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India is building its own MRI machine from scratch. ‘No single company will have a monopoly’

India’s IMRI project aims to build a fully indigenous MRI ecosystem, cut costs by up to 40%, and reduce dependence on imports.

Indians turned to ancestral ingredients during Covid—a country revisiting its food map

The story of millets, makhana, and mahua is one of agricultural revival and of communities and policy-makers working together.

ideaForge bags Rs 137 cr deal to supply surveillance drones battle-tested during Op Sindoor to Army

New Delhi: The Indian Army has signed a Rs 137 crore contract with Mumbai-based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer ideaForge through the emergency procurement...

In referendum, Australians reject ‘Voice to Parliament’, proposed body to represent indigenous people

PM Anthony Albanese acknowledged the outcome, saying the country would have to seek a new way forward for reconciliation.

Australia to vote on constitutional amendment for Indigenous recognition on 14 October

Australia is a global laggard on relations with its Indigenous people, in comparison to many other developed nations including Canada, New Zealand, EU nations and the U.S.

Mexico’s declining indigenous languages are surviving against the odds

In a recent study, UK researchers analysed minority languages in Mexico to find that they can sustain themselves within tight social networks and specialised labour markets.

Floating airfield — PM Modi commissions INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier

New INS Vikrant can sail from India to Brazil in one go without stopping to refuel. It has a hospital, fitness centre, kitchen and laundry on board.

As Indian Navy launches another indigenous ship, Dunagiri, a look at the building process

The 4th ship of the Project 17A Frigates, the in-house initiative of the Indian Navy as part of India's 'self reliance' objective, Dunagiri was launched in the Hooghly River at Kolkata Friday.

How Australia is likely to redress two centuries of injustice towards indigenous groups

Claiming victory in last month’s election, new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first words were a vow to redress the unfinished business from the colonial invasion of 1788.

182 graves found in third Canada residential school, Pope Francis to meet indigenous leaders

The graves were found at St Eugene’s Mission residential school in British Columbia. It was run by same congregation that operated the other two schools where other such graves were found.

On Camera

Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.