Category: Govt

Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann took over as Senior Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force on 01 June 2025. The Air Marshal is an alumni of...

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated a newly constructed 30-bedded Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital at Kala Amb in Sirmaur...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s dedication of Unit-1 (660 MW) of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project to the nation marks a significant stride in India’s efforts to bolster its energy...

In a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defense manufacturing, Hyderabad-based VEM Technologies has delivered the first center fuselage (CF) assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A to Hindustan...

Keel Laying of the eighth and last ship (BY 530), Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), which is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, was undertaken on 29 May 2025 in the presence...

In a historic milestone for India’s education sector, Goa has officially achieved 100% functional literacy, becoming the first state in the country where every individual above the age of 7...

S3V Vascular Technologies, a medical device manufacturer based in Mysore and incubated at the Indian School of Business, has developed a suite of neurovascular devices—including a stent retriever, aspiration catheter,...

In a major step toward enhancing the operational autonomy and efficiency of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the conferral of Miniratna Category-I status...

In a major boost to infrastructure development, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a series of critical railway projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. These...

In a landmark move to modernize India’s addressing and location-based infrastructure, the Government of India has launched two transformative web portals — ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’....

Union Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today unveiled the ‘Bharat Forecast System’, one of the world’s first indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecasting models, at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in...

Indian scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru have developed a groundbreaking method to detect hidden properties of exotic materials, marking a significant advancement in quantum materials research....

The Liberian-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank off the coast of Kochi, Kerala, after developing a severe list due to flooding. The ship was carrying 640 containers, including 13...

In a significant push toward infrastructure and regional development, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated multiple development projects worth over ₹26,000 crore during his...

Mizoram’s recent declaration of full functional literacy represents a significant milestone in India’s ongoing pursuit of universal education. This achievement transcends mere numerical literacy, signifying the attainment of practical skills...

In a remarkable tribute to India’s rich maritime heritage, the Indian Navy has officially inducted a traditionally built, ancient stitched ship into its fleet, christened INSV Kaundinya. The ship, constructed...

Aster India reports steady revenue and EBITDA performance FY25 revenues up by 12% YoY to INR 4,138 Crs Operating EBITDA up 30% YoY to INR 806 Crs   Aster DM...

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) mountaineering team safely returned to the Everest Base Camp today, May 19, 2025, after successfully scaling the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848.86 m), on...

In a major scientific breakthrough, Indian researchers have developed a fast-charging and long-lasting sodium-ion battery, offering a safer and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion technology. Developed at the Jawaharlal Nehru...

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90 m mark at Doha Diamond League 2025 and achieving his personal best throw. “This is the...

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has reached a significant milestone as its expedition team successfully scaled Mount Everest (8,848m) on May 18, 2025. The team comprised 10 NCC cadets (five...

May 18, 2025 Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹1,550 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat....

The Ministry of Culture has launched a nationwide campaign titled “Ek Desh Ek Dhadkan” (One Nation, One Heartbeat) to ignite patriotic spirit and commemorate the sacrifices of India’s bravehearts. As...

India’s Aadhaar system has achieved a major milestone with over 150 billion authentications, reinforcing its role as the backbone of the country’s digital infrastructure. The Unique Identification Authority of India...

The Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in Delhi Cantonment inaugurated a state-of-the-art Femto-LASIK Suite, marking a significant advancement in military ophthalmic care. The facility was unveiled by Surgeon Vice Admiral...

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for high-pressure sea water desalination. Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), the Kanpur-based...

Dr. Ajay Kumar, a distinguished former Defence Secretary and 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Union Public Service...

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a ₹3,706 crore semiconductor manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. This joint venture between HCL and Taiwan’s Foxconn marks the sixth project...

Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) have developed an innovative iron-doped catalyst aimed at enhancing sustainable oxygen electrocatalysis, a critical process in clean energy technologies...

In a significant step toward achieving its net-zero goals, India has launched its first cluster of Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds, aimed at decarbonizing the cement industry. This marks...

Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has inaugurated India’s first 3-nanometer (3nm) chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru, operated by Renesas Electronics India Private Limited. This...

India’s major ports reaching historic milestones in FY 2024-25 marks a major leap forward in the country’s maritime infrastructure and trade capacity. This achievement reflects significant improvements in cargo handling,...

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier R&D institution under the Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synergy Quantum India to collaboratively develop...

A team of scientists has successfully engineered a high-performance, environmentally friendly lubricant that could revolutionize industries reliant on lubrication, such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. This breakthrough addresses the dual...

Coal India Limited’s (CIL) flagship CSR initiative, the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY), has achieved a significant milestone, underscoring its commitment to providing life-saving treatment for underprivileged children suffering from...

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Häfele India’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) represents a significant step towards bolstering manufacturing innovation and strengthening localized supply...

On May 8, 2025, the Indian Navy received INS Arnala, the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs), marking a significant advancement in India’s maritime defense capabilities....

A modular, flexible cattle cage developed by researchers that can be adjusted to fit different vehicles, complete with a ramp that doubles as a door can help ease transport of...

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has achieved a significant milestone in its commitment to electoral integrity with the successful training of over 2,300 field-level election functionaries at the India...

The recent cabinet approval for the expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity in five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) located in Andhra Pradesh (Tirupati), Chhattisgarh (Bhilai), Jammu & Kashmir (Jammu),...

he Permian Period, a pivotal chapter in Earth’s history, witnessed significant environmental shifts, including widespread wildfires that left indelible marks on the geological record. Within the Gondwanan fragments that comprise...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted a combat firing of the indigenously developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM) with reduced explosive content. This...

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has successfully completed a Proof of Concept (PoC) using Aadhaar-based face authentication during the NEET UG 2025 examination in New Delhi. Conducted on...

In a major step toward clean energy innovation, researchers have developed a metal-free organic catalyst that can produce hydrogen fuel by harvesting mechanical energy, such as vibrations or pressure. The...

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) Jammu continues to demonstrate its commitment to fostering innovation and excellence with its latest achievement: a mentored solar...

In a strong start to FY’26, MOIL has reported its highest ever April performance, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, in terms of, Record April production of 1.62 lakh tonnes of...

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of its Stratospheric Airship Platform, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s aerospace capabilities. The trial...

April 2025 witnessed a significant upswing in coal production and dispatch, originating from both captive and commercial mines, compared to the same period last year. This surge reflects a combination of factors,...

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari PVSM AVSM VM’s recent assumption of the role of Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) marks a significant leadership transition within the Indian Air Force...

Ms. Anuradha Prasad, former Secretary to the Government of India, Inter State Council Secretariat, Ministry of Home Affairs, took the Oath of the Office and Secrecy as Member, Union Public...

Shri. Rakesh Verma, assumes charge as Director General, India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi here today.  Shri Verma is a 1993 batch IAS Officer from...

India’s coal production and dispatch witnessed steady growth in April 2025, compared to the same period last year. This reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal and its...

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command on 01 May 2025. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the...

Major General Lisamma PV has assumed the prestigious appointment of Additional Director General (ADG) of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) as of May 1, 2025. She succeeds Major General Sheena...

The Union Cabinet has approved the development of a 166.80 km greenfield high-speed corridor along National Highway-6 (NH-6), connecting Mawlyngkhung near Shillong in Meghalaya to Panchgram near Silchar in Assam....

Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, an accomplished officer of the Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS) from the 1992 batch, has been serving as the Director General and...

In a groundbreaking discovery, an international team of solar physicists has identified a giant tide of plasma deep beneath the Sun’s surface, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of the solar interior and its...

Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam (GNN) has made history by issuing India’s first certified Green Municipal Bond, raising ₹150 crore to fund a state-of-the-art Tertiary Sewage Treatment Plant (TSTP) in Indirapuram. This...

In a landmark achievement for India’s flagship river conservation initiative, the Namami Gange Mission, the critically endangered red-crowned roofed turtle (Batagur kachuga) has been successfully reintroduced into the Ganga River after a gap...

April 28, 2025 — In a significant step towards bolstering maritime security and naval air power, India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26...

Researcher have developed fresh insights into proton adsorption behaviour at the surface of catalysts, which can help construct electrocatalysts useful for producing green hydrogen. Plethora of heterostructures have been studied...

In a first and a unique milestone for the Armed Forces, the Department of Ophthalmology in Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi has performed the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery...

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)’s recent signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with eight visionary organizations marks a significant stride towards realizing the ambitious goals of...

 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in hypersonic propulsion technology by successfully conducting a long-duration ground test of its scramjet engine. On April 25, 2025,...

Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s inauguration of SUFALAM 2025 marks a pivotal moment in India’s agricultural landscape. Beyond a mere ceremonial unveiling, the event underscored the government’s commitment to fostering an...

Breakthrough research has recently illuminated a promising path towards engineering materials crucial for the burgeoning field of quantum technology. The inherent fragility of quantum states demands highly specialized materials capable...

Keel laying ceremony for Yard 3040, the fourth (ex-GRSE) Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata, on 24 Apr...

The Ministry of Coal’s recent introduction of new incentives marks a significant shift in India’s strategy towards domestic coal production, specifically targeting the oft-overlooked potential of underground mining. These incentives,...

A new study has accurately estimated the abundance of Helium in our Sun for the first time. This could be a major step in assessing the opacity of the Sun’s...

In a groundbreaking achievement, AIIMS Raipur has successfully conducted its first Swap Kidney Transplant, becoming the first among the newer All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the first...

In a significant boost to maritime logistics and operational readiness, the 10th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, designated LSAM 24 (Yard 134), has been successfully delivered to the...

Researchers have unveiled a cutting-edge optical sensing platform capable of detecting cholesterol levels with remarkable precision — a breakthrough that could revolutionize early diagnosis of cholesterol-linked diseases. The newly developed sensor...

The North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has unveiled an innovative aerostatic drone designed to enhance...

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Microsoft, has launched the ‘AI Careers for Women’ initiative aimed at empowering women in the tech sector. As part...

Dr. Mangi Lal Jat has officially taken over as the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Agricultural...

Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary today inaugurated the NSDC-PDEU Centre of Excellence for Skill Development at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar. The centre is...

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has created a new national record under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, achieving historic growth in production, sales, and...

On April 17, 2025, Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated a newly developed 220-bedded Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital in Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand. This state-of-the-art...

Indian astronomers have recently achieved a significant breakthrough by detecting and analyzing an elusive intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) located approximately 4.3 million light-years away in the faint galaxy NGC 4395....

Scientists from the Bose Institute’s Experimental High Energy Physics (HEP) group have been honored with the prestigious 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. This recognition comes as part of their...

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, is set to become the first coal PSU in India to adopt paste fill technology in underground mining. Under a...

April 16, 2025 — In a ceremony held at the United Service Institution of India (USI), Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan conferred the prestigious MacGregor Memorial Medal...

April 16th,  2025 — In a landmark development for India’s maritime and green energy sectors, the country unveiled its first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell-powered sea vessel, hailed as a...

On World Quantum Day (April 14, 2025), Bengaluru-based startup QpiAI—one of eight startups selected under India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM)—launched QpiAI-Indus, a 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer. This marks a significant...

India’s inland waterways have achieved a significant milestone, with cargo traffic reaching a record 145.5 million tonnes in the financial year 2024–25. This marks a 9.34% year-on-year growth from FY...

QNu Labs, one of the startups selected by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has launched world’s first and unique platform, QShield that...

On April 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, totaling approximately ₹10,000 crore.  Key Highlights:800 MW Thermal...

On April 12, 2025, Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated a state-of-the-art Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, marking a significant advancement in India's medical research infrastructure. Ministry...

Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3039, the third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata on 11 Apr 25 with Shri Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, IDAS,...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from a Su-30 MKI aircraft. This development...

On dated April 11 2025: In a landmark step to strengthen healthcare delivery in Odisha, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, and the Hon’ble Chief...

09 April 2025 cabinet approval for the doubling of the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line section, spanning 104 km across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, marks a significant infrastructural development. With a...

The recent cabinet approval for the construction of a six-lane access-controlled Zirakpur bypass, spanning 19.2 kilometers at a cost of Rs. 1878.31 crore, marks a significant infrastructure development for the...

April 10, 2025 — Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, today inaugurated a cutting-edge Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) Laboratory at the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), marking...

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), recently announced its second consecutive repo rate cut for 2025, bringing it down by 25 basis points to 6%. These twin...

April 8th, 2025, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has inaugurated 26 infrastructure projects totaling ₹67.77 crore across six Indian Maritime University (IMU) campuses. He also laid...

Researchers have uncovered a novel property of metallo-nanozymes — nanomaterials that mimic natural enzyme functions — with promising implications for both bioenergy production and medical treatments. This breakthrough could pave...

The recent ₹2,385 crore contract awarded to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the supply of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits for the Mi-17 V5 helicopters marks a...

On April 7, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin, and global cybersecurity firm SISA, unveiled the Digital Threat Report 2024. This inaugural...