The development marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s maritime manufacturing capabilities under the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. It reflects India’s growing ability to build critical logistics infrastructure for global trade using domestic industrial capacity.
The service has been made available free of cost through the Aadhaar App from 1 July 2026 for a period of six months. The initiative is aimed at improving resident convenience and expanding access to Aadhaar services through secure digital platforms. It also reflects UIDAI’s continued focus on people-friendly digital governance under the broader vision of Digital India and Viksit Bharat.
A banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been
ACME Group signed an agreement with IHI Corporation of Japan for the supply of green ammonia and another 10-year agreement with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. for green methanol. Together, these partnerships represent one of the largest green ammonia and green methanol offtake commitments from India to Japan, creating a strong international market linkage for Indian clean fuels.
For thousands of years, sandalwood has held a special place in Indian life. It is used in temples, rituals, royal traditions, perfumes, skincare and medicine. Ayurveda sees Chandana as a dravya that cools the body, soothes the mind and supports balance when heat, inflammation, irritation and restlessness rise in the system.
The research was carried out by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Hyderabad, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology. The work focused on joining stainless steel SS316L with the nickel-based superalloy Inconel IN718 through additive manufacturing, creating a strong and reliable interface between two very different metals.
During June 2026, Indian Railways loaded 142.21 million tonnes of freight, compared to 136.71 million tonnes in June 2025. This marks a 4 per cent increase over the corresponding month last year. Freight earnings also recorded positive growth, generating additional revenue of nearly ₹430 crore, reflecting a 3 per cent rise over June 2025.
ABC, APAAR and NAD are transforming India’s education ecosystem with secure digital records, seamless credit transfers and quicker verification for admissions, scholarships and jobs.
Under the proposed benefits of the agreements, Indian toys are expected to receive zero-duty access in the UK and EU markets. At present, such imports face duties of around 5–6 per cent, which affects the final landed cost of Indian products. Removal of these duties can help Indian exporters offer more competitive pricing while expanding their reach among distributors, retailers and consumers abroad.
The project gained fresh strategic importance during the 16th India–Japan Annual Summit in July 2026. The joint statement recorded that the two Prime Ministers were satisfied that an agreement had been reached in principle on the remaining technical details of the UNICORN project. Both sides also expressed expectation for early conclusion of the project and agreed to explore further defence equipment and technology projects.
