August 9, 2026

Kautilya

Research

Indian Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Superalloy Bi-Metallic Structures through Additive Manufacturing

The research was carried out by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Hyderabad, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology. The work focused on joining stainless steel SS316L with the nickel-based superalloy Inconel IN718 through additive manufacturing, creating a strong and reliable interface between two very different metals.

By Kautilya / July 4, 2026
Economy

Indian Railways Records Strong Freight and Passenger Growth in June 2026

During June 2026, Indian Railways loaded 142.21 million tonnes of freight, compared to 136.71 million tonnes in June 2025. This marks a 4 per cent increase over the corresponding month last year. Freight earnings also recorded positive growth, generating additional revenue of nearly ₹430 crore, reflecting a 3 per cent rise over June 2025.

By Kautilya / July 4, 2026
Economy

Free Trade Agreements Set to Open New Export Window for India’s Toy Industry

Under the proposed benefits of the agreements, Indian toys are expected to receive zero-duty access in the UK and EU markets. At present, such imports face duties of around 5–6 per cent, which affects the final landed cost of Indian products. Removal of these duties can help Indian exporters offer more competitive pricing while expanding their reach among distributors, retailers and consumers abroad.

By Kautilya / July 4, 2026
Defense

India–Japan UNICORN Mast Project: A Stealth Technology Leap for the Indian Navy

The project gained fresh strategic importance during the 16th India–Japan Annual Summit in July 2026. The joint statement recorded that the two Prime Ministers were satisfied that an agreement had been reached in principle on the remaining technical details of the UNICORN project. Both sides also expressed expectation for early conclusion of the project and agreed to explore further defence equipment and technology projects.

By Kautilya / July 4, 2026
Economy Infrastructure

IBM Quantum Computer in Amaravati Marks a Big Leap for India’s Deep-Tech Future

Amaravati’s selection reflects Andhra Pradesh’s fast-rising position in India’s deep-tech landscape. The IBM quantum system is expected to support researchers, startups, academic institutions and enterprises working in pharmaceuticals, materials science, finance, logistics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and advanced industrial research. These are sectors where quantum computing can help solve highly complex problems that remain difficult for conventional computing systems.

By Kautilya / July 4, 2026
Economy Research Trending

Gautam Adani Launches Vande Bharatam to Discover India’s Grassroots Innovators and Entrepreneurs

Vande Bharatam has been designed as a national platform for Indians with ideas, innovations, prototypes, early-stage ventures or established enterprises. The programme will reach all 36 States and Union Territories, more than 800 districts, and multiple Indian languages, making it one of the broadest entrepreneurial discovery initiatives in the country.

By Kautilya / July 3, 2026