Month: December 2025

India marked a significant milestone in its maritime green-tech transition as Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the country’s first all-electric tug project, signalling a shift towards cleaner, sustainable port operations.The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions, lower operating costs and boost India’s standing in eco-friendly maritime innovation. Officials said the project would help ports gradually replace conventional diesel-powered tugs, which are among the major sources of emissions in port precincts.   Sonowal described the launch as a decisive step toward meeting India’s environmental commitments.…

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The much-awaited Ganga bridge project in Sahibganj is emerging as a powerful symbol of development, promising to ease long-standing travel difficulties, generate employment and strengthen regional connectivity across eastern India.   According to officials, the multi-kilometre bridge—one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the region—will provide direct road links between Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal, sharply reducing travel time and boosting interstate trade. For thousands of daily commuters, the crossing is expected to offer long-needed relief from reliance on ferries that often face delays due to weather and river…

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The Rajendra Chintan Samiti and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) jointly organized a special ceremony at the statue of Dr. Rajendra Prasad near the Parliament House to mark his 141st birth anniversary. Dignitaries and attendees paid floral tributes, honoring India’s first President for his remarkable contributions and his life of simplicity. Dr. Yoganand Shastri, former Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, lit the ceremonial lamp and led the homage. He participated alongside Vijay Shankar Chaturvedi, Vice President of the Rajendra Chintan Samiti; Pankaj Sharma, Convenor; and members Lakshmi Devi Sharma,…

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity. The test at Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh, validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing and complete aircrew-recovery.    The test was conducted in collaboration with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This complex dynamic test places India in an elite club of nations with advanced in-house escape system testing capability.  Dynamic ejection tests are significantly more complex than static tests…

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A new strategy has been developed for enhancing the activity of catalysts used to split water for generating Hydrogen, one of the cleanest known fuels. In the electrolysis of water, which is central to clean hydrogen production, the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) has long remained a challenge due to its sluggish kinetics and higher overpotential requirements compared to the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Developing noble-metal-free catalysts that can efficiently drive OER is therefore a pressing research priority.  Coordination polymers (COPs) are formed by the combination of metal ions and organic…

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Scientists are increasingly turning to historical and modern data from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO) to better understand how the Sun’s magnetic activity influences satellite communication and navigation systems.  The study which identified concentration of solar activity with the exact locations of sunspot activity peaks during the solar cycle can improve the understanding of how the Sun’s magnetic dynamo operates and how it might affect space weather and terrestrial climate.  The Sun is not a static ball of fire but a dynamic, magnetically active star that undergoes regular cycles of…

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Air Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at Air HQ on 01 December 2025.  In his illustrious career spanning 37 years, the Air Officer has held varied command and staff assignments including our Air Attaché to Bangladesh, Senior Directing Staff (Air), National Defence College, New Delhi and Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (T&H) at Air HQ. He is an alumnus of the Royal College of Defence Studies, UK.  Air Marshal Tejbir Singh has vast operational experience and has over 7000 hrs…

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Indian Railways has granted out-of-turn promotions to India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup champions Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, and Renuka Singh Thakur, elevating them to the prestigious post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) in Group ‘B’ (Gazetted).The Ministry of Railways announced that the promotions have been approved under the special scheme meant to reward exceptional sporting achievements. All three cricketers were part of India’s victorious squad at the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, and their elevation recognises their contributions to the historic title win.   According to the Railway…

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