The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 to provide targeted financial assistance to Indian airlines grappling with mounting operational and liquidity pressures arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis. The move comes amid a steep rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, airspace […]
Election Commission of India’s (ECI) robust IT platform ECINET played a central role in streamlining election processes including real-time monitoring, enabling faster reporting, and enhancing transparency during the General Elections to Legislative Assemblies and Bye-elections 2026. Since its official launch in January 2026, ECINET app has witnessed a significant surge in usage and has over 10 crore downloads till […]
The Government of India, through a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dated May 6, 2026, has appointed Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). He shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of joining. Consequent upon the elevation […]
The 2nd edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar will return from June 16 to 18, 2026, alongside the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), at the NFDC Complex, Mumbai. WAVES Doc Bazaar is a premier one-stop platform designed to nurture and accelerate the journey of documentary, animation and short filmmakers by creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, […]
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will launch a nationwide Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for workers aged 40 years and above on May 7, 2026, under the provisions of the new Labour Codes. The programme will be inaugurated at the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Medical College and Hospital […]
A team of international astrophysicists have uncovered new insights into the mystery behind the differences in the appearances of extragalactic jets emerging from the environments of supermassive blackholes. They showed that the plasma composition can affect the appearances of these jets. This may help to unravel the mystery of matter content of relativistic jets. At […]
Dolphins have long fascinated scientists with their remarkable speed and fluid movement through water. Now, new research offers a clearer explanation of the physics behind their efficiency, shedding light on how these marine mammals generate powerful propulsion. A study published in Physical Review Fluids by researchers at The University of Osaka identifies a crucial mechanism: […]
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the proposal for introducing The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the number of Judges of the Supreme Court of India by 4 from the […]
Using MIRI (Mid Infrared Instrument) on board the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a team of researchers led by former MPIA (Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, Heidelberg, Germany) PhD student Sebastian Zieba (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, Cambridge, USA) and Laura Kreidberg, MPIA Director and study PI (principal investigator), analysed the surface composition […]
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have discovered something that experienced ballroom dancers have long known: When dancers are in tune with each other, their brains may sync up, helping them move as one. “When we dance, our brains are actually coupling,” said Thiago Roque, a graduate student in the Atlas Institute who led […]
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have joined hands to establish a structured, five-year collaboration in the domains of digital forensics, cybersecurity, and advanced technology research. The memorandum of understanding provides an umbrella framework for collaboration and brings together two key national institutions to further strengthen cyber […]
As remote work cements itself in modern workplaces, digital collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Google Docs have become indispensable. Yet, researchers argue that these tools are still built around a flawed assumption—that all users collaborate in similar ways. A team of researchers has now introduced a new human-computer interaction (HCI) framework called RemoteCollabEval (RCE), […]
Many breast cancer therapies work by causing DNA replication stress, but triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells survive this stress, even at high levels TNBC cells overexpress an enzyme, RNase H2, that helps them survive the DNA damage caused by replication stress In this preclinical study, blocking RNase H2 directly damaged cancer cells and also activated […]
A team of professional and amateur Japanese astronomers found evidence for a thin atmosphere around a small body in the outer Solar System. The object is so small that it should not have a sustainable atmosphere, raising questions about when and how the atmosphere formed. Future observations to better characterize the atmosphere will help solve […]
A new study has found that children born to mothers lacking a specific fatty acid in their blood during pregnancy face a significantly higher risk of developing asthma in early life, shedding fresh light on how prenatal conditions shape long-term respiratory health. Childhood asthma—often marked by shortness of breath, persistent coughing, and frequent respiratory infections—remains […]
India as a Global Healing Destination India is emerging as a leading hub for Medical Value Travel (MVT) by integrating advanced medical infrastructure with traditional wellness systems such as AYUSH. Strong policy support, digital facilitation, and initiatives like AYUSH Visa and Regional Medical Hubs are strengthening the ecosystem. Rising global healthcare costs and demand for […]
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed noted lyricist, writer and communications strategist Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, the country’s public service broadcasting body. Joshi brings with him a wide creative and professional canvas, spanning literature, advertising, cinema and public messaging. Recognised for writing that blends cultural depth with contemporary relevance, […]
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), a CPSE under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), today formally unveiled Padma Doree, a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that brings together the Eri (Ahimsa) silk traditions of Northeast India with the rich Chanderi weaving heritage of Madhya Pradesh. The initiative was officially launched […]
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed noted filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker as Festival Director for the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India, scheduled to take place in Goa later this year. Gowariker, known for his expansive body of work in Indian cinema, brings with him decades of association with the festival. […]
In a significant move to bolster supply security and accelerate a circular economy, the Ministry of Mines has completed eligibility screening for its incentive programme on critical mineral recycling, clearing 58 companies to participate. The scheme—backed by a ₹1,500 crore outlay under the National Critical Mineral Mission—was notified on October 2, 2025, alongside detailed operational […]
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