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Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have developed a novel method to trace the Sun's magnetic activity by utilizing calcium K line spectroscopic data from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. This breakthrough, documented over an 11-year period, has mapped solar activity with respect to latitude, significantly enhancing our
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Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences in Bengaluru have developed a novel method to enhance the catalytic activity of coordination polymers (COPs) used in hydrogen production through water electrolysis. By employing argon plasma treatment, they generated coordinatively unsaturated metal sites (CUMSs) which significantly improved oxygen evolution
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The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment highlights ongoing efforts to address caste discrimination in Indian higher educational institutions. Thirty-one National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, are implementing measures to support students facing personal and emotional challenges. Initiatives include SC/
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The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has acknowledged the continued existence of untouchability in India, as revealed by the National Crimes Record Bureau's 2023 data. Despite legal measures such as the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities)
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted their inaugural Annual Bilateral Meeting in Manila on December 2, 2025. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas such as Maritime Search and Rescue and Maritime Law Enforcement. Co-chaired by senior officials from both nations, the
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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia participated in the 4th High-Level Task Force meeting on Tourism, focusing on transforming North East India into a global tourism hub. The discussions aimed at enhancing connectivity, developing tourism infrastructure, and leveraging the region's cultural and natural assets. Scindia emphasized the need for integrated
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Launched in January 2025, the Sanchar Saathi app is a pivotal tool aimed at enhancing mobile security across India, which is the world's second-largest telecom ecosystem. This mobile application provides robust security features and fraud-reporting capabilities directly to users, addressing the rise in cyber threats and incidents. With
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Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, announced a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund aimed at powering India's future as a leader in bio-driven technologies. The fund is designed to foster partnerships between government, industry, and investors, boosting India'
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Union Health Minister JP Nadda convened a high-level review meeting to discuss India's readiness for the approaching winter influenza season. Despite previous peaks in influenza cases, current surveillance indicates normal activity with circulating strains of H3N2 and Influenza B, and a minor presence of H1N1. Real-time monitoring systems
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India has significantly advanced its renewable energy goals by achieving 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources, five years ahead of its target according to the Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement. As of October 2025, India added 31.2 GW of non-fossil capacity in the fiscal
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced that Karnataka has achieved over 14,000 rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, benefiting over 22,000 households. The initiative, part of India's broader renewable energy goals, includes provisions for easy registration, subsidized loans, and
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes for the commencement of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam. This significant event, focusing on cultural integration, is celebrated as part of the 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' initiative, aiming to bring closer the diverse traditions of Kashi and Tamil Nadu. Modi