Science & Technology
Space, defence tech, biotechnology and digital infrastructure
RBI invites public comments on Discussion Paper - Exploring safeguards in digital payments to curb frauds
The Reserve Bank of India released a Discussion Paper titled "Exploring Safeguards in Digital Payments to Curb Frauds," inviting public comments via its 'Con...
Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids
India's Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a formal advisory to the governments of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, warnin...
Mint Explainer | Why India's indigenously developed fast breeder reactor achieving criticality is significant
India's indigenously developed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, achieved first criticality on April 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM...
TEC explores ‘Connectivity for All’ Vision through Deliberations on Direct-to-Device (D2D) Technologies
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), organized a technical workshop titled "The D2D Frontier: ...
National Quantum Mission achieves 1,000-km secure communication milestone in under 3 years of its launch: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Under India's National Quantum Mission (NQM), a 1,000-km quantum communication network — among the longest in the world — was successfully demonstrated in un...
Indian scientists find new way to measure distances in deep space
Astrophysicists from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) and the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune, have developed a nov...
No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre
The Central Government announced that no new clearances will be granted for the production of refrigerant gases (hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs) after 2027. The ...
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 ...