Indian Navy to Commission INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’
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 Produces Over 42,600 LHB Coaches in 11 Years
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…
Mizoram Gets Its First Rail-Carried Cars
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.…
Indian scientists have investigated the impact of Himalayan air currents on the monsoon
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…
India ties up with Toyota for advanced Green Hydrogen Mobility Fuel Cell Tech
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…
India launched its First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel at Namo Ghat, Varanasi
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…
Scientists Cast New Light on the Future of Gene Editing Technologies
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 construction of India’s first hydrogen-powered train set has been completed
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…
The significant role of climate hazards and climate change in the Sangla Valley was highlighted
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…
Deepavali in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
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,…
Tripura to get 25 new road projects as Centre approves ₹68.67 crore
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 launched the first Gen-Z post office extension counter in Kerala
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.…
National Grid Boosts Peak Power Capacity with New Hydro Unit
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…
Tirupati and Shirdi are now connected by a direct train
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.…
UPI Hits 11 Billion Monthly Transactions, Tops Global Charts
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…
Ladakh Gets 125 Border Infrastructure Projects in Single Largest Inauguration
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…
NMDC Taps IIT Kanpur for Cybersecurity, AI in Digital Push
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…
DRDO Transfers 7 New Indigenous Defence Technologies to Armed Forces
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…
Passport Verification Records Now Available on DigiLocker for Citizen Ease
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…
Research Finds Nanoplastics in Single-Use Bottles Damage Gut Microbes and Cells
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…