Next-generation nanomedicine can silence key cancer drivers

Scientists from Pune have reported a gene-silencing strategy that can drive effective tumor inhibition in breast cancer, highlighting its potential as next-generation precision nanomedicine.

Advances in cancer nanomedicine are increasingly shifting toward precision strategies that directly silence disease-driving genes while minimizing systemic toxicity.

Scientists from from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, an autonomous institute

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya marks World Bicycle Day 2026 with Cycling Ride at JLN Stadium

Smt. Raksha Khadse also graces event at the Sports Authority of India ahead of mega Fit India Sundays on Cycle event on June 7

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today marked World Bicycle Day 2026 by cycling alongside around 30 officers and staff members of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. 

Hon’ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Smt. Raksha Khadse also graced the

National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi and Shree Guru Govind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) University Signed MoU to Advance Sports Science, Anti-Doping Research, and Athlete Welfare

National Dope Testing Laboratory, New Delhi an Autonomous Body, Government of India on 3rd June, 2026 today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shree Guru Govind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing sports science education, anti-doping research,

MY Bharat Launches Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026 to Strengthen Youth Engagement in Border Villages of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Ladakh

500 Youth MY Bharat Volunteers from Across India to Begin a Week-long Immersive Engagement in Border Villages

Five Themes of Nation First Challenge to Anchor Youth Engagement Across 100 Border Villages

The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), commenced the first phase of the Viksit Vibrant Village Program (VVVP) 2026, a pioneering youth-led initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots

CCI approves acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd through DAE Eirecam Designated Activity Company

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance Ltd. by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd through DAE Eirecam Designated Activity Company.

The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance Limited by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (through DAE Eirecam Designated Activity Company) from its current shareholders.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (Acquirer 1) is a globally active aircraft lessor headquartered in Dubai, serving customers in over 80 countries. DAE Eirecam Designated Activity Company is a downstream holding of Acquirer 1.

Macquarie AirFinance Limited is also a globally active aircraft lessor headquartered in Dublin, serving customer in over 45 countries.

Detailed order of the Commission will follow.

NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported trafficking, selling and sexual assault of a tribal girl from Odisha in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

The victim along with three other girls were trafficked to Uttar Pradesh under the guise of a job offer

Reportedly, the victim managed to escape her perpetrators and recorded her statement before Jhansi police but no further action taken except being provided with a train ticket back to Odisha

The Commission issues notices to the DGPs of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh and Dhenkanal DM, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks

The report expected to include the status of investigation and steps taken to provide relief and rehabilitation to the victim

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 17-year-old tribal girl from the Kankadahada area of Dhenkanal district, Odisha, was trafficked, sold and subjected to repeated sexual assaults for about two years in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Reportedly, the victim and three other girls were trafficked to

“El Niño concerns put centre on alert, farmers’ interests to be protected at all costs”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said: “There is no need to panic. Timely preparation is the need of the hour”

Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed special monitoring and swift action in states and districts that are likely to receive low rainfall

“The Government is focusing on seeds, moisture conservation, water management and alternative crop planning”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

“At present, the water levels in reservoirs are better than normal, which is giving a major boost to Kharif crop preparations”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid strong emphasis on delivering mobile advisories, disease and pest related information, and proper crop advice directly to the farmers

“Contingency plans should not remain only on paper but should be clearly visible on the ground,” Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said during the high-level review meeting

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today conducted a detailed and comprehensive review in Delhi regarding the Southwest Monsoon, the possible impact of El Niño, water availability, seed arrangements, crop strategy and the level of preparedness of various states. In this important high-level meeting, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave clear directions that all concerned central