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…

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…

The Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM & WS), Pahalgam, has successfully completed a high-altitude mountaineering expedition to the Mt Khyam Tso Massif in the Rumtse Phu region of Ladakh, marking another significant milestone in India's adventure sports and mountaineering capabilities. The 22-member expedition, led by Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, commenced on June 26, 2026, after being flagged off from the institute. Following a systematic acclimatisation programme, the team successfully summited Peak Pt 5901M on July 2 despite adverse weather conditions. During the ascent, Colonel Singh also carried…

# Bharat Godhania Appointed Convener of the National Election Management and Campaign Committee The Akhil Bharatiya Jansangh (ABJS) has announced that it will contest all upcoming local body, Assembly and Lok Sabha elections independently across the country. The party has also appointed senior leader Bharat Godhania as the Convener of the National Election Management and Campaign Committee. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Press Club of India on Wednesday. Party leaders said that a National Election Management Committee will be constituted under the leadership of…

Kamarajar Port has become India’s second major port to achieve an 18-metre draft capability, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s maritime infrastructure and enhancing its global trade competitiveness. The enhanced draft enables the port to accommodate larger cargo vessels with higher load capacities, improving operational efficiency and reducing logistics costs. The development is expected to increase cargo handling capacity, attract more mainline vessels and strengthen India's position in global shipping and maritime trade. The upgraded infrastructure will facilitate faster turnaround of ships, improve supply chain efficiency and support…

Researchers have developed a new technique to dynamically tune the optical properties of metals, opening a promising pathway for the development of programmable nanophotonic devices. The breakthrough enables precise control over the interaction of light with metallic nanostructures, paving the way for advanced optical technologies. The study demonstrates that the optical response of metals, traditionally considered fixed, can be modified in a controlled manner. This capability could facilitate the design of reconfigurable nanophotonic components that can be programmed to perform different functions without requiring physical changes to the device. The…