Shri Nitin Gupta Assumes NFRA Leadership
Shri Nitin Gupta, former Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has officially assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). A 1986-batch Indian…
Indigenous PCV Launched by GSL
In a major boost to India’s maritime environmental protection capabilities, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched ‘Samudra Prachet’, the second indigenous Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) designed and built for the Indian…
Indians Developed a nano-sensor that can detect deadly bacterial infections in minutes
In a major medical breakthrough, scientists at Osmania University have developed a nano-based sensor that can detect life-threatening infections such as sepsis in under 30 minutes — a game-changer in…
ICG’s Advanced OPV Construction Begins in Mumbai
The keel-laying ceremony of Yard 16401, the first of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL),…
Indian Researchers Team Finds Pineapple’s Anti-Fungus Gene
Indian researchers have identified a gene in pineapple that can provide a powerful, homegrown line of defence to the fruit against devastating fungal attacks. The pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr.)…
Indian Scientists Innovative multi-layer nanomaterial developed
A novel sandwich of smart nano-materials could now help detect harmful chemicals including explosives like TNT and RDX even at trace levels. It holds promise in areas like airport security…
GRSE Launches Final ASW SWC Ship ‘Ajay’ (Yard 3034)
In a significant milestone for India’s naval shipbuilding programme, the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) on Monday launched Yard 3034 ‘Ajay’, the eighth and final vessel in the series…
NESTS Signs MoU for Tribal Education & Youth Empowerment
In a major push toward inclusive education and tribal youth empowerment, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has signed multiple Memorandums of…
India Commissions First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel INS Nistar in Vizag
The Indian Navy formally commissioned INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by the…
Indian Scientists Discover New Lichen Species in Western Ghats
In a major breakthrough for biodiversity research, scientists from the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute and Savitribai Phule Pune University have discovered a new species of lichen in the Western Ghats, one…