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A New Chapter in India's Nuclear Journey
11+ hour, 37+ min ago (507+ words) Indigenously built 500 MWe fast breeder reactor attains first criticality This achievement is a testament to the decades of scientific effort led by the Department of Atomic Energy. It also marks a significant step in India's clean energy journey, reinforcing the…...
India has significantly expanded its Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) network since 2014, increasing from 14 operational units to 50, marking over 250% rise: Dr Jitendra Singh
3+ day, 8+ min ago (270+ words) India has significantly expanded its Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) network since 2014, increasing from 14 operational units to 50, marking over 250% rise. These additions, covering over 87% of the country, improve forecasting for cyclones, heavy rain, and thunderstorms under the India Meteorological Department (IMD), with…...
IIT Madras Achieves Deep-Tech Milestone: 112 Startups Incubated and 431 Patents Filed in FY 2025-26
5+ day, 24+ min ago (170+ words) Press Information Bureau Announcing the acheivements during the World IP Day celebrations, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, stated, "These milestones reflect the culture of innovation that has taken deep roots across IIT Madras. The combination of startup creation and strong…...
Global Experts Convene in New Delhi to Strengthen Geospatial Ecosystems and Land Governance
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (156+ words) The Technical Expert Forum on "Advancing Geospatial Foundations for Future-Ready Ecosystem" was held at The Ashok, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, technical experts, and international delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss the growing role of geospatial systems in…...
Press Note Details
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (877+ words) Press Information Bureau 20, 000 additional GPUs power India's next phase of AI leadership India is preparing to take a decisive and confident leap in artificial intelligence. On 17 February 2026, during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 being held in New Delhi from 16 to…...
The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) marked one year since the passing of Dr. K. Kasturirangan with a commemorative programme held on April 24, 2026, at its campus in Bengaluru
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (348+ words) In his welcome address, Director, NIAS, Dr. Shailesh Nayak highlighted Dr. Kasturirangan's contributions to interdisciplinary research and institution building, and his role in shaping NIAS as a centre for dialogue across science, humanities, and policy. A recorded message from Chairman,…...
IAF COMMENCES REGISTRATION FOR MEHAR BABA COMPETITION-3
1+ week, 1+ day ago (60+ words) Press Information Bureau Mehar Baba Competition is an IAF initiative to encourage indigenous development of niche aviation technology. Since it's launch in 2018, MBC has experienced overwhelming participation from the industry and academia. The competition has inspired academia, start-ups and industry…...
Indigenously Developed Silicon Photonics Technology Solutions Launched in Chennai
1+ week, 1+ day ago (11+ words) Press Information Bureau...
World Earth Day 2026 celebrated at National Zoological Park, New Delhi
1+ week, 2+ day ago (304+ words) PIB World Earth Day 2026 celebrated at National Zoological Park, New Delhi The National Zoological Park (NZP) celebrated World Earth Day 2026, in New Delhi today. The occasion was marked by a series of educational and engaging activities for school students and…...
Twists, Fingers and Fractures: Scientists discover two surprising patterns in flowing clay
1+ week, 2+ day ago (528+ words) Engineers drill glycerol, a sweet alcohol used in cough syrups, into rocks to push out the viscous oil. Now, a new study has unearthed a novel method to control mechanical behaviour of displaced clay that can help better understand the…...