India successfully tests nuclear-capable Agni-1 ballistic missile from Odisha test range
India on Friday, 22 May, successfully carried out the test-launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-1 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha, with the Ministry of Defence saying the launch validated all operational and technical parameters of the weapon system. The Ministry of Defence, in a statement issued […]
RBI approves record ₹2.86 lakh crore surplus transfer to government for FY26
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Central Board has approved a record surplus transfer of ₹2,86,588.46 crore to the Central Government for the accounting year 2025-26, marking the highest-ever payout by the central bank, the RBI said in a statement on Friday, 22 May. The decision was taken at the 623rd meeting of the Central […]
Indian researchers develop cost-effective thermal battery material for clean energy storage
Researchers at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) have developed a cost-effective thermal energy storage material that can improve the efficiency of thermal batteries used in concentrated solar power plants and industrial waste heat recovery systems, according to a statement by the Ministry of Science and Technology on Thursday, […]
India’s data centre expansion expected to create one lakh engineering jobs by 2030
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday, 22 May, said India’s expanding data centre sector is expected to generate nearly one lakh engineering jobs as the country’s data centre capacity is projected to grow from 1.5 GW to nearly 6.5 GW by 2030. Singh said the jobs are expected to come up in areas such as […]
Flipkart taps India Post’s 1.6 lakh network for last-mile parcel delivery across India
The Ministry of Communications on Friday said the Department of Posts (DoP) and Flipkart India Private Limited have signed an agreement for last-mile parcel delivery services across India, aimed at strengthening the country’s e-commerce logistics ecosystem. The agreement was signed in New Delhi on Friday, 22 May, by Neeraj Kumar Jha, General Manager, Parcel Directorate, […]
NHAI signs MoU with Norwegian Geotechnical Institute for tunnel engineering, slope safety support.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Norway, to strengthen technical expertise in tunnel engineering, slope stability, natural hazard mitigation and capacity building for National Highway infrastructure. The MoU was signed recently in Oslo and will remain valid for five years. The […]
GMDA tests pumping systems at Gurugram underpasses ahead of monsoon
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has started mock drills at city underpasses as part of its flood preparedness measures ahead of the monsoon season. The exercise is aimed at checking the operational readiness of pumping machinery, diesel generator sets and drainage infrastructure at key locations across Gurugram. According to a statement by GMDA on […]
Rajnath Singh, South Korean Minister inaugurate Indian War Memorial in Seoul
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Republic of Korea Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oh-eul jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul on Thursday, 21 May, marking a tribute to the role of Indian personnel during the Korean War. The memorial has been built as part of the commemorative events […]
IRCTC launches revamped Golden Chariot luxury train for 2026-27 tourist season with promotional offers
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has launched the revamped Golden Chariot Luxury Train for the 2026-27 tourist season, offering upgraded onboard facilities and promotional discounts for select departures. IRCTC, the tourism arm of Indian Railways and a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, said the newly upgraded train […]
Dredging Corporation of India posts highest-ever annual turnover of ₹1,214.09 crore in FY 2025-26
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has posted its highest-ever annual turnover of ₹1,214.09 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking the best performance in its five-decade journey. The company announced the record performance in a statement on 19 May 2026. DCIL said the turnover was the highest since its inception and represented a new […]