Month: April 2025

On World Quantum Day (April 14, 2025), Bengaluru-based startup QpiAI—one of eight startups selected under India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM)—launched QpiAI-Indus, a 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer. This marks a significant milestone in India’s quantum technology landscape, positioning QpiAI-Indus as the nation’s most powerful quantum computer.    The National Quantum Mission, approved in April 2023 with a budget of ₹6,003.65 crore, aims to develop intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50–1,000 qubits over the next eight years. QpiAI’s achievement aligns with the mission’s objectives, contributing to India’s goal of becoming a global leader…

On World Quantum Day (April 14, 2025), Bengaluru-based startup QpiAI—one of eight startups selected under India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM)—launched QpiAI-Indus, a 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer. This marks a significant milestone in India’s quantum technology landscape, positioning QpiAI-Indus as the nation’s most powerful quantum computer.    The National Quantum Mission, approved in April 2023 with a budget of ₹6,003.65 crore, aims to develop intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50–1,000 qubits over the next eight years. QpiAI’s achievement aligns with the mission’s objectives, contributing to India’s goal of becoming a global leader…

India’s inland waterways have achieved a significant milestone, with cargo traffic reaching a record 145.5 million tonnes in the financial year 2024–25. This marks a 9.34% year-on-year growth from FY 2023–24 and reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.86% since FY 2013–14, when cargo movement stood at just 18.10 million tonnes   The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, attributes this growth to several key.   Expansion of Operational Waterways: The number of operational national waterways increased from 24 to…

India’s inland waterways have achieved a significant milestone, with cargo traffic reaching a record 145.5 million tonnes in the financial year 2024–25. This marks a 9.34% year-on-year growth from FY 2023–24 and reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.86% since FY 2013–14, when cargo movement stood at just 18.10 million tonnes   The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, attributes this growth to several key.   Expansion of Operational Waterways: The number of operational national waterways increased from 24 to…

QNu Labs, one of the startups selected by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has launched world’s first and unique platform, QShield that enables seamless cryptography management across any environment — cloud, on-premises, or hybrid on the occasion of World Quantum Day today.   QShield empowers enterprises to protect their critical infrastructure at scale -Built with QNu’s patented Quantum Key Distribution (Armos), Quantum Random Number Generator (Tropos), Quantum Hardware Security Module (QHSM) and NIST-compliant Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), QShield provides an end-to-end solution for…

On April 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, totaling approximately ₹10,000 crore.   Key Highlights: 800 MW Thermal Power Unit: The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for an 800 MW unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant in Yamuna Nagar. This ₹8,469 crore project, spread over 233 acres, is expected to be completed by March 2029. Once operational, it will significantly boost Haryana’s energy infrastructure.   Cultural Significance: During the event, PM Modi…

On April 12, 2025, Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated a state-of-the-art Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, marking a significant advancement in India's medical research infrastructure. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare     This cutting-edge facility is designed to enhance the research capabilities of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, empowering doctors, researchers, and scholars to develop innovative healthcare solutions and conduct impactful medical research. The laboratory aims to position AIIMS Bhubaneswar among the premier medical research hubs in the country .     In addition to inaugurating the laboratory,…

Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 3039, the third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (ex-GRSE) was held at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata on 11 Apr 25 with Shri Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, IDAS, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) as the Chief Guest. Cmde P R Hari (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials from the Indian Navy and the Shipyard were present for the event.   The contracts for indigenous design and construction of eleven NGOPVs were concluded on 30 Mar 23 with Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), Goa and Garden Reach…