Category: Govt

Shri Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power and Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, developed by BEE in association...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated a series of green mobility initiatives in Hansalpur, Gujarat, underscoring India’s commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly transport solutions. The initiatives aim to accelerate the...

The Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) has launched a new education-focused initiative, ‘Aarambh’, aimed at providing learning and support facilities for children and youth in the Cantonment area. The initiative seeks to...

In a landmark event that underscores India’s growing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding, the Indian Navy commissioned two cutting-edge multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at Visakhapatnam today in...

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a new initiative called ‘Project Aarohan’ aimed at supporting the education of children of toll plaza employees across the country. Under the...

Indian Researchers have discovered that gold nanoparticles—particles so small they are invisible to the naked eye—could help doctors detect Parkinson’s disease much earlier than ever before. Parkinson’s, a progressive condition...

In a major advance in computational astrophysics a team of scientists have developed a method to compute more realistic properties of stellar atmospheres. The method opens the door to more...

Smart windows devised by fine-tuning properties of “Polymer Network Liquid Crystals” (PNLCs) device by adding tiny flakes of a nanomaterial, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) can bring down the load on...

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nipman Foundation and Young...

Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni 5’ was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 20, 2025. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It...

The plate cutting ceremony of the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was held today at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai. The event...

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), under the Quality Council of India, has launched a new Medical Application Portal designed for laboratories seeking accreditation under ISO...

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for development of Green Field...

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a 6-lane, access-controlled Capital Region Ring Road (CRRR), including the Bhubaneswar Bypass, in Odisha. Length: 110.875 km, Cost: ₹8,307.74 crore (Capital Cost) ,...

On August 18, 2025, the Technology Development Board (TDB)—under India’s Department of Science and Technology—entered into an agreement with Primary Healthtech Pvt. Ltd., a New Delhi-based company founded by IIT...

KW Group, a leading name in retail and commercial real estate, successfully marked India’s 79th Independence Day with grand celebrations at its two flagship properties – KW Delhi 6 Mall...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on date 16.08.25 inaugurated two landmark National Highway projects with a combined investment of ₹11,000 crore. These projects, aimed at boosting connectivity, trade, and regional...

Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, flagged off a group of 34 bright Indian students selected to participate in the Sakura Science Programme...

The Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) marked a significant milestone with the launch of  new dairy products and the distribution of booth allotment letters at a special event held on 13th...

In a historic move, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively...

India has reached a landmark 100 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), according to the Ministry of New and...

In a significant boost to India’s semiconductor ambitions, the Union Cabinet approved four new semiconductor manufacturing projects across Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, with a combined investment of approximately ₹4,594...

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zepto Private Limited to foster early-stage startups in the manufacturing sector...

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hero MotoCorp Limited to support and scale early-stage startups under the Startup...

In a landmark move to strengthen India’s digital talent pool, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia...

In a significant step towards sustainable infrastructure, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) has introduced its innovative Modified Mix Seal Plus (MSS+) technology...

Signaling a major stride towards the nation’s self-reliance, the Government of India today laid the foundation stone for the ₹1,800-crore ‘Brahma–BEML Rail Manufacturing Hub’, to be established in Umaria village...

A significant milestone was achieved as the sixth batch of Agniveers passed out from the portals of INS Chilka on 08 Aug 25. The post sunset Passing Out Parade saw...

The annual defence production has soared to an all-time high figure of Rs 1,50,590 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25. The milestone represents a robust 18% growth over the...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro costing about Rs 7,160 crore and laid the foundation stone of Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 project costing over Rs...

 M5 Mahendra Group, through its CSR arm, the Gowramma Thimmareddy Foundation, reaffirmed its commitment to educational empowerment with its flagship initiative, ‘Namma Shale, Namma Koduge’ (Our School, Our Gift). As...

Today, a solemn ceremony was held at Dharamshala to commemorate the 60th death anniversary of Captain Chander Narain Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), a valiant officer of 2nd Battalion, The...

In a promising development for millions of families around the world, scientists have made significant progress toward a potential cure for Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative brain disorder that currently affects...

Researchers have cracked the secret behind the dangerous sting of the glossy black scorpion that quietly slithers through the under bushes of Eastern and Southern India forests.    Scorpion envenomation...

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), India’s largest steelmaking Maharatna PSU, continues to play its pivotal role in defence indigenization by supplying critical-grade steel for INS Ajay, launched by Garden...

In a major boost to India’s traditional textile sector, India’s largest handloom-focused hackathon kicked off at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, bringing together over 400 young innovators,...

MOIL achieved manganese ore production of 1.45 lakh tonnes in July 2025, marking an impressive growth of 12% over the corresponding period last year (CPLY), despite adverse weather conditions.Despite heavy...

In a historic step towards the revival of Assam’s river-based trade and sustainable logistics, National Waterway-57 (River Kopili) was operationalised today with the first-ever cargo trial run from the Govardhan...

Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 31 July 2025. The General Officer was tenanting the appointment of Director General Operational...

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on August 1, 2025, succeeding Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh. The change...

A team of Indian scientists may have found a way to improve the drainage capacity of lymphatic vessels in the liver and intestine that fails in case of cirrhosis, by...

louds drifting across the lofty heights of the Himalayas are carrying toxic heavy metals, putting mountain communities and downstream populations at risk, according to new research from the Indian Institute...

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Products (India) Pvt. Ltd. to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in India’s...

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. delivered INS Himgiri, the first of three Project 17A advanced stealth frigates, to the Indian Navy, marking a major milestone in indigenous warship...

Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, virtually dedicated a Life‑Saving Advanced Ambulance to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Bokajan, Assam. The ambulance, donated through a...

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated India’s first “Make-in-India” 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority, marking a significant milestone in the country’s green...

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has kicked off construction of its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) with the Girder Laying and Commencement of Erection ceremony at Chowgule &...

In a significant boost to railway safety and indigenous technological capability, the Indian Railways has commissioned Kavach 4.0, the latest version of its indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system,...

In a significant boost to India’s maritime security and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched the ICGS ATAL, a state-of-the-art Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) for the Indian Coast...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted two back-to-back flight trials of its indigenously developed Pralay quasi‑ballistic missile on July 28 and 29, 2025, from the Integrated...

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have discovered that the high-altitude hot springs of Ladakh, particularly in the Puga Valley, could provide vital insights into how life may have first...

Indian researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, have developed a new class of smart windows that not only regulate light and heat but also...

The Department of Fisheries under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, India and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources of the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

In a significant milestone for India’s nuclear energy sector, TEMA India Ltd has commissioned the country’s first private test facility for depleted heavy water upgradation, marking a major step towards...

Indian Railways is rapidly positioning itself as a global hub for railway manufacturing and exports, in line with the government’s “Make in India, Make for the World” vision. Union Railway...

DRDO has achieved a major milestone with the successful flight trials of the Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3) at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.According to the...

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a revamped Mission Vatsalya Portal, aimed at streamlining and strengthening child protection services across the country. The upgraded digital platform consolidates...

India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on July 24, marking a major milestone in bilateral economic relations. The agreement, finalized after more than three...

Shri Nitin Gupta, former Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has officially assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).A 1986-batch Indian Revenue Service...

In a major boost to India’s maritime environmental protection capabilities, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)  launched ‘Samudra Prachet’, the second indigenous Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) designed and built for the Indian...

In a major medical breakthrough, scientists at Osmania University have developed a nano-based sensor that can detect life-threatening infections such as sepsis in under 30 minutes — a game-changer in...

The keel-laying ceremony of Yard 16401, the first of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL),...

Indian researchers have identified a gene in pineapple that can provide a powerful, homegrown line of defence to the fruit against devastating fungal attacks. The pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr.)...

In a significant milestone for India’s naval shipbuilding programme, the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) on Monday launched Yard 3034 ‘Ajay’, the eighth and final vessel in the series...

In a major push toward inclusive education and tribal youth empowerment, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has signed multiple Memorandums of...

The Indian Navy formally commissioned INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by the...

In a major breakthrough for biodiversity research, scientists from the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute and Savitribai Phule Pune University have discovered a new species of lichen in the Western Ghats, one...

The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) and the Jai Vakeel Foundation (JVF) have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out the NIEPID‑DISHA...

Short-Range Ballistic Missiles – Prithvi-II and Agni-I – were successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on July 17, 2025. The launches validated all operational and technical...

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the first set of wing assemblies for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A,...

India has achieved another milestone in its defense capabilities with the successful trial of the Akash Prime surface-to-air missile system at high altitude. Conducted by the Defence Research and Development...

Indian scientists have, for the first time, captured high-resolution, continuous online measurements of key greenhouse gases in the Central Himalayas highlighting how both environmental factors and human activities jointly impact...

In a breakthrough that could revolutionize sustainable disinfection, Indian scientists have developed a highly efficient photocatalytic method to produce hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) using sunlight, water, and oxygen — a leap...

In a dazzling and scientifically significant spectacle, the skies over Ladakh were lit up by a rare aurora in the early hours of May 11, as one of the most...

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh, while addressing a press briefing in Delhi, hailed the mission as a transformative milestone. “With the safe return of...

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is setting new benchmarks in gender inclusion by significantly enhancing the participation of women in healthcare and technical fields...

In a major milestone for clean energy, India has achieved 50% of its total installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of its 2030 target under the...

breakthrough research reveals that quantum noise, the random disruptions so far believed to be a menace as they mess with delicate quantum systems, may not be the villain we assumed...

In a landmark recognition, the World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged India as the first country to establish a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)—a pioneering global initiative safeguarding indigenous medical...

In a moment of pride for the nation, the Maratha Military Landscapes of India have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking India’s 44th World Heritage Site. The...

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) & Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’ equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF)...

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out a rescue operation for the U.S. sailing vessel ‘Sea Angel’ stranded about 52 nautical miles south-east of Indira Point, Andaman & Nicobar Islands...

A team of astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), part of the DST, has discovered diminutive plasma loops in the Sun’s corona, shedding light on how the star...

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (EPwD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sri Aurobindo Society under its flagship Rupantar Programme, marking a significant...

In a major step toward strengthening the public healthcare system in the national capital, Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda on Sunday distributed appointment letters to 1,388 newly recruited nursing...

Scientists have now found a way to harness a property known as structural coloration to create tunable color-shifting materials using tiny plastic beads that can be used for wearable sensors,...

Scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a breakthrough pocket-sized sensor capable of detecting sulfur dioxide (SO©ü)—a...

Continuing its robust growth trajectory, MOIL recorded its highest-ever June production of 1.68 lakh tonnes of manganese ore, marking a 2% increase over the corresponding period last year. During April-June, 2025...

oal production from captive and commercial mines for the month of June has been recorded at 15.57 million tonnes (MT), and dispatches at 17.31 million tonnes (MT).The first quarter of...

Indian scientists have developed a cutting-edge green energy material that could revolutionize how we store and use energy. A team from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS),...

The Indian Navy officially commissioned INS Tamal, a stealth guided-missile frigate of the Project 1135.6/Tushil class, marking a major milestone in maritime defense cooperation with Russia. Key highlights: Last foreign-built frigate: INS Tamal is the...

The Indian Navy successfully undertook a critical firefighting and rescue operation aboard the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Yi Cheng 6, which reported a major fire in its engine room while...

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has officially crossed the milestone of 60 GW by executing Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) for renewable energy projects—encompassing solar, wind, and hybrid installations—marking a...

The Indian Railways has launched the RailOne App, an integrated mobile platform designed to streamline and enhance the passenger experience by offering a comprehensive suite of services in one place. The app...

Rear Admiral V Ganapathy, an accomplished Flag Officer of the Indian Navy, has assumed the command of the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune, under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff....

The discovery made by a team of physicists from Scientists from the S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and...

Delivering the keynote address at the ET Times Now Doctor’s Day Conclave, Union Minister** Dr. Jitendra Singh**—Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances,...

The Indian Navy officially inducted Ojas, the fifth 25 tonne Bollard Pull (BP) tug (Yard 339), into service during a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. The event was graced...

Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, PhD, currently the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command, has taken over as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of...