Category: Govt

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026. TARA, the modular range extension kit, is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons.   TARA has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad along with other DRDO laboratories to enhance the lethality and accuracy of a low-cost weapon to neutralise ground-based targets. It is the first…

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Astronomers have uncovered new evidence showing that massive stars play a decisive role in regulating the birth of new stars inside a nearby molecular cloud, shedding light on one of the most complex processes in the universe. The study reveals how powerful radiation, stellar winds and energetic outflows from massive stars interact with surrounding clouds of gas and dust, influencing when and where new stars can form.   Molecular clouds, often described as stellar nurseries, are vast regions composed mainly of hydrogen gas and cosmic dust where stars are born.…

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Steel Cutting’ Ceremony of 5th and the last of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam on 08 May 2026, in presence of VAdm Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition as the Chief Guest. CMD, HSL and other senior officials from Indian Navy and HSL were present for the occasion.   The Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) in Aug 2023, with delivery commencing mid-2027.   On induction, the FSS will…

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IndiaAI and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India’s healthcare ecosystem. The partnership aims to promote innovation, ethical AI deployment and research-driven healthcare solutions across the country.   Under the collaboration, both organisations will work together on the development and validation of AI-based healthcare technologies, creation of quality datasets, and promotion of AI research for disease diagnosis, treatment planning and public health management. The initiative also seeks to strengthen India’s digital health…

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The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has signed an agreement with Delhi-based NTF Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to support the commercialisation of indigenous Type-IV composite CNG cylinders, aimed at strengthening India’s clean mobility ecosystem and domestic manufacturing capabilities.   The project will establish an advanced manufacturing facility for lightweight composite CNG cylinders using technologies such as filament winding, blow moulding and high-pressure testing. The cylinders, designed for clean transportation and emerging energy applications, are up to 75 per cent lighter than conventional steel…

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Astronomers have investigated why extragalactic jets emerging from regions around supermassive black holes display dramatically different appearances despite originating from similar cosmic environments. The study offers fresh insights into the physical processes governing some of the universe’s most energetic phenomena.   Extragalactic jets are powerful streams of charged particles ejected at nearly the speed of light from the vicinity of black holes located at the centres of galaxies. While some jets appear narrow and highly collimated, others spread out into diffuse and complex structures extending across vast intergalactic distances.  …

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CSIR-Central Road Research Institute, in collaboration with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) , has received recognition from the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for constructing the first roadblock section using technical textile geocells made from end-of-life plastic waste.   The innovative technology converts difficult-to-manage plastic waste into durable infrastructure material through specially engineered geocells used in road construction. Developed as part of a sustainable infrastructure initiative, the project supports circular economy goals while addressing the growing challenge of plastic waste management.   The recognition ceremony was…

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of a state‑of‑the‑art Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, marking a major expansion of the national ship repair ecosystem. The project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), with a combined investment of Rs.1,570 crore.   The project is planned as a brownfield facility with a 650 metres jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops and associated marine infrastructure. Vadinar’s natural deep draft, connectivity…

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Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Hyderabad for the procurement of five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems, worth Rs 1,476 crore, for the Indian Army with minimum 72% indigenous content. The contract, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi on May 05, 2026.  The system will modernise the Indian Army units and strengthen the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem of the country. The contract reinforces Prime Minister Shri…

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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in collaboration with the Indian Industries Association (IIA), Delhi State Chapter, organised a high-impact industry awareness programme today at Crowne Plaza, Rohini, New Delhi, under the joint chairpersonship of Smt. Sneh Lata, Deputy Director General, Central Region, BIS, and Dr. Mamtamayi Priyadarshini, State Chairperson, IIA Delhi. The event drew an overwhelming response, with nearly 200 MSME leaders, manufacturers, exporters and entrepreneurs from Delhi-NCR participating. The programme commenced with a ceremonial Lamp Lighting Ceremony led by senior dignitaries from BIS, Indian Industries Association, and prominent…

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