Day: 23 July 2025

ICG’s Advanced OPV Construction Begins in Mumbai

Vijay Raman

The keel-laying ceremony of Yard 16401, the first of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on July 22, 2025. The 117-meter-long vessel will have a range of 5,000 nautical miles, a crew capacity of 11 officers & 110 personnel, and a top speed of 23 knots. They will be equipped with advanced technologies such as AI-based predictive maintenance, Remote Piloted Drones, Integrated Bridge System (IBS), and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).   Chief Staff…

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Indian Researchers Team Finds Pineapple’s Anti-Fungus Gene

Vijay Raman

Indian researchers have identified a gene in pineapple that can provide a powerful, homegrown line of defence to the fruit against devastating fungal attacks. The pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr.) is the most economically significant fruit of the Bromeliaceae family that provides various health benefits alongside a delicious juicy flavour, resulting in a nutritious diet including all vital components.  One of the biggest threats to pineapple farming is a disease called Fusariosis, caused by the aggressive fungus Fusarium moniliforme. It warps the plant’s stem, blackens the leaves and rots the…

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{news] Indian Scientists Innovative multi-layer nanomaterial developed

Vijay Raman

A novel sandwich of smart nano-materials could now help detect harmful chemicals including explosives like TNT and RDX even at trace levels.  It holds promise in areas like airport security and environmental pollution monitoring.  In recent years, numerous methods have emerged to detect harmful chemicals that impact our daily lives. Among them, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has stood out for its exceptional sensitivity and reliability. SERS works by amplifying the molecular fingerprint¡± signals of chemicals, allowing for precise identification even at extremely low concentrations.  Noble metals like gold and silver…

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