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National Governance & Policy 06 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM IST

Rajnath Singh Launches Navy’s First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya in Visakhapatnam

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched the Indian Navy’s first indigenous fleet support ship, Surya, at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant step in India’s naval self-reliance drive. Built with 82% indigenous content, the 43,500-tonne vessel is designed to refuel and resupply multiple warships at sea, strengthening the Navy’s operational reach and endurance.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 06:54 PM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Signalling a Bigger Push for Naval Industrial Capacity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd in Visakhapatnam, underscoring the government’s intent to deepen India’s maritime manufacturing base. The upgraded Slipway-4, paired with a goliath crane, is now positioned to support the construction and launch of vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, a capacity expansion with implications for naval logistics, shipbuilding productivity and industrial scale.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 01:22 PM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Signalling a Push in India’s Naval Industrial Base

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, underscoring the government’s effort to deepen domestic shipbuilding capacity and strengthen maritime logistics. The upgraded Slipway-4, paired with a goliath crane, is expected to allow the yard to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, expanding India’s heavy fabrication capability.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth07 Oct 2026, 05:40 PM IST

Steel Stocks Rally After Government Extends Minimum Import Price on 66 Products

Indian metal and steel shares advanced in afternoon trade after the government extended the minimum import price regime on 66 steel products, reinforcing expectations of tighter protection for domestic producers. Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco, Jindal Steel, JSW Steel and Tata Steel each rose more than 1% from the previous close as investors priced in improved pricing power and a more supportive policy backdrop.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth06 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Steel Stocks Rally After Government Extends Minimum Import Price on 66 Products

Indian steel and metal shares advanced in afternoon trade after the government extended the minimum import price regime on 66 steel products, a move seen as supportive for domestic producers facing import competition. Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco, Jindal Steel, JSW Steel and Tata Steel all rose more than 1% from the previous close, reflecting a broad-based market response to the policy signal.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance06 Oct 2026, 11:51 AM IST

Sensex, Nifty Trade Uneven as Hind Zinc, SBI and Force Motors Draw Heavy Activity

Indian equities were mixed in morning trade at 11:51 AM IST, with benchmark indices wobbling as investors rotated across banks, autos and consumer names. Hindustan Zinc, State Bank of India and Force Motors emerged among the most active counters, while Asian Paints, SBI, Tata Motors, HUL and Maruti Suzuki led the Sensex gainers and ONGC, Axis Bank, M&M, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp lagged.

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Mazagon Dock Drops Thoothukudi Shipyard Plan After Land Constraint Emerges

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has decided not to proceed with its proposed shipyard project in Thoothukudi after the availability of land emerged as the central obstacle, according to people familiar with the matter. The issue arose because Mazagon Dock and Hyundai were understood to be seeking the same land parcel, complicating the project’s viability and prompting a reassessment.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 01:30 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to Launch First Fleet Support Ship in Visakhapatnam, Lay Keel for FSS-5

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission a major naval-industrial milestone in Visakhapatnam, launching the first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), laying the keel for FSS-5, and inaugurating an advanced Slipway-4 and a 300-ton Goliath crane. The ceremony underscores India’s push to expand indigenous shipbuilding capacity and strengthen long-range maritime sustainment for the Navy. The developments at the shipyard are significant not only for fleet logistics but also for the broader defence manufacturing ecosystem, where heavy infrastructure and platform construction capability are increasingly central to strategic autonomy.

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Global Health & Biotech4h ago

Hegseth Praises Saronic Team Behind Sea Drone Used in Apache Crew Rescue

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Saronic Technologies in Austin, Texas, as part of an Arsenal of Freedom tour stop and addressed employees who built the sea drone later used in the rescue of a downed Apache crew. The appearance highlighted the growing role of autonomous maritime systems in U.S. defense operations and the Pentagon's push to accelerate innovation from American industry.

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