Day: 26 February 2026

MILAN 2026, the flagship multinational naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy, concluded successfully with an impressive closing ceremony held onboard the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The exercise witnessed the participation of a large number of friendly foreign countries, underscoring the growing global engagement and trust in India’s maritime leadership. MILAN 2026 served as a significant platform for professional exchange, operational coordination and strengthening of maritime partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.   Conducted in both harbour and sea phases, the exercise featured a wide array of activities including…

India and Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation and climate change.   The MoU aims to strengthen institutional collaboration and promote exchange of information, best practices and technical expertise between the two countries. It provides a structured framework for joint initiatives in forest management, wildlife conservation, restoration of degraded ecosystems, biodiversity protection and climate change mitigation and adaptation.   The agreement also envisages capacity building programmes, research collaboration, exchange visits of experts and joint implementation…

In a breakthrough for sustainable cosmetics, the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) , an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has synthesized a novel biobased surfactant that can substitute synthetic lubricants and emulsifiers in the cosmetic industry.   A research team led by Prof. Ashis K. Mukherjee, Director of IASST, along with Prof. M. R. Khan and Senior Research Fellow Ms. Anushree Roy, developed the lipopeptide biosurfactant using the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum JBC5 . In an innovative approach, the researchers utilized…

In a significant move to strengthen India’s animal healthcare ecosystem and reduce dependency on imports, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), has extended financial assistance to M/s Biovet Private Limited, Malur, Karnataka, for a project titled “Development and Commercialization of Veterinary Hormones.”   The project aims to establish a dedicated manufacturing facility for the commercial production of key veterinary reproductive hormones, including GnRH analogues—Gonadorelin and Buserelin acetate—and the prostaglandin analogue Cloprostenol . These hormones are critical for livestock reproduction management and therapeutic interventions…

Thimme Gowda D.T., a senior Congress leader from Mysuru on Wednesday met senior party leader and CWC member Gurdeep Singh Sappal in Delhi and discussed issues relating to organisational coordination and cadre strengthening. Mr. Gowda lauded Mr. Sappal’s role as a permanent member of the Congress Working Committee and his responsibilities as administration in-charge at the All India Congress Committee (AICC). He said structured administrative functioning and coordination at the central level play a key role in maintaining institutional continuity within the party. He lauded Mr. Sappal’s role as adviser…