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February 4, 2026 5:57 PM

Indian researchers develop eco-friendly, self-powered photodetector for next generation electronics

Researchers in India have developed a novel lead-free and environmentally friendly photodetector that operates without external power and delivers stable, long-term performance, opening new possibilities for its use in consumer electronics, industrial monitoring, security systems and biomedical imaging. The breakthrough has been achieved by researchers at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad - an autonomous institute under the Depa...

January 25, 2026 3:57 PM

‘Wings India 2026’ to Showcase Rise of Indian Aviation: Government

With its unmatched scale, global participation, and strategic focus, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, Wings India 2026, is set to be a defining moment for the global aviation community, the government said on Sunday. The event, scheduled from January 28 to 31 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, will be formally launched by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu in the presence of senior dignitaries from India and abroad. With over 150 exhibitors, 7,500 business visitors, one lakh general v...

January 14, 2026 1:54 PM

88 tonnes of e-waste collected during special drive in Hyderabad

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) collected 88 tonnes of electronic waste during a two-day special drive that concluded on Tuesday. The e-waste was collected through 531 collection locations using 191 dedicated vehicles, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan said. On the first day, the drive was conducted at 271 locations across the GHMC limits. Officials said 95 vehicles were utilised for e-waste collection, and 47 tonnes of e-waste were gathered. On the second day, the drive covere...

November 27, 2025 3:56 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Skyroot’s Infinity Campus, unveils Vikram-I orbital rocket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s new Infinity Campus in Hyderabad via video conferencing and unveiled the company’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, designed to launch satellites into orbit. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy attended the event in Hyderabad. Calling it a landmark moment for India’s private space sector, the Prime Minister said that the country is “witnessing an unprecedented opportunity in the space sector” and noted that the private...

November 26, 2025 12:38 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Safran’s aircraft engine MRO facility in Hyderabad, calls it a major step in India’s aviation growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility at the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park near Hyderabad airport via videoconferencing. The facility, set up by French aerospace major Safran, is India’s first deep-level aircraft engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre established by a global original equipment manufacturer. Speaking at the inauguration, the Prime Minister said, “From today, India’s aviation sector...

November 25, 2025 4:30 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate Safran’s Aircraft Engine MRO facility in Hyderabad on November 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility at the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park - SEZ near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, on November 26. The event will take place at 10 a.m. via video conferencing. The facility marks a major milestone for India’s aviation sector, as this is the first time a global aircraft engine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has set up a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operation ...

October 3, 2025 7:38 PM

India targets terror, not civilians; defence exports surge to Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India’s military actions, including the 2016 Surgical Strikes, the 2019 Balakot Air Strikes, and Operation Sindoor in 2025, stand as proof of the nation’s firm resolve to safeguard its citizens and sovereignty. Speaking at an event organised by the Jain International Trade Community (JITO) in Hyderabad, Singh said, “When we responded to the Pahalgam terror attack, we did not ask the dharma of the terrorists. We targeted terror, not civilia...

August 27, 2025 6:42 PM

Two candidates in fray for Vice-Presidential Election 2025; polling on Sept 9

With the withdrawal of nominations closing on August 25, two candidates remain in the contest for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025. The contesting candidates are Buchireddy Sudershan Reddy, resident of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and C.P. Radhakrishnan, currently residing at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. Polling will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Room No. F-101, Vasudha, Parliament House, New Delhi. Voting will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. the same day. The Electora...

June 15, 2025 1:47 PM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on his birthday. “Birthday greetings to Shri Kishan Reddy Garu. A grassroots leader, he is at the forefront of strengthening the coal and mines sector, which are important to build a self-reliant India. Praying for his long and healthy life,” said PM Modi on X. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also conveyed birthday greetings to Kishan Reddy, who is also the president of the B...

August 16, 2024 3:21 PM

Foxconn eyes investment in Hyderabad; Chairman Young Liu meets CM Revanth Reddy

Foxconn Chairman Young Liu has expressed a strong interest in investing in Hyderabad, pointing to the city’s growing capabilities in both industrial and service sectors. During a recent meeting in New Delhi with Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Liu praised the CM's approach, particularly his plans for the development of the Fourth City project. Liu said, "Hyderabad city has the potential to expand in all sectors, including industrial and service sectors." The Foxconn delegation, le...