Month: June 2025

In a landmark move to promote sustainable livelihoods and green innovation, the CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has partnered with the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) to establish vegan leather manufacturing units across Northeast India.   The initiative will see the setting up of 12 integrated agro-processing units in key Northeastern states including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. The total project outlay is estimated at ₹70 crore, with each plant costing approximately ₹5.3 crore.  The collaboration combines CSIR-NIIST’s breakthrough technology—developed…

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The commissioning of the stealth frigate INS Tarmugli (Tamal) in Russia marks a significant step in the modernization and strengthening of the Indian Navy. This vessel, equipped with advanced stealth technology and state-of-the-art weaponry, enhances India’s maritime capabilities and reinforces its commitment to safeguarding its strategic interests in the Indian Ocean region. The acquisition of INS Tarmugli exemplifies the continued collaboration between India and Russia in defense cooperation, contributing to the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific. This frigate will play a crucial role in maintaining a credible and effective…

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State-owned telecom operator BSNL has initiated a soft launch of its quantum-secured 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service, marking India’s first deployment of quantum encryption in commercial broadband networks.   The limited launch, currently available to select enterprise customers in pilot cities, utilizes quantum key distribution (QKD) technology to provide theoretically unhackable data transmission. BSNL plans a full commercial rollout by Q1 2025 following successful field trials.   Key Features: • Quantum-encrypted last-mile connectivity • 5G speeds up to 1Gbps for home/office use • Initial deployment in Delhi, Bengaluru and…

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Steel Cutting’ ceremony of fourth of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on 19 Jun 2025, in presence of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff as the Chief Guest. VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, CWP&A, Cmde Hemant Khatri CMD HSL, and other senior officials from Indian Navy and HSL were present for the occasion. The Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) in Aug 2023, with delivery commencing…

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Scientists have developed a scalable next-generation device that produces green hydrogen by splitting water molecules using only solar energy.  Green hydrogen is one of the cleanest fuels known, capable of decarbonizing industries, powering vehicles, and storing renewable energy. Yet, until now, scalable and affordable production methods remained elusive.  In a major leap in this direction, scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed a next-generation device that produces green hydrogen by splitting water…

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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recently formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private digital platform, signaling a concerted effort to bolster inclusive entrepreneurship throughout India. This strategic alliance aims to leverage the platform’s reach and resources to empower aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those from underrepresented communities.    By providing access to mentorship, funding opportunities, and market linkages, the initiative seeks to dismantle barriers that have historically hindered equitable participation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The DPIIT’s commitment, demonstrated through this collaboration, underscores the government’s…

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In a significant breakthrough, scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru have discovered a rare star with a unique chemical signature that challenges existing models of stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis.   The star, named HE 1005‑1439, belongs to a class of ancient stars known as carbon-enhanced metal-poor (CEMP) stars. However, what makes it extraordinary is the simultaneous presence of elements formed by both the slow neutron-capture process (s-process) and the intermediate neutron-capture process (i-process) — a combination never observed together in a single star before.   The IIA research team is…

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