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The Ministry of Defence has announced that passes for the Full Dress Rehearsal of the Republic Day 2026 parade at Kartavya Path will be available for free. These passes can be booked from January 15 to January 16, 2026, via the Aamantran website or mobile app. Source: Original Link
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During the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan encouraged graduates to contribute to nation-building and uphold intellectual integrity. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted JNU's legacy of academic excellence and urged graduates to become leaders in societal change, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The event
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration in research, innovation, and capacity building for the dairy sector. The partnership focuses on empowering dairy farmers and addresses challenges like climate resilience and value
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Digital India BHASHINI Division, is organizing the BHASHINI Samudaye workshop on January 13, 2026, in New Delhi. This initiative aims to strengthen India's multilingual AI ecosystem by forging partnerships with language experts, academic institutions, and civil
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Researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow discovered evidence of a significantly stronger Indian Summer Monsoon (ISM) in central India between 1,060 and 1,725 CE. By analyzing ancient pollen embedded in lake sediments from Raja Rani Lake in Chhattisgarh, scientists reconstructed past climate conditions, revealing
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India celebrated a significant step toward becoming a leader in technology innovation with the inauguration of the DST–NIDHI Centre of Excellence at IIM Ahmedabad, supported by a ₹40 crore investment from the Department of Science and Technology. The new facility aims to boost startups and technological entrepreneurship by offering
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Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired a detailed review meeting of Delhi's air pollution action plan, highlighting the necessity for long-term, coordinated strategies involving vehicular, industrial, and dust pollution management. Measures discussed included incentivisation of electric vehicles, stricter industrial emission regulations, and waste management. The Central Pollution
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Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, chaired a meeting to reinforce coordination among MoEFCC institutions via the NIRANTAR platform. The platform seeks to ensure a balanced policy for environmental protection and industrial development by focusing on sustainable use of bioresources. Emphasizing the strategic importance of
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The Indian Government, under the leadership of the Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, has initiated a scheme to encourage the manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs). At a recent stakeholder consultation meeting, the Minister emphasized the scheme's role in pushing
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In a significant advancement for India's digital trade facilitation, Shri Surjit Bhujabal inaugurated the integration of ICEGATE and the Land Port Management System at Agartala's Integrated Check Post. This launch promises efficient customs processing, enhancing speed and accuracy in cross-border trade. Source: Original Link
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The Union Government has issued a notification for the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. These new rules lay out a comprehensive framework for the management and administration of sports bodies in India, promoting inclusivity, especially for women athletes, and ensuring
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has reported a 17.65 lakh hectare increase in Rabi crop coverage as of January 9, 2026, compared to the previous year. Wheat sowing increased by 6.13 lakh hectares, while pulses, notably gram, saw a significant rise. The total Rabi crop area