Kigali, Rwanda, will host the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) from May 18–21. Rwanda has extended an invitation to India to attend the summit. Union Minister Jitendra Singh received the invitation personally from Rwanda’s high commissioner to India, Jacqueline Mukangira. The minister, who is unable to attend the summit in person, has […]
In response to the ongoing global energy price spike caused by the situation in the Middle East, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his countrymen to work from home more, reduce their gold purchases, and cut back on international travel. The prime minister said that India’s gasoline consumption would be cut and foreign currency […]
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force for the development of a local capability for the Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) of MICA missiles. The MRO facility will be set up, operated and maintained by the Indian Air Force, with MBDA supplying the industrial machinery and tools required, data packages, as […]
Embraer, Saab and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) officially presented the first supersonic fighter aircraft produced in Brazil, during a ceremony held at Embraer’s industrial complex in Gaviao Peixoto, Sao Paulo State on 25 March 2026. Among the Brazilian authorities present at the event were the President of the Republic, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva; […]
The operational capacity of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project has been increased to 1,000 MW with the commencement of commercial operations of the fourth 250 MW unit by the state-run NHPC Limited. Incorporating 250 MW of clean energy into the national grid, the plant started commercial operations on May 8. The hydropower project […]
Indian Railways’ Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered staff to make sure passengers aren’t inconvenienced during the update to the reservation system. A high-capacity system driven by cutting-edge technology has replaced the nearly 40-year-old reservation platform that was established in 1986 as a result of the makeover. Streamlined migration and an enhanced passenger experience were highlighted […]
The government think tank NITI Aayog announced on Friday that economist and BJP MLA Ashok Kumar Lahiri had succeeded Suman Bery as Vice Chairman. Economic policy, public finance, and institutional governance are areas in which Lahiri has deep expertise, having served as both Chief Economic Adviser and a member of the 15th Finance Commission. His […]
General Anil Chauhan’s term as CDS is due to end on May 30, and Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani has been nominated by the Centre to succeed him. From the date of his assumption of duty until further instructions, Lieutenant General Raja Subramani will not only lead the country’s military but also act as Secretary […]
A research by Morgan Stanley states that India has become the third-largest country in terms of installed renewable energy capacity, and that this shift is helping the country become less reliant on energy imports. According to the research, renewable energy is going to play a pivotal role in India’s plan to strengthen its economy in […]
To guarantee a sustainable pilgrimage experience, the Rudraprayag district administration has deployed advanced waste management systems and increased eco-friendly and cleaning efforts along the Kedarnath Dham Yatra route. The yatra’s district magistrate, Vishal Mishra, has asked pilgrims to help keep the area clean and to refrain from throwing trash. The Kedarnath Nagar Panchayat has been […]
