BEL’s official product description states that the system, developed by DRDO and productionised by BEL, is already operationally proven and is capable of real-time search, detection, tracking, and neutralisation of flying drones in the micro and small UAV classes, while also presenting optical, thermal, and RF spectrum data on the operator interface.
A commonly repeated tradition says she was named Durgavati because she was born on Durgashtami. The same contemporary source clearly names her father and lineage; I did not find an equally strong contemporary source naming her mother.
India on April 7, 2026 dispatched a consignment of 250 metric tonnes of foodgrains to Seychelles, in what New Delhi described as part of the $175 million Special Economic Package committed to the island nation.
India’s present upgrade cycle is being led by both telecom operators and hyperscalers. The government told Parliament in March 2026 that four submarine cable systems are currently under commissioning at Indian cable landing stations: India Europe Xpress (IEX) in Mumbai, SEA-ME-WE-6 in Mumbai and Chennai, 2Africa in Mumbai, and Raman Cable in Mumbai
India is emerging as a major beneficiary of that shift. Based on an analysis of more than 1,263 Indian AI startups, the report says roughly 75 per cent of the country’s AI startups are focused on applications, and nearly 80 per cent of funding is going into this segment. It also says many Indian startups are reaching the revenue stage early, reflecting a market that is increasingly oriented toward practical deployment rather than speculative experimentation.
The research was carried out by Sahil Gopalkrishna Naik and Manik Banik of the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, working with Mani Zartab of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Nicolas Gisin of the University of Geneva. According to the Press Information Bureau, the team examined whether quantum processes can be faithfully reproduced using only classical resources, a question tied closely to the idea of “quantum advantage.”
The 500 MWe reactor has been developed by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (BHAVINI) and built indigenously with contributions from more than 200 Indian industries, including MSMEs. The project has long been seen as a crucial element in India’s effort to deepen domestic capability in advanced reactor technology while aligning with the wider push for self-reliance in strategic sectors.
A major component of the package is the installation of on-board Kavach Version 4.0 equipment on 232 locomotives in Southern Railway at a cost of ₹208.81 crore. The sanction falls under the umbrella programme for provision of Kavach with LTE-based communication backbone on balance routes of Indian Railways, included in the Works Programme 2024–25. PIB said Southern Railway has been earmarked a sub-umbrella allocation of ₹2,950 crore under this larger programme.
With the fresh additions, India’s cumulative installed wind power capacity has now crossed 56 GW, reinforcing the sector’s growing role in the country’s renewable energy mix. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said the momentum reflects a combination of clearer policy direction, better transmission readiness, competitive tariff discovery and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects.
The new vessels are being fitted with advanced onboard systems, including an AI-based predictive maintenance system and multipurpose drones, reflecting a shift toward more technology-enabled maritime operations. According to the Ministry of Defence, the ships will also carry significant indigenous content, including gear boxes supplied by Triveni of Mysore and water jets from MJP India.
