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.
Under the proposal, a Unified Brand India Framework will be created to guide branding, labelling, export packaging and promotional activities across priority sectors. The framework will identify key products, services, export categories and overseas markets at regular intervals to ensure that branding strategies remain aligned with evolving global demand and international quality standards.
The scheme, which will be implemented over five years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, aims to scale up mobile phone production, build resilient supply chains and encourage the development of Indian technology brands through greater investment in design and research.
Organised by the AIIA under the Ministry of Ayush on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti, the seminar has brought together surgeons, researchers, academicians and policymakers from India and eight other countries to discuss advancements in Ayurvedic surgical sciences.
The new policy seeks to promote the establishment of gas-based urea manufacturing plants across the country, supporting the government’s objective of achieving self-sufficiency in fertilizer production.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, worshipped in the form of a Shiva Linga. The sanctum faces east, following the traditional sacred orientation seen in many old Kerala temples. Kerala Tourism also notes that the Shiva Linga of this temple is known for its large girth, making the main deity especially distinctive among the Shiva shrines of the area.
Chief of Defence Staff General N. S. Raja Subramani is understood to be preparing to present the proposed framework to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Following consideration by the Ministry of Defence, the proposal would require approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security before the new command architecture could be implemented. General Subramani assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff in May 2026, succeeding General Anil Chauhan.
The initiative builds on the progress of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) launched under Semicon 1.0 and seeks to establish a comprehensive ecosystem covering chip design, fabrication, packaging, research and talent development. The government said the programme reflects its long-term commitment to positioning India as a major player in the global semiconductor industry.
India Post has set an annual revenue target of ₹19,803 crore for FY 2026–27. Against a first-quarter target of ₹4,951 crore, the Department generated ₹4,009 crore, achieving 81 per cent of the quarterly goal.
Phra Lak Phra Lam is the Lao adaptation of Valmiki’s Ramayana. Luang Prabang cultural documentation describes it as a Lao version of the Indian literary epic, with the central figures of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana transformed into Phra Lam, Nang Sida, and Phra Lak within a Lao cultural setting.
