Its distinctive qualities, historical reputation and close association with Assam eventually led to registration of Chokuwa Rice of Assam as a Geographical Indication, protecting a rice tradition deeply rooted in the Brahmaputra Valley.
The development comes as India prepares to introduce a new generation of satellite-based connectivity capable of complementing existing fibre-optic and mobile networks. Satellite broadband offers opportunities to connect remote villages, mountainous regions, islands and industrial locations where conventional telecommunications infrastructure is difficult or expensive to establish.
The Indian Coast Guard deployed 15 ships, three Dornier aircraft, three Advanced Light Helicopters and one Chetak helicopter. The Indian Air Force contributed a C-130J transport aircraft and a Mi-17 helicopter, while the Indian Navy deployed two ships.
The expansion comes as India’s indigenous defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY2025–26, representing an increase of 15.6% over the previous financial year. According to the Ministry of Defence, private companies accounted for approximately 24% of total defence production, reflecting their growing participation in India’s defence industrial ecosystem.
Speaking at the NaMo Book Fest in Varanasi on October 8, 2026, the Minister said India’s expanding space industry now offers young professionals opportunities to build careers in advanced technologies without necessarily seeking employment overseas.
Founded in 2024 by Satendra Singh, Prof. B.S. Butola and Dilip Singh, IndigoTex develops wool products, technical textiles and waterless textile-processing technologies. Its research operations are linked to IIT Delhi’s Research and Innovation Park, while manufacturing and finishing capacity is being established at the Rai Industrial Area in Sonipat, Haryana.
An electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of the heart and can help healthcare professionals identify abnormalities that may require further clinical assessment. Conventional ECG systems are generally associated with hospitals, diagnostic centres and clinics, while portable systems can extend basic cardiac assessment closer to patients.
The signing ceremony was attended by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, underlining the wider diplomatic importance of the partnership.
DRDO published the Integration Technology for Uncooled IIR Seeker for R044 and Advanced Light Weight Torpedo for technology transfer on October 6, 2026. The organisation had earlier added the Manufacturing Technology for STANAG-6 (30 mm AP) Armour Panels on October 1.
The revised plans take effect from October 8, 2026 and include a five-day international roaming benefit with 5GB of data, 60 minutes of voice calls, 25 outgoing SMS and free incoming SMS.
