Bengaluru-based defence technology company XINFINITI Aerospace is developing an indigenous drone-based aircraft inspection system in collaboration with the Indian Navy under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative. The system aims to automate aircraft surface inspections, improve defect detection and strengthen maintenance capabilities across naval aviation.
One of the clearest illustrations of this principle appears in the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Sundara Kāṇḍa, Sarga 52, when Vibhīṣaṇa intervenes to prevent Rāvaṇa from executing Hanumān. The episode takes place after Hanumān has entered Laṅkā, located Sītā, confronted the Rākṣasa forces, and delivered Rāma’s message directly to Rāvaṇa in his royal court.
The Shiva Purana, particularly the Yuddha Khanda of the Rudra Samhita, provides an extensive account of this confrontation. Related narratives appear in the Linga Purana, Matsya Purana, and Skanda Purana, although the traditions differ in certain battlefield details and the divine forces involved.
Menopause generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, although its timing varies between individuals. It is clinically recognised after 12 consecutive months without menstruation when no other medical or physiological explanation accounts for the absence of periods.
Black pepper is considered native to the hills of the southwestern Western Ghats, where favourable climatic conditions supported its growth long before its cultivation expanded to other tropical regions. The Spices Board of India identifies this part of the country as the place of origin of Piper nigrum, establishing a direct connection between the plant’s botanical history and the landscapes of present-day Kerala and adjoining areas.
India’s traditional artisans have recorded cumulative sales exceeding ₹55.46 lakh at the ongoing Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in New Delhi, demonstrating the growing demand for indigenous handicrafts, handloom textiles and traditional products. Organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at Dilli Haat, the exhibition has brought together artisans from diverse communities, providing them with direct access to consumers and new opportunities for entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance.
The Advanced Geophysical Data Processing Laboratory has been established at a cost of ₹4.55 crore, with financial support from the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMEDT) and the Geological Survey of India.
The exercise provides a platform for both navies to strengthen professional relationships, exchange operational experience and improve their ability to conduct coordinated maritime activities.
India’s Chemical and Petrochemical Sector Strengthens Global Manufacturing Position with ₹3.4 Lakh Crore Investment in Industrial Regions and New Chemical Parks
The railway expansion programme focuses on seven high-density corridors that constitute an important part of India’s existing national railway network. These routes connect the four metropolitan centres of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, along with strategically important diagonal connections.
