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180 stories for “STEM” · May 2026
Clear filtersIndia has opened its first barrier-free Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll plaza on National Highway 48 in Gujarat. Under MLFF tolling, vehicles do not have to stop at a boom barrier; the toll is collected electronically a...
Southern Railway, headquartered in Chennai, has recorded its best-ever performance in managing Traction Distribution (TRD) assets during 2025-26. TRD assets include the overhead equipment and power supply systems that fe...
Transforming Education: NITI Aayog’s Policy Roadmap for SchoolsOn May 6-7, 2026, NITI Aayog released a pivotal report titled “School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement...
Salween River: A Toxic Threat to Asia’s Last Great Free-Flowing RiverThe Salween River (known as the Nu River in China) is currently facing a catastrophic environmental crisis due to arsenic contamination far exceeding s...
Karnataka has launched India's first dedicated digital grievance redressal system for gig workers, a significant labour welfare reform. Workers can lodge complaints through the Integrated Public Grievance Redressal Syste...
Sikkim has become the first Indian state to adopt a fully paperless judiciary, a landmark in digital justice delivery. The announcement was made at the National Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education held in Gangt...
Indian Railways has launched its 100th Vande Bharat trainset, marking a major milestone for the country's indigenous semi-high-speed train programme. This trainset was manufactured at the Modern Coach Factory and is fitt...
India hosted an Asia-Pacific Forum on advancing geospatial systems for sustainable development. Geospatial systems combine tools such as GIS, GPS, remote sensing, drones and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and are u...
Jordan Strengthens Ties with India in Renewable Energy and ResilienceIn early May 2026, Jordan officially joined two major India-led global initiatives: the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Coalition for Disast...
India has launched its first official F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, a competition that links esports with motorsport. The event is organised by Formula 1 together with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited and gives Indian sim...
Safe Hospitals, Safe Societies: Fire Safety Week Observed (May 4–10)The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed Fire Safety Week 2026 from May 4 to May 10, focusing specifically on upgrading safety standards in he...
Smart Banking: Unified Switch and SDK for 'Banking Connect'NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) has partnered with fintech major Juspay Technologies to launch a unified switch and Software Development Kit (SDK) for its Ban...
