Category: Govt

NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer and a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, has scripted history by becoming the first mining company in the country to produce 50 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a single financial year, a significant milestone that comes days ahead of the close of FY 2025–26. Established in 1958 to develop India’s iron ore resources, NMDC produced around 10 MT in 1978. Over the decades, output has expanded fivefold to reach a historic 50 MT in FY 2025–26, reflecting the company’s…

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Dr. Bhargav Mallappa has been appointed as the National President (Youth) of the ‘Akhil Bharatiya Gau Raksha Mahasangh’ following a meeting held at the organization’s office in Lucknow. The meeting was attended by National General Secretary Dr. S. Selva Ganesh, who visited the office along with his team and reviewed the ongoing activities of the organization. During the visit, he also interacted with members and office bearers associated with the Mahasangh. During the meeting, Dr. Selva Ganesh proposed the name of Dr. Bhargav Mallappa for the post of National President…

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Designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange between academia and Industry Representing global enterprises across multiple sectors, the panel brought cross-sector insights into the evolving dynamics of fresher hiring and preparing students with real-world industry challenges   East Point Group of Institutions recently hosted a landmark event, EPILC 2026 – the East Point Industry Leadership Conclave. This strategic gathering brought together senior executives from top global companies across sectors like banking, networking, cloud computing, semiconductor, and product engineering under one powerful theme: “Shaping the Future Workforce”.    This Industry-Academia…

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Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy jointly conducted four successful in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ from the P8I aircraft off the coast of Goa between February 21 to March 01, 2026, at different extreme release conditions. Indigenously designed and developed to deliver 150 kg payload, the Air Droppable Container enhances the naval operational logistics capabilities for providing quick response to naval vessels under distress, needing critical stores/equipment, medical assistance etc. at blue sea deployed far from the coast.  A large orange…

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Scientists have made significant strides in using nanosheets to boost clean energy production, particularly in making hydrogen fuel more efficiently and affordably. These ultrathin materials, with their unique properties, are being engineered to replace or reduce the need for expensive precious metals in critical clean energy technologies.   A very recent development comes from scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology in India. They have created a novel quasi-2D tellurium nanosheet that could significantly improve the efficiency of electrolysers for green hydrogen production.   The key innovation is…

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The Union government has approved a major renovation of the historic bascule bridge at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, with the project estimated to cost ₹117.54 crore. The approval was granted by Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to upgrade the ageing structure and improve port operations. The project aims to ensure safer, faster and more efficient cargo and vehicle movement inside the port.   The renovation proposal was examined by the Delegated Investment Board in February 2026 before receiving final approval. About ₹41 crore of the project…

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Great news for India’s Project Cheetah! The country’s cheetah population has reached a new milestone of 53, following the birth of five cubs to a Namibian cheetah named Jwala at Kuno National Park .   This significant event, which occurred on March 9, 2026, marks Jwala’s third successful litter since her introduction to India . The arrival of these five cubs has increased the total number of Indian-born cubs to 33, making this the 10th successful cheetah litter on Indian soil .   The achievement was celebrated by Union Environment…

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#New GNLU–SILF report on crypto assets outlines regulatory models for Crypto Assets in India The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), in partnership with the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), on Tuesday formally launched its project report titled “Crypto-Assets in India: Assessing the Case for Regulation” at an event held at The Lalit, New Delhi. The report presents a comprehensive examination of India’s current approach to crypto-assets and outlines a structured framework for regulation aimed at balancing innovation, investor protection and financial stability. The report underscores that India is at…

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In a major boost to regional connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the remaining stretches of the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and flagged off the Meerut Metro, dedicating development projects worth approximately ₹12,930 crore to the nation. The event, held at the Shatabdi Nagar station in Meerut, marks the complete operationalisation of India’s first RRTS corridor.   The 82-km Namo Bharat corridor now fully connects Delhi to Meerut, with the newly opened sections including the 5-km stretch between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok…

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In a dramatic diplomatic development aimed at preventing a wider Middle East conflict, renowned international peace activist Dr. K. A. Paul, President of the Global Peace Initiative, held a crucial high-level peace meeting at 1 PM today in New Delhi with the official representative of Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The meeting focused on urgent steps to de-escalate the rapidly intensifying tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, with Dr. Paul strongly advocating for immediate diplomatic intervention to avert a catastrophic war. During the meeting, Dr. Paul made a powerful…

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