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…
Indian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigate ‘INS Taragiri’ in Visakhapatnam
The Indian Navy on Friday commissioned its latest indigenous stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, at a ceremonial event in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant boost to the country’s maritime combat capabilities. The…
Cabinet Approves Critical Port Connectivity Project Worth ₹132.51 Crore in Gujarat
The Centre has approved a ₹132.51-crore project to strengthen road connectivity at Deendayal Port in Gujarat, in a move aimed at easing congestion and improving cargo movement at one of…
Mega coal gasification project to come up at Lakhanpur, Odisha
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) have signed a land leasing agreement for setting up a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur in Odisha, marking…
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Takes Over as New Vice Chief of Army Staff
Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), taking over one of the most senior positions in the Indian Army. He succeeds Pushpendra…
Indian Railways Achieves Best-Ever Operational Performance in 2025–26
Indian Railways has recorded its highest-ever passenger traffic and freight movement in the financial year 2025–26, reflecting strong growth in both mobility demand and logistics operations. According to official data,…
₹3,300 Crore Kaynes Semicon Plant Inaugurated by PM Modi in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand in Gujarat, marking a significant step in India’s push to strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The facility,…