Scientists have developed a new smart oxide that not only stores energy but also visibly indicates how much charge it holds. The material changes colour depending on its charge level—turning blue when charged and becoming transparent as it discharges—offering a simple, real-time visual cue that the device needs recharging. From smartphones to solar grids, modern […]
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in a vibrant football session with youngsters during a pleasant morning in Gangtok, Sikkim. The Prime Minister wrote on X: “Nothing like playing some football with my young friends in Sikkim on a lovely Gangtok morning!” Nothing like playing some football with my young friends in Sikkim on […]
In a significant development to enhance India’s logistics and e-commerce ecosystem, the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications and DTDC Express Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was formalized today in New Delhi by Sh. Neeraj Kumar Jha, General Manager of Parcel Directorate, Department of Posts, and Sh. […]
The Government of India has opened nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), an annual national award that honours children for exceptional achievements across the country. The awards recognise outstanding contributions in fields such as bravery, sports, social service, science and technology, environment, and arts and culture. Children aged between 5 and 18 […]
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of National Highway projects in Karnataka and Kerala, acting on feedback received through media and social media. The review meeting was held in New Delhi with Union Ministers of State Shri Harsh Malhotra and Shri Ajay Tamta, along with […]
Indian Railways has made the expansion of Train No. 22961/22962 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express from 16 to 20 coaches a permanent feature, effective from journeys starting April 28, 2026. The additional four coaches include three AC Chair Car coaches and one Executive Class coach, significantly enhancing seating capacity on one of the country’s busiest […]
Nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards 2027, to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, have opened from March 15, 2026, with the last date set as July 31, 2026. Submissions will be accepted only through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal. The Padma Awards — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri — rank […]
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal. The article elaborates that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement removes tariffs on Indian exports, boosting labour-intensive sectors and strengthening MSMEs, while ensuring that sectors such as agriculture and dairy remain fully protected. It further highlights that the […]
India ranks as the 10th largest insurance market globally by premium volume (Swiss Re Report). Share of insurance and pension funds in household financial assets rose to 29.6% in FY25 from 28.6% in FY19, as per Economic Survey 2025-26. FDI limit in insurance raised to 100% under the Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana recorded 26.88 […]
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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Envoys of Lao PDR, Congo, Namibia and Guinea Bissau at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (April 23, 2026). Those who presented their credentials were: 1. H.E. Mrs Vithaya Xayavong, Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic 2. H.E. Mrs Emilie Ayaza Mushobekwa, Ambassador of the […]
A new set of studies by scientists at the Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie (VIB), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and KU Leuven has uncovered how minute molecular changes can dramatically alter the way the body processes pain and responds to certain epilepsy drugs. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the research focuses on the TRPM3 ion […]
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025 was enacted by Parliament in August 2025 as a landmark legislation to safeguard citizens from the growing menace of online money games while creating an enabling framework for e-sports and online social games. The Act reflects the Government’s resolve, articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to position […]
Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the General Election to Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and bye-elections on March 15,2026. The Commission has directed the State/UT governments to ensure strict compliance with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). It may be recalled that the Commission […]
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover uncovered a diverse mix of organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals widely considered building blocks for the origin of life on Earth. The findings, which come from a chemical experiment performed for the first time on another world, reveal that the Martian surface can preserve the kinds of molecules that could […]
Milk procurement, processing, and supply across the country have remained uninterrupted amid the ongoing West Asia crisis Dedicated portal with all State Federations and Milk Unions was launched to enable daily monitoring of dairy supply chains and availability of milk, fuel and packaging material. Supply of LPG to domestic households prioritized; No reports of dry […]
A massive explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode, in Kerala’s Thrissur district, on Tuesday has left multiple people dead and several injured, with the toll still being updated. The unit was preparing fireworks for the upcoming Thrissur Pooram festival when the blast occurred, with around 30–40 workers believed to be present at the […]
As the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) actively expands National Highways, its focus is not just on faster connectivity but equally on bringing safety standards to a global level. Infrastructure development today is not only about building wider roads; it is about protecting every life that travels on them. With this vision, advanced […]
The Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Delhi, organised an outreach programme in New Delhi today to promote financial literacy and create awareness about the newly-introduced Income Tax Act, 2025, with particular focus on provisions relating to educational institutions and charitable trusts. The programme witnessed participation from representatives of more than 80 schools from across the […]
The Election Commission of India commenced the second phase of International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), 2026 for the ongoing General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in New Delhi today. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar inaugurated the programme today at India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM). […]
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In a bid to manage the annual spike in passenger movement, Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive summer operations plan, scheduling over 18,000 special train trips across the country over a three-month period. The national transporter will run these services between April 15 and July 15, 2026, aligning with peak travel demand driven by […]