Month: February 2026

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…

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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…

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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…

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# Discussed about issues related to Tamil Nadu farmers and ways to increase their income. # Discussions focus on sustainable agriculture, financial inclusion, and enhanced market access as leaders commend Centre’s reform-driven rural development agenda Dr. S. Selvaganesh, National President of Bharthiya Hindu Parivar along with and Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National General Secretary incharge (Organosation and Administration) met Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The meeting centered on advancing sustainable agricultural practices, expanding financial inclusion, and further enhancing market access for farmers. Both leaders acknowledged the…

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In a historic milestone for Indian mountaineering, a six-member team from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam successfully summited Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America and the second-highest peak in the world outside of Asia, on February 22, 2026, at 14:10 hours.  The team led by Col Hem Chandra Singh (Principal, NIM and JIM&WS), was ceremonially flagged off by Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, on February 5, 2026. Following their departure, the team arrived in Argentina…

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In a significant boost to rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, flagged off two new express trains virtually yesterday. The inaugural run of the Bhopal-Dhanbad Tri-Weekly Express and the Bhopal-Chopan Weekly Express marks a major milestone in enhancing passenger mobility and regional integration.   The newly flagged off trains will provide seamless rail links to several districts across three states. The Bhopal-Dhanbad Tri-Weekly Express (Train Nos. 11631/11632) will commence its…

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A novel nano soft gold–liquid crystal hybrid material that is stable to high temperature fluctuations and has increased optical features can facilitate next generation optical technologies, energy-efficient electronics and advanced sensors. Nano–soft hybrid materials mark an exciting frontier in materials science—where the precision of nanotechnology meets the versatility of soft matter. These materials have a significant demand in cutting-edge electro-optical materials.   A group of researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), led by…

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