Month: March 2025

On 25 March 2025, the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) to advance innovation in medical electronics and healthcare technology. This collaboration aims to develop indigenous medical devices, notably the 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner. AIIMS, as a premier medical institution, provides invaluable clinical expertise and identifies pressing needs within patient care. Conversely, SAMEER, a leading research and development organization, possesses the technological prowess to develop and adapt cutting-edge…

Read More

A groundbreaking advancement in thermionic emission, the process in which electrons escape from a material’s surface due to thermal energy, could revolutionize next-generation electronic and energy conversion technologies. Professor Bivas Saha and his team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bangalore have achieved a significant advancement in materials science by engineering defect-free, single-crystalline metal/compound semiconductor superlattices. This development harnesses interfacial engineering to facilitate thermionic emission, a process where charged particles are emitted from a material due to thermal energy. These superlattices consist of alternating layers…

Read More

Incubated at IIT Madras Research Park in 2016, QNu Labs is revolutionizing cybersecurity with quantum-safe solutions, positioning India as a global leader in quantum cryptography. In 2018, QNu launched QKD (Quantum Key Distribution), placing India on the global quantum map. QNu Labs’ approach centers on the integration of diverse quantum-resistant technologies, including Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, into a unified network architecture. This heterogeneous design allows for adaptive security protocols, enabling the network to dynamically adjust its defenses against evolving quantum threats. By combining the…

Read More

On March 25, 2025, Singapore and India signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on maritime digitalization and decarbonization. The LOI was signed by Mr. Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and Mr. R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary of India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW). The signing was witnessed by Dr. Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and Ministry of Transport, Singapore, and Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal, India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Under this…

Read More

India’s defence production has grown at an extraordinary pace since the launch of the “Make in India” initiative, reaching a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24. Once dependent on foreign suppliers, the country now stands as a rising force in indigenous manufacturing, shaping its military strength through homegrown capabilities. This shift reflects a strong commitment to self-reliance, ensuring that India not only meets its security needs but also builds a robust defence industry that contributes to economic growth. Additionally, defense exports have surged to an all-time high of ₹21,083…

Read More

On March 24, 2025, coinciding with World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the completion of genome sequencing for 10,000 isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This significant milestone is part of India’s intensified efforts to eliminate TB ahead of the World Health Organization’s 2030 target. This achievement is a component of the Dare2eraD TB program (Data Driven Research to Eradicate TB), launched on March 24, 2022. The program emphasizes data-driven research to combat TB and includes the Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance (InTGS) Consortium. This consortium is a collaboration…

Read More