In Ayurveda, Katphala is mainly valued for disorders involving Kapha accumulation, throat congestion, cough, cold, heaviness, sluggish digestion and excessive secretions. The bark is the most commonly used medicinal part, while the fruit of the plant is also traditionally known in Himalayan food culture.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the National Flag will be flown at half-mast across the country on all government buildings where it is regularly displayed. The government also announced that no official entertainment events will take place during the day of mourning.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that maize now contributes around 35% of India’s ethanol output, highlighting the growing importance of grain-based biofuels in the national energy strategy. The development reflects the government’s effort to build a more diversified and dependable ethanol supply chain.
Saindhava Lavana is valued because it brings flavour without overwhelming the body. Ayurveda treats salt as more than seasoning; it is a substance that affects Agni, doshas, appetite, water balance and tissue softness. Saindhava stands apart because it is considered ruchikara, deepana, vatanulomana and comparatively mild.
In a positive Akhand Bharat sense, Malaysia shows the beauty of Brihattar Bharat — the larger civilisational world shaped by Indian stories, maritime trade, Sanskritic vocabulary, Hindu-Buddhist ideas, temple culture, and shared epics. This was a cultural Akhand Bharat: a sacred network of ideas crossing seas, ports, kingdoms, and languages. The Malay world received these influences with creativity and gave the Ramayana a local soul.
The report estimates that the market has nearly doubled over the past five years, growing from US$56 billion (₹4.16 lakh crore) in FY21 to around US$90 billion in FY26. The sector’s growth is being supported by higher disposable incomes, urbanisation, changing lifestyles and a growing preference for organised dining and digital food ordering.
The collaboration will begin with a pilot facility at an Adani Group site to produce formic acid using captured carbon dioxide and renewable electricity. If the pilot proves successful, the companies plan to scale the technology for commercial production, with the aim of manufacturing chemicals using significantly lower carbon emissions than conventional processes.
The service sits within BSNL’s Global Satellite Phone Service, or GSPS, which has been available to the public and enterprises since 2018. According to the Ministry of Communications, BSNL provides voice call and SMS services through GSPS, and the communication is transferred in encrypted form under Department of Telecommunications guidelines.
INS Mahendragiri has joined the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, also known as the Sunrise Fleet. The frigate will strengthen India’s maritime combat capabilities along the eastern seaboard and extend the Navy’s operational reach across the Indian Ocean Region.
The new drones are expected to support the Indian Army’s Artillery arm. Their primary battlefield role will be deep precision strikes against targets such as enemy artillery positions, command nodes, logistics points and other high-value tactical assets. Reports also say these systems have been designed with resistance to jamming and spoofing, reflecting lessons from recent conflicts where electronic warfare has become central to drone operations.
