Private Sector Builds India’s First Heavy Water Test Facility

Coal Ministry Pushes Digital Drive With SWCS Training Session

In a bid to accelerate digital transformation in the coal sector, the Ministry of Coal conducted a hands-on training workshop and interactive session on the Exploration Module of the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) on 25 July 2025. Held at Tagore Chamber, SCOPE Complex, New Delhi, the session aimed to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of the module’s functionalities and encourage its use for efficient exploration-related submissions and approvals.Ms Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority (AS & NA), chaired the session and stressed the vital role digital plat..

India Enhances Cyber Defences for Critical Infrastructure

The Government of India remains acutely aware of the cyber threats facing the country’s digital and physical infrastructure. Its policies are focused on fostering a safe, trusted, and accountable cyberspace for all users. Several initiatives are being implemented to strengthen cyber security across critical sectors such as power, transport, and banking, ensuring their continuous and secure operation.The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) undertake cyber security audits under the Information Technol..

Sonowal Pays Tribute at Bhupen Hazarika’s Guwahati Home

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, visited the iconic residence of legendary music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati to pay tribute to the Bard of Brahmaputra. The emotional visit included interactions with family members and a guided tour of the house, now preserved as a living memorial to Hazarika’s life and legacy.Mr Sonowal was welcomed by Samar Hazarika, the younger brother of the late singer, and other members of the family. They led him through rooms filled with personal artefacts, musical instruments, books, and photographs that chronicle..