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The Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. M. Ravichandran, inaugurated a new Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai, under the 'Mission Mausam' initiative. This facility is equipped with advanced instruments to collect comprehensive atmospheric data to enhance
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India and Vietnam have strengthened their bilateral relations, upgrading their ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During President To Lam's state visit to India, extensive discussions were held between him and Prime Minister Modi on economic, health, defense and geopolitical cooperation. Both nations agreed on boosting trade
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India's Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will attend the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The event will focus on military capabilities in emerging domains such as AI, cyber, and space warfare. The gathering coincides with the first anniversary of the
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An international team of astrophysicists has identified the plasma composition as a key factor affecting the appearances of extragalactic jets, which emerge from environments around supermassive blackholes. Their research, published in The Astrophysical Journal, reveals how this composition influences the physical characteristics and evolution of jets, aiding in the understanding
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The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reported significant growth in the unincorporated non-agricultural sector in India, with a 7.97% increase in establishments and a 10.87% growth in Gross Value Added (GVA) during 2025. Female entrepreneurship is prominent, particularly in manufacturing, where women lead 60% of establishments.
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will attend the 'Fruit Horizon 2026' event on May 6-7 in Lucknow to support advancements in fruit production, processing, and export. The event aims to unite farmers, exporters, scientists, and stakeholders to discuss improvements in horticulture and fruit exports in India.
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During the state visit of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to India, several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed to strengthen bilateral relations. These include cooperation in areas such as digital payments, medical product regulation, tourism, and urban management, as well as initiatives like cultural
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The Government of India has appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), effective from May 6, 2026, for a tenure of three years. Source: Original Link
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In a significant move to bolster their science and technology partnership, Japan's Minister for Science & Technology Policy, Ms. ONODA Kimi, met with India's Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. The meeting led to the exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation in health and medical devices and
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During a joint press conference with Vietnamese President To Lam, the Prime Minister emphasized the deepened India-Vietnam relations, marked by enhanced trade and strategic partnerships. Significant initiatives include digitizing historical manuscripts, expanding trade agreements, and boosting connectivity between the nations. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is set to inaugurate a nationwide free annual health check-up initiative for workers aged 40 and above on May 7, 2026, under new Labour Codes. This program will be conducted through ESIC hospitals across India, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for workers, aligned with the government'
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At the inaugural India-Algeria Joint Commission meeting in New Delhi, both countries agreed to expand their defence cooperation focusing on training, exercises, medical cooperation, and defence industries. A new framework, the Rules of Procedure, was signed to guide these efforts. This meeting marks a progressive step following the 2024 Defence