Day: 30 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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