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ANRF Celebrates Foundation Day with Dignitaries in New Delhi

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05 Feb 2026

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is set to celebrate its Foundation Day on February 5, 2026, in New Delhi, graced by dignitaries including Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh. Established by the ANRF Act, 2023, the foundation aims to foster an impact-oriented research ecosystem in line with national priorities. The event will include lectures by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood and Prof. Abhay Karandikar, screening of a special film, and announcement of Prime Minister Professorship awardees.

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India and Guatemala Strengthen Ties at UN Social Development Commission Meeting

Union Minister of State Smt. Savitri Thakur met with Claudia Teresa Valenzuela Lopez, Vice-Minister of Social Development Guatemala, during the 2026 Commission for Social Development in New York to discuss enhancing cooperation in social development. The meeting underscored India's commitment to initiatives in social protection, education, and women&

Significant Increase in Cyclone Forecast Accuracy by India Meteorological Department

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has improved cyclone forecast accuracy between 2016-2025, achieving a 20-25% improvement in track prediction and 35-45% improvement in landfall and intensity prediction in recent years. The improvement is due to upgraded observation tools, numerical modeling, and data assimilation techniques. Efforts from Mission Mausam launched in 2025

India's Blue Economy: Boosting Seaweed Cultivation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The Government of India has initiated several projects to promote seaweed cultivation and marine fish farming in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands as part of the Blue Economy initiative. These efforts, managed by organizations such as the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the National Institute of Ocean Technology,

Delhi Initiates Cloud Seeding Pilot Project to Combat Pollution

The Department of Environment, Government of Delhi, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, has launched a pilot project to evaluate cloud seeding as a potential method for pollution mitigation in the Delhi NCR. Though currently in trial stages, the project aims to offer an emergency solution during high pollution episodes. Various

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India and Guatemala Strengthen Ties at UN Social Development Commission Meeting

Significant Increase in Cyclone Forecast Accuracy by India Meteorological Department

India's Blue Economy: Boosting Seaweed Cultivation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Delhi Initiates Cloud Seeding Pilot Project to Combat Pollution