Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the enhancement of funding under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to 50 crore rupees per project from 10 crore rupees.
Meghalaya's Mawsynram has set a new rainfall record of the highest single-day rainfall in June since 1966, breaking Cherrapunji's record as the wettest place on earth.
Space and earth sciences minister Jitendra Singh said India will achieve the unique distinction of simultaneously launching the first human space mission "Gaganyaan" as well as the first manned human ocean mission in 2023.