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Morning Digest | Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away; Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today, and more

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Morning Digest | Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away; Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today, and more

A meeting of Opposition parties kicked off in Bangalore as a run up to the General Elections in 2024, in Bengaluru on July 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: ANI Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today Taking the next step towards constructing a more cohesive alliance, the Opposition parties are aiming to set up a common secretariat drawing representatives from each party, … Read more

IIT Madras, Defence Research and Development Organisation develop sensor technology for underwater communications

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IIT Madras, Defence Research and Development Organisation develop sensor technology for underwater communications

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have developed a cutting-edge sensor technology for underwater communications that the Navy can apply. The indigenous technology will enable the fabrication of devices at a relatively lower cost as compared to international foundries, where not only is … Read more

MoUs from Karnataka industries likely to be signed at Aero India

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MoUs from Karnataka industries likely to be signed at Aero India

The Bandhan event to be held on the sidelines of Aero India will witness the signing of a substantial number of MoUs, including significant ones from Karnataka industries. The CEOs of major private defence companies and the CMDs of the DPSUs will participate in the event. Bandhan event is aimed at forging and renewing partnerships … Read more

Gaganyaan: What will India’s astronauts eat during their space flight? DRDO Chief reveals

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Gaganyaan: What will India’s astronauts eat during their space flight? DRDO Chief reveals

Six menus comprising vegetarian and non vegetarian Indian food items are being prepared for the crew of the country’s first human spaceflight aboard the Gaganyaan. The crew of the first ever human mission from India will have a large variety of food to choose from which is being prepared by Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) … Read more

DRDO-DRL’s 2DG drug for COVID-19 treatment gets delayed

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During the surge in cases, those looking for the miracle drug were asked to be in touch with DRL which was sending directly to the hospitals on presentation of the prescriptions. (Photo source: IE) Wait for the 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG), could get longer. This anti-COVID-19 therapeutic drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) was supposed to be available commercially mid-June, … Read more

DRDO’s Covid drug 2-DG expected to be in the market in June, says DRL

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In his address the minister described the 2-DG drug as a new ray of hope in the present challenging times. On Monday, the first batch of the adjunct COVID therapy anti-COVID drug, 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG), was officially released by the defence minister Rajnath Singh. As has been reported earlier this anti-COVID-19 therapeutic application of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose … Read more

Coronavirus: DRDO’s anti-Covid drug 2-DG receives DCGI approval for emergency use

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The second phase trial on average showed that patients administered with the drug recovered 2.5 days earlier than other patients. (Representative image) An anti-COVID-19 therapeutic drug developed by DRDO called drug2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) has been given emergency approval by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for Coronavirus patients in the country. The drug, which was … Read more

DRDO Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics develops ‘Atman AI’ for Covid detection in Chest X-rays – ET HealthWorld

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drdo centre for artificial intelligence and robotics develops atman ai for covid detection in chest x rays

Bangalore: DRDO Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics on Friday announced that it has developed an Artificial Intelligence algorithm, “ATMAN AI” for Chest X Rays screening to detect Covid-19, in collaboration with 5C Network & HCG Academics. This new AI tool will be used by 5C Network, India’s largest digital network of Radiologists, with support … Read more

DRDO steps in to build 300 plus beds Covid hospital in Lucknow

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n total the number of beds which are going to be available is 300 beds for general ward and 150 beds in ICU. (File Image) The Defence Research and Development Organization has started work on building a 300 beds hospital which will have all the facilities to treat COVID-19 patients. Confirming to Financial Express Online, … Read more

Uttarakhand lake ‘stable’ for now, under constant monitoring amid efforts to drain

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The artificial lake that has been formed in the upper reaches of the Himalayas after the flash floods in Uttarakhand seems to be stable with no immediate danger for the lower reaches, unless a catastrophic event like a cloud burst occurs, according to the assessment of scientists who are monitoring the situation. The artificial lake … Read more