From the discovery of zero to the development of the number system and advancements in astronomy, India’s culture has always been rooted in knowledge and discovery. Today, we are carrying this scientific heritage forward with modern technology and renewed confidence. Recent examples from the past year help us better understand these transformations. On October 30th, as the nation prepares to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, it is fitting that we begin with nuclear energy. As you all know, building a Viksit Bharat requires nuclear energy on a large scale. Our dependence on nuclear fuel exports poses a challenge to our energy security. Therefore, Bharat is developing its own fast breeder reactor technology. A couple of months ago, the country's 500 MW prototype fast breeder reactor achieved first criticality, a significant milestone in strengthening our long-term energy independence. -PM Sh @narendramodi. #ESTIC2026

PM Sh @narendramodi attends the inauguration of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam and reviews key technological developments and innovations. #ESTIC2026

Visited different stalls at the Exhibition put up at the "Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave" #ESTIC2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The exhibition features selected 50 deep-tech StartUps, 13 departmental stalls and 10 departmental technologies, reflecting the breadth of India’s scientific and technological capabilities. Among the exhibits, for example, is CSIR Designer Rice with high-protein, low-glycaemic-index particularly for use by those having Diabetes, developed at CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram. There is , for instance, an interesting StartUp developed Brain Electrode for management of Parkinson’s disease. The exhibition also showcases JEET, the SCMC4212 microcontroller unit developed by Signalchip, reflecting India's growing capabilities in indigenous semiconductor and electronic-system design. Other displays include bio-based packaging and reusable or application-specific products, illustrating the wider scope of innovation in materials and sustainability. The @narendramodi government has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to help StartUps link with industry.

Launch Day! #ISRO marks another milestone in India’s Space journey! The GSLV-F18/NVS-03 mission scheduled for launch today, 30 October 2026, at 23:51 hrs IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota. NVS-03, the third satellite in the second-generation NVS series, designed to augment the NavIC constellation and ensure continuity of navigation services. A significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous navigation capabilities!

#WatchLive | #ESTIC2026 Inauguration Join us as Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi inaugurates #ESTIC2026 & delivers his address on India's scientific and technological vision. @PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh @PrinSciAdvGoI @PrinSciAdvOff @waghmare16 @Dhana_Arumugam1 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi @csir_niist @PIB_India x.com/i/broadcasts/2evgnAvnN…

Peer pressure or curiosity can lead to choices that cost more than you think. Spot the early signs of drug addiction. Speak up, seek support and choose a healthier path. Recovery is possible! #NashaMuktBharatAbhiyaan #DrugFreeIndia #SayNoToDrugs @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @Dhana_Arumugam1 @MSJEGOI @PIB_India @mygovindia

Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha envisioned a self-reliant India in nuclear science and built institutions to turn that vision into a national capability. From TIFR to the Atomic Energy Commission of India, his legacy continues through India’s growing ecosystem of nuclear research and technology. @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @isro @TIFRScience @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi

This edition of #VigyanKiBaat, Dr. Prashant K. Dhakephalkar, Director, MACS–Agharkar Research Institute, Pune @ari_pune, explores how research into biological resources can open new possibilities for agriculture, clean energy, healthcare and sustainability. Discover how this autonomous institute under @IndiaDST is turning science into solutions for #ViksitBharat2047. 🗓️ October 31, 2026 🕰️ 11 AM onwards youtube.com/live/ksfMJjyIOko… @DrJitendraSingh @PrinSciAdvOff @waghmare16 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi @PIB_India @mygovindia

🎙️ INQUA India 2027 Podcast | Season 6, Episode 10 In Conversation with Dr. Binita Phartiyal Meet the person steering the road to INQUA 2027! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Binita Phartiyal, Scientist at BSIP Lucknow, Secretary of INQUA 2027 India and Secretary of AOQR India, for a conversation on Quaternary science, the vision behind the congress and what it takes to bring the global Quaternary community to Lucknow. Presented by Veraa Singh and Dr. Binita Phartiyal, Team Podcast. 🎧 Listen now and stay tuned for more episodes. (spotifycreators-web.app.link…) 🌐 inquaindia2027.in Standing together for the future. @INQUA @IndiaDST @moesgoi @ncaor_goa @AOQRIndia @BSIP_official @inqua2027india (Podcast, in conversation, Binita Phartiyal, INQUA 2027 India, BSIP Lucknow, AOQR India, Quaternary science, scientific community, congress preparations, Lucknow) #INQUA2027 #INQUAIndia #Podcast #QuaternaryScience #InConversation

🎬 Lucknow Bazaar | Where Every Lane Tells a Story Before you arrive for the XXII INQUA Congress 2027, get a taste of the city that will host you! 🌆 From the aroma of kebabs and fresh sheermal to the shimmer of chikankari and zardozi, Lucknow’s bazaars are a feast for the senses. Wander through Aminabad, Chowk and Hazratganj, bargain with friendly shopkeepers and bring home a piece of the city’s famous tehzeeb and charm. Between sessions, step out and lose yourself in the lanes of the City of Nawabs. 🧵✨ 🛍️ Chikankari | 🍢 Street food | 🎨 Crafts | 🏛️ Heritage lanes 📅 28 January to 3 February 2027 📍 Lucknow, India 🌐 inquaindia2027.in Come for the science, stay for the bazaars! 💛 @INQUA @IndiaDST @moesgoi @ncaor_goa @AOQRIndia @BSIP_official @inqua2027india (Lucknow, Lucknow bazaar, Chowk, Aminabad, Hazratganj, chikankari, street food, shopping, City of Nawabs, travel guide, INQUA Congress, tourism) #INQUA2027 #INQUAIndia #LucknowDiaries #LucknowBazaar #ExploreLucknow

🛠️ Workshops at INQUA 2027 India | Learn by Doing The XXII INQUA Congress 2027, India brings more than talks and posters. This year’s workshops are where participants roll up their sleeves, learn new methods and take home skills they can use in their own research. 🔬 Led by experienced researchers and specialists, the workshops offer a closer, more hands-on look at the tools and ideas shaping Quaternary science today. Smaller groups, practical learning and open discussion make them one of the most rewarding parts of the congress week. Registered workshop participants, get ready to learn, connect and collaborate with peers from around the world. 📅 28 January to 3 February 2027 📍 Lucknow, India 🌐 inquaindia2027.in Hands-on science. Shared knowledge. See you in the workshop room! 🌍 @INQUA @IndiaDST @moesgoi @ncaor_goa @AOQRIndia @BSIP_official @inqua2027india (Workshops, hands-on training, skill development, methods, capacity building, early-career researchers, Quaternary science, INQUA Congress, Lucknow, learning) #INQUA2027 #INQUAIndia #Workshops #QuaternaryScience #HandsOnScience

#BSIP & the Palaeobotanical Society, Lucknow, cordially invites you to the National Workshop on "From Fossils to Future: Palaeobotanical Insights into Climate Change", to be held from 3–5 December 2026 at BSIP, Lucknow. @IndiaDST @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16

What if animal droppings could reveal the hidden story of Himalayan ecosystems? The new study published in PLOS ONE uses pollen, fungal spores & nutrient signatures in Himalayan marmot faeces to decode dietary preferences and alpine ecology doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone… @IndiaDST

Cleaning activities in C-14 Lab at #BSIP @IndiaDST @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @SwachhBharatGov

Cleaning activities in Coal Lab (AOPGL) at #BSIP @IndiaDST @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @SwachhBharatGov

Cleaning activities in Palaeo-Magnetism Lab at #BSIP @IndiaDST @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @SwachhBharatGov

कहानी धरती की: जब धरती पर थे सिर्फ़ सूक्ष्मजीव! तीन अरब साल पुरानी चट्टानों में छिपी जीवन की कहानी क्या धरती पर कभी कोई जंगल, डायनासोर या मनुष्य नहीं था?--डॉ. योगमाया शुक्ला वैज्ञानिक #BSIP youtube.com/watch?v=IogsXN2X… @IndiaDST @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16

Cleanliness drive in the Quaternary Palynology Laboratory at #BSIP @IndiaDST @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @SwachhBharatGov

Swachhata Program 6.0 in Maceration Unit at #BSIP @IndiaDST @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @SwachhBharatGov

Swachhata Program 6.0 in Dendrochronology Lab at #BSIP @IndiaDST @DrJitendraSingh @waghmare16 @SwachhBharatGov