Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana secures top NIRF rank for state agri universities, enters global top 100, and drives farmer-focused innovations in 2025. Discover its key achievements.
India may soon approve its first genome-edited mustard, promising higher oil output. This follows the release of gene-edited rice and marks a strategic shift in agricultural biotechnology. Read more.
For India's Anusandhan National Research Foundation to succeed, it must adopt DARPA's high-risk model, not become a bureaucratic fund. Expert analysis on its potential.
Babraham University researchers have developed a lab model of the human womb lining, enabling unprecedented study of early embryo implantation. This breakthrough could reveal causes of pregnancy failure and new treatments. Read the full story.
India's BIS releases first dedicated testing protocol for electric agricultural tractors, aiming to ensure safety & performance. A key step for green farm tech adoption.
Federal research funding cuts under Trump disrupted US universities. Pittsburgh lost $24M & 104 jobs. Academic freedom and critical health disparity studies are under threat. Explore the impact.
MLC Manjunath Bhandary seeks ₹10 crore in 2025-26 budget to upgrade Brahmavar Diploma College to a degree-level institution under KSNUAHS, addressing a long-standing coastal demand. Read the full story.
IMD forecasts dense fog and cold waves across northern and eastern India, disrupting travel. However, agricultural experts confirm the weather is boosting rabi crop sowing, with area up by 8 lakh hectares.
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.
Farmers in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, protest against delayed and low crop insurance payouts. Officials promise action. Read about the ongoing struggle for fair compensation.
Jamia Millia Islamia researchers contribute to a major international study on social connection and health, published in Nature. Discover the key findings and India's role.
Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission partners with Biotech Consortium India Limited to accelerate innovation, tech transfer, and translational cancer research. Experts highlight need for better clinical outreach.
Researchers at NIT Rourkela design a low-cost wastewater system using raw coal to remove dangerous pesticides. A sustainable 'waste-to-wealth' fix for India's agricultural pollution. Read more.
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
Hundreds of scientists at a Visakhapatnam conference commit to developing alternatives to lab animals while acknowledging their crucial role in biomedical research. Read about the key pledges and expert insights.
A high-level team from Central Agricultural University, Imphal, visited ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi. They discussed joint projects on natural farming, minor vegetables, and public awareness. Read more.
India produces only 10,000 science PhDs yearly, lagging far behind the US and China in research output. Experts warn this gap threatens the vision of a $3 trillion knowledge-based economy. Read more.
Bihar govt launches ONOS scheme to provide free access to 30,000+ global research journals, aiming to bridge the urban-rural digital divide and boost state's research profile. Read more.
Celebrating 100 years, the Central Coffee Research Institute in Balehonnuru has released 13 high-yield arabica selections & robusta hybrids, revolutionizing India's coffee cultivation through systematic breeding. Discover the legacy.
Union government acknowledges global gender bias in medical research, citing differences in disease manifestation for women. Details Rs 400+ crore funding push via ICMR & DBT for women's health and research.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre plans a strategic new R&D campus on 3000 acres in Anakapalli. The project, crucial for energy and national security, gets in-principle forest land approval. Read more.
Dr Sandeep Singh of PAU receives 'Excellence in Environmental Research Award' for eco-friendly pest control and historic tree conservation. Discover his groundbreaking work.
India and Russia agree to expand agricultural trade, research, and market access. Bilateral farm trade stands at $3.5 billion. New MoU signed to boost cooperation.
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
Punjab Agricultural University's College of Agricultural Engineering reunites 250 alumni globally. Event highlights include jubilee celebrations, a global baton relay, and new tech initiatives for smart farming.
Gujarat's policy think tank GRIT invites non-academic research proposals in key areas like Net Zero and tribal development. Apply online by Dec 15, 2025.
Delhi University's Jesus and Mary College collaborates with national universities to explore longevity science, blending Himalayan wisdom with modern research under NEP's holistic framework. Discover the future of healthy living.
Discover how 25 years of International Space Station research revolutionized water filtration, healthcare monitoring, and agricultural techniques benefiting India and global communities. Explore space innovations!
Tamil Nadu government announces two advanced basic science research institutes in Chennai and Coimbatore with international collaborations. Offering PG, PhD programs with fellowships.
India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research celebrates 25 years of exploration. A special postage stamp is launched on Antarctic Day, marking India's scientific legacy in the polar regions.