Indian Railways Strengthens Workforce Through Mission-Mode Recruitment

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Period Recruitments 2004-2005 to 2013-2014 4.11 lakh 2014-2015 to 2026-2027 (upto 30.06.2026) 5.56 lakh (including 50,485 for Southern Railway) Exam Candidates Cities Languages 1st Stage CBT for the post of ALP (18,799 vacancies) 18,40,347 156 15 CBT for the post of Technician (14,298 vacancies) 26,99,892 139 15 1st Stage CBT for the post of JE/DMS/CMA (7,951 vacancies) 11,01,266 146 15 CBT for the post of RP...


Rail Safety Strengthened Through Technology, Infrastructure Upgrades and Enhanced Maintenance; Only 2 Consequential Train Accidents So Far in 2026-27

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year Consequential Accidents 2014-15 135 2025-26 16 (88% lesser) 2026-27 ( upto June 2026) 2 Year Accident Index 2014-15 0.11 2025-26 0.01(91% lesser) Year Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.) 2013-14 39,200 2022-23 87,336 2023-24 1,01,662 2024-25 1,14,022 2025-26 1,17,693 2026-27 1,20,389 SN Item 2004-05 to 2013-14 2014-15 to 2014-26 Vs. 2004-14 Technological Improvements 1...


DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHWAYS IN ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICTS AND BORDER AREAS

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: All the aspirational districts are connected with the National Highway (NH) network. State / Union Territory (UT) - wise details of completed NHs length during the last five years for NHs connecting aspirational districts are at Annexure-I. State / UT - wise details of completed NHs length during the last five years for NHs connecting aspirational districts: S. No. State Completed NH Length (Km) 1 Andhra Pradesh 384 2 Arun...


GREEN HIGHWAY PROJECTS

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: No. of Saplings Planted in Lakh Sl. No. State FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 1 Andhra Pradesh 2.08 1.63 1.21 2.85 6.16 2 Arunachal Pradesh 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.31 3 Assam 1.73 0.94 2.74 1.94 2.43 4 Bihar 2.03 2.12 2.38 3.85 2.42 5 Chhattisgarh 1.02 1.33 1.17 1.10 2.43 6 Goa 0.04 0.01 0.00 0.60 0.49 7 Gujarat 2.38 4.51 3.71 6.08 6.05 8 Haryana 1.59 ...


Driving the Transition to Cleaner Mobility: PARIVARTAN Scheme for Modernizing Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For decades, deteriorating air quality has remained one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). While significant steps have been taken to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles, ageing commercial vehicles, especially trucks and buses, continue to contribute substantially to particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants. With rising freight demand and rapid ...


Restoring Safety by Removing National Highway Encroachments

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's National Highways are the backbone of the country's mobility and economic growth, carrying millions of commuters and transporting goods across states every day. However, one of the most persistent threats to road safety and efficient highway operations is unauthorised encroachment along highway corridors. Illegal structures, commercial establishments, temporary sheds, roadside extensions, and other encroachments narrow car...


MoRD and PCI India Sign Non-Financial MoU to Strengthen Women-Led Enterprises through Public Procurement

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), today signed a Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Project Concern International (PCI) India to strengthen women-led enterprises (WLEs), particularly Self-Help Group (SHG)-led enterprises, through public procurement and market-linked enterprise development. The MoU signing ceremony was he...


CSIR-IMMT Inaugurated Advanced E-Learning Centre under CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, inaugurated its Advanced E-Learning Centre under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative on 27th July 2026 (Monday), marking a significant milestone in promoting digital learning, capacity building and skill development. The programme commenced with a tree plantation drive led by Dr. Vinay Kumar, Scientist-G and Nodal Scientist, CSIR Integrated Skill Init...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROGRAMMES

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Biotechnology through Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is supporting startups through schemes such as Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG); BioNEST (Bio-incubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies), SEED (Sustained Enterprise and Enterprise Development Fund) and LEAP (Fund for Scaling up Start-ups), Fund of funds-AcE initiative, E-YUVA (Empowering Youth for Undertaking Va...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DEVELOPMENT OF QUANTUM ALGORITHMS BY INDIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Research groups at Indian academic and research institutions have developed quantum algorithms that demonstrates a computational advantage over conventional classical methods. The details are as follows: Research Institution Quantum Algorithm Key Applications Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, Pilani (Goa Campus) in collaboration with IBM Research Demonstrated on ...