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India Issues NOTAM for Major IAF Drills in Northeast Amid Dual-Front Preparedness

Nov 01, 2025

 

  • India has issued multiple Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) across the northeastern region ahead of a series of large-scale Indian Air Force (IAF) exercises. The drills, scheduled for November 6, November 20, December 4, December 18, January 1, and January 15, 2026, aim to enhance combat readiness and ensure operational preparedness along India’s eastern frontiers.

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Delhi Bans Non-BS VI Goods Vehicles to Curb Air Pollution

Nov 01, 2025

 

  • The Delhi government has enforced a new measure from November 1, 2025, banning the entry of all non-Delhi-registered commercial goods vehicles below BS-IV emission standards into the capital. The decision, issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), is part of Delhi’s broader strategy to tackle its recurring air pollution crisis during the winter season.

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IIT Madras Achieves Hybrid-Rocket VTOL Soft-Landing Breakthrough

Oct 31, 2025

 

  • Researchers at IIT Madras have achieved a major milestone in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology using hybrid rocket thrusters. By coupling a live hybrid motor with a real-time simulation, the team demonstrated controlled descent and soft-landing conditions — a key requirement for planetary probes, UAVs, and VTOL aircraft.

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Nauradehi Sanctuary Cleared for Cheetah Reintroduction

Oct 31, 2025

 

  • Madhya Pradesh has approved Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary as the state’s third cheetah site after Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that cheetahs from Namibia will be released here under Project Cheetah, expanding India’s cheetah range and distributing the population across central India to reduce habitat pressure and risks.

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116th Dindi Mahotsav at Shree Harimandir Devasthan Margao

Oct 31, 2025

 

  • The 116th Dindi Mahotsav at Shree Harimandir Devasthan, Margao, is being held from 30 October to 4 November 2025, with the main palkhi procession on 3 November. Now recognised as a state-level festival by the Government of Goa, the event draws thousands of devotees for processions, bhajans, and cultural performances centered on Kartiki Ekadashi.

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