Home Minister Amit Shah visited a remote BSF post in Bikaner, inaugurated women’s barracks, and backed a “zero infiltration” goal through smart border projects and a multi-layered security grid.
India is developing a standard-gauge version of the Vande Bharat Express to enter export markets. Neighbouring countries and some nations in Latin America and Africa have shown interest.
Four cheetahs brought from South Africa under a wildlife exchange programme, which arrived on 18 April and completed quarantine, will be open for public viewing at Bannerghatta Biological Park from 4 June.
At a foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, the Quad expanded cooperation on critical minerals, maritime security and energy, and launched an Indo-Pacific energy initiative and a Fiji port project.
The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Surya Kant, recommended four high court chief justices and senior advocate V. Mohana as Supreme Court judges, after the court's strength was raised from 33 to 37.
Mission STRATO-XI showcased India's first air-breathing cold plasma propulsion in the stratosphere, carried out by private startups with Andhra Pradesh incubation support.
After the 2026 NEET-UG was cancelled over alleged paper leaks, the debate on reforming India's medical entrance exam has intensified. Key proposals include a shift to computer-based testing, a stronger and more permanent NTA, a two-stage exam and attempt limits …