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A new piezoelectric polymer nanocomposite material developed can be useful for pressure sensing and energy harvesting applications. Researchers from Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with scientists from National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune have developed a security alert …

A newly developed composite membranes made from two or more materials also called Mixed Matrix Membrane (MMM) showed remarkable color change when exposed to vapors of different amines, aiding in the detection of ammonia or other amine leaks in laboratories or industrial settings. Ammonia or other aliphatic amines are extensively …

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi earlier today chaired the meeting of the 44th edition of PRAGATI, the ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments. This was the first meeting in the third term. In the meeting, seven significant projects were reviewed, which included …

A roundtable meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, with representatives from Central Trade Union Organisations (CTUOs) in New Delhi today. Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Smt. Shobha Karandlaje along with senior officials …

A three-day workshop on Animal Infectious Disease Prioritization organised by The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the aegis of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India was commenced today at New Delhi. The workshop, which …

Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education selects 16 teachers in HEIs and Polytechnic for National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024. NEP 2020 recognizes that motivated, energized and capable faculty is critical for advancement of the students, institution and profession.  It also envisages incentives such as rewards and recognitions to …

In a progressive step to advance the nation’s literacy goals, the Department of School Education And Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India has communicated a refined and comprehensive description of literacy tailored to the Indian context. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 …

In a breakthrough, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bipartite Wage Negotiation Committee (BWNC) and the Indian Port Association (IPA), averting an indefinite strike that was set to disrupt operations across 12 major ports in India, through the timely intervention of the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping …

Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Shri Jitin Prasada said that India has emerged as a world-class cost-effective healthcare destination and global pharma leader. The Minister stated this while inagurating the three day International Exhibition For Pharma And Healthcare Exhibition (IPHEX 2024) organised by Pharma Export Promotion Council …

India will soon wear a grand necklace of Industrial Smart Cities as in a landmark decision today, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of …