Month: April 2025

India Successfully Tests Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’

Vijay Raman

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from a Su-30 MKI aircraft. This development marks a crucial advancement in India’s indigenous precision-guided munitions capabilities, bolstering its strategic air power.   The ‘Gaurav’ bomb, designed for long-range engagement of targets with enhanced accuracy, represents a critical step in reducing reliance on imported weaponry. Its glide capability allows for extended range and standoff engagement, minimizing the risk to the launching aircraft and maximizing operational flexibility. The…

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AB-PMJAY, GJAY Cards Rolled Out for Odisha

Vijay Raman

On dated April 11 2025: In a landmark step to strengthen healthcare delivery in Odisha, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, jointly launched the co-branded health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) at an event held in Bhubaneswar.   The launch marks the convergence of the Centre’s flagship health protection scheme and the Odisha state government’s own initiative, creating a unified health…

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Aakash Educational Services Limited Launches Aakash Invictus Campus – The Ultimate Game-Changer JEE Preparation for Aspiring Engineers — In Dwarka

Vijay Raman

  Best-in-Class Courseware India’s Best JEE Faculty Under One Roof – More than 500 faculty members in 40+ cities who amongst them have helped over one lakh students realize their goal of studying at an IIT. A state-of-the-art tech and AI supported platform to deliver an enhanced personalized learning experience. Backed by Aakash processes and systems to ensure high quality and consistent delivery at all 40+ locations. For more information, parents and students can reach out at 7303759494 or email at support.invictus@aesl.in. Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader…

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Movement is Medicine: The Power of Exercise in Parkinson’s Management

Vijay Raman

Dr. Hema Krishna P, Consultant – Neurology, Parkinson's and Movement Disorders, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Parkinson’s Disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsen over time. A stiff shoulder, or just a change in handwriting. Over time, it can subtly disrupt everyday life, affecting how one walks, talks, and even feels. But there’s good news: while there’s no cure yet, one of the most powerful tools to manage Parkinson’s is well by movement. Recognizing the Symptoms Parkinson's disease symptoms can be different to everyone. It is primarily…

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CARE Hospitals Hi-Tech City Successfully Performs Rare Bullet Removal Brain Surgery on International Patient

Vijay Raman

In a ground-breaking medical feat, CARE Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad, has successfully performed a highly complex brain surgery to remove a fired bullet projectile from a critical area of the brain. The procedure was carried out on Mr. Gulem Mohamud Hersi, a 26-year-old young patient from Somalia, who sustained a gunshot injury to the head in his home country. The patient was airlifted to Hyderabad and brought to CARE Hospitals in a comatose state, presenting with severe neurological deficits, including weakness in both hands and legs. After a comprehensive evaluation,…

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Cabinet Approved Tirupati-Katpadi Rail Doubling

Vijay Raman

09 April 2025 cabinet approval for the doubling of the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line section, spanning 104 km across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, marks a significant infrastructural development. With a sanctioned budget of Rs. 1332 crore, this project underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering railway infrastructure and enhancing connectivity in the region.   The existing single-line section has long been a bottleneck, hindering the smooth flow of passenger and freight traffic. Doubling this crucial segment will alleviate congestion, improve operational efficiency, and reduce travel time. Furthermore, the project is poised…

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Cabinet Approved New Bypass for Punjab-Haryana

Vijay Raman

The recent cabinet approval for the construction of a six-lane access-controlled Zirakpur bypass, spanning 19.2 kilometers at a cost of Rs. 1878.31 crore, marks a significant infrastructure development for the states of Punjab and Haryana. Executed on a Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), this project promises to alleviate congestion and enhance connectivity in a strategically important region.   The bypass, circumventing the increasingly congested Zirakpur area, is poised to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce travel time for commuters traversing between Punjab and Haryana. The implementation of the HAM model, where…

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Digital Flight Data Recorder Lab launched in India

Vijay Raman

April 10, 2025 — Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, today inaugurated a cutting-edge Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) Laboratory at the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), marking a significant milestone in India’s aviation safety infrastructure.   Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the new DFDR Lab is designed to enhance the capabilities of the AAIB in decoding and analyzing flight data from aircraft involved in incidents and accidents. The lab is expected to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of investigations, leading to more robust safety recommendations.   Speaking…

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​FPT INDUSTRIAL TAKES CENTER STAGE AT REMATEC 2025, SHOWCASING ITS ORIGINAL REMAN SOLUTIONS

Vijay Raman

 FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, is making room to exhibit its original remanufacturing side at REMATEC 2025, the world's leading remanufacturing trade show for industry professionals, being held in Amsterdam (Netherlands) from April 8 to 10. FPT Industrial Customer Service will be one of the event’s main exhibitors at booth 08.333, Hall 8, showing off its leadership in Original REMAN Solutions by showcasing its range…

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US$2.9B Market Opportunity for Ion Exchange Membranes by 2035

Vijay Raman

US$2.9B Market Opportunity for Ion Exchange Membranes by 2035 Author: Dr Jack Howley, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Ion exchange membrane materials are in an enviable position, having emerged as a critical component in numerous decarbonized transport, energy generation, and storage technologies. Ion exchange membrane materials are electrically conductive speciality polymer films capable of selective ion conduction, typically used as solid electrolytes or separator layers in electrochemical cells. In their new report, “Ion Exchange Membranes 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts“, IDTechEx forecasts that the ion exchange membrane market will exceed US$2.9B in revenue…

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