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Jet engines are the core of modern combat aircraft, demanding advanced expertise in metallurgy, aerodynamics, thermal management, and digital control systems. Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, India has been striving to develop homegrown jet engines to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Russia’s Historical RoleRussia has long been India’s defense partner, providing support in some programs such as Kaveri engine testing (via CIAM) and joint fighter projects. However, Russia’s contributions often stopped short of full technology transfer. Programs like the FGFA and transport aircraft projects highlighted recurring issues with engine performance, lifecycle costs, and limited autonomy for India. Reasons India is…

Students from MESCO Grades High School in Malakpet clinched the top spot at the All India Robotics Championship in Hyderabad. Their win has earned them a place at the World Robotics Olympiad (WRO) International Championship in Singapore this November. Felicitation CeremonyThe school held a felicitation ceremony on Friday to honour the winning team, ‘Falcons’. Retired DGP S A Huda, the chief guest, encouraged the students to face challenges with determination, emphasizing that “hard work never goes to waste.” Breaking StereotypesSenior journalist Mir Ayoob Ali Khan praised the students for challenging stereotypes about Hyderabad’s Old City. He highlighted that MESCO outperformed…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy, and a high-level delegation from Choose New Jersey visited the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) headquarters in Kochi. The program included interactions with 12 innovative startups and discussions with CUSAT on research and higher education collaborations. Focus on the Innovation Economy Governor Murphy highlighted New Jersey’s strong innovation economy in sectors such as technology, telecom, and digital media. He explained how the state has built 12 strategic innovation centers, aimed at strengthening startup accelerators and emerging tech companies. Interest in Collaboration with Kerala The Governor expressed New Jersey’s keen interest in…

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd announced it has secured a $62.44 million contract with a Hamburg-based company to build four hybrid multi-purpose vessels. The contract also includes an option for two additional hybrid propulsion vessels. Building on Existing ProjectsThe agreement expands on GRSE’s ongoing 7,500 DWT multi-purpose vessel project at its Kolkata yard for German shipping company Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler und Reederei GmbH & Co. KG. The deal was signed by GRSE Director (Shipbuilding) Cdr Shantanu Bose (Retd) and Thomas Rehder, Managing Director of Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler und Reederei, in the presence of senior officials from both sides.…

India and Canada have agreed to adopt a cooperative approach to reset and strengthen their bilateral relationship, focusing on areas such as counterterrorism and tackling transnational crimes, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on September 20, 2025. High-Level Discussions in DelhiNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin met in New Delhi on September 18, 2025, for wide-ranging talks. The discussions aimed at repairing ties that were strained following the 2023 diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist. Following Up on Prime Ministerial TalksThe MEA noted that the meeting built on June discussions…

Kochi’s Water Metro is gaining momentum alongside the city’s metro rail network, recently crossing 50 lakh passengers. The milestone was marked when Australian-Malayali couple Naina and Amal bought tickets from the High Court terminal to travel to Fort Kochi. Naina was presented with a gift by Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) managing director Loknath Behera. Metro Growth Mirrors Water Metro SuccessKochi Metro itself is becoming a preferred mode of transport, recording a monthly ridership of over 34 lakh in August, surpassing its previous record of 32 lakh in December. Behera highlighted that the Water Metro’s ability to carry a large…

Indian Railways (IR) has reduced the price of Rail Neer bottled water in response to the recent cut in GST. This move passes the tax benefit directly to passengers. In a letter dated September 20 to all General Managers and the CMD of IRCTC, the Railway Board noted:”Maximum retail price of packaged drinking water bottle ‘Rail Neer’ shall be revised from Rs 15 to Rs 14 per bottle of one litre and Rs 10 to Rs 9 per bottle of 500 ml capacity.” The revised pricing also applies to other IRCTC- or Railways-approved bottled water brands sold at stations and…

State-run Cochin Shipyard Ltd and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd will set up two new greenfield shipyards in Tamil Nadu, according to government documents. The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday signed MoUs worth Rs 30,000 crore with the two public sector majors during the Samudra Se Samriddhi event in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Industries minister T R B Rajaa said Cochin Shipyard will invest Rs 15,000 crore to build a global-scale commercial shipyard, creating over 10,000 jobs in the first phase, while Mazagon Dock will establish a similar facility with another Rs 15,000 crore, generating more than…

A new chapter in Indian sports was officially written. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated what is now the nation’s largest and most advanced sports complex in the Naranpura area of Ahmedabad. Constructed at a cost of ₹825 crore, this sprawling facility is poised to become a central pillar in India’s journey to becoming a world-class sporting powerhouse. Designed to meet and exceed international standards, the complex is a true marvel of modern infrastructure. It brings together top-tier aquatic facilities, state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor arenas, dedicated training centers, and comprehensive housing for athletes. This all-in-one design not only provides a perfect…

H.S. Keerthana, once a familiar face in South Indian films and television, has transitioned from acting to becoming an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. She left the glamour of cinema to pursue a career in civil services, following her father’s dream of seeing her serve the nation. Early Acting Career Keerthana began acting at a very young age, appearing in over 32 films and 48 television shows. Some of her notable works include Karpoorada Gombe, Ganga-Yamuna, Upendra, Lady Commissioner, and Simhadri. She also acted alongside Tamil superstar Vijay in the 1992 film Naalaiya Theerpu, earning acclaim and awards for her…