Day: 28 March 2026

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth ₹858 crore to bolster India’s air defence capabilities and enhance the operational readiness of its maritime surveillance fleet.  The agreements include the procurement and support of the 2K22 Tunguska Air Defence Missile System, a key platform designed to provide short-range protection against aerial threats. The system, known for its combined missile and gun capabilities, plays a crucial role in safeguarding ground formations from enemy aircraft, helicopters, and drones.  In addition, the MoD has finalized a contract for the depot-level inspection and…

In a breakthrough that bridges space science and everyday forecasting, researchers probing a long-standing mystery of the solar corona heating problem have uncovered insights that could significantly improve weather prediction models on Earth.   The mystery revolves around why the Sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, is vastly hotter than its surface—a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for decades. By studying this anomaly, scientists are gaining a deeper understanding of solar activity and its far-reaching influence on Earth’s atmospheric systems.   Using advanced solar probes and high-resolution data, researchers have identified…

In a significant breakthrough for clean energy technologies, researchers have developed a next-generation material that promises to enhance energy storage efficiency while accelerating the production of green hydrogen. The innovation is expected to address key challenges in renewable energy systems, including storage limitations and high costs associated with hydrogen generation.   The newly developed material demonstrates superior electrochemical properties, enabling faster energy transfer and improved storage capacity compared to conventional alternatives. Scientists noted that such advancements could play a crucial role in stabilizing renewable energy supply from sources like solar…