News from past week….
Peace Prevails – In Assam, 1,179 militants laid down their weapons before State Minister Pijush Hazarika. The rebels belonged to Bru Revolutionary Army of Union (BRAU) and United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLf).
Increasing Firepower – India successfully test-fires Agni – V Ballistic Missile boosting country’s strategic deterrence. The missile is nuclear capable with range of over 5,000 km.
Empowering Students – Border Security Force has set up a computer skill development center at Janatpai, in Malkangiri District with help from the local administration.
Infrastructure Marvel – The Indian Railways constructed India’s longest escape tunnel on the 111 km under-construction Banihal-Katra railway line in Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel is 12.89 kms long.
Sustainable Technology – IIT Kanpur incubated startup called i-Ghat has developed floating solar grid to improve river ghats.
Interesting Long Read on The Indian Web
Open Essay: Will the churn in Big Tech lead to a new period of innovation? Read this amazing long read by Rajeev Srinivasan on Open Magazine.
Interesting Data Point
Women’s enrollment in IIT’s increased from 8% in 2016 to 20% in 2021-22: Govt Data
An Event You Might Enjoy This Weekend
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