Army Hospital (R&R) Delhi Launches Femto-LASIK Vision Correction

Vijay Raman

The Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in Delhi Cantonment inaugurated a state-of-the-art Femto-LASIK Suite, marking a significant advancement in military ophthalmic care. The facility was unveiled by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), and Lieutenant General Sadhna S Nair, Director General of Medical Services (Army). This cutting-edge suite employs femtosecond laser technology to perform highly precise and customized LASIK surgeries, offering minimally invasive procedures with faster recovery times. It is specifically designed to address refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, thereby…

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India Develops High-Pressure Desalination Membrane

Vijay Raman

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for high-pressure sea water desalination. Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), the Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO, has developed the technology for desalination plant in Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships, based on their operational requirement to address the serious challenge of stability when exposed to chloride ions in saline water. The development has been completed in a record time of eight months.   DMSRDE, along with ICG, successfully carried out initial technical trials in…

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Ajay Kumar Takes Charge as UPSC Chief

Vijay Raman

Dr. Ajay Kumar, a distinguished former Defence Secretary and 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on May 15, 2025. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), the senior-most member of the Commission.   Dr. Kumar brings over 35 years of extensive administrative experience at both state and central government levels. Notably, he served as India’s Defence Secretary from August 2019 until his retirement in October 2022.…

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FAULHABER GROUP, Modern Machines for Automated Agriculture

Vijay Raman

Modern Machines for Automated Agriculture  How Modern Seedling Transplanting Works The image of a person plowing their fields with oxen and a harrow is a thing of the distant past. This labor-intensive work has been almost entirely taken over by large agricultural machines, which farmers can operate comfortably. These machines are now indispensable—the demand for food and feed has reached new heights, necessitating the cultivation of fields and greenhouses on an unprecedented scale. Da Ros Srl, an Italian company, specializes in manufacturing agricultural machinery for nursery and vertical farm. One of…

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​Airtel launches Fraud Detection Solution, a First in the World

Vijay Raman

Detects and blocks malicious websites across all communications platforms including email, OTTs and SMSes in real time In continuation of its fight against spam, Airtel today unveiled a new cutting-edge solution that will detect and block malicious websites across all communication Over-The-Top (OTT) apps and platforms including emails, browsers, OTTs like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, SMSes etc., in real time. This safe service will be seamlessly integrated with, and auto- enabled for, all Airtel mobile and broadband customers at no additional cost. When a customer tries to access a website…

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Fuel Cells for Faster Fuelling and Falling Emissions

Vijay Raman

Fuel Cells for Faster Fuelling and Falling Emissions – IDTechEx Covers FCEVs Fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) offer a new opportunity for the transport sector to significantly reduce emissions, with only water vapor being produced as a result of their operation. IDTechEx's report, “Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2025-2045: Markets, Technologies, Forecasts“, explores the technology behind fuel-cell vehicles and how they operate, as well as the main drivers of their adoption, including environmental benefits, energy density, and smaller battery requirements.Proton exchange membrane fuel cellsFuel-cell vehicles on the road today currently all use…

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Smart Weighing Boosts Bayer’s Production Automation

Vijay Raman

The new supply centre of the agricultural chemical and pharmaceutical company Bayer in Hangzhou integrates weighing technology of Minebea Intec for precise mixing and homogenisation in Zone 2 hazardous areas. Features like smart calibration save time and labor, while seamless system integration ensures scalability.  As a division of the Bayer Group, Bayer Crop Science holds a leading position in the global agricultural technology sector. Recently,Bayer Crop Science established a new supply center in Hangzhou, aimed at expanding the production of products such as fungicides, insecticides, herbicides. The solution consists of…

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Seco Tools, Responsible sourcing of minerals and metals at Seco

Vijay Raman

Responsible sourcing of minerals and metals at Seco  Ever wonder where the metals in your everyday products come from? At Seco, we’re committed to making sure our materials — like tungsten, tantalum, tin, gold, and cobalt — are sourced in ways that respect both people and the planet.  Why it mattersGlobal standards for responsible business conduct have reshaped how companies source raw materials. These principles require businesses to carefully address the impacts of their operations in supply chains, ensuring they are free from human rights abuses and environmental damage. For…

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​Gloria Guevara Announces Creation of a Global Council of Experts Administered by Former Tourism Ministers

Vijay Raman

   With the election for the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism just weeks away, leading candidate, Gloria Guevara, has set out a decisive new proposal to mobilise former tourism ministers as a global force for positive change. If elected to lead the organisation, Guevara has pledged to create a Global Council of Experts – a high-level advisory body made up of former public-sector leaders who have completed their mandates.   “Tourism ministers are champions of national development,” said Guevara. “Their expertise has transformed destinations, generated jobs, and attracted billions in investment. We…

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Cabinet Approves ₹3,706 Crore Semiconductor Plant in Uttar Pradesh

Vijay Raman

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a ₹3,706 crore semiconductor manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. This joint venture between HCL and Taiwan’s Foxconn marks the sixth project under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and is the first such facility in the state.   The upcoming plant, situated within the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region near the Noida International Airport, will specialize in producing display driver chips essential for devices like smartphones, laptops, automobiles, and medical equipment. Designed to process 20,000 wafers monthly, the facility aims…

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