India demonstrates first 5.56 km free-space quantum key distribution link
QNu Labs, BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar have tested India's first 5.56 km free-space quantum key distribution link, using the keys to encrypt and decrypt test messages.
Two captive-bred Great Indian Bustards to be released into the wild in Jaisalmer
Two captive-bred Great Indian Bustards will be released at Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, the first step in rewilding the critically endangered bird after a decade of breeding work.
Narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh deported from Türkiye, says Amit Shah
Navpreet Singh, who used the fake identity Navab Virk to gain Turkish citizenship, has been deported from Türkiye and jailed in India on drug trafficking charges, Amit Shah said.
Robotics in medicine will go beyond surgery to every specialty, says Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh told SRS India 2026 that robotics, AI and nanoscience will drive precision medicine, and that tele-robotics can take specialists to patients anywhere.
Piyush Goyal tells G20 trade ministers India has no structural excess capacity, backs WTO rules
At the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Piyush Goyal said trade distortions must be tackled through WTO rules and called for restoring the two-tier dispute settlement system.
RoDTEP scheme extended till 31 December 2026; RELIEF timelines for exporters also stretched
The RoDTEP scheme has been extended to 31 December 2026 with rates unchanged, and timelines under RELIEF, which offers 95% ECGC risk cover for West Asia shipments, have also been…
Sugar dealers face 1,000-quintal stock limit from 15 October
Sugar dealers will face a 1,000-quintal stock cap and a 15-day holding period from 15 October to 30 November 2026, with regional exceptions.
NMMSS scholarship deadline extended to 31 October 2026
Students can apply for the NMMSS scholarship until 31 October 2026. Eligible students receive ₹12,000 a year from Class IX, subject to scheme rules.
PwD FASTag exemption validity extended to three and five years
New FASTag exemption rules for eligible persons with disabilities take effect on 2 October, replacing annual renewal with three- or five-year validity.
New CAFE norms target 16.7% fuel-efficiency gain by 2032
India’s new CAFE norms will apply from April 2027 to March 2032, progressively tightening fleet fuel-efficiency targets for passenger vehicle makers.