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NHRC Investigates Stale Food Incident in Odisha School

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24 Apr 2026

The National Human Rights Commission, India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a report regarding the death of a 12-year-old student and over 100 others falling ill after consuming stale food at a hostel in the Kakabandh Ashram School, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. The commission has issued notices to local authorities, demanding a detailed report on the investigation's progress and the victims' health within two weeks.

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India's Bio-Economy Projected to Reach $1 Trillion by 2047

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has projected India's bio-economy to grow to $1 trillion by 2047, emphasizing its pivotal role in the country's technological leadership and economic expansion. Delivering a keynote address at an international conference at IIT Roorkee, Dr. Singh highlighted India's advancements

Project DANTAK Celebrates 66th Raising Day in Bhutan

Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 66th Raising Day on April 24, 2026, in Thimphu, Bhutan. The celebration marks 65 years of fostering connectivity and development in Bhutan, greatly contributing to its socio-economic transformation since 1961. Various events highlighted the partnership between India and Bhutan, focusing on

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils Strategic Agricultural Initiatives at Lucknow Conference

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized regional-specific agricultural planning at the Northern Regional Agriculture Conference in Lucknow. Focused on self-reliance in pulses and oilseeds, farmer income enhancement, and integrated sustainable agricultural practices, Shri Chouhan highlighted the need for regional adaptations in agricultural policy. Key initiatives include Kisan Credit

MoSPI Introduces City-Level Statistical Reports for Urban Areas

In response to India's growing urbanization and the need for city-specific data, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) plans to release detailed statistical reports for 47 cities with populations over a million. These reports will utilize data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey and the Annual

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India's Bio-Economy Projected to Reach $1 Trillion by 2047

Project DANTAK Celebrates 66th Raising Day in Bhutan

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils Strategic Agricultural Initiatives at Lucknow Conference

MoSPI Introduces City-Level Statistical Reports for Urban Areas