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Delhi To Get ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ As Govt Clears Indigenous Air Defence Shield For VIP Zones | Exclusive | India News

Delhi To Get ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ As Govt Clears Indigenous Air Defence Shield For VIP Zones | Exclusive | India News

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Last Updated:December 30, 2025, 12:28 IST Senior government sources said the decision reflects an urgent move to plug low‑altitude defence gaps exposed by evolving threats from drones, loitering munitions & cruise missiles The system will ensure aerial security over the VIP‑89 zone— a crucial, highly restricted no-fly zone—in Delhi-NCR. (PTI) The government of India has approved the procurement of an indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) worth Rs 5,181 crore to strengthen aerial security over the VIP‑89 zone— a crucial, highly restricted no-fly zone—in Delhi-NCR, CNN-News18 has learnt. The Air Force‑centric system, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), will provide multi‑layered protection against modern aerial threats within a 30‑kilometre range around the national capital. Senior government sources told CNN-News18 that the decision reflects an urgent move to plug low‑altitude defence gaps exposed by evolving threats from drones, loitering munitions and cruise missiles. By prioritising an indigenously built system, the government has reinforced its commitment to reduce reliance on imports while bolstering real‑time, networked air defence capability across critical infrastructure and VIP …

Citizens should not pressure government into military action: Retd Lt. General Sudarshan Hasabnis | Pune News

Citizens should not pressure government into military action: Retd Lt. General Sudarshan Hasabnis | Pune News

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Speaking at the third Lalitaditya Memorial speech event organised by Sarhad in Pune, Retired Lieutenant General Sudarshan Hasabnis opined that Indian citizens should not create an internal environment that pressures the government into military action. He said, “The national response [to the Pahalgam attack], I am quite sure, will be both covert and overt. It will be multidimensional. Like I said just the other day, there is no point in us citizens trying to create a situation inside our country which puts pressure on the government to take military action.” At the event organised in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Hasabnis highlighted the media’s role in creating such an environment and said, “The media has a big role to play in this. In fact Mr Modi, in relation to the Ukrainian War and the Gaza War has repeatedly said that ‘this is not an era for war’. I am sure India doesn’t want war. At the same time, we as a united nation have to show that we have the resolve that in …

PM Modi Inaugurates ‘Sudarshan Setu’, India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge

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The bridge is called ‘Sudarshan Setu’ or Sudarshan Bridge. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated India’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat’s Dwarka. The ‘Sudarshan Setu’, connecting Okha and Beyt Dwarka island, has been constructed at the cost of Rs 979 crore. PM Modi had laid the foundation stone of the 2.3 km-long bridge in October 2017, saying that it will serve as a link between old and new Dwarka. “The four-lane 27.20 metre wide bridge has 2.50 metre wide footpaths on each side,” an official release said. Sudarshan Setu boasts a unique design, featuring a footpath adorned with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on both sides.  The bridge, which was known as ‘Signature Bridge’, has been renamed as ‘Sudarshan Setu’ or Sudarshan Bridge. Beyt Dwarka is an island near Okha port, which is nearly 30 km from Dwarka town, where the famous Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is situated. “Delighted to inaugurate Sudarshan Setu today – a bridge that connects lands and people. It stands vibrantly as a testament of …

9 Key Features Of Sudarshan Setu, India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge

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Sudarshan Setu has been constructed at a cost of around Rs 980 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated India’s longest cable-stayed bridge, Sudarshan Setu, which connects the Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island in Gujarat. The foundation of the bridge, which connects old and new Dwarka, was laid in 2017 by the Prime Minister. Features of the Sudarshan Setu: India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge The Sudarshan Setu spans an impressive 2.32 km, which makes it India’s longest cable-stayed bridge. The bridge has been constructed at a cost of around Rs 980 crore and is a significant investment in the nation’s infrastructure. The four-lane cable-stayed bridge connects the Okha mainland with Beyt Dwarka island. It has a total width of 27.2 meters (89 ft) with two lanes in each direction. The footpaths on both sides of the bridge, 2.5 meters (8 ft) wide, are adorned with verses from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna, providing a unique cultural touch. Solar panels are installed on the sides of the footpath with a capacity of generating …

PM Modi inaugurates cable-stayed ‘Sudarshan Setu’ bridge in Gujarat

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Sudarshan Setu, the four-lane cable-stayed bridge between Okha and Beyt Dwarka. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25 inaugurated ‘Sudarshan Setu’, the country’s longest cable-stayed bridge of 2.32 km, on the Arabian sea connecting Beyt Dwarka island to mainland Okha in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district. PM Modi began his day by offering prayers at Lord Sri Krishna temple at Beyt Dwarka. He later inaugurated the four-lane cable-stayed bridge called the ‘Sudarshan Setu’, which boasts a unique design, featuring a footpath adorned with verses from Srimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on both sides. Tomorrow is a special day for Gujarat’s growth trajectory. Among the several projects being inaugurated is the Sudarshan Setu, connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka. This is a stunning project which will enhance connectivity. pic.twitter.com/Pmq2lhu27u — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2024 The 2.32 km bridge, including 900 metres of central double span cable-stayed portion and a 2.45 km long approach road, has been constructed at a cost of ₹979 crore, as per an official release. …

PM Modi in Gujarat Live Updates: PM to inaugurate Sudarshan Setu bridge in Dwarka and Gujarat’s first AIIMS in Rajkot today | India News

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How Signature Bridge, India’s longest cable-stayed bridge improves connectivity, affects livelihood Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday inaugurate Sudarshan Setu,India’slongest cable- stayed bridge, in the Gulf of Kutch. Also known as Signature Bridge, it will link mainland Gujarat with Bet Dwarka island off Okha coast in Devbhumi Dwarka. Gujarat’s first sea link Signature Bridge is technically a sea-link, a first for Gujarat. It connects Okha town of Devbhumi Dwarka district of mainland Gujarat to Bet Dwarka, an island around 3-km off Okha. Its total length is 4,772m, including a 900-m-long cable-stayed section. The four-lane bridge, constructed at a cost of Rs 978 crore, was funded by the Union government. Cable-stayed bridge With a total length of 4,772 metres (4.77 km), it is Gujarat’s longest cable-stayed bridge. There is one cable-stayed bridge in Bhavnagar but it is hardly a few dozen metre long. The Narmada bridge in Bharuch is 1.3-km long. “However, the Narmada bridge is an extra dosed cable-stayed bride, which technically differs from a typical cable-stayed bridge like Sudarshan Setu, as the latter’s spans can …

PM Modi in Gujarat LIVE Updates: PM to inaugurate Sudarshan Setu in Dwarka today

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi PM Modi in Gujarat LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Modi will visit Gujarat today. He will perform pooja and darshan at the Beyt Dwarka temple following which he will inaugurate the Sudarshan Setu at around 8:25 am. The Sudarshan Setu features a footpath adorned with verses from Bhagavad Gita and images of Bhagwan Krishna on both sides. It also has solar panels installed on the upper portions of the footpath, generating one megawatt of electricity. This bridge will ease transportation and reduce the time of devotees visiting the Dwarkadhish Temple. Before the bridge’s construction, pilgrims relied on boat transport to reach Beyt Dwarka.…Read More The PM will thereafter visit the Dwarkadhish Temple. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs. 4150 crore in Dwarka. This includes the dedication of 6 new AIIMS to the nation including AIIMS Rajkot. Prime Minister will also dedicate a pipeline project at Vadinar involving the replacement of existing offshore lines, abandoning the existing Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM), and …

"PM Modi to inaugurate Sudarshan Setu Bridge on Feb 25": Gujarat Home Minister

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Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Dwarka and will inaugurate the Sudarshan Setu bridge on February 25. “PM Modi will inaugurate the Sudarshan Setu bridge in Dwarka on February 25. This bridge in itself is a good model and its visuals have become famous in the country. The way Dwaraka is decorated during Janmashtami similarly, ahead of PM Modi`s arrival the people have decorated the entire city. Everyone is very eager for the arrival of the Prime Minister,” Gujarat Home Minister told ANI. Along with this, Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Rajkot on February 25 and will inaugurate the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) indoor-patient department. “PM Modi will be visiting Rajkot on February 25. He will be dedicating several projects to the city… Rajkot All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) indoor-patient department having 250 beds will be officially inaugurated,” the Gujarat Minister told ANI. Under the goal of `Ayushman Bharat, Viksit Bharat`, …