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The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited’s (ONGC) R&D arm, OECT, has signed an agreement with Engineers India Limited (EIL) to set up a Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant at ONGC’s Kuthalam Gas Collection Station in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery Asset. The agreement, worth ₹39.42 crore (excluding GST), is expected to be completed within 18 months. Why Helium Recovery Matters Helium is a critical resource with wide applications in space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing, cryogenics, fiber optics, and advanced medical technologies. India currently depends on imports to meet its helium demand. ONGC said that developing domestic capacity is strategically important for technological progress…

India’s healthcare sector is set to converge at HOSPEX 2025, a three-day medical and healthcare exhibition scheduled for August 22–24 at the KINFRA Convention Centre, Kochi. The event will bring together hospitals, medical technology providers, AI experts, wellness startups, investors and policymakers to discuss the future of healthcare delivery in India and abroad. Focus on AI and Digital Transformation A major highlight this year is the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Experts will showcase how AI can transform diagnostics, hospital management and patient care. Emerging digital tools in diagnostics and telemedicine are also expected to take centre stage. Spotlight…

The Union government plans to introduce three Bills in Parliament to remove the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers, or state ministers if they are arrested or detained for 30 days on serious criminal charges. How It WorksThe Bills seek to amend Articles 75, 164, and 239AA of the Constitution. Current SituationRight now, there is no rule that forces ministers to step down when arrested. Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji stayed in office after being taken into custody. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, disqualifies MPs and MLAs only after conviction…

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced an Annual Pass for FASTag users, offering private car, jeep, and van owners free passage at designated toll plazas. The scheme, effective from August 15, 2025, covers one year or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. How the Annual Pass Works The Annual Pass allows vehicles fitted with FASTag to travel across National Highways (NH) and National Expressways (NE) without paying a per-trip toll. Once a user completes 200 trips or one year of travel, the FASTag will automatically switch back to its regular pay-per-use mode unless re-activated. How to…

In just a few years, China may introduce something no one has ever seen before: a humanoid robot capable of “pregnancy.” Not biologically, but by carrying a fully functional artificial womb. The Science Behind the Machine This innovation is underway at Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou. At the World Robot Conference in Beijing, project lead Dr. Zhang Qifeng stated that the technology itself is ready. The next step is embedding it into a robot so that a human and machine can “interact to achieve pregnancy, allowing the fetus to develop inside.” The artificial womb isn’t science fiction. It replicates a human uterus, complete with artificial amniotic fluid…

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has revealed that India is working on its most ambitious rocket yet—one as tall as a 40-storey building and capable of placing 75,000 kg in low Earth orbit. He was speaking at the convocation of Osmania University in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Next-Generation Launch Vehicle Narayanan explained how far India has come in rocket technology. The first launcher, developed under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, could lift 17 tonnes and place just 35 kg in low Earth orbit. Today, ISRO is designing a rocket that can handle 75,000 kg, a leap that puts India in the big league of spacefaring nations. Upcoming Missions This year, ISRO…

The Ministry of Education has launched five free Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses on its SWAYAM platform, opening up advanced tech education to students from science, commerce, and management backgrounds. These courses aim to bridge the AI skills gap by offering hands-on training, practical applications, and real-world project experience to undergraduate learners. As industries across the globe adopt AI and data-driven decision-making, the ministry’s initiative is designed to improve employability and ensure inclusive access to in-demand tech skills. Course Highlights: Who Can Enrol? Undergraduate students from any stream can enrol for the course, with no prior advanced technical expertise required. Courses include interactive labs, video lectures, and certification upon completion Why It Matters: Officials say the initiative is part of…

Escorts Kubota Ltd is set to launch a major tractor manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of ₹4,500 crore. The facility, coming up in Sector-10 of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region, will be spread over 200 acres and is expected to generate employment for over 4,000 people in a phased manner. The project follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Uttar Pradesh government on August 17, 2024. The UP government officially allotted the land to the company earlier this week, signaling a significant push for industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturing in the state. “In the first phase, Escorts Kubota will invest…

An Army soldier heading back to duty after leave was allegedly beaten by toll plaza staff in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district, leading to swift arrests, heavy penalties, and sharp condemnation from the Indian Army. The incident took place on Sunday evening at the Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur, when Kapil, a jawan from Gotka village posted in Srinagar, was on his way to Delhi airport. His vehicle was stuck in a long traffic jam. When he asked staff to clear the way, an argument broke out that quickly escalated into violence. CCTV footage showed toll employees and a group of…

India has taken a bold leap in math and science research with the launch of the Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute (LMSI), India’s first privately funded mathematics institute, built with a massive ₹20,000 crore endowment from the Lodha Foundation. Set up in Mumbai, LMSI is entirely devoted to post-doctoral mathematical research, making it a first-of-its-kind centre in India’s academic landscape. Its focus? Not just high-level theory, but systemic transformation, starting with teacher development, cutting-edge research, and deep talent discovery across the country. “India has always been a mathematical powerhouse,” said Abhishek Lodha, CEO of Lodha Group. “But to reclaim our global edge, we need to invest in institutions that fuel original thinking.…