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J&K: 182 Terrorists Killed, 41 Arrested in 9 Months

Defence sources sharing details here said that in the year 2019, total 152 terrorists were killed but this year from January till first week of October, 182 terrorists of different ‘tanzeems’ (outfits) including that of Pakistan originated Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Toiba, have been eliminated.

Modulating Pathogen Functions Control Sheath Blight Disease

Scientists are constantly working to find new ways to control various crop diseases. A recent study, conducted by the researchers at the New Delhi based National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), has discovered that modulating the functions of pathogen responsible for sheath blight, could be a game changer in the fight against the menacing rice disease.

Indian Navy – Sri Lanka Navy Maritime Exercise SLINEX-20 off Trincomalee

SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain. Interaction between the SLN and IN has also grown significantly in recent years, in consonance with India’s policy of ‘Neighbourhood First’ and Hon’ble PM’s vision of ‘Security and Growth for all in the Region (SAGAR)’.

CSIR-CMERI Develops Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Processing Facility

Decentralised Waste Management technology developed by CSIR-CMERI can result in drastic reduction of expenditure related to Transportation Logistics and can help reductions in CO2 emissions, by reducing fossil fuel usage. The Scientifically Decentralised Waste Processing Hubs will help multiply outreach for various locations and will also boost the manufacturing potential for the residents of the region.

India Successfully Test-Fires SANT Missile

India on Monday test-fired the Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) missile off the coast of Odisha. The test was successful. The Defence Research and Development Organisation is developing the missile for the Indian Air Force and it will have both Lock-on After Launch and Lock-on Before Launch capabilities, sources said.

India Invites Australia to Join Malabar Drill

India on Monday formally invited Australia to take part in its trilateral Malabar naval exercise with the US and Japan this year amid the ongoing military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh.
The decision to include Australia in the drills — the first time all members of the regional grouping known as the Quad will be engaged at a military level — comes as Beijing and New Delhi are caught up in their worst border tensions in four decades.