The Republican Party of India (Athawale faction) (RPI) organised Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti with solemnity and enthusiasm at the PWD Rest House, Sector 1, Panchkula, bringing together several social and political figures to commemorate his legacy and ideals. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, attended the programme as the chief guest. The event was led by Ravi Sonu Kundli, State President of the Republican Party of India (Athawale )Haryana. Addressing the gathering, Ravi Sonu Kundli highlighted the expanding presence of the Republican Party of India (Athawale)…

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Navy’s helicopter platform off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha. During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same helicopter, making it the first salvo launch of an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile system.   All test objectives were fully met as per the data captured using various range tracking instruments like radar, electro-optical system and telemetry deployed by the Integrated…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 594-km access-controlled greenfield Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, marking a major boost to road infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh.   The six-lane expressway, expandable to eight lanes, connects Meerut in western UP to Prayagraj in the east, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities to around six hours. Passing through 12 districts, the corridor is expected to enhance connectivity for hundreds of towns and villages along its route.   Built at an estimated cost of over ₹36,000 crore, the project is among the…

Researchers have developed a novel “smart oxide” material that can both store energy and visually indicate its level of charge, marking a significant advance in next-generation energy storage technologies.   The material, based on transition metal oxides, combines the functions of a battery and a display system. As it charges and discharges, the oxide undergoes changes linked to electrochromism, causing it to shift color in direct proportion to the amount of stored energy.   In practical terms, the material can appear transparent or lightly colored when discharged and turn darker—often…

India successfully met its highest-ever peak electricity demand of around 256 gigawatts (GW) without any major shortage, marking a significant milestone in the country’s power sector. The record demand was recorded on April 25 amid an intense heatwave sweeping across several regions, which sharply increased the use of cooling appliances such as air conditioners and coolers.   Despite the surge, the national grid managed to supply the full demand during peak daytime hours, reflecting improved capacity and better grid management. The achievement was supported by a strong contribution from renewable…