AIIMS Delhi has installed a state-of-the-art da Vinci Surgical Robot at its skills, e-learning and telemedicine (SET) facility for training, officials said. Provided by Intuitive Surgicals under a memorandum of understanding, the robot opens up a new opportunity for training in robotic-assisted surgery at the premier institute.

“With the installation of this robot, AIIMS Delhi is now the only institution in the country to have two surgical robots purely for training,” the hospital said in a statement. A Hugo training robot, provided by Medtronics, already exists in the SET facility.

The facility is used by a large number of trainees and faculty, both from AIIMS and other institutions, the statement said. It allows access to state-of-the-art training facilities using manikins and simulators, and students, nurses, residents, healthcare professionals, and the faculty can learn and practise in stress-free sessions.

The launch of ‘DSC A 22’ the third ship of 05 x Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata for Indian Navy, was undertaken on 12 Sep 2025 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB). The Launch Ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, Commander-in-Chief. In keeping with the Naval maritime tradition, Mrs Kangana Berry launched the ship.

The contract for building 05 x Diving Support Craft, (DSC) was signed between MoD and M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 Feb 21. These ships are designed to undertake diving operations in coastal waters and are being fitted with state of the art diving equipment. They are catamaran hull ships, with a displacement of approx 380 tons.

These ships are indigenously designed and built under relevant Naval Rules and Regulations of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The hydrodynamic analysis/ model testing of the ships during design stage was undertaken at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam. These ships are proud flag bearers of Make in India initiative of Government of India (GoI)/ Ministry of the Defence (MoD).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 14, 2025) underscored the need for India to be self-sufficient in energy after inaugurating the country’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant in eastern Assam’s Golaghat district.

He also laid the foundation stone for a ₹7,230-crore polypropylene plant at the Numaligarh Refinery. The project will be established near the ₹5,000-crore bioethanol plant, a “zero-waste” facility described as the world’s first to produce ethanol from green bamboo.

Terming the bioethanol plant a step toward ensuring energy security, Mr. Modi said the facility aims to promote clean energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The Indian Navy has received an indigenously built anti-submarine warfare ship that is expected to boost its maritime prowess against the backdrop of China’s growing forays into the Indian Ocean.

‘Androth’, the second of the eight anti-submarine warfare-shallow watercraft (ASW-SWC), has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

The ship was delivered to the Indian Navy on Saturday (September 13, 2025), marking yet another step towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, according to an official readout.

The Indian Navy has commissioned its first 3D Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR) aboard a warship. The Lanza-N has been developed by Tata Advanced Systems in collaboration with Spanish defence company, Indra.

The Lanza-N is a naval variant of Indra's Lanza 3D radar. This is the first time that a Lanza-N radar will be operational outside Spain.

With this collaboration, Tata Advanced Systems has become the first Indian company to demonstrate the capability to build and integrate next-generation naval surveillance radar systems.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar from September 13 to 15. During the tour, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 71,000 crore, covering key sectors such as railways, roadways, energy, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

On September 13, the Prime Minister will reach Mizoram, where he will dedicate and launch development works worth over Rs 9,000 crore at Aizawl. He will inaugurate the Bairabi–Sairang New Rail Line, built at a cost of more than Rs 8,070 crore, connecting Mizoram’s capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. He will also flag off three new trains — Sairang–Delhi Rajdhani Express, Sairang–Guwahati Express, and Sairang–Kolkata Express. Road, energy, sports, and education projects will also be launched, including the Aizawl Bypass Road, LPG bottling plant at Mualkhang, Khelo India Multipurpose Indoor Hall, and new residential schools.

The 14th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025) opened in Sharjah under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, bringing together 237 speakers from around the world across more than 110 sessions. Organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau at Expo Centre Sharjah, the three-day event is themed “Communication for Quality of Life” and addresses priorities including food security, public health, education, environmental sustainability, and the green economy.

The forum features keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive platforms designed to shape policies that enhance quality of life. Among the opening sessions, experts in Sharjah called for stronger support for children with learning difficulties, while a Sharjah-Finland dialogue discussed food and security challenges, stressing cooperation on climate change and resource scarcity. Other panels debated the responsible use of artificial intelligence in journalism and government communication.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna under the Ministry of Textiles, today announced a significant partnership with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh. This initiative seeks to transform the lives of rural women by equipping them with industry-relevant skills and providing direct access to employment opportunities in Bihar’s growing textile sector.

Highlighting the importance of this partnership, Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh said: “NIFT Patna has already conducted several successful training programmes for Jeevika Didis in Begusarai, which have led to significant improvements in their stitching skills and earning potential. With this MoU, the Jeevika Didis trained at the NIFT Extension Centre will now have direct access to formal industry jobs at ABFRL’s factory. Initially, 3.5 lakh women in the immediate region will benefit, and in the future, women from adjoining districts will also be included.”

A two-member Indian Coast Guard (ICG) delegation, led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, is participating in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Rome, Italy, from September 11–12.

The summit has drawn participation from 115 countries and international organisations, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for maritime cooperation.

Hosted under the co-chairmanship of Italy and Japan, this edition of the CGGS focuses on strengthening multilateral efforts in maritime safety, marine environmental protection, and maritime law enforcement. The event fosters dialogue on pressing issues such as emergency response to natural disasters, major pollution incidents, and transnational maritime crimes, while also highlighting the importance of technological advancements and capacity building across Coast Guards worldwide.

Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has said that India has achieved the 250 Gigawatt mark for non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity and aims to have 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. Addressing the inaugural session of the State Review Meeting on Renewable Energy in New Delhi today, he said that Swachh Bharat and Swachh Energy are the most favoured and ambitious programmes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Highlighting the benefits of NEXT GEN GST, he said that reforms will have a considerable impact on GDP growth. Talking to the Media, the minister said that the government has provided free electricity with sustainability to 20 lakh households under its utility-led model, which is a policy for those who don’t have a rooftop. Mr Joshi added that Andhra Pradesh has planned very well in this and has also submitted detailed proposals. The minister said that the government has a target of one crore households.