Archive · 15 Sep 2025
India's DPM 2025 Approved, Operation Polo Anniversary
India has updated its military buying rules (DPM 2025) to make it easier to buy needed supplies.
September 13 marked 77 years since India took control of Hyderabad (Operation Polo).
The Ho tribe in Jharkhand protested because they fear changes to their traditional government (Manki-Munda system).
The Philippines and China are arguing over an area in the South China Sea called Scarborough Shoal.
Finally, some experts are looking at how high India's taxes are on things coming into the country, especially on agriculture goods, compared to other countries.
Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 was approved by Rajnath Singh.
September 13 marked the 77th anniversary of Operation Polo.
Adivasis from the Ho tribe protested over the Manki-Munda system.
China and Philippines dispute over Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea.
India's tariff structure in comparison to other nations.
- Who
- Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence; Indian government; Ho tribe; Philippines and China; Ashok Gulati and Tanay Suntwal
- What
- Approved DPM 2025; celebrated Operation Polo anniversary; protest against Manki-Munda removal; contested claims over Scarborough Shoal; reviewed India's tariff policy.
- When
- DPM 2025 approved recently; Operation Polo celebrated September 13; Protest took place recently; South China Sea dispute ongoing.
- Where
- India, including Hyderabad and Jharkhand; South China Sea (Scarborough Shoal)
- Why
- DPM 2025 to streamline procurements; Operation Polo annexation of Hyderabad; protest over tribal governance; Scarborough Shoal dispute over sovereignty and fishing rights; review of India's tariff structure and international trade relations.
- Manual Name
- Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025
- Approval
- Rajnath Singh
- Focus
- Revenue procurements
- Operation Polo
- 77th Anniversary
- Manki-Munda System
- Ho Tribe Governance
- Tariff
- India's Tariff Structure
Sources
Rajnath Singh approves Defence Procurement Manual 2025 to streamline revenue procurement
Rajnath Singh approves Defence Procurement Manual 2025
Defence minister approves Defence Procurement Manual 2025
Defence Procurement Manual 2025 revised to boost pvt sector, MSME & startup participation in procurement
Rajnath Singh approves new manual to streamline revenue procurement, boost self-reliance
New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation
