A new fire-retardant double-blooming species discovered in the Western Ghats of India
Scientists have recently identified a new species of Dicliptera, named Dicliptera polymorpha, in the Northern Western Ghats of India. This species is notable for its fire-resilient characteristics and dual-blooming capabilities,…
Indian scientists develop nano-material coatings for fertilizers
The development of nano-material coatings for fertilizers represents an innovative approach to enhancing the efficiency of nutrient delivery in agriculture. These coatings slow down the release of fertilizers, which can…
India’s coal production exceeds 100 million tonnes (MT)
India’s coal production from captive and commercial mines has reached a significant milestone, crossing 100 million tonnes (MT) as of November 8, 2024. This achievement comes nearly 100 days earlier…
Government of India gifted two water-jet powered Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) to the Government of Mozambique
On November 8, 2024, India officially handed over two Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) to Mozambique as part of ongoing capacity-building initiatives within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This delivery was…
India’s horse laboratory in Hisar- Haryana gets global recognition
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Research Centre on Equines (ICAR-NRC Equine), located in Hisar, Haryana, has recently been awarded the prestigious status of Reference Laboratory by the…
Coal Ministry launches Single Window Clearance System portal
The Ministry of Coal of India has recently launched the Mine Opening Permission Module on the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) portal, aimed at expediting the approval process for launching…
Labour Ministry ties up with Cygnus Ujala to enhance employability in healthcare sector
On November 8, 2024, the Ministry of Labour & Employment of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cygnus Ujala Group in a ceremony attended by Union Minister Dr.…
The Union Cabinet has approved a new Central Sector Scheme, PM Vidya Lakshmi
The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme has been recently approved by the Union Cabinet with the primary aim of providing financial support to meritorious students in India, thereby ensuring that financial constraints do…
ICG lays foundation stone of Tier-III Data Centre of Digital Coast Guard in New Delhi
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently laid the foundation stone for a Tier-III Data Centre as part of Project Digital Coast Guard (DCG). This significant event took place on November…
Indian Railways transported a record number of passengers to their destinations in a single day
On November 4, 2024, Indian Railways set a monumental record by transporting over 3 crore passengers in a single day, marking a historic achievement in the network’s operational history. This…