telemedicine
Indian Army Pioneers Satellite Internet Deployment for Disaster Relief in Sri Lanka: A Technological Breakthrough
Dec 16, 2025 02:00 pm CST
The Indian Army has made history by successfully deploying Eutelsat's OneWeb satellite internet to restore critical communications in flood-ravaged Sri Lanka. This groundbreaking initiative, part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, enabled 24/7 telemedicine services and coordinated relief efforts when terrestrial networks failed. The deployment demonstrates the transformative potential of space-based internet technology in humanitarian disaster response while highlighting regulatory challenges for wider adoption in India.
AIIMS Bhopal's Rs 10 Lakh Medical Drone Project Stalls: Promise of Rural Healthcare Revolution Remains Unfulfilled
Nov 05, 2025 04:32 pm CST
A Rs 10 lakh medical drone launched at AIIMS Bhopal in February 2024 with promises to revolutionize rural healthcare delivery now sits unused after 20 months. Despite successful trials delivering medicines to remote areas in minutes, the project has stalled with no operator or schedule. While officials claim they're planning expansion to cover 200km distances, patients from remote villages continue to endure lengthy travel and waiting times for essential medical services.