The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry jointly with IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) organized a workshop on “Profiling of Potential Varieties of Non-Basmati Rice and Value-Added Products of Rice” at New Delhi on 29th August 2024. The workshop …

A unique transistor developed using single molecules, controlled by mechanical forces could pave the way for advancements in areas like quantum information processing, ultra-compact electronics and sensing applications. In a breakthrough in electronics, scientists at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences an autonomous institute, have developed a …

Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) celebrated its 71st Raising Day at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on August 31, 2024. Secretary Defence Production (DP) Shri Sanjeev Kumar was the Chief Guest of the event. In his address, he lauded the journey of DGAQA and emphasised the importance of advanced QA techniques to keep pace with Global …

With the objective to develop a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to setup a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. The proposed unit will be setup with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore. The capacity …

The Ministry of Coal has achieved significant growth in overall coal production, reaching 384.08 million tonnes (Provisional) up to August 2024 in FY 2024-25, compared to 360.71 MT during the same period in FY 2023-24, reflecting a growth of 6.48%. The production of Coal India Limited (CIL) rose to 290.39 …

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) along with the Ministry of Textiles is organizing CHHAAP-NIFT@Dilli Haat from 2nd to 15th September 2024 at Dilli Haat INA, New Delhi. The event has been named Chhaap- Impressions of an indelible stamp of India’s handloom and craft traditions. The event showcases the NIFT Craft Cluster Initiative, highlighting …

An antidepressant drug has the potential of being repurposed to provide cost effective solution for treatment of breast cancer. Due to expensive costs, long development times, and the requirement for drug trials and regulatory approvals, generating new and effective anticancer medications has been complex. However, biomedical scientists today frequently use …

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved new railway line project under Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 18,036 crore (approx.). The proposed new line between Indore and Manmad will provide direct connectivity and improve mobility, providing enhanced efficiency and …

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 2nd September 2024. Area:  In lakh hactare S. No.   Crop Normal Area (DES) (2018-19 – 2022-23) Area Sown 2024 2023 1 Paddy 401.55 408.72 393.57 2 Pulses 136.02 125.13 116.66 a Arhar 45.55 …

To enhance seamless movement at the Toll Plazas, Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by NHAI, has developed a GIS-based software for ‘Real-time monitoring’ of the waiting time at the Toll Plazas. Initially, NHAI has identified around 100 toll plazas for live monitoring on the web-based software. …