From 200000 Polio cases in the 1980s to zero cases today
India’s polio eradication saga is a remarkable story of public health success and perseverance. Until the early 2000s, India was one of the countries most affected by polio, a highly…
Indian researchers have demonstrated an innovative approach to convert crystalline materials into glass
Recent research has demonstrated an innovative approach to transforming crystalline materials into glasses using self-shocks at ultralow power densities, particularly focusing on a compound called indium selenide. This breakthrough has…
More than five lakh domestic passengers traveled by air in a day
On November 17, 2024, India’s domestic aviation sector achieved a historic milestone by exceeding 500,000 passengers in a single day for the first time, specifically carrying a total of 505,412…
Indian scientists have identified a new gene that opens up new possibilities for improving crop fertility and seed production
Scientists have recently identified a novel gene crucial for the development of stamens and the processes of pollen grain and seed formation in Arabidopsis, a flowering plant closely related to…
India launches ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative to showcase vast microbial potential
The ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative was recently launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) in India on November 9, 2024. The…
25T Bollard Pull Tug Yuvan inducted into Indian Navy
On March 12, 2024, the Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) launched its second 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named Bahubali, as part of an order secured from the Indian Navy under…
A new dawn for elderly healthcare in India
The Ayushman Bharat: Vay Vandana Card program has recently achieved a significant milestone, with over 10 lakh enrollments recorded within just three weeks of its launch on October 29, 20241.…
India successfully flight-tests its first long-range hypersonic missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight trial of the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile. This trial was conducted…
Assam’s semiconductor plant is boosting India’s manufacturing capabilities
The establishment of Assam’s semiconductor plant, spearheaded by Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd (TSAT), represents a significant milestone in India’s endeavor to bolster its semiconductor ecosystem. Investment and…
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh officially inaugurated their first trilateral power transaction
Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, jointly inaugurated the power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh, alongwith Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser, Ministry of Power,…