Author: Sharad Natani
Tata and Airbus Join Hands Under ‘Make in India’ to Set Up Helicopter Manufacturing Unit In a major push to India’s self-reliance in the aerospace sector, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus have partnered to launch the country’s first privately owned helicopter manufacturing facility in Kolar, Karnataka. The move is a significant step under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, aligning with the government’s vision of boosting domestic defence and aerospace capabilities. A Strategic Leap in Aerospace Manufacturing The upcoming plant will be dedicated to the final assembly, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Airbus’s H125 civil helicopters, catering to both…
In a significant development for gender representation within the Indian Armed Forces, Colonel Noreen Shanet John has been appointed as the first woman officer to command a training battalion at the Madras Engineering Group (MEG) and Centre in Bengaluru. The MEG & Centre, a premier training institution under the Corps of Engineers, is tasked with producing some of the Indian Army’s most skilled combat engineers and infrastructure specialists. The unit also plays a critical role in training Agniveer recruits under the Agnipath scheme. Colonel John’s appointment marks a key milestone, reflecting the increasing inclusion of women in command and leadership…
A fresh case of the deadly Nipah virus has been confirmed in Kerala’s Malappuram district, sending health authorities into emergency mode. A 42-year-old woman from Valanchery is currently battling for her life in critical condition after testing positive for the highly infectious virus. This marks the third Nipah outbreak in the region since 2018. Case Timeline: From Fever to Emergency The woman began showing signs of fever on April 25. As her condition worsened, she was hospitalized on May 1 with serious symptoms including shortness of breath, persistent cough, brain swelling, and fatigue. Test results from India’s top virology lab…
In an inspiring tale of passion and perseverance, Jugal Kishore, a former teacher, turned his love for baking into a thriving business empire. What started as a small venture with an investment of just Rs 50,000 in 1992, has now blossomed into a bakery empire worth Rs 5 crore, with products reaching across multiple states in India. Jugal Kishore, who once taught at Guru Govind Singh School in Aligarh, always had a knack for baking. It was a simple request from a friend in 1991 to bake a cake that would change the course of his life. Encouraged by his…
Dreaming of AIIMS Delhi? Here’s your complete roadmap to India’s No.1 medical college – from NEET cutoff trends to eligibility, seat matrix, and fee structure! Total Seats at AIIMS Delhi MBBS Seats: 132 Reserved for Foreign Nationals: 7 (General category) Note: Seats may vary slightly each year. Always check the official AIIMS website for updates. Marks You Need for AIIMS Delhi (NEET 2025) 2024 General Cutoff: Rank 47 | Score 715/720 2024 EWS Cutoff: Rank 214 Expected 2025 Cutoffs: General: Rank up to 53 EWS: Rank up to 260 OBC: Rank up to 240 Tip: Aiming for 700+ in NEET…
In a quiet wing of Niloufer Hospital, one of Hyderabad’s most respected public medical institutions, a quiet but profound transformation in Indian diagnostics is underway. Gone are the vials, syringes, and lab queues — at least for some patients. Last week, the hospital became the first in the country to roll out an AI-powered, needle-free blood testing tool, capable of analyzing a patient’s vital blood parameters in real time — without drawing a single drop. The device, developed in collaboration with private-sector health tech engineers and artificial intelligence researchers, uses a combination of non-invasive optical sensors and deep-learning algorithms to…