Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew indigenous light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas. He co-piloted a trainer version.He became the first Prime Minister to fly the Tejas on a sortie.The aircraft took off from the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Airport) in Bengaluru. He was accompanied by an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot.Light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas has been… Read More »
November 26, 2023, marks the National Milk Day 2023 which holds a special place in the hearts of millions, as it pays homage to the visionary Dr. Verghese Kurien, the driving force behind the White Revolution. This annual celebration, observed on November 26, serves as a tribute to his remarkable contributions to the development of the dairy industry… Read More »
November 26, 2023, marks the celebration of Indian Constitution Day, also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas,’ this day is celebrated to create awareness about the Indian Constitution and legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the father of Indian Constitution. This significant day commemorates the adoption of the constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949, which came into effect on January… Read More »
On the auspicious occasion of Constitution Day, President Droupadi Murmu revealed a statue of Dr B R Ambedkar within the Supreme Court premises. This symbolic gesture aimed to honor the renowned architect of the Indian Constitution. The event drew the attendance of numerous judges from the Supreme Court, emphasizing the significance of commemorating Constitution Day. Tributes from Chief… Read More »
The National Cadet Corps (NCC), the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces, is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary on November 27, 2023. Operating from its headquarters in New Delhi, India, the NCC opens its doors voluntarily to school and college students, functioning as a Tri-Services Organisation encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force. As a significant milestone… Read More »
The United Nations General Assembly, in a decisive move towards fostering sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation, has designated November 26 as World Sustainable Transport Day. This resolution underscores the critical role of transport in connectivity, trade, economic growth, and employment, while acknowledging its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The pursuit of sustainable transport is not only an environmental imperative but… Read More »
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has inaugurated the world’s largest single-site solar power plant, the 2-gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project (IPP). The plant, located 35 kilometers from Abu Dhabi city, will generate enough electricity to power almost 200,000 homes and is expected to displace 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The project was… Read More »
Five years ago, in 2018, Dr. Langlands was awarded the Abel Prize, one of the highest honors for mathematicians, for “his visionary program connecting representation theory to number theory.” This groundbreaking initiative, known as the Langlands Program, has its roots in a 17-page letter written by Dr. Langlands to the French mathematician André Weil in 1967, setting forth a series… Read More »
Telangana has unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed temple, a groundbreaking structure situated in Burugupally, Siddipet district. This innovative construction, achieved through a three-month 3D printing process, marks a significant technological milestone.Temple Design and ConstructionThe temple spans 4,000 square feet and stands at a height of 35.5 feet. It comprises three distinct parts, each dedicated to a different deity:Modak… Read More »
In a significant development following the India-Australia 2+2 summit, an Indian Armed Forces contingent, comprising personnel from all three services, embarked on a journey to Perth for the second edition of AustraHind-23 – a collaborative military exercise between the two nations. This joint exercise, spanning two weeks from Nov 22 to Dec 6, aims to enhance inter-operability and conduct… Read More »