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MeitY Launches PARAM SHAKTI Supercomputing Facility at IIT Madras, Chennai

MeitY Launches PARAM SHAKTI Supercomputing Facility at IIT Madras

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched ‘PARAM SHAKTI’, a powerful new supercomputing facility at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The facility was inaugurated on January 3, 2026, by MeitY Secretary Shri S. Krishnan. This centre hosts the PARAM RUDRA system, an indigenously built supercomputer developed by the Centre …

Akasa Air Enters IATA, Becomes India’s Fifth Member of Global Airline Body

Akasa Air Enters IATA, Becomes India’s Fifth Member of Global Airline Body

Akasa Air, India’s youngest airline founded in 2020, has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA represents over 360 airlines worldwide and handles more than 80% of global air traffic. This membership marks a major milestone for the fast-growing Indian airline. Akasa qualified for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) in …

Union Minister Annpurna Devi Inaugurates PANKHUDI Portal to Improve Services and Support for Women and Children

Union Minister Annpurna Devi Inaugurates PANKHUDI Portal to Improve Services and Support for Women and Children

The Government of India focuses strongly on the welfare and empowerment of women and children. To strengthen these efforts, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched PANKHUDI, a digital portal that connects government, citizens, NGOs, and corporate contributors to work together for social development. The portal was launched on 8 January 2026 by Union …

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: Free Entry and Tribute to India’s Armed Forces

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: Free Entry and Tribute to India’s Armed Forces

The 53rd edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 will be held from January 10 to 18 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. For the first time, entry will be free for all visitors. The fair brings together over 1000 publishers and more than 600 events featuring writers, speakers, and cultural programs …

Oscars 2026: Five Indian Films Eligible for Best Picture at 98th Academy Awards

Oscars 2026: Five Indian Films Eligible for Best Picture at 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards, also known as Oscars 2026, have recognized five Indian films as eligible for the prestigious Best Picture category. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) released the list of 201 feature films that qualify for Best Picture, with a total of 317 films eligible across all categories. This recognition …

IREDA Achieves ‘Excellent’ MoU Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year

IREDA Achieves ‘Excellent’ MoU Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has once again proved its strong performance by securing an ‘Excellent’ rating in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2024–25. The organisation scored an impressive 96.42 out of 100. What is this MoU Rating? Every year, …

MSTrIPES App to Drive Tiger Census in Anamalai Tiger Reserve

MSTrIPES App to Drive Tiger Census in Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Wildlife tracking in India is entering a new era. During the upcoming tiger and wildlife census in Anamalai Tiger Reserve, forest staff will use the advanced MSTrIPES mobile application. This digital method will replace most manual work and allow officials to collect data directly in the field. The upgrade is expected to make the survey …

Amit Shah Inaugurates National IED Data System to Aid Terror Attack Investigations

Amit Shah Inaugurates National IED Data System to Aid Terror Attack Investigations

On January 9, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS). This is India’s first platform that records details of all bomb blasts in the country from 1999 to today. The system will help police and security agencies investigate terrorist incidents more effectively. What is NIDMS? The …

PIB Approved Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh

PIB Approved Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh

India is rapidly moving towards clean energy, and the Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh is a major step in this direction. This large hydropower project, recently approved by Public Investment Board, is set to generate renewable electricity, help control floods, and provide employment opportunities while supporting India’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2070. Projection …

SBI Research Projects India’s FY26 GDP Growth at 7.5%: Key Highlights of Ecowrap Report

SBI Research Projects India’s FY26 GDP Growth at 7.5%: Key Highlights of Ecowrap Report

India’s economic growth outlook received a positive push as the State Bank of India (SBI) Economic Research Department projected that India’s GDP growth for FY 2025–26 (FY26) will be 7.5% (with an upward bias). This projection was published in SBI’s well-known Ecowrap report released on January 7, 2026. Notably, SBI’s estimate is slightly higher than …