New Delhi: The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is set to host ‘The Bodhipath Film Festival’ on March 10-11, 2025, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. The festival aims to bring together Buddhist philosophy and cinematic storytelling, offering a platform for…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy has successfully concluded the 2025 edition o rill that spanned three months from January to March. The exercise served as a crucial platform for validating the Navy’s operational concepts and ensuring its combat readiness in safeguarding national maritime interests. TROPEX 2025 featured multiple phases, including the Amphibious Exercise (AMPHEX), a…
New Delhi: To modernize the Indian Army’s armored capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth $248 million with Rosoboronexport (RoE), the Russian Federation’s state intermediary for defense exports. The deal involves the procurement of 1000 HP engines for the T-72 tank fleet, in fully formed, completely knocked down, and semi-knocked down conditions. The…
Bengaluru: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the Sri Vishweshathirtha Memorial Hospital in Bengaluru today, marking a significant step in providing accessible healthcare to the underprivileged. The 150-bed multi-specialty hospital, built on a two-acre campus at a cost of ₹60 crore, aims to serve the poor and marginalized communities with modern…
Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, attended the 56th Raising Day Parade of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Regional Training Centre in Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu. The event, held outside Delhi as part of a new tradition, saw the presence of Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan and…
New Delhi: In a significant push to eliminate proxy representation and empower women leaders in grassroots governance, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has launched the “Sashakt Panchayat Netri Abhiyan” (सशक्त पंचायत-नेत्री अभियान). The initiative, aimed at ensuring genuine leadership by elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions, was inaugurated alongside the premiere of Asli…
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in collaboration with the CNRS-Department for Open Research Data (CNRS-DDOR), hosted a two-day Indo-French seminar on “Open Horizons: Integrating Open Access, Open Data, and Computational Innovation” at its Satsang Vihar Campus in New Delhi on March 5-6, 2025. The seminar brought together researchers,…
Kolkata: In a significant breakthrough, researchers at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, have developed an efficient, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly method to synthesize hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). This innovative approach offers a sustainable alternative to the traditional anthraquinone oxidation process, which is highly energy-intensive and generates hazardous by-products. Hydrogen peroxide is…
New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, hosted the ninth webinar in its Biofoundry and Biomanufacturing Initiative series on March 7, 2025. The session, focused on “Biomanufacturing of Biopolymers,” brought together experts from academia, industry, and startups to discuss advancements and opportunities in sustainable biopolymer production. The webinar is part of the…
Berlin: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, participated in the prestigious ITB Berlin 2025, held from March 4-6 at Messe Berlin, a key global platform for the tourism industry. The event brought together leading tour operators, travel agencies, hoteliers, transport companies, and tech firms, offering an unparalleled opportunity for networking, partnerships, and collaborations. ITB…
