June 21, 2026

Kautilya

Defense

DRDO & Indian Air Force Carry Out Successful Flight Tests of Indigenously-Developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon

Two flight tests of indigenously-developed smart anti-airfield weapon have been carried out jointly by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF). The two different configurations based on satellite navigation and electro optical sensors have been successfully tested. Electro optical seeker based flight test of this class of bomb has been conducted for the first time in the country. The electro optic sensor has been developed indigenously. The weapon was launched by an IAF aircraft from Chandan ranges at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on October 28, 2021 and November 03, 2021.

By Kautilya / November 7, 2021
Research

Indian Astronomers Find New Method to Study Environment of Extra Solar Planets Using Polarisation of Light

Indian Astronomers have found a new method to understand the atmosphere of extra solar planets. They have shown that planets going around stars other than the Sun can be studied by observing the polarisation of light and studying polarisation signatures. These polarisation signatures or variations in scattering intensity of light can be observed with existing instruments and expanding the study of planets beyond the solar system using existing instruments.

By Kautilya / November 6, 2021
Governance Heritage Indian Legends

PM Inaugurates Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi and Unveils the Statue of Adi Shankaracharya

Talking about Adi Shankaracharya, Shri Modi said  that the meaning of Shankar in Sanskrit is – “शं करोति सः शंकरः”. That is, the one who does welfare is Shankar. This grammar was directly proven by Acharya Shankar. His life was as extraordinary as it was  devoted to the welfare of the common man, he said. The Prime Minister recalled there was a time when spirituality and religion started getting linked with stereotypes and outdated practices. Whereas, Indian philosophy talks about human welfare and looks at life in a holistic way. Adi Shankaracharya did the work of making the society aware of this truth, he said.

By Kautilya / November 6, 2021
Infrastructure

Total HDN (High Density Network) Routes (649 RKM) Falling in Northeast Frontier Railway have been Commissioned with Electric Traction

In a historical achievement, CRS authorization has been received for introduction of AC electric traction to & from Guwahati railway station. Guwahati is the biggest and busiest railway station of Northeast being located in the capital of Assam.  So the biggest city of Northeast is now literally connected with all metros and other big cities through 25KV AC traction.

By Kautilya / November 6, 2021
Diplomacy Governance Heritage Temples and Places

The Recently Retrieved Idol of Goddess Annapurna to Begin itsJourney on November 11 for its Rightful Place at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Since 1976, 55 idols have been returned to India.  75% of the idols that have been returned were done so during the tenure of Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi .Out  of the 55 antiquities, 42 were returned after 2014 with the Annapurna Devi being the last addition to this.

By Kautilya / November 6, 2021
Economy Intervention

Coal India Effort to Further Reduce Emission- Pilot Project to Replace Diesel with LNG in Dumpers

In order to further reduce carbon footprint, Coal India Ltd (CIL), Ministry of Coal has recently initiated the process of retrofitting Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) kits in its dumpers – the big trucks engaged in transportation of coal in mines. CIL, the world’s largest coal miner uses over 4 lakh kilolitres of diesel per annum with an expense of over Rs. 3,500 crore.

By Kautilya / November 6, 2021
Defense

DAC, Headed by Raksha Mantri Mr. Rajnath Singh, Approves Proposals Worth INR. 7,965 Crore – Make in India

Key approvals of procurement from domestic sources include twelve Light Utility Helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL); Lynx U2 Fire Control System from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) which will enhance the detection tracking and engagement capabilities of Naval war ships and Mid Life Upgradation of the Dornier Aircraft from HAL to increase the Naval capacity of maritime reconnaissance and coastal surveillance.

By Kautilya / November 6, 2021