India, UK ink key deal to boost electric propulsion technology On November 28, 2024, India and the United Kingdom signed a significant agreement to collaborate on the design and development of electric propulsion systems for the Indian Navy. Electric propulsion systems use electrical power to accele...
India re-elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission India has been re-elected to the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the term 2025-2026. This reaffirms India's commitment to global peace and stability. As a founding member and a major contributor to UN Peacekeeping, India continues to play an acti...
IIT Guwahati to host India’s largest Science festival The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) will be held at IIT Guwahati from November 30 to December 4, 2024. This is the first time the festival is being hosted in North East India. It is an annual event that celebrates science and inn...
Karnataka to make Chief Minister chancellor of RDPR university The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a draft bill to make the Chief Minister the Chancellor of the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University (KSRDPRU), replacing the Governor. This move is aimed at streamlining the dec...
World's first tilted LED dome planetarium in Mysuru The world's first tilted LED dome planetarium is set to open in Mysuru in September 2025. This innovative project is being developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIAp) and the University of Mysore at the Chamundi Hills campus. Key Featu...