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IRDAI issues revised information and cyber security guidelines
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued revised Information and Cyber Security Guidelines, strengthening the cybersecu...
NTPC inks MoU with Électricité de France for cooperation in nuclear power generation
NTPC Limited signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Électricité de France (EDF) on April 8, 2026, to explore cooperation in developing n...
At long last: On Kalpakkam reactor criticality, India’s regulatory regime
India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, achieved first criticality on April 6, 2026, marking a landmark in the country's nucl...
Army unveils first drone & munitions roadmap, lists 30 types of UAS, loitering munitions
The Indian Army released its first-ever comprehensive Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Loitering Munitions on April 6, 2026. The near...
315 successful space launches in 2025, finds Indian Space Situational Assessment Report
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2025, revealing 315 successful space launch...
CCEA approves ₹73,000 crores plus equity infusion for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a revised project cost of ₹79,459 crore for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), up from the ori...
India’s solar energy capacity crosses 150 GW
India's cumulative solar power installed capacity crossed 150 GW in March 2026, reaching 150.26 GW In FY2025-26 alone, solar installations totalled 44.61 GW ...
India’s clean energy ambitions face critical minerals crunch
India's accelerating clean energy transition — driven by electric vehicles (EVs), battery storage, and renewable power — is creating a surge in demand for cr...
Security concerns push India to replace Chinese cameras at toll plazas
India has initiated a comprehensive replacement of Chinese-made surveillance cameras at top defence installations, replacing them with cameras from "trusted ...
India eyes higher farm output this year, confident of supporting global food supply amid uncertainty: DARE Secy Jat
The government expressed confidence in India's ability to support domestic demand for food commodities, backed by projections of record agricultural output i...
Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced soon: ISRO Chairperson
ISRO Chairperson V. Narayanan announced that the launch date for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission (G1) will be announced soon, following the completion of ...
Army Chief visits HAL, takes sortie in Prachand
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru on April 8, 2026. He undertook a maiden sor...
Govt plans design, development of unmanned combat search and rescue aircraft
The government has envisioned the design and development of an Unmanned Combat Search and Rescue (UCSAR) aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) The project ...
Civil society groups complain of growing censorship to IT Ministry
Several civil society organisations raised concerns about growing online censorship during a consultative meeting convened by the Ministry of Electronics and...
Why does India want fast breeder nuclear reactors? | Explained
India's 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, achieved first criticality on 6 April 2026 — a historic milestone in India's ...
India’s data centre electricity demand makes planners go back to drawing board to map new energy security playbook
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is revising its national electricity demand forecasts after discovering that concentrated data centre development in ...
Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor attains criticality: why this is a ‘defining step’ in India’s 3-stage n-programme
The 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu achieved first criticality on April 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM The milestone marks India's...
With INS Aridaman, India strengthens nuclear triad: What is it, its security significance
India commissioned INS Aridhaman, its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on April 3, 2026 Aridha...
What is space-based solar power?
Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) has emerged as a major frontier in clean energy research, with multiple countries accelerating development in 2026 Japan's JAX...
EV sales surge 25% to 24.52 lakh units in FY26
India's total electric vehicle (EV) retail sales across all segments surged approximately 24.6–25% year-on-year to around 24.52 lakh units in FY2025-26. Elec...