INSV Kaundinya is no ordinary naval vessel. She is a traditionally constructed stitched ship, built entirely using ancient Indian methods. Instead of modern welding and metal fastenings, wooden planks have been hand-stitched together using coir rope and sealed with natural resins — a technique once used by Indian shipwrights who sailed confidently across vast oceans centuries ago.
On March 1, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone in Tamil Nadu’s
Ullal, though small, was strategically located near the mouth of the Netravati River, close to modern Mangaluru. It was a trading hub with commercial connections to Arabia and beyond. When Portuguese authorities demanded tribute and exclusive trading rights, Abbakka refused. Her resistance was not symbolic; it was economic and strategic.
Krishna’s message is not rigid fatalism; it is clarity. Every leader occupies a defined space of responsibility. A judge must judge. A soldier must protect. A leader must decide.
India has embarked on what many health experts are calling a defining moment in public health — the nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect young girls from cervical cancer. This campaign marks a major leap toward preventing a disease that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and long been considered largely avoidable.
New Delhi: With a fresh allocation of ₹3,000 crore in the Union Budget 2026–27 to
Under the collaboration, users will soon be able to identify nearby Aadhaar centres based on the specific services they provide, such as adult enrolment, child enrolment, or updates related to address and mobile numbers. The listing will also include important details like operating hours, parking availability, and accessibility features, including divyang-friendly infrastructure wherever applicable.
The delegation was led by Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The team included officials from the department, representatives from the governments of Assam and West Bengal, and experts from WAPCOS Limited. The visit took place from February 24 to 27.
The pact aims to modernise India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector through technology-driven, sustainable practices while improving the livelihoods of coastal and fishing communities. Officials said the agreement is expected to provide a major boost to India’s Blue Economy initiatives.
VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and industry partners. The missile system is intended to meet the operational requirements of all three branches of the Armed Forces — the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force — enhancing India’s layered air defence architecture.
