Day: 19 June 2025

The Indian Navy marked a significant milestone in its drive toward maritime self-reliance with the formal commissioning of INS Arnala, the first of the Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), in a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.   The ship was commissioned in the august presence of General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), along with senior naval officers and dignitaries from the defence and shipbuilding sectors.   INS Arnala has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, under the Make in…

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In a proud moment for Indian animation, “Desi Oon”, a 7‑minute stop‑motion short by Studio Eeksaurus, secured the prestigious Jury Award for Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025, the world’s foremost animation showcase.   Directed by acclaimed animator Suresh Eriyat and brought to life using actual Deccani wool, the film weaves a poignant narrative around the plight of India’s indigenous wool industry, shepherded by the beloved Deccani sheep. Studio Eeksaurus spent over a year in the field, closely collaborating with the Centre for Pastoralism, shepherds, and…

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The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).   The agreement aims to foster inclusive, equitable, and quality education for children and youth with disabilities, in line with the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.   DEPwD will provide policy support, funding, and…

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