Category: Govt

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...

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Ikshak, the third ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) [SVL] class, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the ship...

Lieutenant General Avinash Das, an accomplished ENT surgeon with nearly four decades of experience in the Armed Forces Medical Services, assumed charge as the Commandant of the Army Hospital Research...

The Indian Navy ushered in a new chapter of leadership as Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Southern Naval Command...

In a landmark achievement for India’s public health sector, the nation has set three GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan — a massive women-centric health...

In a significant milestone towards strengthening India’s maritime security capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked the Keel Laying and Plate Cutting ceremony for two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) and...

India’s largest iron ore producer, NMDC Limited, has reported a strong performance for the second quarter of FY 2025-26, driven by record production and buoyant demand from the steel sector....

In a major boost to India’s export of unique agricultural produce, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of Geographical Indication...

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (Department of School Education and Literacy) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, will jointly organize a National launch...

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the Aditya Birla Capital Foundation (ABCF) and Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, has launched the Innovation...

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in a significant move to streamline and expedite the Medical Examination process for DGCA Licence holders, has approved the empanelment of 10 new Aeromedical...

In a remarkable display of maritime rescue capability, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully carried out a long-range medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a critically injured Iranian fisherman from a fishing...

India embarked on a transformative voyage towards sustainable and globally competitive maritime growth as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) inaugurated India Maritime Week 2025. Day 1 witnessed...

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted a “paradigm shift” in India’s medical education and healthcare sectors, saying the country has made major strides in making health services more accessible, affordable,...

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime security with the launch of two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ICG Ship Ajit and ICGS Aparajit...

India has completed its first-ever nationwide scientific census of snow leopards, revealing an estimated 718 individuals thriving in the country’s high-altitude Himalayan regions. The survey, a landmark conservation milestone, provides the first reliable...

Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode, an Officer of the 2009 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Madhya Pradesh Cadre, has taken charge as the new full-time Member Secretary of the...

Coal India Limited (CIL) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre for Sustainable Energy at the IIT Madras campus.The...

“Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra embodies the highest ideals of discipline, dedication and national pride, serving as an inspiration to generations within the sporting fraternity and the Armed Forces alike,”...

Black hole activities suppress the birth of new stars around it, shows a new study that can help in a deeper understanding of how galaxies evolve and may provide answers...

The DGCA has announced that it will begin automated generation of unique “Computer Numbers” for flight-crew candidates (including pilots, navigators, flight dispatchers etc) through its online examination and registration portal,...

The Indian Navy inducted the eleventh Ammunition-cum-Torpedo-cum-Missile (ACTCM) barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135), at an induction ceremony held today at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The event, marking the formal delivery...

In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing capabilities and the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third production line of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)...

Marking another step towards Aatmanirbharta in defence, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation an Advanced Night Vision factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh on October 16, 2025. The...

The Special Campaign 5.0 for the disposal of pending matters and cleanliness has reached its midway mark. The campaign is being carried out vigorously by the Ministry of Road Transport...

India has been elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for the term 2025-2028, the Ministry...

In a significant milestone for India’s steel industry, NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) has become the first company in the country to receive a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license for...

Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet. The jump was executed by the test jumpers...

In a remarkable milestone, the FASTag Annual Pass has surpassed 25 lakh users just two months after its nationwide launch, reflecting a strong public response to the initiative aimed at...

In a significant step towards promoting research and studies on the life, philosophy, and contributions of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today for the...

In a first-of-its-kind record for the Indian education system, more than three lakh schools across the country came together to participate in India’s largest-ever live school innovation challenge, celebrating creativity,...

In a first-of-its-kind record for the Indian education system, more than three lakh schools across the country came together to participate in India’s largest-ever live school innovation challenge, celebrating creativity,...

The International Purple Fest, India’s premier celebration of inclusivity and accessibility, witnessed the unveiling of three landmark initiatives aimed at empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs). The Department of Empowerment of...

In a landmark astronomical discovery, scientists have captured the first direct image of two black holes orbiting each other, confirming a long-held prediction about the universe’s most mysterious entities. The...

The Government of India has officially designated three major ports — Deendayal Port (Kandla, Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port (Odisha) — as Green Hydrogen Hubs...

In a strategic move to solidify India’s position in the global telecommunications landscape, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled the ‘Digital Communication’ theme for the upcoming India Spectrum Management...

In a significant step toward strengthening India’s public health infrastructure, the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), under the Ministry of AYUSH, and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education...

In a groundbreaking achievement for India’s medical technology sector, the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi, has successfully performed surgeries using indigenously developed customized Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ)...

In a landmark moment for Arunachal Pradesh’s economic development, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy today inaugurated the state’s first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk in...

The Indian Navy today commissioned INS Androth, the second ship in the series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Kochi. The vessel, built by...

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, has supplied the entire requirement of indigenous special-grade steel for the construction of INS Androth, the second vessel...

Arunachal Pradesh etched its name in the history of India’s energy sector with the inauguration of its first-ever commercial coal mine at Namchik-Namphuk in Changlang district. The launch marks a...

In a landmark initiative for gender diversity and women’s empowerment in the mining sector, Coal India Limited (CIL) today inaugurated its first-ever all-women operated Central Store Unit at the South...

In a significant move to bolster India’s position in the global telecommunications landscape, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) and the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Naya Raipur, today announced...

MOIL delivered an impressive operational performance in September 2025 and Q2 FY’26, driven by strong growth across key parameters. Performance Highlights: September 2025 vs September 2024 Best ever September Production of 1.52...