Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stresses need for Armed Forces' readiness to ensure peace in India
New Delhi: In response to his previous claim that "Armed Forces need to be prepared for war," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commented on Friday, that he made a statement to ensure that peace in India will never be disturbed under any circumstances.
Singh emphasized that although India has always argued for peace, it must always be ready for conflict in order to bring about peace in both India and the rest of the globe, given the current geopolitical climate. Singh also emphasized India's motto, "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam."
Speaking to reporters, Rajnath Singh asserted, "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a message that only India has spread worldwide." India has and always will be an ambassador of peace. However, I informed the army today that we must always be prepared for conflict in order to preserve peace in India and around the world, considering the current geopolitical climate. I said this to ensure that India's peace is maintained at all times. Union Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Khatu Shyam Mandir in Lucknow and said prayers there as well.
The first Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC) was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 5 in Lucknow. Singh emphasized the importance of the three services working together to address future problems. Besides appreciating the efforts being made to strengthen integration and collaboration among the three Services, he praised the Armed Forces for their crucial role in defending national interests and pursuing the goal of "Aatmanirbhar Bharat."Singh said that India is a peaceful country and that the Armed Forces must be ready for battle in order to maintain peace, in keeping with the conference's subject, "Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces."
In addition to highlighting the need of developing a consistent military strategy and becoming ready for any future conflict scenarios, he emphasized the need of responding to provocations in a coordinated, timely, and appropriate manner. The Defense Minister urged the Commanders to analyze these incidents, forecast potential issues the nation may face in the future, and remain ready to handle the "unexpected," making reference to the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, and the current state of affairs in Bangladesh.
He emphasized the necessity for the highest military leadership to conduct a more thorough and comprehensive investigation given the circumstances surrounding the northern border and the events in neighboring countries, which are threatening regional peace and stability.
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Jamia prof receives Rs 94 lakh grant to formulate AI-driven drug to treat breast cancer
New Delhi (PTI): An associate professor at Jamia Millia Islamia has been awarded a research grant of approximately Rs 94 lakh by the prestigious ICMR to support research in leveraging Artificial Intelligence for treatment of breast cancer.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has granted funding to Raza to develop cutting-edge tools for AI-guided drug design, focusing on optimising drug compounds, identifying therapeutic targets, and formulating novel treatment strategies for breast cancer, a statement by the varsity said on Friday.
One such promising drug compound 'DdpMPyPEPhU' already patented by Raza will be further explored under this initiative, the statement said.
This research will address critical challenges in breast cancer treatment and is expected to yield transformative outcomes that could impact healthcare practices globally, it added.
The three-year funding will facilitate advanced experimentation, foster collaboration with leading experts, and accelerate the development of innovative solutions for breast cancer treatment.
Jamia Vice-Chancellor Mazhar Asif and Registrar Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi congratulated Raza on this accomplishment.
Asif stated, “This is a moment of immense pride for JMI. Raza’s recognition by ICMR underscores the university’s commitment to fostering research excellence and innovation. His groundbreaking work showcases JMI’s vital contributions to integrating AI in healthcare research.”
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Raza said, “I am deeply honoured to receive this grant from ICMR. It represents a tremendous opportunity to advance our research on AI- driven drug design and contribute to better health outcomes for millions. I am thankful to my research team, collaborators and ICMR for their unwavering support.”
Raza is known for his research in the application of AI in healthcare, focusing on designing and optimising drug compounds through AI-based multitarget docking, molecular simulations, and genomics-driven personalised medicine.
