai Airshow crash involving a Tejas demonstration aircraft served as a reminder that building an aerospace and defence ecosystem is not only about design success but also about developing resilient testing, maintenance and support frameworks. 

Tejas, BrahMos, INS Vikrant and more: How far has India really come in achieving self-reliance in defence production?

The design work began in 1999 at the Directorate of Naval Design in Delhi, marking a milestone in Indian naval engineering. The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kerala, primarily known for commercial shipbuilding, was chosen as the construction site.

INS Vikrant: How did India build its first indigenous aircraft carrier?

Su-30MKI armed with indigenously made Astra and BrahMos missiles shows India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat drive. With precise air-to-air and supersonic strike power, these weapons boost the jet’s capability and India’s defence independence. 

‘Astra to BrahMos’: Su-30MKI fighter jet armed with indigenous weapons showcases India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat drive

The Swadeshi Movement focused on reviving and promoting Indian industries like handlooms, khadi, soaps and matches. Its leaders established indigenous schools, colleges, banks, and enterprises. Cultural assertion with nationalist themes was another area of action

Swadeshi Movement: Why Modi's Make in India call amid Trump tariffs harks back to freedom struggle and is an idea close to his heart

Both aircraft embody the industrial cultures, defence philosophies and national ambitions of the countries that designed them. 

Tejas Mk2 and F-35: What these fighter jets reveal about India’s ambition vs western power

EXPLAINED: What is Kavach? India’s indigenous automatic train protection system

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Indian minister accuses big tech platforms of weaponsing internet

Indian Defence Ministry to create panel to monitor budget

At core of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is to create wealth, values for humanity, Indian PM says

Innovation, integrity, inclusion will help build 'Atmanirbhar Bharat': PM Modi

Threat from drones will increase manifold in years to come: Army vice chief

Self-Reliant India Mission includes vision for global welfare: PM Modi

Moscow hopes agreement on IGLA missile, New Delhi to manufacture spare parts of Russian equipment

Rajnath Singh launches  'Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah' in Delhi

In a big push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Ministry of Defence has decided to impose a ban on 101 import items to boost indigenisation of defence production.

Rajnath Singh announces embargo on import of 101 defence items