The daily Brahmapur-Udhna (Surat) Amrit Bharat Express and the inaugural Puri-Koraput Express Special from Puri were flagged off by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, respectively, marking another big step towards improving rail connectivity across the state of Odisha. When the Puri-Koraput Express finally takes off, it will finally connect […]
At the MRPL Employees’ Recreation Centre (MERC) in Mangaluru, the people of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) paid homage to Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary. The event celebrated Ambedkar’s lasting impact on nation-building, social justice, equality, and constitutional values. Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath, Managing Director of MRPL, officiated the […]
Monday saw the release of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics Report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This report lays out the groundwork for the development of a strong, unified, and globally comparable framework for energy statistics in India. In order to facilitate well-informed policymaking, the suggestions seek to enhance the […]
In response to concerns voiced by the Indian government about the potential rise in incidents of online fraud, phishing, and identity theft, WhatsApp has chosen to postpone the implementation of its planned username feature in the country. Officials have received the firm’s word that the feature will remain in the works until further communication is […]
For a decade, India built world-class drones on a propulsion supply chain it didn’t control. As much as 80% of the motors and controllers inside those platforms traced back to Chinese-origin channels, a strategic dependency hidden inside an indigenous-looking success story. Vector Technics (a subsidiary of Zen Technologies) has closed that gap. The Hyderabad deep-tech […]
In response to NATO’s requirements, the Thales–Leonardo Consortium contract covers delivery, training for six deployable Head Quarters (HQs) for SOFCOM, known as Deployable Points of Presence for Special Operations Component Commands (DPOP SOCC). These new DPOPs provide deployable communication and information systems (CIS) tailored to the specific needs of NATO Special Operations Forces. They form […]
Hical Technologies, a Bengaluru-based precision electromechanical manufacturer serving global aerospace and defence platforms, today announced the groundbreaking of its new 160,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The facility is being developed to expand Hical’s aerospace-qualified precision machining, fabrication and special process capabilities for global original equipment manufacturer programmes. The new facility marks […]
There have been increased concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in internet-connected mobility systems, and the government has taken action by removing three Chinese mobile applications from app stores. These applications, namely BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion, were allegedly used to remotely disable battery-operated vehicles in India. This comes as official sources confirmed the decision on Friday. This […]
During a meeting with Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday, leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers requested the Centre to lengthen the PM E-DRIVE plan and update the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Auto plan to accommodate the industry’s changing demands. At the summit, leaders in the electric mobility ecosystem in India shared […]
On Saturday, NTPC Bongaigaon reaffirmed its dedication to women’s empowerment, education, and inclusive community development by inaugurating the 5th iteration of its flagship program, the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2026. Fifty girls, ages 10 to 12, from twelve local schools, make up the largest group to participate in the month-long residential program since it started. […]
