Category: National

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top-attack capability against a moving target, marking a major milestone towards its induction into the Indian Army. The third-generation “fire-and-forget” missile was tested on January 11 at the KK Ranges in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. The trial was carried out by DRDO’s Defence Research and Development Laboratory Read More …

The Supreme Court of India has urged the Union Government to consider introducing a ‘Romeo–Juliet’ clause in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. What is a ‘Romeo–Juliet’ Clause? A Romeo–Juliet clause is a legal provision that: Such clauses exist in several jurisdictions to balance child protection with adolescent autonomy. Background: POCSO Act, 2012 Key Concern Highlighted by the Court

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, participated in IndusFood 2026, reaffirming India’s focus on innovation-led growth in the agri and processed food export sector. BHARATI Startup Challenge Launched As part of the event, APEDA organised the BHARATI Startup Challenge to: Support Offered to Startups Global Exposure for Selected Startups Startups selected through the challenge will receive international exposure by Read More …

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) have announced a strategic partnership to launch the inaugural Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (RSDI) 2026. Objective of the Initiative The initiative aims to: Key Features Global South Focus The insights from the initiative are expected to: Timeline and Venue

The Public Investment Board (PIB) has approved the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project, a major storage-based hydropower initiative proposed in Arunachal Pradesh, official sources said. Location and River System Key Project Features Energy and Environmental Significance Flood Moderation Benefits In addition to power generation, the project includes a flood moderation component, aimed at:

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chaired the 9th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, reinforcing the Centre’s resolve to tackle the drug menace through coordinated and multi-agency action. About the NCORD Mechanism Four-Tier Structure of NCORD The NCORD mechanism operates through a structured four-tier system: Focus of the Apex-Level Meeting

The two-day Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 concluded on January 10 in Visakhapatnam, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stating that the event helped the city emerge as “a beacon of India’s maritime heritage and coastal culture.” High-Level Participation MoU for Lighthouse Museum Journey of the Indian Lighthouse Festival Transforming Lighthouses into Tourism Hubs Vision and Impact Organising Authority

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) of the National Security Guard (NSG), calling it a next-generation security shield against terrorism. What is NIDMS Coverage and Access Strengthening Investigations Boost to Counter-Terror Capabilities About the National Security Guard

The Union Government has notified the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, marking a key step towards operationalising the new sports governance framework in India. Composition of the Search-cum-Selection Committee The Rules empower the Central Government to constitute a Search-cum-Selection Committee with the following members: Mandate and Functions The Committee is entrusted with: Significance of the Rules

The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), under the Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, marked its 125th Foundation Day on 7 January 2026 at its headquarters in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, commemorating over a century of service dedicated to the safety, health and welfare of mine workers across India. Emphasis on Labour Reforms and Viksit BharatAddressing the occasion, Sushri Karandlaje highlighted the importance of recent labour reforms, noting that the four Read More …

In a major nationwide effort to eradicate child marriage, the Government of India’s Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (BVMB) campaign has been highlighted as a key initiative aimed at making the country child-marriage-free by 2030. The campaign also targets a 10% reduction in prevalence by 2026. Child marriage — legally defined under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 — continues to be a pressing social challenge despite being prohibited by Read More …

India recorded a significant surge in data centre capacity additions in 2025, with new supply more than doubling to 387 MW IT, compared to 191 MW IT in 2024—a year-on-year growth of 103%, according to a newly released report. Demand Continues to GrowOn the demand side, data centre absorption rose to 427 MW IT in 2025, up from 407 MW IT in 2024, registering a 5% annual increase. Mumbai and Read More …

India has firmly opposed recent Chinese infrastructure activity in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s Shaksgam Valley, reiterating that the region belongs to India and condemning any attempt to alter facts on the ground. MEA Reiterates India’s PositionAt a media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underlined India’s long-standing stance, stating that Shaksgam Valley is Indian territory.He reiterated that India has never recognised the 1963 China–Pakistan “Boundary Agreement”, describing it as Read More …

As part of the Indian Army’s Operation ‘Sadbhavana’ (Goodwill) initiative, the Assam Rifles recently organised a mega specialist medical camp in Tengnoupal district of Manipur, which shares an international border with Myanmar, officials said. Healthcare Support for Remote AreasThe medical camp aimed to provide specialist healthcare services to people living in remote and border areas, where access to advanced medical facilities is limited. Such initiatives are intended to build trust Read More …

Project Veer Gatha 5.0, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education under the Republic Day celebrations, has recorded its highest-ever participation since inception. Around 1.92 crore students from nearly 1.90 lakh schools across the country took part in the fifth edition. About Project Veer GathaLaunched in 2021 under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Project Veer Gatha aims to honour gallantry awardees of the Armed Read More …