Indian Railways Achieves Strong Freight Growth in July
Indian Railways recorded a 9 per cent year-on-year growth in freight loading during July 2026, transporting over 141 million tonnes (MT) of freight compared to the corresponding month last year.…
Scientists Develop Hybrid Rheometer for Next-Gen Smart Fluids
Researchers have developed a hybrid magneto rheometer that is expected to significantly advance the development of nano smart magnetorheological (MR) fluid technologies. The innovative instrument enables precise measurement and analysis…
India Records 7.51% Rise in Coal Production
India’s coal production witnessed a growth of 7.51% in July 2026, compared to the same period last year. The overall coal production in the country during July 2026 reached 69.75…
Indian Navy Launches DSC A24, Fifth Diving Support Craft
SC A24, the fifth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project, was launched on 01 Aug 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) by Mrs Kamal Singh in presence of Vice…
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja Appointed DGAFMS
The Government has appointed Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) with effect from August 31, 2026. Air Marshal Thareja will assume charge as…
India’s First Air Shipment of Karnataka Mangoes to Maldives
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of Karnataka’s Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the Maldives, marking a significant milestone in…
Indian Army Unveils Indigenous Xtreme Weather Diesel
General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi. Developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil…
India’s First Donor Heart Transport by Vande Bharat Train
Indian Railways has achieved a historic milestone in the field of healthcare by successfully transporting a live donor heart by train for the first time in India. The life-saving organ…
India’s first Sea Shipment of Makhana to Canada
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of value-added flavoured makhana (fox nuts) from Bihar to Canada, marking a significant milestone…
NHAI Launches Smart Toilet Initiative on Highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a nationwide initiative to develop world-class public toilet facilities at toll plazas across the National Highway network. The initiative aims to…