Author: Naquiyah Maimoon

I dwell in the in-betweens—never sure, never boisterous. Hesitant and obstinate, I see what I'm doing through to completion in ways that never map it out. As a writer, I embrace the grey and the neglected. Nature grounds me, words define me, and I've made peace with being slightly out of step.

New Delhi [India], September 17: India’s defence sector is going through a profound transformation, moving away from years of excessive dependence on foreign suppliers towards a new wave of indigenous capability and international competitiveness. The Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative has been the catalyst for this change, creating a system where national security, industrial growth, and international confidence meet. In 2024–25, India had defence exports worth ₹23,000 crore, a staggering thirty times higher than in 2013–14. This sudden increase is not just a sign of increased demand for weapons made in India but also a shift in attitude that positions the country…

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