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SJVN Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) to use advanced geological models in SJVN’s tunnelling projects, thus significantly reducing time and cost overruns. One of the key outcomes of this partnership will be the development of predictive analytics algorithms. These algorithms, leveraging …

The Government is taking all necessary steps to ensure that the electricity demand in the upcoming summer season is met. To ensure this, the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh has held a series of meetings, emphasizing the need for ensuring Zero load …

The 125th anniversary of the iconic Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO) was celebrated on 1 April 2024 by Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), to remember the history of KSO, felicitate its scientists, and honour its legacy was a milestone for …

To combat the spread of misinformation and uphold the integrity of the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has today launched a ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ as part of the ongoing General Elections 2024. It was launched today by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners …

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorization of food products being sold on their websites. FSSAI has noted instances of food products licensed under ‘Proprietary Food’ with the nearest category – Dairy Based Beverage Mix or Cereal …

The Army Commanders’ Conference, an apex level biannual event, is being held in New Delhi and was conducted in virtual mode on 28th March and thereafter in physical mode on 01st and  02nd April 2024. During the event, Indian Army’s apex leadership  comprehensively deliberated upon all aspects of existing security scenarios, situation along …

Lieutenant General JS Sidana took over as the 33rd Director General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DGEME) and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME on April 01, 2024. During his career spanning over 38 years, he has held a variety of important regimental, command, instructional and staff appointments. Before his present appointment, he was holding the post of Commandant of Military College of …

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has joined hands with HP India to introduce ‘HP Future Impact Leaders – IICA Certified Environmental – Social – Governance (ESG) Professional Programme’. This initiative aims to promote sustainability and empower corporate …

India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued an updated Seasonal outlook for hot weather season (April to June) 2024 and Monthly outlook for April 2024 for rainfall and temperature at Mahika Hall, Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi. In a press conference held in a hybrid mode, IMD today said that during the …

INSV Tarini on transoceanic sailing expedition set sail from Port Louis, Mauritius on 30 Mar 24. The sailing vessel crewed by the resilient duo of Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K will undertake return voyage to Goa covering a distance of approx 2900 nm. The expedition was …