Behind the News: Centre approved Rs. 1 lakh-crore RDI Fund to boost frontier research in AI native networks

Behind the News: Centre approved Rs. 1 lakh-crore RDI Fund to boost frontier research in AI native networks

10-12-2025 

The Government has approved ₹1-lakh-crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund under the Department of Science & Technology.

The move marks one of India’s largest public research support frameworks.The fund is set to significantly…

India International Science Festival (IISF), 2025: Vigyan Se Samruddhi

India International Science Festival (IISF), 2025: Vigyan Se Samruddhi

07-12-2025 

Introduction

India International Science Festival, launched in 2015 under the vision of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, has grown into one of India’s largest platforms for promoting scientific temper and public participation in science. 

Scientific process introduced for the recycling of retired national flags under ‘National Flag Recycling Initiative’

Scientific process introduced for the recycling of retired national flags under ‘National Flag Recycling Initiative’

27-11-2025 

In a first-of-its-kind move, the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) of the Ministry of Textiles has supported a transformative project that is reshaping sustainability in the technical textiles sector. 

The project, which led to…

NBA released Rs 29.40 lakh to Odisha for Conservation of Red Sanders

NBA released Rs 29.40 lakh to Odisha for Conservation of Red Sanders

14-11-2025 

In a continuing effort to promote the sustainable use and conservation of India’s endemic biological resources, the National Biodiversity Authority has released ₹29.40 lakh to the Odisha Forest Department under the Access and Benefit Sharing…

India-Russia cultural collaboration:Kalmyk State University & Nalanda University ink MoU

India-Russia cultural collaboration:Kalmyk State University & Nalanda University ink MoU

21-10-2025 

In a significant step towards enhancing educational, scientific, and cultural collaboration between India and Russia, Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Elista, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Nalanda University, India…

Exclusive: Decoding India with Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: Decoding India with Artificial Intelligence

13-10-2025 

India stands at the cusp of a new era powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), where technology is transforming lives and shaping the nation’s progress. AI is no longer limited to research labs or big corporations. It is reaching citizens at…

‘Indigenous AgriTech Innovations Showcase Real-World Impact for harnessing Sensors, Electronics and AI’

‘Indigenous AgriTech Innovations Showcase Real-World Impact for harnessing Sensors, Electronics and AI’

09-10-2025 

The Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri S. Krishnan, has announced the transfer of technology for Electronics &IT-based Dairy Solution for cattle health monitoring  and quality detection of pulses,…

IIT Roorkee’s project outcome: Wheat straw products can contain stubble burning, air pollution

IIT Roorkee’s project outcome: Wheat straw products can contain stubble burning, air pollution

06-10-2025 

If the innovative technology can convert wheat straw into tableware is usable, it can help contain I
a severe menace caused by an old agriculture practice- stubble burning.

In fact, stubble burning is a post-harvest agricultural practice…

Attention! Vehicles using National Highways without valid FASTag will now be charged twice the applicable user fee

Attention! Vehicles using National Highways without valid FASTag will now be charged twice the applicable user fee

05-10-2025 

In a significant step to incentivize digital payments and eliminate cash transactions at the user fee plazas on National Highways for Non-FASTag users, the Government of India has amended National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection)…

Jharkhand: Stanford University team selects 7 NIT Jamshedpur Teachers in the list of 2 % scientists of the world

Jharkhand: Stanford University team selects 7 NIT Jamshedpur Teachers in the list of 2 % scientists of the world

28-09-2025 

Seven teachers/ researchers from the NIT Jamshedpur in Jharkhand have been selected in the recently released list of the world’s top 2% of scientists.

A total of 6,239 scientists from India had participated in the 2025 edition, including…