India, France to Launch Space Security Dialogue to Protect Space Asset
India and France are soon set to launch Space Security Dialogue at the heart of which is protecting space assets like satellites.
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Zoological Survey of India Gets its First Woman Director
Dhriti Banerjee, entomologist with an expertise in Diptera, has taken over as the 18th director of the 105-year institute on August 6. Headquartered in Kolkata, the ZSI has 16 regional centres and about 300 scientists.
ITBP Inducts its First Women Officers in Combat
A total of 53 officers passed out from the ITBP officers’ training academy located in Mussoorie after a passing out parade was held, with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami officiating as the chief guest.
India to have US Standard Highways in 3 Years: Nitin Gadkari
Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that he believes that within three years, the entire country will be provided with national highways parallel to the standards of the American highways.
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier ‘Vikrant’ Returns After Successful Maiden Sea Voyage
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) ‘Vikrant’ successfully accomplished its maiden sea voyage today for which she had sailed on 04 Aug 21 from Kochi.Trials progressed as planned and system parameters proved satisfactory. The carrier would continue to undergo series of sea trials to prove all equipment and systems prior handing over the vessel to the Indian Navy.
Ayush Minister Assure All Help in Establishing the World’s First Bio Bank of Ayurveda at AIIA
Union Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and MoS for Ayush, Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai visited All India Institute of Ayurveda on Sunday and inaugurated Multi-Purpose Yoga Hall & Mini Auditorium. Both the Ministers highly appreciated the work done by AIIA and assured their full-fledged support for further development of the Institute to make it world’s best Ayurveda Institute. Lauding the futuristic plan of the Institute, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal assured all help for establishing the first Bio-Bank of the world in Ayurveda at AIIA.
India Crosses 500 Million-Mark in Total Number of Covid Vaccine Doses Given
India crossed the 500 million doses mark in total vaccine shots administered so far on Friday, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a tweet. “India soars high on #COVID19 vaccination, historic record of 50 crore doses administered to date,” the minister said.
Pakistani Establishment Controlling ‘Family Business’ of Selling Kashmir Narrative, Uses Issue as Survival Strategy: Report
In the report ‘Kashmir Inc: a conflict Industry; beneficiaries across generations and continents’ Disinfo Lab states that for the Pak establishment, Kashmir conflict has become “a goose that lays golden eggs”.
India, Sri Lanka and Maldives to Collaborate on Security
India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives have agreed to work on “four pillars” of security cooperation, covering areas of marine security, human trafficking, counter-terrorism, and cyber security, in a recent virtual meeting of top security officials of the three countries.
Indian Railways Organisation of Alternative Fuels (IROAF) Invite Bids for Hydrogen Fuel Cell based Train on Indian Railways Network
Initially, 2 DEMU rakes will be converted and later, 2 Hybrid locos will be converted based on Hydrogen Fuel cell power movement. There will be no change in the driving console. Also, the project will lead to saving of Rs.2.3 Cr. annually.