Har Ghar Museum and Waste to Art Bring PRSI Honours to NCSM

The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), functioning under the Ministry of Culture, has been conferred two PRSI National Awards 2025 by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI). The recognition underlines NCSM’s impactful public outreach and its innovative communication strategies that successfully integrate culture, sustainability and digital engagement at a national level.

New EGCG-Based Nanoplatform Shows Promise Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have reported a breakthrough nanoparticle-based therapeutic strategy that could significantly improve the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The Ministry of Science and Technology stated that the new approach tackles several pathological mechanisms of the disease at once, addressing a major limitation of existing therapies.

India’s Women Pistol Shooters Shine in New Delhi Nationals

India’s leading women pistol shooters reaffirmed their dominance at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions, as Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and rising star Simranpreet Kaur Brar clinched gold medals in their respective events. The championships were held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi, one of the country’s premier shooting venues.

India–Nepal Clean Energy Cooperation Strengthened Through Arun-3

Senior officials of SJVN Ltd carried out a detailed review of the 900 MW Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project in Nepal, reaffirming India’s long-term commitment to cross-border renewable energy cooperation. The review was led by Chairman and Managing Director Bhupender Gupta, accompanied by Director (Personnel) Ajay Kumar Sharma, who visited key project locations to assess construction progress, safety standards and operational challenges in the Himalayan region.

Policy Reset as Washington Opens Door for Syria’s Reconstruction

The United States Congress has taken a landmark decision by voting to permanently lift sanctions on Syria, imposed during the presidency of Bashar al-Assad. The move marks a significant shift in US foreign policy and signals improving ties with the new Syrian leadership under interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, more than a decade after the country descended into civil war.