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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TRAI Recommends New Framework for Foreign SIMs in IoT Exports
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released comprehensive recommendations proposing a dedicated regulatory framework for the sale of foreign telecom service providers’ SIM and eSIM cards used in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices meant exclusively for export. The move is aimed at enabling India’s growing…
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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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PM-YUVA 3.0 Results Declared: 43 Young Authors Selected
The National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education, has declared the results of the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0). The scheme aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to encourage young writers to contribute to nation-building through their literary work….
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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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DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
India marked a significant milestone in its indigenous defence capabilities on December 29, 2025, as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR). The test, carried out at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrated…
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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…
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Mann Ki Baat 2025: PM Modi Highlights India’s Major Achievements
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used the 129th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat to reflect on India’s major achievements in 2025, calling it a year filled with moments of national pride and renewed self-confidence. Addressing citizens across the country, the Prime Minister said…
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Govt Notifies ₹44,700 Cr Shipbuilding Schemes to Boost Capacity
In a major boost to India’s maritime ambitions, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has notified operational guidelines for two flagship initiatives aimed at revitalising the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem. With a combined financial outlay of ₹44,700 crore, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme…