The phenomenon highlights the ecological connections between the Eastern Ghats, the plains of Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats. It also demonstrates how changes in rainfall, vegetation and environmental conditions influence the movement of wildlife across different landscapes.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore on 26 October. Around 82% of the proposed procurement value is expected to be sourced from Indian industry
The ISRO Chairman emphasised that the proposed expansion would involve greater cooperation with private companies and startups. The objective is to develop a more extensive space-launch ecosystem capable of supporting India’s scientific missions alongside an expanding commercial satellite industry.
Thales has worked with Indian industrial partners for several years, developing relationships with manufacturers and engineering organisations capable of supplying components and specialised services for its international operations.
The training activities are taking place in and around the Foreign Training Node at Thiruvananthapuram, where the participating contingents are practising military operations suited to different geographical conditions.
Sagar Defence Engineering presented its latest autonomous maritime platform during SWAVLAMBAN 2026, held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 26–27 October. The event brought together representatives of the Indian Navy, defence manufacturers, startups, micro, small and medium enterprises, academic institutions and research organisations to promote indigenous innovation.
The gathering provides an additional platform for international engagement by connecting parliamentary institutions and legislators alongside the diplomatic and governmental mechanisms already operating within BRICS.
Ayurveda understands health as a state of balance involving physiological functions, mental activity, sensory experience and emotional well-being. The Sushruta Samhita describes a healthy individual through balanced doshas, properly functioning digestive and metabolic processes, healthy bodily tissues and waste elimination, and a contented state of mind and senses.
The Defence Minister identified the limited domestic availability of certain raw materials, including rare earth elements, and the absence of specific technologies as important causes of external dependence.
Transport and logistics account for the largest share of monitored projects, followed by the energy sector. Together, these two categories represent 1,545 projects, or 83.4% of the total, underscoring the importance of connectivity and energy infrastructure in India’s ongoing development programme.
