Month: July 2025

In a significant milestone for India’s naval shipbuilding programme, the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) on Monday launched Yard 3034 ‘Ajay’, the eighth and final vessel in the series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWC) being built for the Indian Navy.   The launch ceremony took place at GRSE’s facility in Kolkata and was graced by Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, Chief of Materiel, Indian Navy, as the Chief Guest. The vessel was ceremonially launched by Mrs. Priya Deshmukh, following the naval tradition of ship-naming and auspicious release into…

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In a major push toward inclusive education and tribal youth empowerment, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading organizations, including Tata Motors Limited, UNICEF India, and the Ex-Navodayan Foundation. These collaborations aim to provide skill-based education, career guidance, and competitive exam coaching to over 1.38 lakh tribal students across the country.  The partnership with Tata Motors under the “Kaushalya – Earn & Learn” program will provide Class XII students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools…

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The Indian Navy formally commissioned INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by the Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence) Sanjay Seth, in attendance with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and other senior dignitaries.   Designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), INS Nistar spans 118 m, displaces nearly 9,350–10,000 tonnes, and achieved over 80 % indigenous content with participation from over 120 MSMEs. Capable of deep-sea saturation diving up to…

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In a major breakthrough for biodiversity research, scientists from the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute and Savitribai Phule Pune University have discovered a new species of lichen in the Western Ghats, one of India’s most ecologically sensitive and biodiverse regions. The species, named Allographa effusosoredica, offers vital clues into ancient fungal–algal symbiotic relationships.  The species belongs to the Graphidaceae family and is characterized by its crustose growth, powdery soredia, and production of norstictic acid, a chemical marker aiding identification. Genetic analysis also revealed a previously undocumented algal symbiont from the Trentepohlia genus,…

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The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) and the Jai Vakeel Foundation (JVF) have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out the NIEPID‑DISHA Curriculum—a structured and uniform educational framework for children with intellectual disabilities (CwID)—across India.   The NIEPID‑DISHA model, including the multisensory curriculum, assessment checklist, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), digital portal, and teacher training materials, will be made available nationwide in all schools, centres, and organisations serving children with intellectual disabilities.   Announced in the presence of Shri Rajesh Aggarwal (Secretary, Department of…

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Short-Range Ballistic Missiles – Prithvi-II and Agni-I – were successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on July 17, 2025. The launches validated all operational and technical parameters. These tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.  Source

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In a major boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the first set of wing assemblies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, manufactured by Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The ceremonial handover took place at L&T’s Precision Manufacturing & Systems Complex in Coimbatore, with senior HAL officials and Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar attending the event virtually.   This marks a significant step in the Indian Air Force’s Tejas Mk1A production programme and underscores the deepening collaboration between HAL and India’s private defence…

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India has achieved another milestone in its defense capabilities with the successful trial of the Akash Prime surface-to-air missile system at high altitude. Conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the test confirmed the missile’s effectiveness in extreme weather and challenging terrain, such as those found in the Himalayan region.   Akash Prime is an upgraded version of the Akash missile system, designed to intercept and destroy aerial threats like fighter jets, drones, and cruise missiles. The new version features improved accuracy, better low-temperature performance, and a more…

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