Yojana, Kurukshetra & Employment News Now Freely Available on WAVES OTT

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major push towards digital knowledge access, the Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra, Aajkal and Bal Bharati along with the weekly Employment News, available free of cost on Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform, bringing its rich repository directly to readers nationwide. This initiative is aimed at democratizing access to credible, informative, and culturally enriching content for readers ...


Legislative Department Organizes "Waste to Wealth" Workshop on Swachhata Pakhwada, 2026

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the occasion of Swachhata Pakhwada, the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice organized a workshop titled "Waste to Wealth" on 9th April 2026 in Conference Hall No. 440-A Wing, 4th Floor of Shastri Bhawan. The workshop was aimed at promoting sustainable practices and innovative ways to transform waste into valuable products. An expert delivered a detailed session on how waste can be effectively converted into usef...


Dr. Jitendra Singh interacts with school children from J&K, Highlights PM's Deep Sensitivity Towards J&K

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Interacting with a group of school children from Jammu & Kashmir, currently in Delhi, as a part of "Watan Ko Jano" itinerary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has consistently shown a high ...


Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Calls on His Majesty The King of Bhutan

India, April 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, had a royal audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The Union Minister conveyed warm greetings on behalf of the Government and people of India. He expressed deep appreciation for the continued guidance and leadership of His Majesty in further strengthening the unique and time-tested friendship and partnership between In...


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...