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Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, chaired the 3rd Meeting of the Standing Committee of Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) in New Delhi. The meeting focused on reviewing the academic and research outputs of all IISERs and their future plans. Key discussions included implementing a Flexible
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Lohri wishes to citizens, sharing greetings in both English and Punjabi on social media platform X. Source: Original Link
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Scientists at Agharkar Research Institute in Pune have uncovered crucial insights into healthy ageing, highlighting the vulnerability of support cells surrounding stem cells as a key factor. These support cells, particularly cap cells, are more prone to ageing-related damage, impacting the tissue's regenerative capacity. This revelation suggests that
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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India have collaborated with Netflix for the skilling initiative 'Inspiring Innovators'. The initiative highlights India's innovation ecosystem through eight short films showcasing social-impact innovations by Indian start-ups, created
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a Discussion Paper 2.0 focusing on the transition to a chain-based methodology for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). This new method aims to enhance the accuracy of industrial production indices by annually adjusting the weights of different industries,
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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan encouraged cadets at the NCC Republic Day Camp in Delhi, highlighting their potential as future leaders of India. He urged them to pursue their goals with determination, choosing the right paths to contribute towards a prosperous and secure nation by 2047. General Chauhan
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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony for the BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility at the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre in Gandhinagar, emphasizing its pivotal role in enhancing India's health security and biotechnological capabilities. This marks India's second lab of this level and
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The 'Inspiring Innovators – Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaaan' skilling initiative concluded with a ceremony in New Delhi, featuring contributions from Indian start-ups and students. Supported by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity and Graphiti Studios, the initiative highlighted socially impactful innovations through storytelling and skill development. Eight innovative
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Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 'Drug-Free Campus Campaign' at the University of Delhi, highlighting the critical importance of safeguarding youth from substance abuse. Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan praised the initiative, considering it a pivotal move towards achieving a healthy and self-reliant India as envisioned in
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The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, organized a Regional Workshop in Patna focused on enhancing consumer justice in Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha through digital reforms. Key initiatives discussed included E-Jagriti for digital transformation of case management and NCH 2.0 for advanced consumer helpline services. Source:
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The 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Experts Working Group on Counter Terrorism (CT) and the Final Planning Conference for a Table Top Exercise are set to take place in New Delhi from January 14 to 16, 2026. The event, co-chaired by India and Malaysia, will be attended by
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The Indian Navy has initiated a week-long Joint Services Multi-Speciality Mega Surgical Camp in Lakshadweep, marking the first of its kind in the islands. Organized at the Indira Gandhi Hospital, Kavaratti, this camp aims to provide advanced medical care to the residents of remote islands, including surgeries and cataract operations.