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ANRF Unveils AI Outreach Push, Mission-Mode Programmes to Translate Research into Public Impact

According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, SARAL AI is being designed to convert technical research into podcasts, short videos, posters, business briefs, presentations and social media content in 18 Indian languages. The idea is to bridge the gap between laboratories and the public by presenting scientific outcomes in simpler formats that citizens can understand and use.

WAVES OTT Opens Free Access to Yojana, Kurukshetra, Employment News and 227 E-Books

The initiative is designed to widen public access to credible and informative reading material. Yojana and Kurukshetra have long served as reference points for discussions on governance, rural development and socio-economic policy, while Employment News remains an important source for recruitment notices, career guidance and skill-related updates for job seekers. By placing these resources on WAVES OTT without charge, the government is attempting to make reliable informational content easier to reach for students, aspirants, researchers and general readers alike.

ICAR Institutions Enter Global Rankings, Mark Milestone for India’s Agricultural Education

For the first time, two ICAR institutions have secured positions in this global ranking. The ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, has been placed in the 51–100 band in Veterinary Science, becoming the only Indian institution among the top 100 globally in this category. Meanwhile, the ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, has been ranked in the 151–200 band in Agriculture & Forestry, placing it among leading institutions worldwide.

Garuda Aerospace, REIL Join Hands to Expand Drone Pilot Training in Jaipur

The new centre is backed by a 10-year DGCA authorization reportedly valid through March 2036. According to the reports, the facility will train drone pilots for small-category Rotorcraft RPAS operations, including both day and night Visual Line of Sight missions. Ground training will be conducted at REIL House in Mansarovar, while flying operations are planned at Arya College of Engineering and IT in Kukas, Jaipur.