Nameri Tiger Reserve covers about 344 sq km, with Nameri National Park forming the 200 sq km core. The reserve also includes buffer areas from Naduar and Balipara Reserve Forests, while Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary covers around 120 sq km as the satellite core.
Scientists at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), used epitaxial ultrathin titanium nitride (TiN) films to isolate the role of strain on plasmonic behaviour.
The project marks a significant upgrade for India’s east coast trade infrastructure. With deeper channels and berth-side capacity, Kamarajar Port can now receive larger bulk carriers, allowing shipping lines to move more cargo per vessel. This is expected to lower freight costs through economies of scale, improve operational efficiency, raise cargo-handling capacity and strengthen India’s competitiveness in EXIM trade.
The centre was inaugurated during the visit of an Indian academic delegation to Kyrgyzstan from July 4 to 7, in collaboration with the Manas National Academy and the Centre for Studies of International Relations (CSIR), New Delhi. The event also marked the release of the first Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz national epic, Manas, making one of Central Asia’s most celebrated literary works accessible to millions of Hindi readers.
High-level defence engagements have continued to reinforce the partnership. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held discussions with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in July 2024. Later that year, on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus, Singh met Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy, to review ongoing defence cooperation and explore new avenues of collaboration.
The meeting reaffirmed the importance attached by both countries to their longstanding friendship and close partnership and their shared commitment to further strengthen cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The Indian side underscored that Myanmar occupies an important place in India’s Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) policies.
The Pinaka LRGR rocket is designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, with support from Defence Research and Development Laboratory and Research Centre Imarat.
Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country. Its geography gives it a special maritime responsibility. It sits close to major sea lanes, important straits and strategic chokepoints that connect the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Protecting these waters requires strong surveillance, rapid response capability and credible deterrence.
The meeting was held on 6 July 2026 and was co-chaired by Benjamin Gallezot, France’s Interministerial Delegate for Strategic Minerals, and Kameshwar Saip, Joint Secretary, National Critical Mineral Mission, Ministry of Mines. The discussions brought together officials and technical experts from both sides at a time when critical minerals are becoming central to clean energy, electric mobility, defence technology, electronics and advanced manufacturing.
The Bintang Republik Indonesia is Indonesia’s highest order and is awarded for distinguished service to the republic and its people. The Adipurna class is the highest grade within the order. Its conferment on the Indian Prime Minister reflects Jakarta’s recognition of India’s growing role as a trusted partner in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
