Guwahati is set to emerge as a key national hub for policy dialogue on artificial intelligence and human development as it hosts the Human Capital Working Group Meeting on January 5 and 6, 2026. The high-level meeting, to be held at the IIT Guwahati campus, will serve as a crucial…
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Smart Green Aquaculture Farm Inaugurated in Telangana
Hyderabad, Telangana – Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will inaugurate the Smart Green Aquaculture Farm and Research Institute along with the state-of-the-art Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) Facility on 5th January 2026. The inauguration follows the General Body…
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India Strengthens Maritime Sovereignty with GSL-Built Ships
Goa, January 4, 2026 – Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the strategic importance of ships built by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and other Indian shipyards as he visited the facility on the eve of commissioning the Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Pratap into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)….
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IRCTC Scam: Delhi HC to Hear Lalu Prasad Plea on Jan 5
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Monday, January 5, 2026, the petition filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav challenging the framing of charges against him in the alleged IRCTC scam case. The matter assumes significance as it involves…
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India’s Chip Design Gets DLI Scheme Boost
India’s ambition to become a global semiconductor powerhouse is gaining momentum through the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, a flagship initiative under the Semicon India Programme. Focused on chip design the most value-intensive segment of the semiconductor supply chain the scheme is enabling domestic startups, MSMEs and companies to move…
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DSIR Relaxes Norms for Deep-Tech Startups on 42nd Foundation Day
In a major boost to India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem, the Government of India has announced a key relaxation in eligibility norms for recognition under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). The announcement was made on Saturday during the 42nd Foundation Day celebrations of DSIR, marking a decisive policy…
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Rah-Veer: India’s Good Samaritan Scheme Saves Lives
India’s Rah-Veer initiative is transforming how citizens respond to road accidents by providing legal protection, recognition, and financial incentives to Good Samaritans. Launched under the Good Samaritan Rules in 2020 via Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, the scheme ensures that anyone assisting an accident victim can…
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Power Minister Reviews Hydroelectric Projects in J&K
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, commenced a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review key hydroelectric projects managed by NHPC. Accompanied by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), the Minister focused on the Salal, Sawalkot, and Ratle projects, highlighting the need for timely…
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AYUSHEXCIL Marks 4 Years as AYUSH Exports Rise 6.11%
The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) marked its fourth establishment anniversary in New Delhi on Saturday, highlighting India’s expanding footprint in the global traditional medicine and wellness market. The milestone comes at a time when exports of AYUSH and herbal products have recorded steady growth, reflecting rising international acceptance of…
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Aeronautics 2047 Seminar Begins, Focus on India’s Future Air Power
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) on Saturday inaugurated its two-day national seminar titled ‘Aeronautics 2047’ at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards shaping India’s long-term aerospace and defence vision. The event brings together key stakeholders from the armed forces, defence research, industry, and…