The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Monday participated as the Chief Guest at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Mar Ivanios College in Thiruvananthapuram, marking 75 years of the institution’s contribution to education and nation-building. Addressing students, faculty and dignitaries, he said India’s youth are not merely inheriting…
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MoD Signs Rs 4,666 Crore Contracts for CQB Carbines & Torpedoes
New Delhi: On December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts totaling Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes, reinforcing the combat capabilities of the Indian Army and Navy. The agreements were finalized at South Block in the presence…
PSA Launches National Technology Readiness Framework in India
New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, on Monday unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF), a landmark initiative aimed at standardising the evaluation of technology maturity across sectors. Launched on…
BRIC Secretariat Inaugurated, Boost to India’s Bioeconomy
Ahead of the New Year, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated the new Secretariat complex of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) in New Delhi, describing it as a landmark step in strengthening India’s future bioeconomy and biomanufacturing ecosystem….
PM Modi Lauds INSV Kaundinya’s Maiden Voyage to Oman
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Indian Navy, shipbuilders, and traditional artisans as INSV Kaundinya embarked on her maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, the vessel stands as a remarkable tribute to India’s rich maritime heritage and…
India Telecom Security Reforms Announced for 2026
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s telecom security ecosystem while reducing compliance burden on the industry, Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has announced a series of major strategic reforms to be implemented from 2026. The initiatives, rolled out by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through…
Namotsav Ahmedabad: Musical Tribute to PM Modi’s Journey
Ahmedabad witnessed a spectacular cultural evening as Namotsav, a grand musical multimedia production, celebrated the life, leadership, and vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Organised by Sanskardham, the three-day programme drew a houseful audience and combined music, dance, narration, and advanced multimedia to highlight the journey of one of…
Department of Consumer Affairs Awards 12 GATC Certificates
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, has achieved a major milestone by awarding 12 Government Approved Test Centre (GATC) certificates to 11 private entities. This move strengthens India’s legal metrology verification ecosystem through a structured public–private partnership framework. The certificates were presented by…
President Murmu Takes Submarine Sortie Aboard INS Vaghsheer
Karwar/New Delhi: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Sunday undertook a rare and significant operational sortie onboard the Indian Navy’s submarine INS Vaghsheer, reaffirming the nation’s confidence in the underwater combat preparedness of its naval forces. The historic dived sortie took place on the Western Seaboard, with the President…
Indian Railways 2025: Year-End Review & Key Milestones
Indian Railways has set new benchmarks in 2025 by combining innovation, indigenisation, and modernisation to deliver safer, faster, and more comfortable travel for passengers nationwide. From Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to redeveloped stations with airport-like facilities, the railways have strengthened both passenger and freight services, ensuring India moves forward on…
