Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam Attains First Criticality
In a significant milestone for India’s nuclear energy programme, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has successfully achieved first criticality, marking the start of a controlled nuclear chain…
Quantum Channels Offer Security Beyond Reach of Classical Communication
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, scientists and technology experts are increasingly emphasizing that classical messaging systems cannot substitute quantum communication channels, owing to fundamental differences rooted in the laws…
India’s GeM platform scales new heights in public procurement
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a major milestone by crossing ₹18.4 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), reinforcing its position as a cornerstone of India’s digital public procurement…
Keel Laid for FPV-4 and Plate Cut for FPV-7, Boosting Indian Coast Guard’s Fleet”
Keel laying ceremony for Fast Patrol Vessel-4 (FPV) (Yard 16504) along with plate cutting ceremony for FPV-7 (Yard 16507) of 14 FPV project (Yard 16501-14) for the Indian Coast Guard…
Navi Mumbai turns textile waste into opportunity for people and planet
In a pioneering step towards sustainable urban waste management, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched India’s first municipal Textile Recovery Facility (TRF), transforming discarded clothes into economic and…
India achieves record wind energy addition of 6.05 GW in FY26
India has recorded its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition, installing 6.05 gigawatts (GW) during the financial year 2025–26, signalling renewed momentum in the country’s clean energy transition. According to…
Indian scientists unlock ancient farming clues in pollen
A recent scientific study has shed fresh light on the origins and evolution of agriculture in India’s fertile Ganga Plain, using an unlikely but powerful tool—microscopic grass pollen grains. Researchers…
Major Ports Handle Record 915 MT Cargo in FY26
Major Ports of India registered robust growth in cargo handling during FY 2025–26, collectively handling 915 million tonnes (MT) of cargo and surpassing the annual target, reflecting a year-on-year growth…
SAIL Supplies Entire Steel Requirement for INS Taragiri
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied indigenously developed special steel for the construction of INS Taragiri, marking a significant step forward in India’s push for self-reliance in defence…
Indian Railways logs all-round FY26 growth across key sectors
Indian Railways delivered a year of strong and broad-based growth in FY 2025–26, achieving notable milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development, safety systems and digital transformation, with self-reliance…