Month: December 2025

On Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated 125 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects to the nation, marking a historic stride in infrastructure development along India’s frontiers. The inauguration ceremony, held in Ladakh, underscored the region’s strategic importance. Valued at approximately ₹5,000 crore, this infrastructure package comprises 28 roads, 93 bridges, and 4 miscellaneous projects, including tunnels, designed to enhance connectivity. These projects span nine border regions, including Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh and others.   As stated by the Defence Minister, these developments reflect India’s commitment to bolstering border…

In a landmark step towards strengthening industry-academia collaboration, NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, to facilitate new initiatives in the areas of cybersecurity and promote the adoption of modern digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), across NMDC’s operations.   This MoU was signed by Mr. Satyendra Rai, Executive Director (Digital Transformation), on behalf of NMDC, and Prof. Ashoke De, Dean, R&D, IIT Kanpur in the presence of Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director,…

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over seven technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the three Services. The technologies are: an Indigenous High-Voltage Power Supply for Airborne Self-Protection Jammers; A Tide-Efficient Gangway for Naval Jetties; Advanced Very Low Frequency-High Frequency Switching Matrix Systems; VLF loop Aerials for Underwater Platforms; Indigenous Waterjet Propulsion System for Fast Interceptor Craft; A Novel Process for Recovery of Lithium Precursors from used Lithium-ion Batteries and A Long-life Seawater Battery System for Sustained Underwater Sensing and Surveillance Applications.   A…

In a move aimed at enhancing convenience and security for millions of passport applicants, the government has made the Passport Verification Record accessible directly through DigiLocker, the national digital document wallet.The new feature enables citizens to securely download and store their police verification records related to passport applications, eliminating the need for physical documents and reducing verification delays. Officials say the integration will streamline processes for both applicants and authorities, ensuring faster document access and improved transparency.   The initiative is expected to significantly benefit individuals applying for fresh passports,…

New scientific findings have raised fresh concerns over nanoplastics released from single-use PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles, revealing that these microscopic particles can significantly damage gut bacteria and may also pose risks to human intestinal cells.  Researchers analysing PET bottles under real-world usage conditions found that routine actions—such as squeezing, prolonged storage, temperature changes, and repeated opening—cause the plastic to shed ultra-tiny particles measuring less than 1 micrometre. These nanoplastics are small enough to cross biological barriers, making them particularly concerning.  According to the study, exposure to these particles resulted in: …

MOIL Limited has achieved its highest-ever November production and sales, marking a significant milestone in the company’s operational performance. MOIL recorded 1.65 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of manganese ore production in November 2025, showing a 1% year-on-year (YoY) increase. Sales reached 1.37 LMT, reflecting a 3% YoY growth.   For the period April–November 2025-26, cumulative production stands at 12.69 LMT, an 8% increase over the same period of the previous year. On this occasion, Shri Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD, MOIL, stated that the best ever November performance stands as a…