Red crowned turtle returns to Ganga after 30 years
In a landmark achievement for India’s flagship river conservation initiative, the Namami Gange Mission, the critically endangered red-crowned roofed turtle (Batagur kachuga) has been successfully reintroduced into the Ganga River…
India, France sign deal for 26 Rafale-M jets for Navy
April 28, 2025 — In a significant step towards bolstering maritime security and naval air power, India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26…
Indian Scientists Develop Novel Green Hydrogen Technique
Researcher have developed fresh insights into proton adsorption behaviour at the surface of catalysts, which can help construct electrocatalysts useful for producing green hydrogen. Plethora of heterostructures have been studied…
Indian Army Introduces 3D Microscope for Glaucoma Surgery
In a first and a unique milestone for the Armed Forces, the Department of Ophthalmology in Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi has performed the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery…
NIELIT, 8 firms ink MoUs for Digital India push
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)’s recent signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with eight visionary organizations marks a significant stride towards realizing the ambitious goals of…
India Hits Key Milestone with 1000-Second Scramjet Engine Test
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in hypersonic propulsion technology by successfully conducting a long-duration ground test of its scramjet engine. On April 25,…
Food Innovation Takes Off at SUFALAM
Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s inauguration of SUFALAM 2025 marks a pivotal moment in India’s agricultural landscape. Beyond a mere ceremonial unveiling, the event underscored the government’s commitment to fostering an…
Indian researchers find a method to change the twist angle in WSe2 (tungsten diselenide) homobilayers
Breakthrough research has recently illuminated a promising path towards engineering materials crucial for the burgeoning field of quantum technology. The inherent fragility of quantum states demands highly specialized materials capable…
Fourth Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel Keel Laid
Keel laying ceremony for Yard 3040, the fourth (ex-GRSE) Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata, on 24 Apr…
Underground Mining Incentivized in India
The Ministry of Coal’s recent introduction of new incentives marks a significant shift in India’s strategy towards domestic coal production, specifically targeting the oft-overlooked potential of underground mining. These incentives,…