Mission ShakthiSAT is designed as a large international STEM and space education programme focused on girls. The initiative aims to train thousands of young students from 108 nations in space science, satellite systems, programming, electronics, mission planning and hands-on satellite development. Its wider purpose is to create confidence, curiosity and technical exposure among schoolgirls at an early age.
The dashboard is being managed by the National Institute of Social Defence, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. NISD is also responsible for training geriatric caregivers, making the platform a direct bridge between trained human resources and elderly citizens who need care services.
The discussions focused on the evolving threat from terrorism in South Asia, Central Asia and the wider region. Both sides exchanged assessments on terrorist groups operating globally and regionally, with particular attention to cross-border terrorism, radicalisation, terror financing, drug trafficking and the movement of foreign terrorist fighters.
The shipment has been undertaken by M/s Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries Pvt. Ltd., a Varanasi-based manufacturer-exporter. Its movement from Varanasi to the Inland Container Depot in Kanpur for customs clearance, followed by onward transport to Jawaharlal Nehru Port for shipment to Oman, reflects the growing integration of regional manufacturing centres with India’s export logistics network.
The consignment, comprising 5 metric tonnes (MT) of Banganapalle mangoes, was exported by M/s Osum Food Solutions LLP on 11 June 2026 and arrived in Singapore on 24 June 2026. The successful shipment marks an important milestone in promoting cost-effective and sustainable export logistics for India’s horticultural produce while expanding market access for premium Indian mangoes.
The outlook was highlighted by Uruguay’s Ambassador to India and Coordinator of the Latin American and Caribbean Group, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, during the LAC FIRST: India-Latin America & Caribbean Business & Diplomatic Conference. He said Latin America will continue to be an important partner in India’s journey towards becoming a developed economy, with both regions having strong potential to deepen cooperation across productive sectors.
According to a Bain & Company and DSG Consumer Partners report, India’s emerging consumer brand ecosystem generated nearly Rs. 71,033 crore, or about US$ 7.5 billion, in revenue in FY25. Five years earlier, this figure stood at around Rs. 18,942 crore, or about US$ 2 billion. This sharp rise reflects how quickly digital-first and innovation-led brands have moved from niche players to serious competitors in several consumer categories.
The reform follows the government’s broader push to increase the share of railways in national freight movement. Rail transport is more energy-efficient and environment-friendly compared to road transport. With Indian Railways moving close to full electrification, a greater shift of freight from road to rail is expected to reduce diesel consumption, lower emissions and support the country’s green logistics goals.
Located in Guruvayur, in the culturally rich district of Thrissur, the temple occupies a special place in Kerala’s sacred geography. Thrissur is celebrated as the cultural capital of Kerala, a land of poorams, temple arts, classical music, ritual traditions and festive grandeur. In this atmosphere, Guruvayur stands as a luminous spiritual centre where faith is lived every day through prayer, offerings, vows and devotion.
The title itself is beautiful. Kṣema means welfare, health, well-being, safety and auspicious living. Kutūhala means curiosity, interest or wonder. Kṣemakutūhalam may therefore be understood as “the curiosity for well-being” or “the delightful inquiry into health.” This is a fitting title because the book is not merely about recipes. It is about the complete relationship between food and human life. It asks how food should be selected, cooked, served, eaten, digested and adjusted according to season, constitution, appetite and health.
