Uttar Pradesh to Launch Digital Libraries in All Gram Panchayats

In a major push for digital inclusion and rural education, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the establishment of state-of-the-art digital libraries in Gram Panchayat Secretariats across the state. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and provide students in villages with modern resources to prepare for competitive and academic examinations without needing to migrate to urban centers.

India Enters Elite Global League with New Scientific Facilities at CSIR-NPL

New Delhi : In a significant boost to India’s scientific and industrial self-reliance, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated two world-class facilities at the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL). The inauguration, held during NPL’s 80th Foundation Day celebrations, marks a transformative leap in the nation's environmental governance and renewable energy sectors.

Abhyuday-3 Symposium Champions Technical Hindi for Inclusive Science Communication

Indore, January 2026: The third national Technical Hindi Symposium, ‘Abhyuday-3’, successfully concluded at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, reinforcing a strong national commitment to bridging the gap between scientific advancement and public understanding through the Hindi language. The two-day event served as a confluence for scientists, academicians, technologists, and communicators dedicated to strengthening the science-society interface.

India Launches Largest Integrated Inland Rainbow Trout Farm in Telangana

In a landmark development for inland aquaculture, India has inaugurated its largest integrated inland Rainbow Trout farm in Telangana’s Ranga Reddy district. The facility, inaugurated by Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, and Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, marks a significant technological breakthrough in culturing cold-water fish outside traditional Himalayan regions.

China Commissions Upgraded Type 052D Missile Destroyer Loudi

China has inducted an upgraded guided missile destroyer into active naval service, underscoring its continued push to modernise and expand maritime power. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has formally commissioned the Type 052D destroyer Loudi, a move that highlights Beijing’s focus on strengthening blue-water combat capabilities amid growing strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific region.