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Indian Navy Set To Commission The Latest ASW Shallow Water Craft Malvan

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Senior naval officers, representatives of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, veterans, and other distinguished guests will also attend the event.

India Expands Infrastructure Monitoring Dashboard to 165 Indicators

PAIMANA, short for Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-building, was launched on April 16, 2026 to strengthen evidence-based monitoring and provide policymakers, researchers and the public with a unified view of India’s infrastructure performance. The July update adds 44 indicators and introduces sector-wise narratives to make official data easier to understand.

ISRO Completes Three Major Gaganyaan Crew Module Qualification Tests

The Crew Module is the habitable capsule that will carry the astronauts and return them safely to Earth. During the mission, it operates together with a Service Module that supplies essential support functions. As the spacecraft prepares to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere, the Crew Module must separate cleanly from the Service Module, protect its descent systems from extreme flight conditions and complete a carefully controlled parachute-assisted descent into the sea.

Nexon Geochem and Russia’s Giredmet Join Hands to Build India’s Rare Earth Processing and Magnet Industry

Giredmet is the State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry operating under Russia’s Rosatom State Corporation. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create an integrated platform in India covering the processing of rare earth materials, technological research, pilot production and the manufacture of high-value components.

Punarnava / Hogweed in Ayurveda: The Renewing Herb for Swelling, Digestion and Fluid Balance

The Sanskrit name Punarnava means “that which becomes new again.” This name reflects the nature of the plant. Even after drying in harsh conditions, it grows fresh again with the arrival of rain. Ayurveda sees this renewing quality as a symbol of its medicinal action. Punarnava helps clear stagnation, reduce heaviness and support the body’s natural ability to regain balance.