Science & Technology
International Relations
5 min
Astronaut Shukla lauds Artemis II launch, recalls meeting crew
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla expressed enthusiasm over the April 1, 2026 launch of NASA's Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center, d...
International Relations
Science & Technology
5 min
3,609 trees transplanted for Central Vista projects,1,545 perished: Govt
The government has disclosed in Parliament that 3,609 trees were transplanted for Central Vista redevelopment projects, of which 1,545 — approximately 42.8% ...
Science & Technology
Polity & Governance
7 min
Meat and eggs may be banned in Haridwar civic area. But concerns and a constitutionality test remain
The Haridwar Municipal Corporation has proposed extending a ban on the sale of meat and eggs within the civic area of Haridwar, Uttarakhand — a city with dee...
Economics
Science & Technology
6 min
‘Stop your games’: Rajya Sabha erupts as Kiren Rijiju hints at special session; Opposition alleges poll code violation
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju dropped strong hints in the Rajya Sabha that the government intends to introduce "a very significant bill" in a s...
Environment & Ecology
Science & Technology
5 min
‘We seek accountability’: India condemns attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon
India strongly condemned attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, calling for accountability and the pro...
Science & Technology
Internal Security
5 min
Comply with guidelines to curb dark patterns, IRDAI asks insurers
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued a directive on April 2, 2026, instructing all insurance companies operating throug...
Science & Technology
5 min
Akka Mahadevi Jayanti to be celebrated in Kalaburagi tomorrow
Akka Mahadevi Jayanti 2026 was celebrated in Kalaburagi (formerly Gulbarga), Karnataka, on April 1 — observed on Chaitra Pournami (the full moon day of the C...
Economics
Science & Technology
6 min
‘India is 100% import‑dependent for Helium, making many industries acutely vulnerable to global disruptions’
Ashok Chandak, President of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), has warned that India is 100% import-dependent for helium — a critica...
Science & Technology
Environment & Ecology
5 min
India seeks preferential market access over competitors as part of US trade deal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is pushing for "preferential market access" in its ongoing trade engagement with the United Sta...
Science & Technology
7 min
Artemis II crew to prepare for perigee raise burn soon – Here's how to track NASA’s historic Moon mission in real time
The Artemis II crew successfully completed the perigee raise burn on April 2, 2026 — a 43-second engine firing of Orion's service module main engine that rai...
Agriculture
Science & Technology
4 min
India to replace 10% conventional fertilisers with Nano products in 3-4 yrs, says IFFCO MD Patel
IFFCO Managing Director K J Patel announced plans to replace at least 10% of conventional fertilisers with nano fertiliser products in India within the next ...
Science & Technology
International Relations
5 min
As Telangana bans Paraquat, demands emerge for nationwide ban
The Telangana government issued a notification on March 31, 2026, imposing a 60-day ban on the sale, stocking, distribution, and manufacturing of Paraquat di...
Economics
Science & Technology
5 min
Govt plans rare earth magnet push; pre-bid meeting set for 7 April
The government has opened global bids to set up rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing units under a Rs 7,280 crore incentive scheme sanctioned by the Uni...
Environment & Ecology
Science & Technology
5 min
One battle after another: How India fared in the year of Trump tariffs
On April 2, 2026 — dubbed "Liberation Day" by US President Donald Trump — the United States announced a sweeping set of "reciprocal tariffs" on imports from ...
Economics
Science & Technology
4 min
UPI growth stays relentless with 22.64 billion March transactions, says Department of Financial Services
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded 22.64 billion transactions in March 2026 — its highest-ever monthly volume since launch in April 2016, according to...
Science & Technology
5 min
Artemis II: Humans back to moon after more than 50 years
NASA's Artemis II mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on April 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed journey beyond low Ea...
Science & Technology
5 min
For humanity as a whole, Artemis II is both a symbol and a tool
NASA's Artemis II, launched April 1, 2026, represents both a symbolic milestone — the most diverse lunar crew in history — and a practical test mission essen...
Science & Technology
6 min
NASA astronauts reach orbit on historic mission — When will Artemis 2 reach the moon?
NASA's Artemis II mission launched on April 1, 2026 at 6:35 pm EDT from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center, Florida — the first crewed mission to fly aro...
Science & Technology
5 min
Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to moon and back
NASA's Artemis II mission launched on April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, aboard the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket — the first crewed fligh...
Economics
Science & Technology
4 min
India’s defence exports rocket to Rs 38,424 cr in FY26, up by 63%. US remains top destination
India's defence exports for FY2025-26 reached Rs 38,424 crore — a 62.66% increase over FY25's Rs 23,622 crore — setting a new all-time record. The United Sta...