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MoEFCC and WWF-India Celebrate 20 Years of Earth Hour with Nationwide Campaign

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28 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-India, organized a nationwide campaign to commemorate 20 years of Earth Hour. The event, held in Gwalior, included various activities to promote sustainable lifestyles and energy conservation. A symbolic 'switch-off' was observed nationwide, with iconic monuments participating to highlight climate action and energy conservation.

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Indian Railways Sanctions ₹398.36 Crore Project for Optical Fibre Cable Backbone

Indian Railways has approved a major project involving the installation of a 4x48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Backbone across Ahmedabad and Ratlam Divisions to strengthen its communication infrastructure. The initiative, costing ₹398.36 crore, is part of a broader effort under the 'Provision of Kavach with communication backbone of

Vice-President of India Delivers Key Address at Mahatma Gandhi Central University Convocation

The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 3rd Convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Motihari, Bihar. Emphasizing 'Nation First,' he praised the region's historical significance and lauded the university's efforts in implementing the National Education Policy 2020. The Vice-President highlighted the

Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches BioNEST Incubation Centre at CFTRI

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at the Central Food Technology & Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, aiming to support Food Startups and bridge laboratory research with commercial applications. The initiative has backed 26 startups, filed 12 patents, and focuses on emerging food and biotechnology domains.

ECINET Platform Empowers Voters for 2026 General Elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the ECINET platform ahead of the 2026 general elections to provide voters with comprehensive information about candidates. The platform allows citizens to access details about the candidates' criminal records, assets, liabilities, and educational qualifications. This initiative covers the elections in five

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Indian Railways Sanctions ₹398.36 Crore Project for Optical Fibre Cable Backbone

Vice-President of India Delivers Key Address at Mahatma Gandhi Central University Convocation

Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches BioNEST Incubation Centre at CFTRI

ECINET Platform Empowers Voters for 2026 General Elections