Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Arrives in Bhutan; Reaffirms India-Bhutan Partnership on Clean Energy and Sustainable Development

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, arrived in Bhutan today for a 4-day visit. His visit marks another important step in the deepening of India-Bhutan bilateral ties. India and Bhutan share exemplary bilateral relations, characterized by mutual trust, understanding, and close cooperation across sectors. The visit underscores the shared vision of both countries to further strengthen collaborat...


Indian Railways to Introduce Modern Composite Sleepers

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Rail travel will become safer and more comfortable. In a meeting held at the Ministry of Railways, the Railway Minister took several important decisions today. Among the key decisions, it was decided that sleepers used in bridge approaches and points & crossings will now be composite. Bridge Approaches Compared to the existing heavy iron and concrete sleepers, these new sleepers are not only lighter but also capable of carrying ...


Road safety awareness is a national movement requiring responsible behaviour from all road users: MoS Shri Harsh Malhotra

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs Shri Harsh Malhotra emphasized that road safety awareness initiatives are not merely isolated events but integral components of a larger national movement aimed at fostering a culture of responsible road usage across the country. The Minister reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening road safety and promoting responsible driving behaviour as he flagg...


SCIENTISTS DEVELOP HUMIDITY-RESPONSIVE BRAIN-LIKE SENSOR INSPIRED BY FROGS THAT CAN SAVE ENERGY IN CONVENTIONAL ELECTRONICS

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A novel neuromorphic sensor that mimics the response of the brain to environmental changes, primarily humidity, with the ability to process, and store information in a single device, similar to biological systems, could significantly reduce energy consumption and data-processing requirements compared to conventional electronics. Neuromorphic electronics are gaining importance as conventional computing systems struggle with increas...


UNLOCKING TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED NANOMATERIALS FOR FUTURE ELECTRONICS

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how small organic molecules can be guided to form advanced functional materials. This could facilitate future electronic devices, tuneable optoelectronic systems, responsive materials, and bioelectronic interfaces. The team from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific R...


Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh asks private sector to accelerate its participation in R&D activities

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh today called upon the private sector to accelerate its participation in Research & Development (R&D) activities, emphasising that industry engagement is essential to strengthening India's innovation ecosystem. The Minister said the government has taken a series of enabling steps - including opening up sectors such as space and nuclear energy to private pl...


Kandla Port Advances Methanol Bunkering, Marks Key Step Toward Green Maritime Transition

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:  In a significant move toward decarbonising the maritime sector, Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port) has advanced its methanol bunkering capabilities, positioning itself as a key player in India's energy transition efforts and global green shipping corridors. Aligned with the maritime sector's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the initiative focuses on adopting low-carbon alternative fuels such as e-methanol and...


NSTFDC to Celebrate 25th Foundation Day on 10th April 2026 in New Delhi

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, is set to celebrate its 25th Foundation Day on April 10, 2026, at Vishwa Yuva Kendra, New Delhi. Established in 2001, NSTFDC serves as an apex organization dedicated to the economic development of Scheduled Tribes across the country. The Corporation has been instrumental...


Ministry of WCD launches 8th Poshan Pakhwada with focus on Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: आज नई दिल्ली स्थित विज्ञान भवन में मिशन पोषण 2.0 के अंतर्गत 8वें पोषण पखवाड़ा 202...


NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY AND NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMINATION (II), 2025 - DECLARATION OF FINAL RESULTS THEREOF.

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The following is the list, in order of merit of 742 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission on 14th September, 2025 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board, Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 156th Course and Naval Academy for the 118th Indian N...