India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration Legal and Policy Framework Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (Plant4Mother Campaign)[23] Mission LiFE International Climate Commitments and Multilateral Engagement Clean Energy Expansion and Structural Energy Transition From Pollution Control to Sustainable Development Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Conclusion Core Environmental Laws Launched...
India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indigenously built 500 MWe fast breeder reactor attains first criticality Introduction India has marked a major milestone in its nuclear energy programme. The indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu successfully attained its first criticality on 6th April 2026, marking the initiation of a sustained nuclear chain reaction. This PFBR is a 500 MWe (MegaWatt electrical) reactor...
India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The final result of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 for Indian Military Academy', 'Indian Naval Academy' and 'Air Force Academy' was declared by the Commission vide Press Note dated 30th March, 2026 recommending 302 (190 + 85 + 27) candidates, in order of merit. 2. The Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 has inter-alia a new provision under Rule 8 with regard to rounding off the marks upto two dec...
India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles organised a Northern Zone Stakeholder Consultation on the Union Budget 2026-27 in New Delhi today. The consultation saw participation from over 200 stakeholders, including representatives from State Governments, industry bodies, entrepreneurs, academia, textile research associations, Export Promotion Councils, and award-winning weavers and artisans. The consultation forms part of the Ministry's ongoing eff...
India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, inaugurated the SRTMI R&D Connect workshop in New Delhi, emphasizing the need to transform research and innovation into tangible industrial outcomes. The workshop, organised by the Steel Research and Technology Mission of India (SRTMI), brought together key stakeholders from industry, academia, startups, and government to deliberate on strengthening India's steel secto...
India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Steel Research & Technology Mission of India (SRTMI), a joint initiative of the Ministry of Steel and major Indian steel players, successfully organized a high-level workshop titled "SRTMI R&D Connect: From Ideas to Industrial Impact" on 7th April 2026 at New Delhi. Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy, Hon'ble Minister of Steel & Heavy Industries, inaugurated the workshop, presiding over the proceedings as Chief Guest. The event convened a...
India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has revised the base year of National Accounts to 2022-23, with the objective of more accurately reflecting the current structure of the economy, incorporating updated data sources and aligning estimation practices with evolving international standards. In alignment with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at National level, the base year for Gross State Domestic Product ...
India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has revised the base year of National Accounts to 2022-23, with the objective of more accurately reflecting the current structure of the economy, incorporating updated data sources and aligning estimation practices with evolving international standards. In alignment with the GDP at National level, the base year for GSDP will also be revised by States/UTs to ensure more...
India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A recent study by an international team of researchers reveals a fundamental limitation of classical communication: no finite amount of classical messaging can faithfully simulate a quantum communication channel. This result not only deepens our understanding of the foundations of physics but also carries significant implications for the development of future quantum technologies. Can quantum processes be faithfully reproduced usi...
India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To promote capacity building and strengthen interdepartmental synergy for faster and more efficient execution of National Highway projects, NHAI organised a day-long workshop on "Comprehensive Litigation Management in National Highways & Strengthening Inter-Departmental Coordination" in New Delhi. The workshop was conducted under Mission Karmayogi - Sadhana Saptah, a Government of India initiative aimed at enhancing governance thro...