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Indian Army Orders Rs 168 crore Solar-powered MAPSS UAV from NRT In January 2026, Indian Army (IA) has placed a Rs.168 crore order with NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) for its Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS), a fully electric, solar‑powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for long‑endurance surveillance missions.This is for the 1st time that IA will deploy solar-powered UAVs other than the battery-powered and tethered drones that are currently in use.What? IA placed order for procurement of MAPSS UAVSupplier: NRTTotal Cost: Rs 168 CroreProgramme: Developed under MoD’s iDEX initiativeFeatures: Solar-powered, long-endurance, GNSS-denied operations, quiet propulsion, low thermal signatureAbout MAPSS UAV:Indigenous Development: The MAPSS UAV has been developed under the Ministry of Defence’s(MoD) Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) programme.Long Endurance: It is designed to provide long-endurance Intelligence,Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) coverage, Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), and communications relay support, particularly for border monitoring.Key Components: These solar-powered UAVs feature a light airframe, solar recharging to enable long-endurance flights, and modular payload architecture.Advanced Mission Autonomy: It is designed with advanced mission autonomy for operations in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-denied zones, that reduces logistical demands, enabling continuous border patrolling, artillery spotting, or network extension in communication-denied areas.Evade Enemy Detection: Its quiet electric propulsion and low thermal signature features minimize the enemy detection risks.
Indian Army Orders Rs 168 crore Solar-powered MAPSS UAV from NRT In January 2026, Indian Army (IA) has placed a Rs.168 crore order with NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) for its Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS), a fully electric, solar‑powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for long‑endurance surveillance missions.This is for the 1st time that IA will deploy solar-powered UAVs other than the battery-powered and tethered drones that are currently in use.What? IA placed order for procurement of MAPSS UAVSupplier: NRTTotal Cost: Rs 168 CroreProgramme: Developed under MoD’s iDEX initiativeFeatures: Solar-powered, long-endurance, GNSS-denied operations, quiet propulsion, low thermal signatureAbout MAPSS UAV:Indigenous Development: The MAPSS UAV has been developed under the Ministry of Defence’s(MoD) Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) programme.Long Endurance: It is designed to provide long-endurance Intelligence,Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) coverage, Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), and communications relay support, particularly for border monitoring.Key Components: These solar-powered UAVs feature a light airframe, solar recharging to enable long-endurance flights, and modular payload architecture.Advanced Mission Autonomy: It is designed with advanced mission autonomy for operations in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-denied zones, that reduces logistical demands, enabling continuous border patrolling, artillery spotting, or network extension in communication-denied areas.Evade Enemy Detection: Its quiet electric propulsion and low thermal signature features minimize the enemy detection risks.
Indian Army Orders Rs 168 crore Solar-powered MAPSS UAV from NRT In January 2026, Indian Army (IA) has placed a Rs.168 crore order with NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) for its Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS), a fully ele...
Indian Army Launches New Digital Platform ‘DIME’ to Modernize Logistics ManagementOn January 8, 2026, the Indian Army (IA) launched ‘Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME)’, a new digital platform, aimed at transforming logistics management and helping commanders make faster, more informed, and data-driven decisions.What? Launch of DIME platformWho? Indian ArmyDeveloped by: Indian Army & BISAG-NPurpose: Modernise and digitise logistics managementAbout Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME):Development: The platform has been developed jointly by IA and the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).Purpose: It is designed to provide real-time visibility and efficient management of spares and equipment by integrating inventory control, maintenance planning, and demand forecasting into one digital platform.Key Features: It delivers end-to-end real-time logistics visibility from the frontline to Headquarters (HQ), supported by integrated dashboards for rapid stock assessment, along with alerts and predictive analytics to identify anomalies and anticipate requirements.It reduces around 70% of manual paperwork and streamlines workflows to make supply operations about one-third faster.
Indian Army Launches New Digital Platform ‘DIME’ to Modernize Logistics ManagementOn January 8, 2026, the Indian Army (IA) launched ‘Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME)’, a new digital platform, aimed at transforming logistics management and helping commanders make faster, more informed, and data-driven decisions.What? Launch of DIME platformWho? Indian ArmyDeveloped by: Indian Army & BISAG-NPurpose: Modernise and digitise logistics managementAbout Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME):Development: The platform has been developed jointly by IA and the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).Purpose: It is designed to provide real-time visibility and efficient management of spares and equipment by integrating inventory control, maintenance planning, and demand forecasting into one digital platform.Key Features: It delivers end-to-end real-time logistics visibility from the frontline to Headquarters (HQ), supported by integrated dashboards for rapid stock assessment, along with alerts and predictive analytics to identify anomalies and anticipate requirements.It reduces around 70% of manual paperwork and streamlines workflows to make supply operations about one-third faster.
Indian Army Launches New Digital Platform ‘DIME’ to Modernize Logistics ManagementOn January 8, 2026, the Indian Army (IA) launched ‘Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME)’, a new digital platform, aimed at transforming logistics management and ...
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L&T Signs Contract with Indian Army to Upgrade in-service Pinaka MLRSOn January 8, 2026, Larsen and Toubro (L&T) signed a contract with the Indian Army (IA), awarded by the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), to overhaul, upgrade and provide long-term support for the IA’s Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launcher Systems (MLRS).About Overhaul and Upgrade of Pinaka MLRS:Role of Entities: Under the contract, L&T will overhaul existing launchers, upgrade obsolete components, modernize command and control elements, provide lifecycle support, and quality assurance and training.Implementation: Initially, a pilot overhaul of one Pinaka launcher and a Battery Command Post will be jointly undertaken with the 510 Army Base Workshop (ABW).PPP Model: The cooperation strengthens the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in India defense, improving the conduct of sustainment and upgrades of equipment.Renewal of MoU between IA & HDFC Bank:MoU: The IA and HDFC Bank have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for three more years till 2029, with a primary focus on financial services and welfare benefits for Army personnel, retirees, and Agniveers.Accident Cover: The MoU covers Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) cover of Rs.1 crore, which protects against accidental death or permanent disability.An additional Air Accident Insurance cover of Rs.1 crore for accidents during air travelSupport: It also includes Rs. 5 lakh support each for child education and girl child marriage to assist Army families.
L&T Signs Contract with Indian Army to Upgrade in-service Pinaka MLRSOn January 8, 2026, Larsen and Toubro (L&T) signed a contract with the Indian Army (IA), awarded by the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), to overhaul, upgrade and provide long-term support for the IA’s Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launcher Systems (MLRS).About Overhaul and Upgrade of Pinaka MLRS:Role of Entities: Under the contract, L&T will overhaul existing launchers, upgrade obsolete components, modernize command and control elements, provide lifecycle support, and quality assurance and training.Implementation: Initially, a pilot overhaul of one Pinaka launcher and a Battery Command Post will be jointly undertaken with the 510 Army Base Workshop (ABW).PPP Model: The cooperation strengthens the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in India defense, improving the conduct of sustainment and upgrades of equipment.Renewal of MoU between IA & HDFC Bank:MoU: The IA and HDFC Bank have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for three more years till 2029, with a primary focus on financial services and welfare benefits for Army personnel, retirees, and Agniveers.Accident Cover: The MoU covers Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) cover of Rs.1 crore, which protects against accidental death or permanent disability.An additional Air Accident Insurance cover of Rs.1 crore for accidents during air travelSupport: It also includes Rs. 5 lakh support each for child education and girl child marriage to assist Army families.
L&T Signs Contract with Indian Army to Upgrade in-service Pinaka MLRSOn January 8, 2026, Larsen and Toubro (L&T) signed a contract with the Indian Army (IA), awarded by the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), to overhaul, upgrade and...
National Textile Ministers’ Conference Held in Guwahati, AssamThe National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026 was held from January 08 to 09, 2026 in Guwahati, Assam, under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation”.The two-day national conference, organised by the Ministry of Textiles (MoT) in collaboration with the Government of Assam, brought Textile ministers and senior officials from states and Union Territories (UTs) across the nation.About National Textile Ministers’ Conference 2026:Key Dignitaries: The inaugural session of the conference was attended by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, MoT; Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita, MoT; Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Pradesh (MP); Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, CM of Assam, and other dignitaries.Release of Report: During the event, a report titled “India’s Textile Atlas: State Compendium 2025” was officially released.Special Conclave: On the sidelines of the conference, a special conclave on ‘Strengthening and Empowering the Textiles Sector of the North-Eastern Region of India’ was organised, to unlock the north-eastern region’s potential in silk handloom, handicrafts, and bamboo-based textiles, with special emphasis on Eri, Muga, and Mulberry silk, women-led enterprises, branding and market access.Launch of DLTT Plan: During the conference, MoT unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Plan, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across India’s textile landscape.It aims to transform 100 high-potentional districts into Global Export Champions and elevate 100 Aspirational Districts into self-reliant hubs.MoU Between Textiles Committee & NEHHDC: The Textiles Committee under MoT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North Eastern Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation (NEHHDC), a Public Enterprise under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDoNER), during the North Eastern Region (NER) conclave held in Guwahati, Assam.This strategic partnership marks a major step towards Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection of unique products from the North Eastern states through GI registration and post-GI initiatives.MoUs with 15 States under Tex-RAMPS: On the inaugural day of the conference, MoT signed MoUs with 15 states, aimed to create a strong operational framework to bolster the data systems under the Textiles-focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-Up (Tex-RAMPS) scheme.
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Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta Appointed CJ of Uttarakhand HCIn January 2026, the Department of Justice (DoJ) under the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) through its official notification announced that the President of India in exercise of powers given under Article 217(1) of the Indian Constitution, appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, a senior judge of Allahabad HC, as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of Uttarakhand High Court (HC).He will officially assume the office following the retirement of the incumbent CJ, Justice Guhanathan (G.)Narendra on January 09, 2026.Justice Gupta appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court (SC) Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant.
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta Appointed CJ of Uttarakhand HCIn January 2026, the Department of Justice (DoJ) under the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) through its official notification announced that the President of India in exercise of powers given under Article 217(1) of the Indian Constitution, appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, a senior judge of Allahabad HC, as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of Uttarakhand High Court (HC).He will officially assume the office following the retirement of the incumbent CJ, Justice Guhanathan (G.)Narendra on January 09, 2026.Justice Gupta appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court (SC) Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant.
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta Appointed CJ of Uttarakhand HCIn January 2026, the Department of Justice (DoJ) under the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) through its official notification announced that the President of India in exercise of powers given...
TN CM MK Stalin Unveils India’s First Deep-Tech Startup Policy at 4th Umagine TNIn January 2026, Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin, Chief Minister(CM) of Tamil Nadu (TN), unveiled the Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26 (TNDTSP). India’s first deep-tech startup policy at the 4th edition of Umagine TN held at the Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai, TN.The state earmarked Rs 100 crore to support 100 startups over five years, aiming to bridge the lab-to-market gap for high-risk, research-driven deep-tech ventures.Launch of ‘Namma Arasu’: The TN Government, in partnership with Meta, launched ‘Namma Arasu’, a WhatsApp-based e-governance service, making TN the 3rd Indian state after Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to adopt the platform.The multilingual chatbot (English & Tamil) enables services such as bus ticket booking, exam hall tickets, and tax payments.About Tamil Nadu (TN):Capital- ChennaiChief Minister (CM)- Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) StalinGovernor- R.N.RaviNational Parks (NPs)- Guindy NP, Mukurthi NP
TN CM MK Stalin Unveils India’s First Deep-Tech Startup Policy at 4th Umagine TNIn January 2026, Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin, Chief Minister(CM) of Tamil Nadu (TN), unveiled the Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26 (TNDTSP). India’s first deep-tech startup policy at the 4th edition of Umagine TN held at the Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai, TN.The state earmarked Rs 100 crore to support 100 startups over five years, aiming to bridge the lab-to-market gap for high-risk, research-driven deep-tech ventures.Launch of ‘Namma Arasu’: The TN Government, in partnership with Meta, launched ‘Namma Arasu’, a WhatsApp-based e-governance service, making TN the 3rd Indian state after Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to adopt the platform.The multilingual chatbot (English & Tamil) enables services such as bus ticket booking, exam hall tickets, and tax payments.About Tamil Nadu (TN):Capital- ChennaiChief Minister (CM)- Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) StalinGovernor- R.N.RaviNational Parks (NPs)- Guindy NP, Mukurthi NP
TN CM MK Stalin Unveils India’s First Deep-Tech Startup Policy at 4th Umagine TNIn January 2026, Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin, Chief Minister(CM) of Tamil Nadu (TN), unveiled the Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26 (TNDTSP). India’s fir...
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – January 9Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, is biennially observed across India on 9 January to recognise and honour the significant contributions of the overseas Indian community to the nation’s development.What? Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD).When? 9th JanuaryWhy? Commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa to India in 1915.Format: Biennial (Main convention held every two years since 2015).Nodal Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Upcoming Convention: 2027 (19th Edition)Background:Early Observation: Observed annually on 9th January since 2003 to mark Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa in 1915 to lead India’s freedom struggle.Organizer: In October 2015, former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that PBD would be held biennially in alternate years, under a theme-based format.PBD Convention: It is the MEA’s flagship event, first introduced in 2003 by the Government of India (GoI) under Prime Minister (PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee, celebrates and engages the overseas Indian community for their contributions to India’s development.Previous Event: The 18th PBD Convention was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 8th to 10th January 2025 under the theme “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).”Next Event: The 19th PBD Convention will be held in 2027.PBSA: The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA), India’s highest honour for overseas Indians, is presented by the President of India during the PBD Convention’s Valedictory Session and is awarded to NRIs, Person of Indian Origin (PIOs), or organizations/institutions run by them for exceptional contributions.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – January 9Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, is biennially observed across India on 9 January to recognise and honour the significant contributions of the overseas Indian community to the nation’s development.What? Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD).When? 9th JanuaryWhy? Commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa to India in 1915.Format: Biennial (Main convention held every two years since 2015).Nodal Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Upcoming Convention: 2027 (19th Edition)Background:Early Observation: Observed annually on 9th January since 2003 to mark Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa in 1915 to lead India’s freedom struggle.Organizer: In October 2015, former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that PBD would be held biennially in alternate years, under a theme-based format.PBD Convention: It is the MEA’s flagship event, first introduced in 2003 by the Government of India (GoI) under Prime Minister (PM) Atal Bihari Vajpayee, celebrates and engages the overseas Indian community for their contributions to India’s development.Previous Event: The 18th PBD Convention was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 8th to 10th January 2025 under the theme “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).”Next Event: The 19th PBD Convention will be held in 2027.PBSA: The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA), India’s highest honour for overseas Indians, is presented by the President of India during the PBD Convention’s Valedictory Session and is awarded to NRIs, Person of Indian Origin (PIOs), or organizations/institutions run by them for exceptional contributions.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – January 9Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, is biennially observed across India on 9 January to recognise and honour the significant contributions of the overseas Indian community to ...
Book on Life of Droupadi Murmu Released in Visakhapatnam, APIn January 2026, The Telugu book ‘Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam Droupadi Murmu’ (Lotus Blooming in the Fire of Coals), chronicling President Droupadi Murmu’s life from tribal roots to Rashtrapati Bhavan, was released at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).Authored by former Member of Parliament(MP) Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad (Vishwa Hindi Parishad President), it was unveiled by a sanitation worker, symbolizing empowerment from humble origins.What? Release of BiographyWhose Biography? President of India Droupadi MurmuTitle of Book: Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam Droupadi MurmuAuthor: Former MP Yarlagadda Lakshmi PrasadReleased By? LakshmammaSymbolic Release Ceremony:Unveiled by: The book was unveiled by Lakshmamma, a woman santiation worker who cleans the road at Andhra University, embodying Murmu’s empowerment narrative for marginalized communities.Significance: Highlights resilience amid personal tragedies (husband/children deaths) and political battles, inspiring democratic participation in tribal areas.Murmu’s Landmark Achievements:Firsts: Tribal President, born post-Independence (youngest at 64), Odisha’s first female Member of Legislative Assembly(MLA) from Scheduled Tribes(ST).Career: Junior assistant (1979-83), teacher (1994-97), Odisha Minister (Commerce/Irrigation), anti-corruption crusader.
Book on Life of Droupadi Murmu Released in Visakhapatnam, APIn January 2026, The Telugu book ‘Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam Droupadi Murmu’ (Lotus Blooming in the Fire of Coals), chronicling President Droupadi Murmu’s life from tribal roots to Rashtrapati Bhavan, was released at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).Authored by former Member of Parliament(MP) Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad (Vishwa Hindi Parishad President), it was unveiled by a sanitation worker, symbolizing empowerment from humble origins.What? Release of BiographyWhose Biography? President of India Droupadi MurmuTitle of Book: Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam Droupadi MurmuAuthor: Former MP Yarlagadda Lakshmi PrasadReleased By? LakshmammaSymbolic Release Ceremony:Unveiled by: The book was unveiled by Lakshmamma, a woman santiation worker who cleans the road at Andhra University, embodying Murmu’s empowerment narrative for marginalized communities.Significance: Highlights resilience amid personal tragedies (husband/children deaths) and political battles, inspiring democratic participation in tribal areas.Murmu’s Landmark Achievements:Firsts: Tribal President, born post-Independence (youngest at 64), Odisha’s first female Member of Legislative Assembly(MLA) from Scheduled Tribes(ST).Career: Junior assistant (1979-83), teacher (1994-97), Odisha Minister (Commerce/Irrigation), anti-corruption crusader.
Book on Life of Droupadi Murmu Released in Visakhapatnam, APIn January 2026, The Telugu book ‘Agni Sarassulo Vikasinchina Kamalam Droupadi Murmu’ (Lotus Blooming in the Fire of Coals), chronicling President Droupadi Murmu’s life from tribal roots to...
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MeitY Inaugurates ‘Param Shakti’ at IIT Madras in Chennai, TNIn January 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information (MeitY) inaugurated Param Shakti, a state-of-the-art supercomputing facility, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).The Param Shakti facility was inaugurated on 3rd January 2026 by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY.What? “Param Shakti” was inauguratedWho? MeitYWhere? At IIT Madras in Chennai (TN)About Param Shakti: Overview: It is powered by PARAM RUDRA supercomputing system, which offers a peak performance of 3.1 petaflops, which can perform over 3.1 quadrillion (3.1 × 10¹⁵) calculations per second.Purpose: The supercomputer is expected to accelerate research in many high-impact domains, including Aerospace engineering, Materials science, climate and weather modelling, drug discovery and molecular dynamics, advanced manufacturing and combustion studies, and nuclear sciences and computational fluid dynamics.Developer: The hardware and software stack has been developed and built in India by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), under MeitY.Integrated Data Centre: The Param Shakti facility includes 24×7 power backup, advanced cooling systems, and a fully integrated data center, supporting continuous operation.
MeitY Inaugurates ‘Param Shakti’ at IIT Madras in Chennai, TNIn January 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information (MeitY) inaugurated Param Shakti, a state-of-the-art supercomputing facility, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).The Param Shakti facility was inaugurated on 3rd January 2026 by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY.What? “Param Shakti” was inauguratedWho? MeitYWhere? At IIT Madras in Chennai (TN)About Param Shakti: Overview: It is powered by PARAM RUDRA supercomputing system, which offers a peak performance of 3.1 petaflops, which can perform over 3.1 quadrillion (3.1 × 10¹⁵) calculations per second.Purpose: The supercomputer is expected to accelerate research in many high-impact domains, including Aerospace engineering, Materials science, climate and weather modelling, drug discovery and molecular dynamics, advanced manufacturing and combustion studies, and nuclear sciences and computational fluid dynamics.Developer: The hardware and software stack has been developed and built in India by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), under MeitY.Integrated Data Centre: The Param Shakti facility includes 24×7 power backup, advanced cooling systems, and a fully integrated data center, supporting continuous operation.
MeitY Inaugurates ‘Param Shakti’ at IIT Madras in Chennai, TNIn January 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information (MeitY) inaugurated Param Shakti, a state-of-the-art supercomputing facility, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Madra...
IREDA Secures ‘Excellent’ Rating in its MoU Performance Evaluation with MNRE for FY 25On January 8, 2026, The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), secured an “Excellent” rating with a score of 96.42 out of 100 for its performance in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with MNRE for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY 25).What? IREDA Secures ‘Excellent’ RatingPurpose: Performance of MoU signed with MNREPeriod: For FY 25Significance: Fifth yearScore: 96.42About IREDA’s Excellence Rating:Significance: The 2025 achievement marks the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its sustained focus on operational efficiency, financial discipline, and strong corporate governance.Background: In Financial Year 2019-20 (FY 20), received a “Fair” rating with a score of 45.83. IREDA undertook comprehensive institutional reforms to strengthen its systems, processes, and work culture.About IREDA: It is a Navratna Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under the MNRE, established in 1987. It finances Renewable Energy (RE) and energy-efficiency projects such as solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, green hydrogen, and storage, supporting India’s clean energy and climate goals.
IREDA Secures ‘Excellent’ Rating in its MoU Performance Evaluation with MNRE for FY 25On January 8, 2026, The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), secured an “Excellent” rating with a score of 96.42 out of 100 for its performance in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with MNRE for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY 25).What? IREDA Secures ‘Excellent’ RatingPurpose: Performance of MoU signed with MNREPeriod: For FY 25Significance: Fifth yearScore: 96.42About IREDA’s Excellence Rating:Significance: The 2025 achievement marks the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its sustained focus on operational efficiency, financial discipline, and strong corporate governance.Background: In Financial Year 2019-20 (FY 20), received a “Fair” rating with a score of 45.83. IREDA undertook comprehensive institutional reforms to strengthen its systems, processes, and work culture.About IREDA: It is a Navratna Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under the MNRE, established in 1987. It finances Renewable Energy (RE) and energy-efficiency projects such as solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, green hydrogen, and storage, supporting India’s clean energy and climate goals.
IREDA Secures ‘Excellent’ Rating in its MoU Performance Evaluation with MNRE for FY 25On January 8, 2026, The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), secured an “Excellent” rating wit...
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