India’s Steel Sector Records Strong Growth in Q1 FY 2026-27
India's steel sector recorded robust growth during the first quarter (April–June) of FY 2026-27, with crude steel production, finished steel production and finished steel consumption registering year-on-year increases, reflecting sustained…
Radio Observations Uncover Previously Hidden Active Black Holes Across Nearby Universe
Astronomers have discovered that faint activity from supermassive black holes is far more widespread in nearby galaxies than previously understood, according to a new high-resolution radio study. The findings provide…
APEDA has shipped the first consignment of Jammu & Kashmir’s Areko cherries and Sentroza plums to the UAE
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko Cherries (high-density European sweet…
UIDAI Launches Free In-App Email Update Service for Aadhaar Holders
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new facility that allows Aadhaar holders to add or update their email ID directly through the Aadhaar App, eliminating the…
Scientists Confirm 700-Year-Old Munger Banyan as Oldest Scientifically Dated
A banyan tree in Bihar’s Munger has been identified as the world’s oldest accurately dated banyan tree, with scientists estimating its age at around 700 years using high-precision radiocarbon dating.…
Indian Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Superalloy Bi-Metallic Structures Through 3D Printing
Indian researchers have achieved a major breakthrough in the fabrication of superalloy bi-metallic structures using advanced additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology, a development that could significantly reduce the country’s dependence…
Indian Railways Achieves Robust Growth in Freight and Passenger Operations in June
Indian Railways recorded a robust performance in June 2026, registering a 4 per cent year-on-year growth in freight loading and steady growth in passenger traffic over the corresponding month last…
Captive, Commercial Coal Production Rises 14.9% to 17.88 MT in June
India’s captive and commercial coal mining sector maintained its growth momentum in June 2026, with coal production rising 14.9 per cent year-on-year to 17.88 million tonnes (MT), while coal dispatch…
Wild Rice Conservation Gets Major Boost as Assam’s
The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has achieved a major milestone in the conservation of India’s wild rice genetic resources, with the…
India Enhances Helicopter Safety with First PinS Instrument Approach
India has achieved a significant milestone in civil aviation with the approval of the country’s first Point in Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations, marking a major step…