Month: November 2025

In a major healthcare initiative, the Northern Command of the Indian Army successfully conducted ‘Op Drishti’, an advanced surgical eye camp at Command Hospital (Northern Command), J&K. The first-of-its-kind medical outreach programme witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 2,000 individuals screened and approximately 400 eye surgeries performed over the course of the camp.   The initiative brought together a team of expert ophthalmologists, surgeons, paramedics and support staff, equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical technology. The camp focused on providing free, high-quality eye care, including cataract surgeries, retinal procedures, and…

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Indian Railways has crossed a major operational milestone by surpassing 1 billion tonnes of freight loading in the ongoing financial year 2025–26, achieving the figure by November 19. This marks one of the earliest times the national transporter has reached the 1-billion-tonne mark within a fiscal year, reflecting sustained growth in freight demand and improved operational efficiencies.   According to official data, total loading has touched 1,020 million tonnes (MT) so far, registering over 3% year-on-year growth. The Railways has also recorded an improvement in daily average loading, now reaching…

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Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh visited Northern Indian Textile Research Association  (NITRA) today and inspected the Milkweed (Aak) crop being cultivated on the campus. The Union Minister appreciated NITRA’s pioneering research on Aak/Milkweed, noting that it has the potential to bring a revolution in the textile sector. The minister also  mentioned that this is one of the smart-age fibres and NITRA has already transferred this technology to several leading companies, and in discussion with others for adopting it.   During this visit, Shri Giriraj Singh formally dedicated India’s first…

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A Technical Agreement has been signed between Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France to deepen collaboration in defence research and development. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat and National Armaments Director, DGA France Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta inked the agreement at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on November 20, 2025.   This strategic partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise and resources of both nations/entities to develop innovative solutions for future defence challenges. It provides a…

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The Indian Army has won exclusive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for its newly developed New Coat Combat (Digital Print), a three-layered tactical garment designed for enhanced protection, comfort, and mobility, according to an official statement.  The combat coat was designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi, under a consultancy contract from the Army Design Bureau. The design application (No. 449667-001) was filed on 27 February 2025 with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks in Kolkata and was published in the Patent Office Journal on 7…

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Union Science & Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled India’s first homegrown CRISPR gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a genetic blood disorder that disproportionately affects the country’s tribal populations.   The therapy, named BIRSA 101 in memory of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda, was developed at the CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB). According to Dr. Singh, the new treatment marks India’s “decisive journey towards becoming a Sickle Cell–free nation,” while showcasing the country’s capacity for developing cutting-edge, affordable healthcare technologies.   A major component of…

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