Category: Govt

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation India (DFI), has launched the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR 2.0, 2026–27) under the SwaYaan initiative to strengthen India’s drone innovation ecosystem and promote indigenous technology development.   Launched at Electronics Niketan in New Delhi, the programme challenges students to develop smarter autonomous drones powered by the indigenously developed VEGA processor, a RISC-V-based microprocessor designed by C-DAC under MeitY’s Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) programme. The initiative aims to…

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The Indian Navy on Saturday commissioned the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri into the Eastern Fleet at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, marking another major milestone in India’s drive towards defence self-reliance and maritime capability enhancement.   INS Mahendragiri is the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate to be inducted into the Navy within a span of about 18 months. Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, the frontline warship has…

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The Ministry of Coal has notified South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’, in the Gazette of India, marking a significant milestone in institutionalising the public sector undertaking’s healthcare-focused social welfare programme.   The gazette notification provides formal recognition to the initiative, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to promoting impactful CSR interventions that improve access to quality healthcare services, particularly in coal-bearing and remote regions.   ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’ has been designed to strengthen healthcare delivery by facilitating specialised medical services and improving access…

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Kolkata Metro Rail has achieved a significant construction milestone with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Durga’ successfully completing a breakthrough on the Purple Line of the Joka–Esplanade Metro Corridor, paving the way for faster execution of one of the city’s key underground transit projects.   The breakthrough marks the successful completion of a crucial stretch of underground tunnelling, underscoring the steady progress of the Purple Line project. The achievement is expected to accelerate civil works and bring the corridor closer to operational readiness.   TBM ‘Durga’ bored through challenging geological conditions…

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Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (INS) Sudarshini has successfully concluded her port call at New York, USA, as part of the OKAYAN 2026 overseas deployment aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation, promoting India’s rich seafaring heritage and enhancing goodwill with partner nations.   During the visit, the ship participated in a series of professional, cultural and diplomatic engagements with the United States Navy, local authorities and the Indian diaspora. The port call provided an opportunity to foster maritime collaboration, strengthen people-to-people ties and showcase India’s centuries-old maritime traditions.   INS Sudarshini…

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UWA highlights the importance of international collaboration as Australia and India deepen strategic ties through education, innovation and research   The University of Western Australia (UWA) today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India by participating in the historic Australia–India CEO Forum, while also unveiling, for the first time, the designs of its Mumbai and Chennai international branch campuses. Representing UWA at the Forum were Chancellor Dr Diane Smith-Gander AO, Vice-Chancellor Professor Jennifer Howell, and Nashid Chowdhury, Director (Global Growth & Advocacy). The delegation joined senior government leaders, industry captains and…

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A commemorative event was held in New Delhi on Thursday to mark the 125th birth anniversary of freedom fighter, Constituent Assembly member, former Union Minister, and former Governor of Madhya Pradesh, the late Satyanarayan Sinha. The event was organised by his grandson and senior journalist Rakesh Kumar Singh, bringing together family members, well-wishers, and eminent personalities to remember Sinha's life, his struggle for India's freedom, and his invaluable contribution to nation-building. Attendees paid floral tributes to the portrait of the late Satyanarayan Sinha and honoured his lifelong commitment to public…

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Alleging a coordinated cyber fraud operation through Telegram, Dr. Bhargav Mallappa has approached the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, seeking an immediate investigation into a targeted phishing attack in which the same malicious link was sent simultaneously to three members of his family. According to the complaint, Dr. Mallappa, his wife and his brother-in-law received an identical suspicious Telegram link from an account identified as “RAGINBHARGAVBHARGAV“, leading him to allege that the incident was a planned phishing attack aimed at compromising personal information, digital devices and financial credentials. The complaint states…

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India's indigenous long-range precision strike capability. The flight-test was carried out at the designated test range to validate the rocket's enhanced range, accuracy and guidance system under operational conditions. The rocket met all mission objectives, accurately engaging the designated target and demonstrating its precision strike capability. The Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket is an upgraded version of the indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system and…

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Scientists have made significant progress in understanding the complex processes occurring in near-Earth space, paving the way for improved satellite operations, more accurate space weather forecasting and enhanced protection of critical space-based infrastructure. Near-Earth space is constantly influenced by charged particles and magnetic fields originating from the Sun. Variations in this space environment can disrupt satellite communications, navigation systems, power grids and other technological infrastructure. Understanding these processes is therefore essential for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of satellites and space missions. Researchers have investigated the physical mechanisms governing…

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