India recalibrates its Quality Control Order strategy, tying future mandates to domestic testing capacity and phased rollouts to reduce trade friction. Key sectors like electricals and toys remain in focus.
Andhra Pradesh health department introduces supplementary exams for paramedical students to prevent academic delays. Exams start 2025-26, first batch in Feb 2025. Read more.
Indian Railways unveils a major expansion plan to double train-originating capacity in 48 key cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, by 2030 to ease congestion and meet rising passenger demand. Discover the full list of cities and the strategy.
BIS mandates clear labelling for lab-grown diamonds, aligning India with global norms. New standards aim to boost consumer trust in the $80 billion jewellery sector. Read the full details.
A Bengaluru software engineer was arrested for allegedly manufacturing synthetic drugs like MDMA in a makeshift home laboratory. Police seized drugs worth lakhs and equipment. Read the shocking details.
Bureau of Indian Standards introduces IS 19445:2025 to standardize testing of bomb disposal systems. The move aims to enhance security operations and boost local manufacturing. Read more.
India establishes its first national standard for bomb disposal systems, IS 19445:2025, to enhance security infrastructure. Developed for the Home Ministry, it marks a critical step in standardizing counter-terror and explosive response.
Indian Railways unveils a massive 5-year plan to double train capacity in major cities, focusing on track tripling and quadrupling. Key routes in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai set for major upgrades.
Indian Railways plans to double originating train capacity in 48 major cities by 2030, with progressive upgrades starting in the next five years to meet surging travel demand.
AIIMS Bathinda achieves a national first by securing NABL accreditation for its laboratory and radiology services, elevating healthcare standards and diagnostic reliability in the region. Discover the details of this milestone.
Researchers at IIT Delhi have developed an AI agent named AILA that can perform physical lab experiments like a human scientist, marking a major leap for AI in materials science.
Hidden inside a top tech incubator, Pune's Venture Centre Library offers 3,500+ books on innovation for just Rs 1,000 annual fee. Discover how it fuels India's science entrepreneurs.
Chinese scientists have built a working EUV lithography prototype, a feat deemed impossible by ASML. The project, involving ex-ASML engineers, could accelerate China's chip independence. Read the full report.
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 new state-of-the-art FDA lab in Pune's Moshi will slash testing delays for food and drug samples from over two months to swift results, boosting enforcement across five districts.
FIEO and EIFT trained 118 Tamil Nadu exporters on market access. Trichy's $142M export potential hinges on dedicated cargo flights to Gulf & Southeast Asia. Learn more.
School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi pledges action to reinstate voters removed from electoral rolls. He counters actor Vijay's dropout rate claims, highlights DMK's record, and inaugurates robotics labs.
Adani Airport Holdings announces three new terminals for Navi Mumbai International Airport, aiming for 90 million annual passengers. First phase opens March 2025.
India's Parliament passes the landmark SHANTI Bill 2025, opening the civil nuclear sector to private and foreign investment for the first time, aiming for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. Read the full analysis.
Jaya Hind Industries is investing ₹200 crore to expand its aluminium die-casting facility near Chennai, boosting capacity to 20,000 tonnes annually. The move strengthens vertical integration for EV and ICE components.
Shemrock World School in Ropar organized a Capacity Building Programme for educators, focusing on innovative teaching methodologies and student-centric learning. Discover how the school is investing in its faculty.
Bihar's DMD, UN, and UNICEF held a 2-day DiDRR workshop in Patna to integrate disability inclusion into all disaster management stages. Experts stress inclusive design for effective response.
State-owned power giant NTPC expands its renewable energy footprint, adding 359.585 MW of solar capacity. Its total commercial capacity now stands at 85.5 GW. Read more about India's green energy push.
Over 100 lawyers in Coimbatore staged a silent protest against the new e-filing system, citing server crashes and lack of training. Read about their demands.
Choosing the wrong food processor capacity leads to inefficiency. Our guide helps you match bowl size to your cooking habits for better performance. Explore top models!
Delhi Labour Department mandates 50% staff in offices from Dec 18 due to toxic air. Construction workers to get compensation for GRAP losses. Essential services exempt.
Lucknow Police organised a special capacity-building programme for 150 women trainees on the Transgender Persons Act, 2019. Learn about the initiative aimed at fostering trust and sensitive policing.
India plans major changes to its civil nuclear law to boost capacity to 100 GW, aiming for clean energy dominance. Explore the key amendments and their impact.
Amber Enterprises India Ltd navigates a flat FY26 for its core AC business, pinning long-term growth hopes on a strategic electronics manufacturing pivot. Can it deliver?
Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport charges Rs 600 UDF, India's 3rd highest. With IndiGo cutting capacity by 10%, passengers face soaring airfares and limited seats. Learn how this impacts your travel budget.