Category: Govt

In a landmark move to modernize India’s addressing and location-based infrastructure, the Government of India has launched two transformative web portals — ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’. The initiative is set to redefine how citizens and businesses access, use, and share address and geolocation information. The launch of these portals marks a significant stride under the Digital India initiative, aiming to bring greater precision, efficiency, and transparency to the country’s address system by integrating cutting-edge geospatial technologies. Source

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Union Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today unveiled the ‘Bharat Forecast System’, one of the world’s first indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecasting models, at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune. Developed under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Bharat Forecast System is a state-of-the-art Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) that offers weather predictions at a 12-km resolution, placing India among a select few nations with such high-end forecasting capabilities. “This is a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in weather forecasting,” said Dr. Singh. “The system will greatly enhance disaster preparedness,…

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Indian scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru have developed a groundbreaking method to detect hidden properties of exotic materials, marking a significant advancement in quantum materials research. Led by Professor Dibyendu Roy and PhD researcher Kiran Babasaheb Estake, the team has devised a novel approach to identify topological invariants—fundamental properties that remain unchanged under continuous deformations—in quantum materials.   Traditionally, identifying these topological invariants required complex techniques like Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy (ARPES). However, the RRI team discovered that the momentum-space spectral function (SPSF), a property previously used…

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The Liberian-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank off the coast of Kochi, Kerala, after developing a severe list due to flooding. The ship was carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous materials and 12 containing calcium carbide, along with 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil.  All 24 crew members were successfully rescued in a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indian Navy. The ICG rescued 21 crew members, while the remaining three, who had initially stayed aboard to assist…

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In a significant push toward infrastructure and regional development, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated multiple development projects worth over ₹26,000 crore during his visit to Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Wednesday. Key projects include the inauguration of a six-lane greenfield expressway section of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor, which aims to strengthen the supply chain and bolster industries in western India. Additionally, the first phase of the Inter-State Transmission Line for the Green Energy Corridor and a Bikaner-to-Bhiwadi transmission line were dedicated to the nation. A…

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Mizoram’s recent declaration of full functional literacy represents a significant milestone in India’s ongoing pursuit of universal education. This achievement transcends mere numerical literacy, signifying the attainment of practical skills necessary for individuals to navigate daily life, access opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to society.   Several factors have contributed to Mizoram’s success. A deeply ingrained cultural emphasis on education, coupled with proactive governmental policies, has fostered an environment conducive to learning. Dedicated teachers, community involvement, and targeted programs addressing specific learning needs have been instrumental in reaching marginalized populations.  …

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In a remarkable tribute to India’s rich maritime heritage, the Indian Navy has officially inducted a traditionally built, ancient stitched ship into its fleet, christened INSV Kaundinya. The ship, constructed using age-old Indian shipbuilding techniques, represents a revival of the ‘stitched ship’ method, a unique and ancient process in which wooden planks are fastened using coir ropes rather than nails or metal fasteners.   This method, once widely used along the Indian coastline and by seafarers navigating the Indian Ocean, showcases the advanced maritime knowledge and craftsmanship of ancient India.…

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Aster India reports steady revenue and EBITDA performance FY25 revenues up by 12% YoY to INR 4,138 Crs Operating EBITDA up 30% YoY to INR 806 Crs   Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare service providers in India, today announced its financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025.   Key Financial Highlights   Full Year FY25:   ·         Revenue grew 12% YoY to INR 4,138 Crs. in FY25 Vs. INR 3,699 Crs. in FY24. ·         Operating EBITDA grew 30% YoY to INR…

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The National Cadet Corps (NCC) mountaineering team safely returned to the Everest Base Camp today, May 19, 2025, after successfully scaling the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848.86 m), on May 18, 2025. This monumental achievement marks the third successful summit of Mount Everest by the NCC expedition team, following the earlier triumphs in 2013 and 2016.   In a remarkable feat of endurance and courage, a team of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets has successfully scaled Mount Everest, marking the third successful expedition by the NCC to the world’s…

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