मकर संक्रांति सनातन संस्कृति का एक अत्यंत पावन और महत्वपूर्ण पर्व है, जो सूर्य देव की उपासना, प्रकृति के प्रति कृतज्ञता और दान-पुण्य की भावना को दर्शाता है। वर्ष 2026 में यह पर्व 14 जनवरी को पूरे भारत में श्रद्धा और उल्लास के साथ मनाया जाएगा। यह दिन सूर्य के…
Month: January 2026
India’s Project-75I: Submarines Shift China-Pak Game
India’s decision to move decisively ahead with Project-75I marks a defining moment in the country’s maritime security strategy. The ₹72,000-crore ($8 billion) programme to build six next-generation conventional submarines reflects New Delhi’s intent to counter rising undersea challenges from both Pakistan and China while strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing.As German Chancellor…
Budget 2026: Mining Policy Targets Silver, Copper
The Union Budget for 2026–27 is expected to introduce a dedicated mining policy aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported metals and boosting domestic production of silver, copper and zinc. People familiar with policy discussions say the move is intended to support the government’s broader manufacturing push at a time…
India’s Deep-Tech Leap: DST NIDHI CoE at IIM-A
India’s ambition to emerge as a global deep-tech powerhouse received a major institutional boost on Monday with the inauguration of the DST–NIDHI Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. The ₹40 crore initiative, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), was dedicated to the…
Abhyuday-3 Symposium Highlights Science & Society Interface
The Third Technical Hindi Symposium (Takniki Hindi Sangoshthi) “Abhyuday-3” concluded successfully, showcasing in-depth academic discussions on recent developments in science and technology and their interface with society. The two-day national symposium was organised through the collaborative efforts of the CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), IIT Indore,…
National Sports Governance Rules 2026 Notified by Centre
In a significant step towards reforming the country’s sports administration, the Union Government has officially notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026. Issued under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, the new rules aim to bring transparency, inclusivity, and accountability to the functioning of National Sports Bodies…
Happy Lohri 2026: Date, Rituals & Thali Must-Haves
Happy Lohri 2026 will be celebrated with traditional fervour on Tuesday, January 13, marking the end of the coldest phase of winter and the arrival of longer, warmer days. Widely observed in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and parts of North India, Lohri symbolises harvest, prosperity, gratitude and new beginnings, bringing…
Jayant Chaudhary: Skilling Gets Unified Push
India’s skilling ecosystem is witnessing a fundamental transformation, moving away from fragmented systems towards a unified, outcome-oriented framework aligned with education, industry, and emerging technologies. This was stated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education Shri Jayant Chaudhary while…
India’s Youth Driving Viksit Bharat: Sarbananda Sonowal
India’s youth are emerging as the driving force behind the country’s transformation into a developed nation, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Sunday. Addressing a national gathering on National Youth Day, the Minister underlined that young Indians are no longer passive observers but active participants…
National Ayurveda Workshop Highlights Need for Global Standards
In a significant step towards strengthening the credibility and global acceptance of India’s traditional healthcare systems, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized a national-level workshop on standardization in Ayurveda on January 9, 2026, at the TMA Pai Auditorium of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal. The workshop…
