Author: Vijay Raman

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…

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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…

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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…

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# 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…

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SIIA Data Analysis Research Council has appointed Mr. D.T. Thimmegowda as the Executive Director for Karnataka State with immediate effect, recognising his long-standing experience in grassroots public engagement, organisational coordination, and social service activities. The appointment was approved during the council’s board meeting. A Mysuru-based public figure with over two decades of active involvement in organisational and community initiatives, D.T. Thimmegowda has worked extensively at the grassroots level across Karnataka. He is known for his sustained participation in public outreach programmes, election campaign coordination, and community welfare initiatives. According to…

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Researchers have developed an advanced thin-film technology embedded with nano-sized gold particles that could significantly accelerate the development of self-powered sensors, flexible electronics and next-generation wearable devices. The breakthrough offers a promising route toward energy-efficient electronic systems capable of generating power from mechanical movements such as body motion, vibrations or environmental forces.   The innovative thin films combine nanostructured gold with functional materials to enhance electrical and mechanical performance at microscopic levels. Scientists observed that embedding nano-gold particles within ultra-thin films improves charge transport, sensitivity and energy conversion efficiency, enabling…

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