Hyderabad: The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of its full-scale actively cooled scramjet engine on January 9, 2026. The test, carried out at the state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility, achieved a remarkable…
Month: January 2026
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National Traders’ Welfare Board Reviews Retail Sector Reforms
New Delhi: The 8th Meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) convened at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, with Shri Sunil J. Singhi presiding as Chairperson. The meeting focused on initiatives to strengthen India’s retail trade sector, enhance trader welfare, and encourage adoption of digital and local commerce strategies. Shri…
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General Dwivedi Boosts Defence Ties with UAE, Sri Lanka
New Delhi: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, successfully concluded his official visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from 5 to 8 January 2026. The visits aimed to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance military-to-military engagement, and deepen strategic partnerships with key nations in…
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CAQM Orders Closure of 16 NCR Industrial Units for Pollution Violations
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas has issued closure directions to 16 industrial units across the National Capital Region (NCR) after inspections revealed gross and persistent violations of environmental norms. The move is part of CAQM’s intensified enforcement drive to curb air…
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Publications Division Shines at New Delhi Book Fair 2026
The Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is set to captivate book lovers at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026. The nine-day mega fair, organised by the National Book Trust in collaboration with India Trade Promotion Organisation, runs from 10th to 18th January at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi….
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Protein Discovery Fuels Green Electronics Future
A breakthrough discovery by scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, could transform the future of electronic devices. Researchers identified a natural, photoactive semiconductor property in a self-assembling bacterial shell protein, opening avenues for flexible, biocompatible, and environmentally friendly electronics. This development has potential applications ranging…
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NHAI Launches Internship Program to Train Future Highway Professionals
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, Government of India, has launched a pioneering Internship Program aimed at nurturing the next generation of infrastructure professionals. This initiative provides engineering students with hands-on, real-world experience in India’s largest National Highway development ecosystem. Dedicated…
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Ministry of Steel Launches Bharat Steel Awards 2026
The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has introduced the prestigious Bharat Steel Awards 2026 to recognize outstanding performance and significant contributions in the steel sector. The awards aim to celebrate innovation, sustainability, efficiency, and excellence across the industry, encouraging companies, teams, and individuals to achieve new benchmarks. Award Categories…
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Namami Gange Mission: 5 New STPs Operational in FY 2025–26
The Namami Gange Mission Phase II has marked a significant milestone with the operationalisation of five key sewerage treatment projects during the third quarter of FY 2025–26. This development further strengthens pollution abatement efforts and enhances river rejuvenation initiatives across multiple States. So far, in FY 2025–26, a total of…
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Climate Action Is Opportunity, Not Constraint: VP Radhakrishnan
New Delhi: Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday said that climate action should be viewed not as a limitation on India’s development, but as a strategic opportunity to accelerate inclusive growth, strengthen energy security and build a future-ready economy. Delivering the inaugural address at the Bharat…