Local historical memory ties it closely to Kanthalloor Sala, the celebrated centre of learning often described as the “Nalanda of South India.” That association gives the temple a stature larger than that of a city shrine: it is remembered as a place where worship, scholarship, and political history once stood side by side.
DRDO and the Ministry of Defence describe Microwave Obscurant Chaff (MOC) as a niche technology that obscures radar signals and creates a microwave shield around platforms and assets, thereby reducing radar detection.
The milestone, achieved using indigenous technology developed by QNu Labs—a startup supported under the mission and focused on quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions—represents one of the longest quantum key distribution (QKD) deployments globally since the mission’s launch in October 2024. Secretary, DST, Dr. Abhay Karandikar described it as “a landmark advancement in secure quantum communication,” noting that it reflects progress ahead of envisaged timelines.
In a social media post after the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar said the consultations reflected India’s historic ties and strong people-to-people connection with Africa. The engagement signals continued efforts to deepen political trust, expand development cooperation, and strengthen business and strategic linkages with African partners
With an installed capacity of 1,200 MW, configured as six 190 MW units and one 60 MW unit, the Kalai-II project is expected to generate 4,852.95 million units of electricity annually. According to the government, it will be the first hydroelectric project in the Lohit Basin and is expected to strengthen power supply in Arunachal Pradesh, help manage peak electricity demand, and support grid balancing at the national level.
India’s push toward human performance augmentation in combat environments has taken a pragmatic and field-oriented
The initiative comes as India accelerates efforts to meet its ambitious target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, up from the current ~267 GW. Grid-scale battery storage is considered critical for managing the intermittent nature of renewable sources such as solar and wind, by storing surplus energy during low demand and supplying it during peak hours.
The order involves the construction of four bulk carriers, each with a capacity of around 92,500 deadweight tonnes (DWT)—placing them among the largest commercial vessels ever to be built in India. Each vessel will measure approximately 229.5 metres in length with a beam of 37 metres, and will be equipped with advanced ammonia-based dual-fuel propulsion systems, positioning them at the forefront of low-emission maritime transport.
According to official updates, the consignment includes essential relief materials such as food items, medicines and emergency supplies, aimed at addressing immediate humanitarian needs in affected areas. The assistance has been routed through established diplomatic and humanitarian channels to ensure timely delivery to vulnerable communities.
The review is part of a broader diplomatic roadmap that took shape after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus in June 2025, when the two countries elevated ties through a comprehensive partnership framework and agreed to prepare a five-year Action Plan to guide bilateral relations from 2025 to 2029. That framework identified strategic sectors including technology, innovation, digital infrastructure, mobility, tourism and stronger economic engagement as priority areas for sustained cooperation.
