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The Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has departed the historic port city of Sète after a successful and widely appreciated participation in the international maritime festival Escale à Sète 2026.   The prestigious festival, held along the Mediterranean coast, brought together an array of tall ships, heritage vessels, and naval platforms from across the globe, celebrating centuries-old maritime traditions and fostering international camaraderie. INS Sudarshini emerged as a major attraction, drawing thousands of visitors, maritime enthusiasts, and dignitaries eager to witness India’s naval heritage firsthand.   During the…

India has marked a significant advancement in next-generation secure communication, with the National Quantum Mission (NQM) achieving a 1,000-kilometre quantum communication link in less than three years of its launch, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced. The development places India among a select group of nations with long-distance quantum key distribution (QKD) capabilities, a technology that ensures ultra-secure data transfer by detecting any interception attempts through changes in quantum states.   Officials said the milestone has been reached well ahead of the mission’s broader goal of establishing a 2,000-km quantum communication…

In a significant milestone for India’s nuclear energy programme, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has successfully achieved first criticality, marking the start of a controlled nuclear chain reaction in the reactor. Developed by BHAVINI, the 500 MWe reactor is a key component of India’s three-stage nuclear power strategy aimed at enhancing long-term energy security. The project is located within the Madras Atomic Power Station campus.   First criticality signifies that the reactor has become self-sustaining in its nuclear fission process, a crucial step before it can begin…

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, scientists and technology experts are increasingly emphasizing that classical messaging systems cannot substitute quantum communication channels, owing to fundamental differences rooted in the laws of physics.   Unlike traditional communication methods that rely on binary bits, quantum communication operates using qubits, enabling advanced features derived from phenomena such as quantum entanglement and superposition. These properties allow quantum systems to establish correlations and process information in ways that classical systems cannot replicate.   One of the defining advantages of quantum communication is its inherent security.…

In a pioneering step towards sustainable urban waste management, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched India’s first municipal Textile Recovery Facility (TRF), transforming discarded clothes into economic and environmental assets.  The initiative, implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, addresses a growing challenge—India generates nearly 7.8 million tonnes of textile waste annually, much of which ends up in landfills.   Located in Belapur, the TRF operates as a circular economy hub, integrating collection, scientific sorting, recycling and livelihood generation. Textile collection bins have been installed across residential societies in…

India has recorded its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition, installing 6.05 gigawatts (GW) during the financial year 2025–26, signalling renewed momentum in the country’s clean energy transition. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the latest addition surpasses the previous peak of about 5.5 GW achieved in 2016–17, marking a significant milestone for the sector.  With this, India’s cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW, strengthening its position among the leading wind energy markets globally.   The growth has been driven by improved policy…