Month: June 2025

Delivering the keynote address at the ET Times Now Doctor’s Day Conclave, Union Minister** Dr. Jitendra Singh**—Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Atomic Energy and Space—emphasized that India stands “at the crossroads of a health‑tech revolution” as it nears becoming the world’s 4th largest economy.    Key Highlights:  Space Medicine on the horizon: Dr. Singh cited astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s recent mission to the ISS with indigenous life‑science kits—a landmark that may spawn a new medical discipline and academic stream in Space Medicine.  Demographic…

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The Indian Navy officially inducted Ojas, the fifth 25 tonne Bollard Pull (BP) tug (Yard 339), into service during a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. The event was graced by Commodore Chetan Kumar Singh, GM (Tech), Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam), who presided as the chief guest.   This agile tugboat was procured under a November 12, 2021, contract with Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata, to build six such tugs. All vessels, including Ojas, have been design‑to‑build domestic productions, adhering to Indian Register of Shipping standards. Ojas is tasked with…

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Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, PhD, currently the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command, has taken over as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of the Garhwal Rifles. The ceremonial baton was handed over at a solemn military function held at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre in Lansdowne.   Lt Gen Rana succeeds Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, the former Vice Chief of the Army Staff, continuing the rich legacy of leadership in one of the Indian Army’s most decorated regiments.During the ceremony, Lt Gen…

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In a significant boost to India’s agricultural exports, the first international consignment of rose-scented litchis from Pathankot, Punjab, has been flagged off to Qatar, marking a milestone in the export of exotic and region-specific fruits.   The special variety of litchi, known for its distinct floral aroma and juicy sweetness, has been cultivated in select orchards of Pathankot, an area now emerging as a hub for premium litchi production. The initiative is part of a broader effort to promote India’s unique horticultural products in global markets.   The export is…

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Indian researchers have discovered that Teak leaves (Tectona grandis) possess natural properties that can be harnessed to create biodegradable laser shields, offering an eco-friendly solution for protecting delicate optical devices and even human eyes from harmful high-power laser radiation.   The study, conducted by a multidisciplinary team of scientists from [Insert Institution Name], highlights how the inherent structural and chemical composition of teak leaves can effectively absorb and diffuse laser beams, particularly in the visible and near-infrared range. This discovery not only opens up possibilities for sustainable alternatives in photonic…

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Adamya’ the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the eight FPV Project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was inducted in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on June 26, 2025, in Goa. The FPV is the first ship in its class within the ICG fleet to feature Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) and indigenously developed gearboxes, offering superior maneuverability, operational flexibility, and enhanced performance at sea.   The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a 30mm CRN-91 gun, two 12.7mm stabilized remote-control guns with fire control systems, an Integrated Bridge System…

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