MSDE Pushes Skill Development In 662 Border Villages Under Vibrant Villages Programme
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is stepping up its effort to bring livelihood-focused
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RRI Scientists Discover Two New Flow Patterns In Clay, Opening Fresh Insights For Oil Recovery And Material Transport
The research looks at what happens when a less viscous Newtonian fluid such as water displaces a non-Newtonian clay suspension inside a confined space.
Indian Railways Marks Earth Day With Green Push: 81.59 Lakh Trees Planted, 99.6% Broad-gauge Electrified
The plantation campaign formed the centrepiece of the announcement. According to the ministry, major contributions came from Northeast Frontier Railway with 9.3 lakh trees, South Central Railway with 9 lakh, Northeast Railway with 8.7 lakh, and Northern Railway with 8.5 lakh.
India Adds Record 6.1 GW Of Wind Power In Fy26, Sets Sight On 100 Gw By 2030
The minister said the country’s wind energy potential at 150-metre hub height is estimated at nearly 1,164 GW, and reiterated the government’s target of reaching 100 GW by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036. He linked that expansion to India’s longer-term net-zero by 2070 objective.
Centre Notifies Online Gaming Rules 2026, Sets Up National Regulator And User-safety Framework
At the core of the new system is the creation of the Online Gaming Authority of India, which will function as an attached office of MeitY with its head office in Delhi.
Ins Nireekshak Reaches Colombo For India-Sri Lanka Diving Exercise Divex 2026
According to the official release, the exercise is designed to improve interoperability, cohesion, and the exchange of best practices between the two navies. The visit began with a ceremonial welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy, and Commander Sailesh Tyagi, Commanding Officer of INS Nireekshak, also met Rear Admiral SJ Kumara, Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Area, to discuss matters of mutual interest.
India’s Telecom Subscriber BASE Rises To 1.33 Billion In March 2026; Broadband Crosses 1.065 Billion
Broadband continued to be a major growth driver. Total broadband subscriptions increased from 1,059.05 million at the end of February to 1,065.88 million at the end of March, a monthly growth of 0.65%. Within this, wired broadband climbed to 46.51 million, while wireless broadband reached 1,019.37 million.
India’s Artisanal Cheeses Shine on Global Stage with Big Wins in Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian cheesemakers for their remarkable debut, highlighting that four Indian entries brought home top honors: one Super Gold, two Golds, and one Silver medal.
FMGE June 2026 Registrations Open; NBEMS sets June 28 Exam Date
According to the official information bulletin, candidates can submit applications online until 11:55 pm on 11 May. NBEMS has scheduled the edit window from 16 to 18 May, while the final opportunity to correct deficient images and documents runs up to 10 June for images and 16 June for required certificates. The exam city intimation slip is due on 17 June, admit cards will be issued on 24 June, and the result is to be declared by 28 July 2026.
IAF Tests Wartime Runway Capability On Purvanchal Expressway In Uttar Pradesh
The exercise featured a mix of frontline combat and transport aircraft, including the Jaguar, Sukhoi, Mirage, Tejas, and C-295, showcasing coordinated take-offs and landings under operational conditions. Around 12 kilometres of the expressway were closed for the drill, and traffic was diverted during the operation.