President Droupadi Murmu will confer the prestigious Padma Awards 2026 to 131 individuals, recognizing exceptional contributions in fields ranging from art, social work, public affairs, science, literature, medicine, sports, and civil service. The awards, announced on Republic Day, include 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri, with…
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NTH, DRDO Sign MoU to Boost Research, Testing Collaboration
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s research, testing and quality assurance ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The collaboration aims…
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IndiGo Vows 48-Hour Fix as Flight Chaos Hits Thousands
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has issued a public apology after severe flight delays and cancellations disrupted travel for thousands of passengers over the last two days. The airline said a “multitude of unforeseen operational challenges” triggered the disruption and announced a 48-hour stabilisation plan to restore normal operations. Technical glitches,…
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Code on Wages 2019: Protecting Workers, Powering Growth
The Code on Wages, 2019 is a landmark consolidation of India’s wage laws designed to strengthen worker protections, reduce ambiguity for employers and promote equitable growth. By merging four earlier statutes—the Payment of Wages Act (1936), the Minimum Wages Act (1948), the Payment of Bonus Act (1965) and the Equal…
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ISRO Launches Heaviest Satellite CMS-03 for Naval Communications
India’s national space agency, ISRO, on Sunday successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite to date CMS-03 aboard the heavy-lift launch vehicle LVM3-M5 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The mission marks a significant step in India’s drive for self-reliance in strategic satellite communications. Record-breaking satellite and heavy-lift rocket Weighing…