Mahe: Indigenous Anti-submarine Warfare Vessel India is set to commission Mahe at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, marking a significant step forward in indigenous naval shipbuilding and maritime defence preparedness.Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, under India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.It features over […]
Precision Biotherapeutics
Precision Biotherapeutics: The rise of next-generation precision biotherapeutics driven by breakthroughs in genomics, CRISPR, and personalised medicine has positioned India to transform treatment for genetic, metabolic, and cancer disorders.Precision biotherapeutics are medical interventions—drugs, biologics, or gene-based therapies—designed specifically around an individual’s genetic, molecular, or cellular profile instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. Key Features: Tailor-made therapies […]
Operation Midas
Operation Midas: Ukraine has launched Operation Midas, a major anti-corruption probe exposing a large-scale bribery and money-laundering scheme involving Energoatom officials and influential businessmen.A 15-month undercover anti-corruption investigation led by NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau) and SAPO (Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office) into graft inside Ukraine’s state nuclear company Energoatom. Named after King Midas, symbolising how officials […]
10 years of AMRIT Pharmacy
10 years of AMRIT Pharmacy: AMRIT Pharmacy marked its 10th anniversary, with Union Health Minister announcing nationwide expansion and unveiling new digital upgrades.AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy is a government initiative providing life-saving medicines, implants, and medical consumables at 50–90% discounted rates.Launched in 2015, under the Ministry of Health & Family […]
Adam Chini Rice Variety
Adam Chini Rice Variety: BHU researchers have successfully revived and improved the traditional aromatic black rice variety Adam Chini using mutagenesis, making it shorter, faster-maturing, and higher-yielding without losing its signature aroma. Adam Chini (also called Adamchini Chawal) is a traditional, short-grained, aromatic black rice variety from Eastern Uttar Pradesh, known for its sugar crystal–like […]
Tata Memorial Breakthrough for Bladder Cancer
Tata Memorial Breakthrough for Bladder Cancer: Indian researchers from Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) have demonstrated that radiation therapy after bladder cancer surgery can drastically reduce the chances of cancer returning in the pelvic region. This marks the first high-level global evidence from an India-led trial and could revolutionize how high-risk bladder cancer patients are treated post-surgery.Conducted […]
Raulane Festival
Raulane Festival: Valleys of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, where each mountain peak seems to echo ancient tales, the locals honour a magical winter tradition known as the Raulane Festival. Rooted in folklore, spirituality, and communal bonding, this festival is a symbolic farewell to the Sauni fairies—mystical beings believed to protect villagers during the harsh winter season. […]
Supreme Court Orders Jharkhand to Declare Saranda Forest a Wildlife Sanctuary
Supreme Court Orders Jharkhand to Declare Saranda Forest a Wildlife Sanctuary: The Supreme Court of India has directed the Jharkhand government to declare the Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary. This ruling highlights the urgent need to protect the forest’s rare biodiversity, ecological value, and tribal heritage, amidst increasing developmental pressures.The Saranda Forest, located in […]
RBI’s 10 % Tier‑I Cap on Acquisition Financing: Banks Seek More Flexibility
RBI’s 10 % Tier‑I Cap on Acquisition Financing: Banks Seek More Flexibility: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stirred the financial sector with a draft proposal allowing banks to finance corporate acquisitions—domestically and internationally. While this marks a significant policy shift aimed at enabling Indian companies to scale strategically, the framework has triggered debates. With […]
42 Indians Dead In Bus–Tanker Collision Near Medina
42 Indians Dead In Bus–Tanker Collision Near Medina: Road accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of at least 42 Indian nationals, most of whom were Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad. The bus, traveling from Mecca to Medina, collided with a diesel tanker around 1:30 am IST near Mufrihat, causing a massive fire […]
