India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major development resolving a crucial industrial dispute, a Memorandum of Settlement was successfully executed on 27th July, 2026 between the Management of Bargarh Cement Works of ACC Limited and its workmen, represented by the Hira Cement Shramika Sangha, Bardol, Bargarh district. The dispute arose following a closure notice dated 19.06.2026 issued by the Management proposing to close the establishment with effect from 19.08.2...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has established robust grievance redressal mechanisms across Ministries/Departments/Organizations of Centre/States, with prescribed timelines of 21 days for disposal of complaints on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). Continuous monitoring is undertaken through periodic reviews to ensure timely resolution. While a small number of grievances may occasionally exceed the prescribed ...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government is facilitating electrification and adoption of efficient electricity-based technologies in various end-use sectors through sector-specific programmes of the concerned Ministries/Departments. In the transport sector, the Ministry of Power has issued the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, 2024 and the Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Battery Swapping and C...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Phase Period Central Sector State Sector Private Sector Total Units Total Capacity (MW) I 01.01.2024 - 30.06.2026 11 Units 25 Units (5,230 MW) 1 Unit (500 MW) 37 7,960 II 01.07.2026 - 31.12.2028 18 Units 12 Units (3,140 MW) - 30 8,310 III 01.01.2029 - 30.06.2031 12 Units 12 Units (2,560 MW) - 24 5,370 IV 01.07.2031 - 31.12.2033 8 Units 15 Units (3,730 MW) 2 Units (500 MW) 25 6,780 V 01.01.2034 - 3...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A new study has introduced a protocol that could provide a grounded and predictable framework for designing the quantum communication architectures of the future. Building a quantum network requires establishing maximal entanglement between distant locations (stations) for better security and efficiency. However, it is experimentally challenging to achieve maximally entangled states, over which quantum information can be transferre...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, successfully organised a two-day Skill Training Course on "Science Communication and Emerging Trends" during 4-5 August 2026 under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative (Phase III). Organised by the Institute's Training Division, the programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 30 participants from universities, research instit...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has identified six thematic verticals in the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) policy for establishing Biomanufacturing Hubs and Biofoundries. They are as follows: Five priority sectors are identified for establishment of Bio-AI hubs: The Bioenablers which include Biomanufacturing Hubs, Biofoundries and Bio-AI hubs are established after rigorous multi-tier evaluatio...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the latest "Research and Development Statistics 2025-26" report, brought out by Department of Science and Technology (DST), year-wise expenditure on research and development (R&D) by the Government during last five years is as under: Year 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 R&D Expenditure by Govt. 87813.47 80992.83 106133.32 110949.77 117861.21 Govt. R&D Expenditure as % of GDP 0.44 0.41 0.45 0.42 0.41 ...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government recognizes that limited availability of validated human-relevant, non-animal models can affect the pace and efficiency of drug discovery and pre-clinical research, increase dependence on conventional animal studies and influence research costs and clinical translation. Laboratories across ministries namely, CSIR, ICMR and DBT are therefore promoting and strengthening use of advanced in-vitro, 3D tissue/organoid, cell-...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal called for a technology-led transformation of India's maritime security architecture, saying the country's expanding port network and growing role in global trade require security systems that are resilient, integrated and equipped to counter emerging cyber and geopolitical threats. Addressing the 2nd National Port Security Conference 2026 in New Delhi, Uni...