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The Government of India, under the PM-WANI scheme, has successfully expanded public Wi-Fi accessibility nationwide with over 409,403 hotspots, as stated by Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia in a recent Rajya Sabha session. As of February 2026, nearly 2.45 crore internet users have utilized these hotspots, consuming
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India and Mozambique held their Fifth Joint Defence Working Group meeting in Maputo, discussing military exchanges, joint training, maritime awareness, and defence equipment collaboration. The review reaffirmed strong ties and commitment to regional security. Source: Original Link
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The Geological Survey of India wrapped up its Field Season 2025–26 with significant advancements in mineral exploration and technology adoption, culminating in the identification of potential critical mineral sites and promising new energy resources. The upcoming FS 2026–27 promises further expansion and innovation to enhance India's
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is driving the advancement of the food processing sector through various schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), and the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME). These schemes aid
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The Government of India signed an agreement on April 2, 2026, to provide the SAMPANN platform-as-a-service to the State Government of Goa and the Cochin Port Authority. The digital platform streamlines pension management and supports citizen-centric governance, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India mission. Source: Original
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The Union Minister for Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, officiated the launch of the Indian Golf Premier League in New Delhi, marking a significant leap towards India's ambition to become a global hub for golf tourism. This initiative, which promises a USD 2 billion investment, aims to create
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India's bioeconomy hit the $150 billion mark in 2023, two years ahead of projections. By 2024, it grew to $165.7 billion. This growth aligns with strategies in the National Biotech Development Strategy 2021, focusing on innovation, manufacturing, and strategic initiatives by the Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC.
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The 2008 India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement has significantly boosted India's nuclear power generation capacity by enabling the import of fuel for reactors and the construction of new power plants with international cooperation. As of 2026, this collaboration has resulted in a marked increase in nuclear electricity production. Issues
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The Indian government's BioE3 policy outlines a strategic framework to advance high-performance biomanufacturing, identifying key thematic areas like biobased chemicals, precision therapeutics, and carbon capture. Led by the Ministry of Science and Technology and Biotechnology Research Assistance Council, proposals are encouraged for projects that enhance biomanufacturing and Biofoundry
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The Government of India has introduced the BioE3 Policy to propel biomanufacturing by adopting advanced technologies and fostering research in high-value bio-based products. The policy focuses on six critical areas including biopolymers, smart proteins, and precision biotherapeutics, and promotes the development of state-of-the-art facilities like Biofoundries and Bio-AI Hubs. Experiments
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The Department of Biotechnology has been implementing the Biotech-KISAN scheme since 2017, aimed at bridging gaps between scientific labs and agricultural fields. With hubs across diverse agro-climatic zones, the program focuses on empowering farmers through biotechnology, directly impacting over one lakh farmers and improving crop yields by 15-37%. It also
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India and Tajikistan conducted their 5th Round of Foreign Office Consultations in Tajikistan's capital, Dushanbe, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties across several domains, including political, economic, and cultural spheres. This consultation, co-chaired by Ambassador Sibi George of India and Deputy Minister Idibek Kalandar of Tajikistan, aimed to deepen