Year: 2025

The Indian Navy will commission its second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys) on 17 Dec 2025 at INS Hansa, Goa, in the presence of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff. The occasion will mark a pivotal moment in the Indian Navy’s continued efforts towards modernisation and capability enhancement.   The advanced weapons, sensors and avionics suite make the helicopter a versatile and capable asset for the Indian Navy, offering enhanced capabilities to address conventional as well as asymmetric threats.   The aircraft has been…

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Indian Railways has made a significant stride in modernising its passenger fleet by manufacturing more than 42,600 Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches over the last 11 years. The achievement reflects one of the largest rolling stock upgradation programmes undertaken by the national transporter, aimed at enhancing passenger safety, comfort, and operational efficiency.   The transition from conventional Integral Coach Factory (ICF) coaches to LHB coaches has been a cornerstone of Indian Railways’ modernisation drive. Designed with advanced safety features, LHB coaches are equipped with anti-climbing mechanisms, superior braking systems, and…

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In a landmark moment for the northeastern state, Mizoram has received its first-ever consignment of cars transported by rail, marking a major boost to the region’s transportation and logistics infrastructure. The development signifies the growing integration of Mizoram with India’s expanding railway network and reflects steady progress in improving connectivity to remote and hilly areas.   The cars were transported via the railway network to Bairabi, Mizoram’s railhead, from where they will be distributed across the state. Until now, vehicles bound for Mizoram were largely transported by road, a process…

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A team of Indian scientists have uncovered mysteries of how vertical air motion over the Himalaya have shaped the Indian monsoons, the lifeline of South Asia for centuries.   Scientists are constantly looking towards ways for improved prediction of the Indian monsoon needed for agriculture, water management, and disaster preparedness across South Asia, where millions of people rely on monsoon rainfall for their livelihoods. It will also help better assessment of air quality over South Asia.   New insights into the hidden patterns of airflow over the Himalayas are now…

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Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, today launched the Pilot Project for field trials on the Use of Hydrogen in the Mobility Sector, describing it as a major milestone in India’s clean energy advancements. Green Hydrogen Positioned as the Future Fuel for India’s Energy Systems   The Minister underlined that green hydrogen is emerging globally as the backbone of future energy systems.  He said the collaboration, along with the handover of Toyota’s Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to NISE for real-world testing, brings innovation,…

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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways today achieved a landmark breakthrough in sustainable maritime mobility with the commencement of commercial operations of India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel in Varanasi.  Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal officially flagged off the vessel’s maiden run, marking a pivotal step in the nation’s transition toward clean and future-ready inland water transport.   Designed as a 24-meter catamaran for urban transit, the boat can carry 50 passengers in an air-conditioned cabin and runs at a service speed of 6.5 knots. Its hybrid…

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A newly engineered CRISPR protein could help scientists observe the molecular scissors called Cas9 enzyme as it enables them to edit genomes using the CRISPR-Cas9 system for treating genetic diseases including cancer.   Gene therapy could be a permanent cure for many life-threatening hereditary diseases. Developing effective, affordable, and safe gene therapy methods remained a challenge for decades. A major breakthrough to address this challenge came in the form of CRISPR, a gene-editing tool that uses a guide RNA to direct a Cas9 enzyme to a specific DNA sequence, where…

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The Indian Railways has marked a landmark achievement with the successful completion of manufacturing India’s first hydrogen-powered train-set, a major stride toward the nation’s vision of adopting next-generation, eco-friendly mobility solutions.   This indigenously developed train-set represents a breakthrough in clean transportation technology and is designed to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving operational efficiency across the railway network. Complementing this milestone, a cutting-edge green hydrogen production plant based on the electrolysis process is being established at Jind, ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply of high-purity hydrogen for the…

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Deodhar trees in Batseri, a scenic village in Sangla valley on the Baspa River in Himachal Pradesh have revealed a story of shift from wetter spring conditions during Little Ice Age (LIA) to progressive drier conditions since after 1757 CE, with increased spring drought years in recent decades, buried in their rings. The study analyses the factors responsible for the geohazard activities enabling better prediction of future hazard events to support early warning systems.   The increasing frequency of extreme climatic events, such as droughts and floods, and their strong association with…

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