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  HAL’s Koraput Engine Division Accelerates Indigenous Push: RFI for 20,000-Ton Isothermal Forging Press Signals Aero-Engine Autonomy WRITTEN BY  Ved Kumar  | Updated: Nov 20, 2025, 06:08 AM  In a decisive stride toward self-reliance in aerospace propulsion, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s Engine Division at Koraput has issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting Indian vendors to enable the installation of a 20,000-ton isothermal forging press — a critical piece of infrastructure to manufacture large titanium and nickel-alloy components for next-generation aero-engines.  The facility, to be located within the Koraput engine complex, aims to serve major strategic programmes including aircraft engine upgrades, indigenous engine development and foreign collaborations. The 20,000-ton press is one of the heaviest forging units planned in India, and its capability is vital for producing parts like turbine discs and rotor shafts — components that currently...

  TVS Motor Company Acquires Engines Engineering S.p.A. to Establish Global Design Centre The center will enhance TVS Motor's premium lineup for global markets while also supporting its luxury brand Norton Motorcycles. WRITTEN BY  Ved Kumar  | Updated: Nov 19, 2025, 06:08 AM  TVS Motor Company has established a global Centre of Excellence (CoE) for design and engineering in Bologna, Italy, as part of its goal to offer premium mobility solutions in international markets. In tandem with this, the automaker has agreed to fully acquire Engines Engineering S.p.A., an Italian automotive design and engineering company popular for advanced prototyping, innovation in high-performance motorcycles and experience in MotoGP racing. The new centre will integrate Engines Engineering's expertise with TVS Motor's existing global research and development capabilities. According to the company, this integration is expected to enhance speed to market, product differentiation, and t...

  India Unearths New Gold Mines in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh WRITTEN BY  Ved Kumar  | Updated: Nov 18, 2025, 06:08 AM  A new landmark has been reached in India’s mining story as fresh gold reserves have been discovered across three significant states — Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh — promising to reshape the nation’s reliance on imports and bolster its domestic resource base.  According to a report by SBI Research titled “Coming of (a Turbulent) Age: The Great Global Gold Rush” , the discoveries in Odisha involve blocks such as Deogarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj, where preliminary estimates indicate around 1,685 kg of gold ore have been identified.  In Madhya Pradesh, drilling and exploration near Jabalpur have turned up gold-bearing deposits at a scale described by analysts as "hundreds of thousands of tonnes", making it potentially one of the country’s most significant gold finds in recent memory.  Meanwhile, in Andhra P...

  Rare-Earth Elements Discovered Forming Minerals Within Living Plants WRITTEN & DESIGNED BY VED KUMAR In a groundbreaking discovery, a research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has for the first time observed rare-earth elements (REEs) undergoing biomineralization inside a living plant species. (Chinese Academy of Sciences) The edible fern Blechnum orientale, previously known for its ability to accumulate elevated levels of rare-earth elements in its tissues, was discovered to host self-assembled nanoscale mineral phases of REEs, specifically crystallised as a type of monazite. (Chinese Academy of Sciences) Traditionally, monazite and other rare-earth minerals form through high-temperature geological processes such as magmatic or hydrothermal activity. However, the CAS team found monazite-type crystals forming at ambient temperatures within the extracellular tissues of the fern—indicating a plant-driven biomineralization mechanism. (Chinese Academy of Science...

  GABRIEL INDIA RESIZES JOINT-VENTURE PLAY WITH INALFA FOR SUNROOF  SYSTEMS  written & Designed by Ved kumar  Gabriel India Limited’s board has approved a revamped joint venture agreement with Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V. for their sunroof-systems business. Under the new structure, the venture — now named IGSSPL — will see Gabriel India hold 65% while Inalfa retains 35%, reversing the earlier 51:49 proposal. This change comes after the application for a PN3 approval was rejected by the Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries in August 2024, prompting the re-structure. Gabriel India currently owns 100% equity in IGSSPL (directly and via nominees); post transaction the ownership will adjust down to 65%, with no fresh capital required at this stage. The board also approved key ancillary contracts: a revised Technical Collaboration & Alliance Agreement, a Brand License Agreement licensing Inalfa trademarks to IGSSPL, and related implementation accords. Final ...

Collins Aerospace opens manufacturing facility in Bengaluru at $100 mn investment written & compiled by :- Ved kumar  Here’s a fresh and creatively styled version of the news about Collins Aerospace’s new facility in Bengaluru: Collins Aerospace Elevates India Commitment with $100 Million Bengaluru Facility In a bold move, Collins Aerospace — a subsidiary of RTX Corporation — has officially launched its new manufacturing hub in Bengaluru, marking a major stride in India’s aerospace manufacturing narrative.  Spanning a sprawling 26-acre campus at the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) Aerospace Park, the newly christened Collins India Operations Centre (CIOC) is stocked with cutting-edge technologies — artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing and robotics are all part of the blueprint.  Designed to churn out advanced aerospace components — think aircraft seats, lighting and cargo systems, temperature sensors, communication and navigation h...