The Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo has become the first Sri Lankan institution to collaborate with the SAMHiTA initiative. The partnership focuses on preserving valuable manuscripts that document religious traditions, philosophy, languages and cultural practices developed and transmitted across generations.
The research was conducted by a team comprising E. S. Santhosh Kumar, S. M. Shareef, P. P. Anusha, K. A. Rashmi and Rejitha Joseph of JNTBGRI, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram. Their study, titled Comprehensive Checklist of the Flowering Plants of the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, South India, consolidates botanical knowledge accumulated through more than a century of scientific exploration.
Jaishankar and President Aliyev exchanged views on important regional and international developments, examining them from their respective strategic perspectives. The discussions reflected the interest of both countries in maintaining independent approaches to international relations while identifying areas where their interests converge.
The Land Warfare Doctrine provides an overarching framework for preparing the Indian Army to meet the challenges arising from the evolving nature of armed conflict. The Ministry of Defence described the document as an important element of the Army’s efforts to strengthen its readiness for future warfare.
Prime Minister Modi stated that more than half of the world’s Global Capability Centres operate in India, reflecting the country’s established position in international business and technology services. These centres, established by multinational corporations, perform specialised functions that support their global operations, ranging from information technology and financial management to engineering, research and product development.
During their bilateral meeting, Piyush Goyal and Katherina Reiche reviewed opportunities for closer industrial collaboration between India and Germany. Their discussions highlighted the potential of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement to expand bilateral trade, encourage investment and create new opportunities for businesses in both economies.
Vaishya Tekri is an ancient archaeological mound located near Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. The site attracted scientific attention during excavations undertaken by the Archaeology Department of the erstwhile Gwalior State in 1938–39.
RUCK GmbH, headquartered in Eschweiler, Germany, specialises in developing ophthalmic surgical systems and associated medical technologies. Established in 1981, the company has built expertise in equipment designed for surgical procedures involving both the anterior and posterior segments of the eye.
The investigation began when Wimarithy K. Marak, a researcher associated with Assam Don Bosco University, encountered an unusual small aquatic organism in a village well in Goalpara district. Similar creatures had previously been noticed in local wells, but their biological identity remained unknown.
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue serves as the Indian Navy’s annual apex-level international outreach conference at the strategic level. It provides a platform for maritime professionals, policymakers, research institutions and academic organisations to examine issues affecting the Indo-Pacific maritime environment.
