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India's Ministry of Textiles Implements Measures to Stabilize Cotton Prices

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02 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Textiles in India has introduced several strategies to stabilize cotton prices and shield textile sectors from global price volatility. Key measures include the elimination of an 11% import duty on cotton until the end of 2025, and the implementation of Minimum Support Prices (MSP) to safeguard farmers. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) supports textile mills by offering daily online e-auctions and reduced registration fees for mills. Additionally, a five-year mission was launched to boost cotton productivity, coupled with the approval of seven PM MITRA Parks for advanced textile infrastructure across the country.

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ICMR Develops Improved Kyasanur Forest Disease Vaccine

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) and ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), has made significant progress in developing an improved vaccine for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD). The vaccine, which is fully indigenous and requires two doses administered 28 days apart, has successfully

Andhra Pradesh to Spearhead India's Blue Economy Mission

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced Andhra Pradesh will lead India's Blue Economy transformation under the Union Budget 2026-27. The Budget, characterized as a strategic roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat 2047', focuses on enhancing fisheries, coastal infrastructure, and boosting export competitiveness, aligning closely with Prime Minister'

Enforcement on Air Quality Issues Reviewed by CAQM Task Force

The Enforcement Task Force of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the outcomes of inspections and enforcement actions within Delhi's National Capital Region. Over a 16-day period, 739 inspections were conducted across industrial sectors, construction sites, and road dust-prone areas, resulting in numerous violations and proposed

PM Modi Celebrates India-Malaysia Ties with Diaspora in Kuala Lumpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting the deep connections between India and Malaysia and announcing several initiatives to strengthen bilateral ties. Notably, he introduced the concept of IMPACT—India-Malaysia Partnership for Advancing Collective Transformation, and emphasized the strong cultural and economic bonds shared by

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ICMR Develops Improved Kyasanur Forest Disease Vaccine

Andhra Pradesh to Spearhead India's Blue Economy Mission

Enforcement on Air Quality Issues Reviewed by CAQM Task Force

PM Modi Celebrates India-Malaysia Ties with Diaspora in Kuala Lumpur