Category: Govt

Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force on 01 January 2026. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid...

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh has taken over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command (SWAC) of the Indian Air Force. Air Marshal Tejinder Singh is a...

On New Year Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s premier state-owned telecommunications provider, is delighted to announce the nationwide rollout of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), also known as Wi-Fi Calling....

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, VM, has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force. An officer with a distinguished...

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has recently cleared proposals amounting to Rs 79,000 crore, a substantial allocation intended to bolster the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. This decision underscores...

INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s traditionally built stitched sailing vessel, embarked on her maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat, to Muscat, Oman, marking a significant milestone in reviving India’s ancient...

The maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) was conducted successfully at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur on December 29, 2025. The rocket was tested for its...

The National Test House (NTH), an institution under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

Astronomers have discovered complex hydrocarbon molecules in the disk surrounding a young star, following the collapse of the disk’s inner wall—a dense ring of dust and gas that once acted...

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted the first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), SAMUDRA PRATAP (Yard 1267) on 23 Dec 2025 under the 02 PCV project of Goa Shipyard Limited...

ISRO’s heavy-lift launch vehicle LVM3 has once again demonstrated world-class reliability with the successful deployment of its heaviest payload to date, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science &...

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved three new corridors – 1. R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 Kms), 2. Aerocity to IGD Airport T-1 (2.263 kms) 3. Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated space scientists and engineers for successful launch of LVM3-M6, the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, and the spacecraft of USA,...

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)  has successfully completed the User Evaluation Trials (UET) of Next Generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) system. During the trials, the missiles successfully intercepted aerial targets...

INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s pioneering stitched sailing vessel that revives India’s ancient shipbuilding and seafaring traditions, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on 29 Dec 2025. The vessel will...

Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs,  inaugurated the commercial operation of the first unit of the country’s largest hydropower project, marking an important milestone in...

In a major milestone in the Make-in-India program envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has signed a collaboration...

The Indian Navy has taken delivery of Anjadip, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) in a series of eight vessels indigenously designed and built for coastal defence...

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has been conferred with eight National Awards by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) for excellence in corporate communication. The awards were presented...

The Government of India has sanctioned 38 major railway projects in Maharashtra, covering new lines, gauge conversion and track doubling works spanning a total of 5,098 kilometres at an estimated...

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), officially transforming it into law, the Rural Development...

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned Amulya, a next-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), marking a boost to India’s coastal security and maritime surveillance...

Railways have achieved another milestone in freight transportation by operating the Niryat Cargo Express, an export-focused, assured transit service, as a double-stack container train from Ichhapuri Container Terminal in Gurugram...

A new research study from Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has revealed that contributions from matter in the intergalactic medium...

Indian Railways continues to focus on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring timely services for passengers. From 8-14 December, the overall punctuality of trains across the country stood at 80%, reflecting...

Freshwater sponges which host diverse microbial communities vital for ecosystem health, have been found to have the potential to act both as bioindicators and absorbents of toxic metals like arsenic,...

Researchers have uncovered a surprising player in autophagy or the “self-eating” process that removes damaged parts, fights infections, and keeps long-lived cells like neurons in good working order. Identification of...

INAS 335 ‘The Ospreys’, the second Indian Naval Air Squadron to operate MH 60R helicopters, was commissioned at INS Hansa, Goa, in a ceremony presided over by Adm Dinesh K...

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed for industrial performance validation of sodium-ion pouch cells made from Sodium Vanadium Phosphate (NVP) cathode powder material. The validation of the...

A recent study offers a promising, multidisciplinary approach to treating fungal keratitis — a severe, sight-threatening infection of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, caused by a...

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has achieved a significant milestone by enabling more than 7.7 lakh households across India to receive zero electricity bills after installation of rooftop...

Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven community screening programme for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of preventable blindness among people with diabetes. The...

The Ministry of Defence has successfully onboarded 31.69 lakh defence pensioners from across India and Nepal onto SPARSH (System for Pension Administration-Raksha), marking a major milestone in the digital transformation...

In a significant step towards balancing infrastructure development with environmental conservation, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced innovative safety and ecological measures on national highways passing through...

Shri Sanjay Kumar inaugurated a newly developed microforest at PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Gautam Buddh Nagar, marking an important step towards promoting environmental sustainability and ecological awareness among...

The Indian Navy will commission its second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys) on 17 Dec 2025 at INS Hansa, Goa, in the presence of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi,...

Indian Railways has made a significant stride in modernising its passenger fleet by manufacturing more than 42,600 Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches over the last 11 years. The achievement reflects...

In a landmark moment for the northeastern state, Mizoram has received its first-ever consignment of cars transported by rail, marking a major boost to the region’s transportation and logistics infrastructure....

A team of Indian scientists have uncovered mysteries of how vertical air motion over the Himalaya have shaped the Indian monsoons, the lifeline of South Asia for centuries. Scientists are constantly...

Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, today launched the Pilot Project for field trials on the Use of Hydrogen in the Mobility Sector, describing it as...

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways today achieved a landmark breakthrough in sustainable maritime mobility with the commencement of commercial operations of India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell...

A newly engineered CRISPR protein could help scientists observe the molecular scissors called Cas9 enzyme as it enables them to edit genomes using the CRISPR-Cas9 system for treating genetic diseases...

The Indian Railways has marked a landmark achievement with the successful completion of manufacturing India’s first hydrogen-powered train-set, a major stride toward the nation’s vision of adopting next-generation, eco-friendly mobility...

Deodhar trees in Batseri, a scenic village in Sangla valley on the Baspa River in Himachal Pradesh have revealed a story of shift from wetter spring conditions during Little Ice...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed joy and pride at the inclusion of Deepavali in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Responding to a post by UNESCO handle on X, Shri...

The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 25 road projects measuring 65.38 km length under the Road Connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, with an estimated investment of Rs. 68.67 crore for...

India Post has recently inaugurated Kerala’s inaugural Gen-Z post office extension counter at CMS College, Kottayam, signaling a strategic effort to modernize its services and engage with a younger demographic. This...

THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has commenced the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the 3rd Unit (250 MW) of the 1000 MW Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP), making it...

In a significant boost to pilgrimage tourism and regional connectivity, Union Minister Shri V. Somanna  flagged off the inaugural run of the new Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express from Tirupati railway station....

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been officially recognized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the world’s largest real-time payment system, marking a major milestone in India’s digital payments...

On Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated 125 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects to the nation, marking a historic stride in infrastructure development along India’s frontiers. The inauguration ceremony, held...

In a landmark step towards strengthening industry-academia collaboration, NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, to...

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over seven technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the three Services. The technologies are: an Indigenous High-Voltage Power...

In a move aimed at enhancing convenience and security for millions of passport applicants, the government has made the Passport Verification Record accessible directly through DigiLocker, the national digital document...

New scientific findings have raised fresh concerns over nanoplastics released from single-use PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles, revealing that these microscopic particles can significantly damage gut bacteria and may also pose...

MOIL Limited has achieved its highest-ever November production and sales, marking a significant milestone in the company’s operational performance. MOIL recorded 1.65 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of manganese ore production...

India marked a significant milestone in its maritime green-tech transition as Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the country’s first all-electric tug project, signalling a...

The much-awaited Ganga bridge project in Sahibganj is emerging as a powerful symbol of development, promising to ease long-standing travel difficulties, generate employment and strengthen regional connectivity across eastern India. According...

The Rajendra Chintan Samiti and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) jointly organized a special ceremony at the statue of Dr. Rajendra Prasad near the Parliament House to mark his...

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity. The test at Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of...

A new strategy has been developed for enhancing the activity of catalysts used to split water for generating Hydrogen, one of the cleanest known fuels. In the electrolysis of water,...

Scientists are increasingly turning to historical and modern data from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO) to better understand how the Sun’s magnetic activity influences satellite communication and navigation systems. The study...

Air Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at Air HQ on 01 December 2025. In his illustrious career spanning 37 years, the Air...

Indian Railways has granted out-of-turn promotions to India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup champions Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, and Renuka Singh Thakur, elevating them to the prestigious post of Officer on...

India’s total installed electricity generation capacity has reached 5,05,023 MW, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy expansion drive. The data was shared by the government in Parliament, highlighting...

The Delhi High Court on Thursday witnessed a new line of argument from the counsel for Defendant No. 3, who attempted to question the validity of late Sunjay Kapur’s Will...

A new milestone in India’s electronic toy ecosystem was achieved as the e-Toys Lab was inaugurated during the convocation ceremony of the second batch of 18 young engineers trained under...

Indian scientists have discovered oral cancer-causing driver gene mutations in women patients of southern India. India carries one of the world’s heaviest burdens of oral cancer with alarmingly high rates...

India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–27 biennium, securing the highest number of votes among all contesting nations. The re-election reinforces India’s growing...

VOC Port, Tuticorin, has welcomed its first clinker vessel as part of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ambuja Cement Limited, marking a significant step in strengthening industrial...

Paradip Port Authority has set a new operational benchmark by crossing the 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo-handling milestone in the fastest time ever within a fiscal year. This achievement...

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, has launched the second cohort of 32 clean-tech startups under the Swachh...

Among the silt-rich deposits of the Chirang River in Manipur’s Imphal Valley researchers examining fossil plant remains have found an astonishingly intact bamboo stem, carrying the ghostly marks of long-vanished...

The Union Cabinet has approved two major multitracking railway projects spanning four districts across Maharashtra and Gujarat, marking another significant step in expanding and modernizing India’s railway infrastructure. Together, the...

A new study has introduced an artificial intelligence framework that could change how we understand and treat cancer. The framework gives us a new lens to look at cancer—not by...

NASA’s long-term observations have opened an unprecedented window into one of the universe’s most turbulent eras: the birth and early childhood of stars. After analyzing more than ten years of...

In a major healthcare initiative, the Northern Command of the Indian Army successfully conducted ‘Op Drishti’, an advanced surgical eye camp at Command Hospital (Northern Command), J&K. The first-of-its-kind medical...

Indian Railways has crossed a major operational milestone by surpassing 1 billion tonnes of freight loading in the ongoing financial year 2025–26, achieving the figure by November 19. This marks...

Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh visited Northern Indian Textile Research Association  (NITRA) today and inspected the Milkweed (Aak) crop being cultivated on the campus. The Union Minister appreciated NITRA’s...

A Technical Agreement has been signed between Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France to deepen collaboration in defence research and development. Secretary Department...

The Indian Army has won exclusive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for its newly developed New Coat Combat (Digital Print), a three-layered tactical garment designed for enhanced protection, comfort, and mobility,...

Union Science & Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled India’s first homegrown CRISPR gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a genetic blood disorder that disproportionately affects the country’s tribal...

Technical knowhow of three unique traditional health practices has been incubated to harness their therapeutic potential in treating heath issues in livestock. These involve management of ectoparasite infestation, enhancing milk...

A new way uncovered by astronomers to reconstruct the Sun’s past polar magnetic behaviour by digging into historical solar images taken at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KoSO) more than 100...

In a landmark achievement for global life sciences, a team of Indian scientists has contributed to overturning a long-standing biological principle that has guided molecular biology for more than five...

Scientists have discovered a new kind of magnetism in a rare-earth compound that can be used in quantum and spintronic technologies. It envisions a new class of materials that can...

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced smart technologies aimed at strengthening India’s national...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a new generation of man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) designed specifically for mine countermeasure (MCM) missions, marking a significant advancement in...

A new study has traced a link between Lithium-rich red giant stars and their enhanced Helium abundance, using data from the Himalayan Chandra Telescope and other archival data. The study...

India’s first indigenous high precision and compact diode laser, developed by a startup supported by the National Quantum Mission, Prenishq Pvt Ltd, a spin-off from IIT Delhi, marks a significant...

In a move aimed at boosting agricultural efficiency and farmer income, Banas Dairy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Banas-Bharat Sub-Scheme Limited (BBSSL) to enhance the potato value...

In a significant push toward defence indigenisation under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday signed a major contract worth ₹2,095.70 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited...

Under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), P- Quest Group at IIT Bombay has developed India’s first indigenous Quantum Diamond Microscope (QDM) for...

India’s Textile & Apparel, including handicrafts exports, demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of FY 2025-26 despite global headwinds and tariff-related challenges in major markets. India’s global exports of...

Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhanfelicitated the awardees for Outstanding Service to HumanityRs. 20 lakhs in total cash prizes awarded to 5 recipients in the ‘Individual’ and ‘Institutional’ categories1,700+...

The  Minister of Power and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated India’s first grid-scale MWh-level Vanadium Flow Battery at NTPC’s NETRA (Energy Technology Research Alliance) campus in Dadri, Uttar...

The National Health Authority (NHA) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to further enhance...

In a significant step towards the ambitious vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s of making India Net Zero by 2070 and promoting renewable energy and sustainable development ,...

In a significant push to modernize India’s rail infrastructure, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from the railway station in Varanasi. The...

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has handed over the Kalughat Intermodal Terminal in Bihar to Summit Alliance Port East Gateway (India) Pvt. Ltd. under a PPP model, marking...