ICG’s Advanced OPV Construction Begins in Mumbai
The keel-laying ceremony of Yard 16401, the first of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL),…
Indian Researchers Team Finds Pineapple’s Anti-Fungus Gene
Indian researchers have identified a gene in pineapple that can provide a powerful, homegrown line of defence to the fruit against devastating fungal attacks. The pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr.)…
Indian Scientists Innovative multi-layer nanomaterial developed
A novel sandwich of smart nano-materials could now help detect harmful chemicals including explosives like TNT and RDX even at trace levels. It holds promise in areas like airport security…
GRSE Launches Final ASW SWC Ship ‘Ajay’ (Yard 3034)
In a significant milestone for India’s naval shipbuilding programme, the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) on Monday launched Yard 3034 ‘Ajay’, the eighth and final vessel in the series…
Indian Scientists Discover New Lichen Species in Western Ghats
In a major breakthrough for biodiversity research, scientists from the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute and Savitribai Phule Pune University have discovered a new species of lichen in the Western Ghats, one…
India Successfully Test-Fires Prithvi-II & Agni-I Ballistic Missiles
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles – Prithvi-II and Agni-I – were successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on July 17, 2025. The launches validated all operational and technical…
India Successfully Tests Akash Prime in Extreme Conditions
India has achieved another milestone in its defense capabilities with the successful trial of the Akash Prime surface-to-air missile system at high altitude. Conducted by the Defence Research and Development…
Indian Scientists Map Himalayan GHGs in Historic First
Indian scientists have, for the first time, captured high-resolution, continuous online measurements of key greenhouse gases in the Central Himalayas highlighting how both environmental factors and human activities jointly impact…
Indian researchers find a simple, recyclable route to produce hydrogen peroxide
In a breakthrough that could revolutionize sustainable disinfection, Indian scientists have developed a highly efficient photocatalytic method to produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) using sunlight, water, and oxygen — a leap…
Indian astrophysicists used observations from NASA and ESA space missions
In a dazzling and scientifically significant spectacle, the skies over Ladakh were lit up by a rare aurora in the early hours of May 11, as one of the most…