New Delhi: Indian Railways has achieved a major technological milestone with the successful completion of the final high-speed trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), the trial took place on the Kota–Nagda section, where the train safely…
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SPREE 2025 Extended Till Jan 31, 2026: ESIC Gives Employers Relief
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended the Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees (SPREE) 2025 by one month, providing employers additional time to register under the ESI Act without facing inspections or past financial liabilities. The scheme, initially scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2025,…
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BioE3 Challenge 2025: 10 Youth-Led Innovations Felicitated
New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC felicitated ten winning teams of the D.E.S.I.G.N for BioE3 Challenge 2025 at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, on 30th December 2025. Each team received a prize of Rs. 1 Lakh, with an opportunity to apply…
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Year-End Review 2025: MSME Ministry’s Landmark Achievements
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) marked an exceptional year in 2025 with record-setting achievements across registrations, credit accessibility, skill development, and market expansion. The Ministry’s efforts strengthened industrial growth, formalized informal enterprises, and promoted heritage-based industries, aligning with the vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atmanirbhar…
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VP at Mar Ivanios College Jubilee: Youth Powering Viksit Bharat
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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…