Month: July 2024
Ministry of Coal promoting coal gasification across India
India's vast coal reserves, estimated at 378 billion tonnes of which about 199 billion tonnes are classified as 'proven', present significant opportunities for energy generation. Currently, about 80% of India's […]
Indian Coast Guard rescues 14 members in Arabian Sea
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 14 Indian crew members of the bulk carrier JSW Raigad stranded off the coast of Alibaug, Maharashtra at around 0930 hrs on 26 July […]
Indian Researchers find a new method for using carbon dioxide in opposite, ambient reaction conditions
Researchers have discovered a new method of using carbon dioxide under ambient reaction conditions, unlike the harsh thermal conditions reported previously. Using CO2, they have converted amines into N-formamides useful […]
Indian scientists develop new model for early detection of cervical cancer
Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have planned to develop a model that […]
13-year-old girl gets a new life after heart surgery in Kerala
The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has begun its first heart transplant, marking a significant milestone in medical care. Doctors will transplant the heart of […]
Fraudsters are impersonating airline customer services, and travellers must stay vigilant
Over 100,000 passengers have been hit by weekend flight cancellations following a global IT outage, impacting major airlines Ryanair, British Airways and EasyJet. Flight compensation experts are warning customers […]
India successfully tests second stage ballistic missile defence system
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on July 24, 2024. The target missile was launched from LC-IV Dhamra at 1620 hrs […]
First advanced frigate “Triput” for Indian Navy launched in Goa
The first of the two advanced ships under construction by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy was launched on 23 July 2024 at GSL, Goa. In keeping with […]
Nagaland villager sets up facility to make bioplastic bags from cassava plant
Smallholder farmers in 10 villages of Mokokchung district of Nagaland are setting an example by using compostable bioplastic bags made from cassava starch in place of plastic. Government efforts to […]
Indian researchers highlight potential of Ladakh’s rock varnish
Magnetofossils – fossilised remains of magnetic particles produced by magnetotactic bacteria – have been observed in rock varnish layers in Ladakh. Studies suggesting biological processes in the formation of rock […]