Approval Process for National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur Nears Completion: Rajnath Singh

October 14, 2026 10:38 PM

Approval Process for National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur Nears Completion: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the proposal to establish a National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, has made significant progress, with the approval process nearing completion. The proposed hub aims to fast-track indigenisation and innovation to give India a combat edge. Speaking at the launch of IIT Kanpur’s ‘Greater Than Us’ fundraising campaign in New Delhi, the Defence Minister emphasised that strengthe...

Former defence secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar assumes charge as UPSC chairman

May 15, 2025 3:13 PM

Former defence secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar assumes charge as UPSC chairman

Dr. Ajay Kumar, former Defence Secretary, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Commission, the oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), the senior-most member of the UPSC. An officer of the 1985 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from the Kerala cadre, Dr. Kumar brings over 35 years of distinguished service in various capacities at both the sta...

IIT Kanpur develops solar dehydration technology to boost farmers’ income and reduce post-harvest losses

February 14, 2025 5:09 PM

IIT Kanpur develops solar dehydration technology to boost farmers’ income and reduce post-harvest losses

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur's Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra has introduced an innovative solar dehydration technique aimed at preserving agricultural produce using sustainable energy. This pioneering method allows farmers to dry fruits and vegetables through solar energy, offering a cost-effective solution to fluctuating market prices. By enabling the storage of produce for longer periods, farmers can sell their goods at more favorable prices during peak demand, thereby i...