In the aftermath of Pahalgam attack, grounded Dhruv helicopters resume flying in the Anantnag area

Indian Coast Guard’s advanced light helicopters (ALH) ‘Dhruv’. File. | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran Underscoring the critical shortage of helicopters faced by the armed forces since the grounding of the entire fleet of indigenous Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) following a crash in January, the ALH resumed flying in the Anantnag area in the aftermath of…

Karnataka Transport Department clarifies on panic buttons, VLTDs malfunction claims

In December 2023, the State government issued an order mandating the installation of VLTDs and emergency buttons in all public transport and nationally permitted goods vehicles to enhance passenger safety. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO In response to growing concerns over malfunctioning safety systems in public transport and goods vehicles, the Karnataka Transport Department has…

India’s 5 Big Steps Against Pakistan, Day After Pahalgam Terror Attack

​Following the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 people, India has taken decisive actions against Pakistan, holding it accountable for supporting cross-border terrorism. The Indian government convened a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to formulate…

Kerala University secures patent for breakthrough in solar reflective pigment technology

Kerala University has been awarded an Indian patent for an innovative process to produce solar reflective spinel pigments, marking a significant step forward in the development of dark infrared (IR) reflective coatings. The technology, spearheaded by Professor S.M.A. Shibli and his research team at the Department of Chemistry and the Centre for Renewable Energy and…