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Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory Inaugurated in Chennai

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06 May 2026

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 weather predictions and study climate change impacts. The initiative aims at strengthening India's disaster preparedness and climate services.

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India Prepares for 2026 International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi

India is set to host the inaugural International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 1st and 2nd June 2026 in New Delhi. The event, launched by Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav, aims to foster global cooperation in big cat conservation. The Summit will showcase India's commitment to

2nd BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting Focuses on Social Protection and Skills Development

The first day of the 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting, hosted under India's Presidency in Thiruvananthapuram, emphasized the need for cooperation in social protection, women's workforce participation, and skills development among BRICS member states. The meeting laid the groundwork for strategies to extend social security,

CSIR-CRRI and BPCL Achieve Milestone with Innovative Road Construction Technology

The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have been recognized by the India and Asia Book of Records for constructing the first roadblock section using geocells made from end-of-life plastic. This initiative highlights the potential for sustainable infrastructure solutions through the innovative use of plastic

Office of Principal Scientific Adviser Partners with FICCI to Boost R&D

The Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The partnership is aimed at creating a robust research and development ecosystem by enhancing collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutions. The initiative

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India Prepares for 2026 International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi

2nd BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting Focuses on Social Protection and Skills Development

CSIR-CRRI and BPCL Achieve Milestone with Innovative Road Construction Technology

Office of Principal Scientific Adviser Partners with FICCI to Boost R&D