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Bengaluru-based defence technology company XINFINITI Aerospace is developing an indigenous drone-based aircraft inspection system in collaboration with the Indian Navy under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative. The system aims to automate aircraft surface inspections, improve defect detection and strengthen maintenance capabilities across naval aviation.
Black pepper is considered native to the hills of the southwestern Western Ghats, where favourable climatic conditions supported its growth long before its cultivation expanded to other tropical regions. The Spices Board of India identifies this part of the country as the place of origin of Piper nigrum, establishing a direct connection between the plant’s botanical history and the landscapes of present-day Kerala and adjoining areas.
India’s Chemical and Petrochemical Sector Strengthens Global Manufacturing Position with ₹3.4 Lakh Crore Investment in Industrial Regions and New Chemical Parks
The railway expansion programme focuses on seven high-density corridors that constitute an important part of India’s existing national railway network. These routes connect the four metropolitan centres of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, along with strategically important diagonal connections.
The pharmaceutical company confirmed the planned launch through a regulatory filing submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) on November 7, 2026. The announcement follows the receipt of import and marketing permission from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) in December 2025.
The testing exercise was conducted under the Quality Coordination Cell programme involving public-sector oil marketing companies and the Centre for High Technology (CHT), an organisation functioning under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Indian Deep-Tech Startup Combines Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Artificial Intelligence and Indigenous Farm Mechanisation to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture
Avighna X1 Lite Combines Artificial Intelligence, LiDAR and Satellite Navigation to Bring Affordable Farm Automation to Indian Agriculture
Kashmir Saffron received Geographical Indication (GI) registration on 1 May 2020, formally recognising its geographical identity under India’s Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The recognition established a legal framework for protecting its traditional reputation and distinguishing authentic Kashmir Saffron from products without the required geographical association.
AI-Powered Ottobot Robots Automate Medical Deliveries and Material Movement Across Hospitals and Industrial Facilities
