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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...

On dated 07 APR 2025 The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun, recently marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its newly established ‘Antar...

Startup Mahakumbh, India’s largest startup event, recently provided a significant platform for tribal entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ventures. These startups, often rooted in traditional knowledge and sustainable practices, presented...

India’s National Statistical Office (NSO) is undergoing a significant transformation, leveraging digital innovations to bolster the nation’s statistical system. Recognizing the increasing demand for timely and accurate data, the NSO...

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform’s presence at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 signifies its critical role in fostering a vibrant ecosystem for innovation-driven enterprises in India. By providing startups with seamless access...

Indian Navy’s Mission Deployed stealth frigate INS Trikand, operating in the Central Arabian Sea, provided urgent critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew of a Fishing Vessel operating approximately 350...

Scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, have made a significant advancement in the understanding...

A new study has uncoded the mysteries of how the venom of Pope’s pit viper, a snake species native to northern and northeastern parts of India, works. The study can...

On April 2, 2025, the Indian Navy launched its fifth 25-tonne Bollard Pull (BP) tug, named Ojas (Yard 339), at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) in Kolkata. This launch is...

In a significant move towards self-reliance in defense manufacturing, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the design and development of a 6-megawatt (MW) medium-speed marine diesel engine under the...

Indian Railways demonstrated a commendable financial performance in fiscal year 2023-24, achieving a total revenue of ₹2.56 Lakh Crore alongside a net profit of ₹3,260 Crore. This outcome underscores the...

MOIL’s recently announced financial results for FY’25 mark a significant milestone in the company’s history. Surpassing all previous records, the organization has delivered its best financial year performance to date....

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has reportedly achieved significant milestones in Fiscal Year 2024-25, setting new benchmarks in production and operational efficiency. These achievements reflect a strategic focus on optimizing...

India’s coal production and dispatch have demonstrated a compelling growth trajectory, signaling a significant development in the nation’s energy landscape. Fueled by rising energy demands and strategic governmental initiatives, the...

India’s coal production and dispatch have demonstrated a compelling growth trajectory, signaling a significant development in the nation’s energy landscape. Fueled by rising energy demands and strategic governmental initiatives, the...

India’s defence exports have reached a new zenith in Financial Year 2024-25, scaling to Rs 23,622 crore. This represents a robust 12.04% increase over the previous fiscal year, underscoring a...

India’s defence exports have reached a new zenith in Financial Year 2024-25, scaling to Rs 23,622 crore. This represents a robust 12.04% increase over the previous fiscal year, underscoring a...

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has demonstrated robust growth in the fiscal year 2024-25, signaling a continued commitment to financing the nation’s renewable energy transition. The agency’s loan...

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on 28 Mar 25, the Government of India has launched Operation Brahma for rendering assistance to Myanmar. Under MEA’s...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). The test was carried...

On 26 March 2025, the Indian Navy inducted ‘YUVAN’ (Yard 338), the fourth 25T Bollard Pull Tug, further strengthening its maritime operational capabilities. Built under the ‘Make in India’ initiative,...

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and...

On 25 March 2025, the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER)...

A groundbreaking advancement in thermionic emission, the process in which electrons escape from a material’s surface due to thermal energy, could revolutionize next-generation electronic and energy conversion technologies.Professor Bivas Saha...

Incubated at IIT Madras Research Park in 2016, QNu Labs is revolutionizing cybersecurity with quantum-safe solutions, positioning India as a global leader in quantum cryptography. In 2018, QNu launched QKD...

On March 25, 2025, Singapore and India signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on maritime digitalization and decarbonization. The LOI was signed by Mr. Teo Eng Dih, Chief...

India’s defence production has grown at an extraordinary pace since the launch of the “Make in India” initiative, reaching a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24. Once dependent on...

On March 24, 2025, coinciding with World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the completion of genome sequencing for 10,000 isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This significant milestone...

Scientists from Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) demonstrated the first ever fabrication of TENG incorporating flexible...

On March 22, 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) achieved a significant milestone by launching ‘Tavasya’, the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259). This event underscores India’s progress in indigenous...

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India has announced the global revival of the traditional Indian Goli...

On March 23, 2025, the keel laying ceremony for the second and third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), designated as Yard 1281 and Yard 1282, took place at Yeoman...

The recent Cabinet approval for the construction of a 6-lane access-controlled Greenfield Highway connecting JNPA Port (Pagote) to Chowk in Maharashtra represents a significant infrastructural development with far-reaching economic implications....

Kavach, India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, has marked a significant advancement with the release of Version 4.0. This upgrade represents a critical step forward in enhancing railway safety...

The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing ₹5 Lakh Crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) before the end of the Fiscal Year 2024-25. This achievement underscores...

The launch of the PM Internship Scheme App by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in the presence of MoS, Corporate Affairs Shri Harsh Malhotra, signifies a proactive stride towards enhancing youth engagement...

India’s launch of the National Quantum Mission (NQM) signals a decisive commitment to participate in the burgeoning global quantum revolution. This ambitious initiative, with a multi-billion dollar investment, aims to...

The Department of Transportation (DoT)’s announcement of the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025 signals a proactive step toward leveraging the transformative capabilities of fifth-generation wireless technology within the transportation sector. This...

Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced that the electronics component technology for India’s Hyperloop project will be developed at the Integral Coach...

In a major boost to India’s indigenous shipbuilding efforts, Yard 133 (LSAM 23) has been successfully delivered to the Indian Navy. The vessel is part of India’s ongoing efforts to...

In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) AF MK1 has successfully test-fired a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air Missile. The test validates...

In a major boost to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the supply of Low-Level Transportable Radar (Ashwini) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).Developed indigenously by DRDO, the Ashwini...

On March 1, 2025, the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), New Delhi, and Adamas University, Kolkata, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote academic and research collaboration...

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), launched on February 13, 2024, has successfully completed 10.09 lakh rooftop solar installations across India as of March 10, 2025.  This initiative...

The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School...

On 9 March 2025 in a significant milestone for India’s defense manufacturing sector, the first rear fuselage for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan...

KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission) Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar has distributed 2,050 bee boxes and honeybee colonies across six states under the Honey Mission initiative. This initiative aims to...

India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title by defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, 2025.  New Zealand batted...

Union Minister Civil Aviation  Shri Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the Udaan Yatri Café at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI) in Ahmedabad. The café aims to enhance passenger experience by offering a comfortable space...

Indian Scientists have discovered a new method to synthesize hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in a more efficient, less energy-intensive, and environmentally friendly manner. This breakthrough could revolutionize industries that rely on...

The delivery of the eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), marks a significant enhancement to the Indian Navy’s logistical capabilities. Designed and constructed domestically, this barge...

 The Prabhu Shri Ram—Incense with a Story’s Cultural Flower Valley was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.), at the Vasantotsav (Flower Show) in Raj...

India’s Ministry of Coal reports that, as of February 2025, coal production from captive and commercial mines has reached 167.36 million tonnes (MT) for the financial year 2024-25, marking a...

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to designing fatigue-resistant multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs), opening new possibilities for their application and further exploration.MPEAs are a novel class of materials composed of...

On March 6, 2025, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to enhance river cruise tourism across...

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flagged off the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks developed by Tata Motors. The initiative marks a major step toward sustainable and green...

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flagged off the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks developed by Tata Motors. The initiative marks a major step toward sustainable and green...