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India Signs New Deep-Sea Exploration Contract with ISA

Official Press

04 Dec 2025

India has entered a new agreement with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the exploration of polymetallic sulphides in the Carlsberg Ridge area of the Indian Ocean. This adds to India's existing agreements for polymetallic nodules and sulphides in other oceanic regions dating back to 2002 and 2016, respectively. The exploration involves comprehensive environmental studies to understand the deep-sea ecosystems. The Ministry of Earth Sciences continues to engage with ISA and develops mining technologies to ensure India's preparedness for participating in the global mineral supply chain.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thanks Sri Lankan President for Hosting Devnimori Relics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. The event highlights the deep cultural and spiritual bonds between India and Sri Lanka, offering people a chance to pay their respects

ANRF Celebrates Foundation Day with Dignitaries in New Delhi

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

Prime Minister Highlights Indecision Dangers through Sanskrit Wisdom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscores the importance of clear thinking and decisive action during his speech, referencing an ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam to illustrate the negative impact of indecisiveness on the mind and purpose. Source: Original Link

Government Launches Digital Portal for Cultivated Medicinal Plants

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, through the National Biodiversity Authority, has launched a digital portal for the issuance of Certificates of Origin for cultivated medicinal plants. This initiative, part of the amended Biological Diversity Rules, aims to streamline applications for Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions, benefiting sectors

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thanks Sri Lankan President for Hosting Devnimori Relics

ANRF Celebrates Foundation Day with Dignitaries in New Delhi

Prime Minister Highlights Indecision Dangers through Sanskrit Wisdom

Government Launches Digital Portal for Cultivated Medicinal Plants