Month: May 2026

Yard 3039 (Sanghmitra), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at M/s GRSE, Kolkata on 20 May 2026 by Mrs Sarita Vatsayan, in the presence of VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. The event was conducted with full naval honours and ceremonial splendour, reflecting the rich traditions and ethos of the Indian Navy. Senior dignitaries from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, and GRSE attended the occasion.   The construction of 11 NGOPVs is being undertaken concurrently at two shipyards (GSL, Goa and GRSE, Kolkata). These…

A new scientific study has brought researchers closer to solving one of solar physics’ biggest mysteries — why the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, is millions of degrees hotter than its visible surface.   For decades, scientists have struggled to explain how the corona reaches temperatures exceeding one million degrees Celsius, while the Sun’s surface remains comparatively cooler at around 5,500 degrees Celsius. The phenomenon, often described as the “coronal heating problem”, has puzzled astronomers worldwide.   The latest research provides fresh insights into the processes that transfer…

A new scientific study has brought researchers closer to solving one of solar physics’ biggest mysteries — why the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, is millions of degrees hotter than its visible surface.   For decades, scientists have struggled to explain how the corona reaches temperatures exceeding one million degrees Celsius, while the Sun’s surface remains comparatively cooler at around 5,500 degrees Celsius. The phenomenon, often described as the “coronal heating problem”, has puzzled astronomers worldwide.   The latest research provides fresh insights into the processes that transfer…

In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities and the Government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes.   The trials mark a major milestone in the development of advanced precision strike systems designed for deployment from unmanned aerial platforms. According to defence officials, the missile demonstrated high accuracy, reliable guidance performance and operational flexibility during the test missions.   The ULPGM-V3 has…

In a major breakthrough in astrophysics, Indian researchers have identified one of the shortest-period stellar binary systems ever discovered, featuring a rare pairing of a blue straggler star and a brown dwarf companion orbiting each other in just 5.6 hours.   The discovery was made by a collaborative team of scientists from Gauhati University, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), and Italy’s INAF-Catania Astrophysical Observatory.   Astronomers said the newly identified system is particularly remarkable because it exists within the so-called “brown dwarf…

The Ministry of Coal has taken another major step towards strengthening India’s energy security with the commencement of coal production from the Urtan and Dhirauli coal mines in Madhya Pradesh. The operationalization of these mines is expected to enhance domestic coal availability and further accelerate the country’s journey towards self-reliance in the energy sector.   The Urtan Coal Mine, located in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, has been allocated to M/s JMS Mining Private Limited. Coal production from the mine began on 15 May 2026. Urtan has emerged as…

# NBSS National Deputy Chairman raises concerns over coordinated suspicious digital targeting of family members, urges immediate institutional intervention to safeguard citizens’ digital rights Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National Deputy Chairman of the People Forum of India (NBSS), has formally approached the Supreme Court in connection with a suspected attempt at unauthorised digital surveillance and suspicious mobile targeting involving multiple members of his family through the messaging platform Telegram and Whattsapp. The move comes following the filing of an official complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal regarding suspicious links…