Gobindabhog is native to the Lower Gangetic plains and the Rarh region of Bengal, where farmers have cultivated it for centuries. Its traditional growing zone extends across districts such as Bardhaman, Hooghly, Nadia, Bankura, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Howrah and North 24 Parganas.
The fifth-century BCE grammarian Pāṇini referred to Kāpiśī, understood as the city of the Kapisa country. The Getty Research Institute’s geographical database identifies Begram with ancient Kapisa and records Pāṇini among the earliest sources referring to the city.
The Polish Prime Minister is accompanied by Andrzej Domański, Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy, and a large business delegation. His itinerary includes official engagements in New Delhi and a visit to Bengaluru, highlighting the growing importance of industrial cooperation, technology partnerships and private-sector participation in relations between the two countries.
The treatment is intended for patients whose cancer cannot be removed surgically, has returned after earlier treatment or has spread to other parts of the body. These conditions often require systemic treatment because surgery or localised therapy alone may not adequately control the disease.
Swadeshi Empresa Private Limited developed the FF Bot as a remotely operated unmanned ground vehicle designed to assist firefighters in dangerous environments. The system forms part of the company’s growing portfolio of robotic firefighting and emergency response technologies.
India and Singapore have commenced the 33rd edition of the Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX
IBSAMAR IX 2026 involved ten days of coordinated activities designed to strengthen the ability of the three navies to operate together in a maritime environment. The exercise combined harbour-based professional engagements with operational training at sea, allowing naval personnel to exchange practical knowledge and gain experience working alongside their counterparts.
Ammunic Systems specialises in weapon systems engineering, with particular emphasis on technologies used in modern military munitions. Its principal areas of expertise include advanced electronic fuzes, warhead development, electronic initiation systems and specialised weapon integration. These capabilities are relevant to a variety of defence applications, ranging from conventional munitions to weapons intended for unmanned platforms.
The Regional Connectivity Scheme, popularly known as UDAN, was launched on 21 October 2016 under the National Civil Aviation Policy. Its objective was to make regional air travel affordable while encouraging airlines to operate commercially sustainable services between underserved destinations.
The Indian Air Force’s VayuSaksham initiative announced that it had signed a contract with Cyronics Innovation Labs Limited for an indigenous Wideband HF Modem intended to enhance the service’s operational capabilities.
