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IIA Celebrates 10 Years of AstroSat's UVIT

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) celebrated a decade of successful operations of the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) on AstroSat, India's first dedicated space observatory, launched by ISRO on September 28, 2015. As India's only UV space telescope capable of observing in the far-UV, apart from the Hubble Space Telescope, UVIT has significantly contributed to celestial discoveries, observing 1,451 targets and aiding more than 300 research articles and 19 PhDs. The IIA commemorated the event with a workshop on December 4, 2025, discussing the telescope's achievements and exploring future projects like the INSIST space telescope. Key scientific discoveries facilitated by UVIT include studying phenomena within the Andromeda galaxy, dwarf galaxies, and young star formation in distant galaxies.

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Union New & Renewable Energy Minister Sets Ambitious Rooftop Solar Installations Target

India is set to achieve 75 lakh rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by December 2026, according to the Union New & Renewable Energy Minister, Shri Pralhad Joshi. The initiative, further accelerated by the innovative Utility-Linked Aggregation model, seeks to expand affordable clean energy access,

Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches ANRF Training Portal for Advancing Scientific Research

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched a digital portal supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to provide training in patent filing and research paper writing. The initiative aims to bolster India's research capabilities by offering structured support to researchers, students, and innovators, thereby enhancing scientific

APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link

MWCD Opens Internship Applications for August-September Term

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is inviting applications for the August-September term of their Internship Programme. Open to women aged 21-40 from non-tier-I cities and rural areas in India, the programme aims to engage interns in government initiatives related to the empowerment of women and children. Applications

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Union New & Renewable Energy Minister Sets Ambitious Rooftop Solar Installations Target

Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches ANRF Training Portal for Advancing Scientific Research

APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

MWCD Opens Internship Applications for August-September Term