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United News of India
10 hours ago
- United News of India
Iran launches Nahid-2 telecom satellite into orbit aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket
Tehran, July 25 (UNI) Iran's domestically made Nahid-2 telecommunications satellite was successfully launched into orbit today aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket, marking Tehran's second space-operation this week, reports Iran International. The launch took place from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome at 9:54 a.m. Tehran time, as part of a broader mission carrying two Russian Ionosfera-M satellites and 18 smaller payloads. Russian media did not publicly name Iran but said one of the CubeSats aboard was being launched 'for the benefit of a foreign customer.' Iranian outlets later confirmed it was Nahid-2. The 110-kilogram (242 lb) Iranian satellite is supposed to circle the Earth on a 500-kilometer (310-mile) orbit and has a service lifetime of two years. The launch comes four days after the IRGC launched its own Qased satellite carrier, an operation which it claimed would strengthen Tehran's space program. Observers say the timing reflects Tehran's intent to project technological resilience and strategic messaging following last month's war with Israel. While Iran maintains that its space program is not intended for weaponisation, analysts have repeatedly voiced concern over Iran's satellite launches due to their dual-use nature, stating that the same technology could be used to launch missiles, and each launch further advances Iran's ballistic missile capabilities. In November, Russia launched a pair of Iranian satellites named Kowsar and Hodhod, the first launched on behalf of the country's private sector. It followed two previous Russian launches of Iranian satellites in 2022 and 2024, highlighting the growing 'strategic partnership' between Moscow and Tehran. Simultaneously, Russian President Vladmir Putin has repeatedly offered mediation by Moscow in an effort to reach a settlement with Iran, while trying to assuage Israel's security concerns. Putin has further stressed that Russia hasn't given Iran any military assistance despite Moscow's open support for Tehran during its conflict with Jerusalem, trying to maintain good ties with Israel while further developing its economic and military ties with Iran.
The Hindu
11 hours ago
- The Hindu
Auroville and IIT-M working to fast-track sustainability campus project
Auroville and IIT-Madras are looking to fast-track the project to establish a state-of-the-art sustainability campus on a 106-acre expanse of land in Sedarapet area that will be dedicated to incubating green technology solutions. The initial focus of the proposed Research and Development facility will be to harness cutting-edge green tech towards developing green energy solutions and electric vehicles, particularly for commercial applications and high-load carriers with long-range capabilities. A high-level delegation from IIT-Madras (IIT-M) led by its Director V. Kamakoti was in Auroville this week to take the project forward. The 69th meeting of the Governing Board (GB) of the Auroville Foundation that convened earlier this month had approved the draft MoU for the partnership, also involving the Ministry of Education, in this regard. The Ministry of Education, which has oversight over Auroville, also cleared the proposal to set up the entity on a piece of leased land inside the township. The IIT-M, with its primary campus at Guindy in Chennai, envisions the proposed facility in the international township as its fourth campus. The premier institution has established two satellite entities — the NTCPWC-Discovery campus in Thaiyur and the international campus at Zanzibar, Tanzania. In March, Mr. Kamakoti had stated that it was proposed to earmark 20 acres of the sustainability campus to set up a world class zero-emission test track for electric trucks under the roof of a Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET). While this is in alignment with the broader national policy of guiding the logistics sector (where freight vehicles account for about 45% of transport emission) in transitioning to Zero Emission Technologies, the mandate of the sustainability campus is also to work on projects focused on achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. The IIT-M has found a convergence of these missions with Auroville's ideals. Auroville has also signed a separate MoU to establish an IIT-M research park and a Centrally-supported Innovation Hub in Auroville as a tripartite partnership that involves the Ministry of Education. 'We expect the campus to deliver sustainable solutions that are relevant not just to India but to the world at large,' said Jayanti S. Ravi, Auroville Foundation Secretary, who serves as Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue, Gujarat. The partnerships harmonise well with one of Auroville's founding purposes at the time it was conceived by The Mother — that of steering the world on to a path of conscious living, she said. Meanwhile, the IIT-M delegation undertook a site visit to Sedarapet to assess the land earmarked for the campus as part of preparing a Detailed Project Proposal. During feasibility study, the officials outlined the ambitious scope and objectives of the initiative, Auroville said in a press note. Addressing global supply challenges pertaining to rare-earth shortage through R&D innovations is among the plans. 'The sustainability campus will provide a significant boost to emerging startups from Auroville, Puducherry, and the broader bio-region,' said G. Seetharaman, OSD, Auroville Foundation. The IIT-M Director noted that the collaboration represented a significant step toward integrating sustainable technology education with community development in the Auroville region. The proposed campus is designed to serve as a hub for research and development in sustainable technologies while providing educational pathways for local students and supporting the growth of eco-friendly startups in the region. The partnership is also expected to create new opportunities for innovation in sustainability and green technology, Auroville said. The IIT-M Director, who was accompanied by associates Rajnish Kumar and R.G. Robinson, visited the Matrimandir and the Matrimandir Lake project, and assured Auroville of extending IIT's technical support for the endeavour, the press note said. Earlier, the IIT-M team was welcomed by an Auroville team that comprised the OSD, Venugopal (Senior Consultant), Sindhuja Jagadeesh, from the Auroville Town Development Council (ATDC), and Antim S from The Admissions and Terminations Scrutinising Committee (ATSC). The visit also featured community interaction, including a presentation of Mr. Kamakoti on 'IIT for Everyone Programme', the note added.
Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Indian Express
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets Amit Shah, Union ministers; effort to fast-track mega projects in Maharashtra
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Health Minister J P Nadda among others in New Delhi. Later the state government said the meetings were aimed at securing Centre's approval and assistance for development-oriented projects in Maharashtra. An official statement issued by the CMO described the meetings as a courtesy call. 'The CM had a meeting with Amit Shah at his office in Parliament House in Delhi where issues and projects related to development were discussed in detail,' the statement said. The Centre's three-language policy under NEP came under criticism forcing the CM to announce its revocation in the state on June 29. The state government also announced the constitution of an expert committee headed by Dr Narendra Jadhav to look into the issue afresh. According to the CMO: 'Fadnavis, during his meeting with Nirmala Sitharaman, raised mega projects in Maharashtra which are being undertaken with the help of World Bank for which Centre's permission was necessary.' Fadnavis said: 'We had an extensive discussion on externally aided projects in Maharashtra. The Finance Minister appreciated the fiscally prudent management of Maharashtra's finances and directed the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) to approve the multi-year pipeline for the following projects.' The three projects where financial assistance was sought include a) Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Yojana: $1 billion from Asian Development Bank to connect villages with 1000+ population with core road network of the state, thereby strengthening last-mile connectivity b) Maharashtra-Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy Project (M-SHORE): $500 million from World Bank to mitigate sea-level rise along the coastline using nature-based solutions, and c) Maharashtra Urban WSS & Reuse Programme: $500 million from World Bank to treat 100% of municipal wastewater and reuse it for industrial purposes. At a meeting with J P Nadda, the CM mooted a big fertilizer project in Vidarbha region. In Nagpur district, GAIL, the fertiliser department and the Maharashtra government are jointly planning to set up a 12.7 lakh tonne project worth Rs 10,000 crore. For this, the state has sought subsidy from the Centre. Nadda asked department officers to prepare a proposal for cabinet approval. Fertilizer department secretary Rajatkumar Mishra was present at the meeting. The state government has presented a proposal to Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for rural network connectivity stretching 14,000km roads. The project, estimated at Rs 22,490 crore, will be undertaken with assistance from ADB. This project will be taken up on 25 years maintenance-free model. 'This will be a very important project for rural Maharashtra and farmers as it will enhance rural connectivity, ' Chauhan said. Fadnavis urged Chauhan to give support to expedite the project. Chauhan also lauded the state government for getting maximum 30 lakh houses under Centre's chief minister also held a meeting with Niti Aayog CEO B V R Subramaniam and member Rajiv Gaoba. Multiple projects like the use of artificial intelligence for NCD (non-communicable disease), bamboo cluster (both these projects are of $500 million), Marathwada Water Grid, Damanganga-Godavari water link and other water conservation projects (worth $1 trillion) were discussed at the meet. Linking ITIs with private industrial sector to ensure employment and catering to market demands was also discussed at the meeting.
