New Delhi, Apr 8: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved India’s first major hydroelectric project in the Lohit Basin of Arunachal Pradesh, greenlighting an investment of ₹14,105 crore to boost clean energy capacity and drive regional development. The project, located in the northeastern state, marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to harness India’s vast hydropower potential. Once completed, it will generate substantial electricity, contribute…
FedSIN: Information Network Representation via Federated Self-Adaptive Learning
Information networks are essential for representing complex relational data, but privacy concerns often prevent the centralized collection of such data. While Federated Learning (FL) offers a privacy-preserving alternative, its application to graph-structured data faces two major hurdles: extreme data heterogeneity across different organizations and the dynamic nature of client contributions during the training process. Standard aggregation methods like FedAvg often fail to account for these…
India Achieves Milestone as Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Reaches Criticality
New Delhi, April 8: India has marked a major advancement in its civil nuclear energy program as the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, successfully reached first criticality on April 6, 2026. This milestone reflects the country’s growing technological expertise and its ability to develop advanced nuclear reactors indigenously. The 500-megawatt electrical PFBR, designed and constructed entirely by Indian institutions, is a sodium-cooled…
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Aim Hat-Trick at Kotla; Gujarat Titans Boosted by Shubman Gill’s Return
New Delhi, April 8, 2026:The stage is set for an exciting clash in IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium. Riding high on momentum, Delhi Capitals will look to secure a hat-trick of victories and turn their home ground into a stronghold. Delhi’s confidence is soaring after a convincing win over Mumbai Indians. Skipper Axar…
New Metro Lines 9 and 2B Begin Services, Cutting Travel Time Across Mumbai
Mumbai, April 8 — Commercial services on the first phases of Mumbai Metro corridors 9 and 2B began Wednesday morning, a day after they were inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, officials confirmed. The new lines mark significant milestones in Mumbai’s mass-transit network. Metro Line 9 provides the first direct metro connectivity between Mira-Bhayandar in Thane district and Mumbai, while Line 2B introduces metro…
Global Disruptions Push RBI to Revise India’s Growth Estimate to 6.9%
New Delhi, Apr 8: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday projected the country’s GDP growth for 2026-27 at 6.9%, slightly lower than the 7.6% estimated for 2025-26. The downward revision reflects concerns over elevated commodity prices and supply chain disruptions stemming from the ongoing West Asia crisis. Announcing the first bi-monthly monetary policy for the new financial year, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted that…
Steel Industry Must Go Green and Circular, Says Kumaraswamy
New Delhi, Apr 8: Union Steel Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has emphasized the urgent need for India’s steel sector to embrace sustainability, green practices, and a circular economy. Speaking at an industry workshop, he said that traditional growth models are no longer sufficient. The sector must reduce carbon emissions, optimize resource use, and adopt eco-friendly technologies to align with India’s vision of becoming a “Viksit…
Odisha Strengthens Urban Water Infrastructure Under AMRUT 2.0
Apr 8: Odisha has emerged as a leading performer in the implementation of the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, making steady progress in improving urban water infrastructure across the state. As part of the initiative, seven new water treatment plants with a total capacity of 43 million litres per day have been made operational. These facilities are now supplying cleaner and safer drinking water to nearly 2.83 lakh…
The Tale of Scrawny Billy J. by Andrew Biel, now available from Histria Books
Apr 08: Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Tale of Scrawny Billy J. by Andrew Biel and illustrated by Robin Dorn. This story is published by Histria Kids, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works for children that both educate and entertain. At first glance, The Tale of Scrawny Billy J. looks like a classic children’s story about a…
Odisha’s New Budget Sets Path for Growth and Better Connectivity
The Odisha government has taken a new step to help people better understand the state budget. Speaking at the launch of the awareness program “Ame Janiba, Ama Budget” (Let Us Understand Our Budget), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that a budget is not just about numbers—it is about the dreams and development of every citizen. ବଜେଟ କେବଳ ଆୟ-ବ୍ୟୟର ତାଲିକା ନୁହେଁ, ବରଂ ଏହା ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ସମଗ୍ର…