The 1.2 meter Trisonic wind tunnel at National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru has completed its 55 years of glorious service to the nation. Built between 1963 and 1967, the first blowdown test was conducted on May 29, 1967.

It has achieved an important milestone of 55,000 blowdowns. The highest speed of this tunnel is Mach 4.0 which is four times the speed of sound. The Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO and Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) have tested their launch vehicles, missiles and aircraft here. ISRO has tested ASLV, PSLV, SLV, SSLV, GSLV, RLV and Gaganyaan satellite launch vehicles in the tunnel. 

DRDO has tested Agni, Akaash, Prithvi, Pralay, SRSAM, LRSAM, ASTRA, NAG, Brahmos, Nirbhay missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the tunnel. The nation’s first Light Combat Aircraft Tejas was conceived at this facility. Mirage 2000, Sukhoi 30, Jaguar, MiG aircraft were successfully integrated with weapons and tested in the tunnel. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Iconic Week Celebrations of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on Monday in New Delhi. This week is being celebrated as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav from today till 11th of June.

During the programme, Mr Modi will launch the national portal for credit-linked government schemes- Jan Samarth Portal. It is a one-stop digital portal linking Government credit schemes. It’s a first-of-its-kind platform which directly connects beneficiaries to lenders. The main purpose of Jan Samarth portal is to encourage inclusive growth and development of various sectors by guiding and providing them with the right type of government benefits through simple and easy digital processes. The portal ensures end to end coverage of all the linked schemes. The Prime Minister will inaugurate a Digital Exhibition which traces the journey of the two Ministries over the past eight years. He will also release special series of 1 rupees, 2 rupees, 5 rupees, 10 rupees and 20 rupees coins. These special series of coins will have the theme of the logo of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and will also be easily identifiable to the visually impaired persons.The programme will also be organised simultaneously at 75 locations across the country and each location will be connected through virtual mode with the main venue.

The National Health Authority (NHA) has announced the successful integration of National Telemedicine Service- eSanjeevani with its flagship scheme- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

The integration allows the existing users of e-Sanjeevani to easily create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and use it to link and manage their existing health records like prescriptions and lab reports, etc. The users would also be able to share their health records with doctors on eSanjeevani which will help in better clinical decision making and ensuring the continuum of care.

Speaking about the significance of this integration, Dr. R. S. Sharma, CEO of the National Health Authority said that Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission aims at building digital highways to bridge the gaps in existing digital health solutions and stakeholders in India.

On the occasion of ‘World Bicycle Day’, a cycling expedition by Indian Naval personnel from INS Eksila to Thatipudi Water Reservoir near S. Kota in Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh has been flagged off by Rear Admiral Sandeep Pradhan, Chief Staff Officer (Personnel & Administration), HQENC on Friday. The team covered a distance of 140 km through hilly terrain and also carried out a cleanup drive at the Reservoir, as part of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

 ‘World Bicycle Day’ is celebrated to recognise the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for more than two centuries. Bicycles are simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport. 

President Ram Nath Kovind has reached Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh to participate in the Centenary Celebrations of the Gita Press, the world’s largest publisher of Hindu religious books. The President will visit Gorakhnath temple in the evening.

The main event of the day is held at the premises of the Gita Press at around five P.M. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will accompany the President on the occasion.

Trustees of the Gita Press have gathered from across the states to welcome the President. Mr. Kovind will visit the Lila Chitra Mandir in the press’s complex. The temple hosts various pictures of the Gods and Goddesses which are used in the cover page of the Gita Press books and scriptures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a global initiative ‘Lifestyle for the Environment, LiFE, Movement’ tomorrow at 6 PM via video conferencing. The programme will witness the participation of Bill Gates, Co-Chairman, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Climate Economist Lord Nicholas Stern and other noted personalities. Prime Minister will also deliver the keynote address during the programme.

The launch will initiate  ‘LiFE Global Call for Papers’ inviting ideas and suggestions from academics, universities and research institutions to influence and persuade individuals, communities and organisations across the world to adopt an environmentally conscious lifestyle.

The Centre for Development of Telematics has signed an agreement with WiSig Networks Private Limited and VVDN Technologies Private Limited for collaboration in the area of Open RAN-based Radio Network for 5G solution. The Ministry of Communications said that it is a major step for Indigenous development of 5G Open RAN under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Initiative.

The Ministry informed that this collaboration aims to leverage the technical competencies and complementary strengths of Indian Research and Development and industry in evolving a mutually productive alliance leading to indigenous design, development, manufacturing and deployment of cost-effective 5G products and solutions.

Renowned Santoor maestro Pandit Bhajan Sopori passed away today in Gurugram. He was 74. He was suffering from colon cancer. He was former Director of Music at All India Radio and looked after Hindustani Classical Music. Along with Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, he is credited to have brought santoor, a lesser known Kashmiri instrument, into the global limelight.

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will launch the nationwide programmes on World Bicycle Day tomorrow from Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. During the launch ceremony, Mr. Thakur along with seven hundred fifty Young Cyclists will peddle on seven and a half-kilometre distance.

Mr Thakur said, India is celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' and on the occasion several events are being organised. He said, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has taken a unique step to organise bicycle rally on the occasion of World Bicycle Day.  
 
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said that the cycle rallies will be conducted by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan at 75 iconic places across the country during which 75 participants will cover the distance of seven and a half-kilometre distance.

India and Senegal have signed three MoUs for cultural exchange, cooperation in youth matters and visa-free regime for officials. The MoUs were signed after delegation-level talks between Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and President of Senegal Macky Sall in the capital city of Dakar.

During the meeting, Mr. Naidu assured Senegal of India's continued commitment to support the socio-economic development of that country through all means, bilateral, regional and international frameworks.

Complimenting Senegal for positioning itself as one of Africa's model democracies, the Vice President said that India, as the world's largest democracy appreciates Senegal's success in this regard.