Month: January 2026

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has partnered with the Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust to establish a Healthcare Skill Development Centre in Chhattisgarh at a cost of ₹35.04 crore.The project aims to strengthen healthcare manpower by providing skill-based training to youth in various healthcare-related disciplines. The centre will focus on developing trained professionals to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare workers in the region.   The initiative is being implemented under SECL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and aligns with the government’s broader objectives of enhancing healthcare…

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today launched the Aadhaar mascot, a new resident-facing communication companion to simplify public understanding of Aadhaar services. The Aadhaar mascot named Udai (उदय) will be helpful in making Aadhaar-related information more relatable, and people-friendly. It will simplify communication of Aadhaar services – whether it is about updates, authentication, offline verification, selective sharing of information, new technology adoption, responsible usage and many more.   To bring this vision to life, UIDAI chose an open and inclusive route by launching national design and name competitions on…

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Scientists have developed a new non-invasive technique to measure the density of atoms, offering a powerful new tool to study quantum systems without disturbing them. The method allows researchers to detect how atoms are distributed in a material or quantum system without directly interacting with or altering their fragile quantum states. Traditional measurement techniques often interfere with atomic behavior, limiting scientists’ ability to observe quantum effects accurately.   According to the researchers, the new approach relies on subtle interactions between light and atoms, enabling precise density measurements while preserving the…

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A new scientific study has found that water vapor plays a significantly larger role in heating Earth’s atmosphere than aerosols, reshaping understanding of how different atmospheric components influence climate. Researchers report that water vapor absorbs and retains far more heat than aerosols, tiny particles such as dust, smoke, and pollution suspended in the air. While aerosols can either cool or warm the atmosphere depending on their type and location, their overall heating effect is much smaller compared with that of water vapor.   The study highlights water vapor as the…

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India has taken a significant step towards sustainable infrastructure with the successful technology transfer of “Bio-Bitumen via Pyrolysis: From Farm Residue to Roads”, marking the beginning of an era of Clean, Green Highways, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said.   The indigenous technology has been developed jointly by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi, and CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), Dehradun. The innovation enables the conversion of agricultural residue into bio-bitumen through pyrolysis, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based bitumen used in road construction.   Dr Singh said…

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India has achieved a historic milestone by crossing 50,000 National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certifications, marking a quantum leap in the quality of public healthcare delivery across the country. The achievement reflects the Government of India’s sustained commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring safe, effective, patient-centric, and equitable services at public health facilities. NQAS certifications are awarded to health institutions that meet stringent quality benchmarks under the National Health Mission.   The widespread adoption of NQAS standards has led to significant improvements in clinical services, infection control, patient safety,…

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