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The agreement between CSIR-CRRI and Bharat Tiki Tar Shell India establishes a framework for collaborative research, technology development and the practical application of advanced pavement materials. The partnership will focus on modified bituminous binders and engineering solutions suited to the demanding operational conditions of airport infrastructure.
The proposed facility will focus on advanced semiconductor assembly, packaging and testing technologies, including specialised processes required for high-performance electronic components. The project is particularly relevant to India’s efforts to develop domestic semiconductor capabilities for defence, aerospace, telecommunications and other strategic applications.
Under the proposed arrangement, Petronet LNG and Gruner Renewable Energy will establish a private limited company with equal equity participation. Each partner will hold a 50% ownership stake, while representation on the joint venture’s board of directors will be proportional to the respective shareholdings.
The minister emphasised that cooperation between India and South Korea could extend beyond ship construction to include port development, maritime logistics, technology transfer, workforce training and industrial innovation.
The rice received formal recognition under India’s Geographical Indications (GI) system on 2 January 2024, establishing its legally protected geographical identity. The recognition represents an important milestone for the tribal farming communities of Koraput, whose traditional seed conservation and agricultural practices have helped preserve this valuable indigenous variety.
The ICAR–Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Trust ARS Rubber Private Limited to facilitate the commercialisation of its newly developed protective gloves. The agreement establishes cooperation between the research institute and the industry partner for bringing the technology closer to agricultural workers who could benefit from improved hand protection during cotton harvesting.
The proposed five-year assured-order framework addresses a longstanding challenge within India’s defence innovation ecosystem. Developing military technologies often requires substantial investment in research, engineering, testing and certification, while the number of potential customers remains relatively limited.
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited has initiated construction activities at the proposed industrial complex in the Lakhanpur area of Jharsuguda district. The project is being developed in a major coal-producing region associated with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India. Its proximity to domestic coal resources is expected to support the availability of feedstock required for continuous gasification and downstream chemical production.
According to the company, the interceptor has been designed to engage hostile aerial threats through a combination of high-speed flight and AI-assisted navigation. Its intended integration with a broader counter-UAS architecture reflects the importance of coordinating detection, tracking and interception functions within a unified defensive system.
L&T Precision Engineering and Systems has expanded its existing relationship with SCHOTTEL to cover Controllable Pitch Propeller shafting systems intended for commercial ships. The move broadens the companies’ cooperation into an important segment of marine propulsion equipment.
