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Uttar Pradesh to launch three defence projects under DTIS to strengthen testing infrastructure. Investments from MIDHANI, BEL, and HAL to enhance indigenous defence production. UPEIDA to manage schemes aimed at bolstering India's self-reliance in defence sector.

UPEIDA will oversee three DTIS projects in Kanpur and Lucknow with Rs 117 crore funding, 75% from the Union Government. Supported by CM Yogi Adityanath, the projects involve MIDHANI, BEL, and HAL. SPV will manage operations, promoting MSMEs, startups, self-reliance, advanced research, addressing infrastructure shortcomings, and providing robust facilities for domestic companies.

India's Project Zorawar light tank is expected to be ready for induction into the Army by 2027. The light tank, developed by DRDO and private sector company L&T, will have to undergo a series of summer and winter trials, including in deserts and high-altitude areas, over the next two to three years before the entire acquisition, production and induction process can actually begin.

NDA members, led by senior BJP leaders, strategize at rajnath Singh's residence for Lok Sabha Speaker position consensus. Amit Shah and J P Nadda meet current Speaker Om Birla. Speaker election set for June 26, with floor coordination among NDA partners discussed. Deputy Speaker role may be assigned to one of the NDA partners.

Congress raises concerns over Agnipath scheme, requests more transparency from government. Ex-servicemen chief criticizes defense minister's presentation in Parliament. Indian Army provides details on payments to martyr's family.

NDA allies now included in cabinet committees since Oct 2020. JD(U), TDP, LJP ministers in key roles. RLD, Shiv Sena included. Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari part of various committees. Finance minister, home affairs minister crucial for senior officials' appointments.

Rahul Gandhi clashes with rajnath Singh over Agniveer compensation truth, highlighting differing opinions while emphasizing Agniveers' awareness of their challenges.

On the first day of the 18th lok sabha's inaugural session, 262 newly elected MPs, including PM Modi, took their oaths. Key figures like Amit Shah and rajnath Singh were among them. PM Modi emphasized consensus and thanked voters for their continued support, aiming for a developed India by 2047.

Pollsters predict 'abki baar 400 paar' becoming reality on June 4. BJP-led NDA set for triumph in Uttar Pradesh with 62-69 seats. rajnath Singh, Ravidas Mehrotra, and Sarwar Malik contest in Lucknow.

Top BJP leaders to meet at rajnath Singh's residence to discuss Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker candidates, with NDA constituents. Maharashtra BJP core group to strategize for upcoming assembly polls in separate meeting.

A group of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ministers will be meeting at Defence Minister rajnath Singh's residence on Tuesday. This gathering takes place just ahead of the first Parliament session, which is set to start on June 24. The leaders will discuss strategies to ensure better floor coordination among the NDA members during the session. This session will also include the election for the Speaker post.