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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India's National Standards Body, celebrated its 79th Foundation Day by launching several significant initiatives focused on digital transformation, consumer empowerment, and enhancing India's quality standards. Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi highlighted BIS's shift from regulation to facilitation, emphasizing
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Indusfood Manufacturing 2026 and FoodTech 4.0 have begun at Yashobhoomi, IICC in New Delhi, aiming to enhance the food processing sector with a focus on technology and value addition. The event, which unites players from technology providers to policymakers, underscores the pivotal role of these platforms in advancing employment,
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in partnership with the Maharashtra government, is hosting a National Workshop at YASHADA, Pune, on 8–9 January 2026. This event focuses on sharing best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats to foster gender equality and empower women at the grassroots level. Officials and representatives
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India has launched the second phase of a specialized capacity building program targeting cancer care for BIMSTEC countries at the Tata Memorial Centre’s Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in Vishakhapatnam. Announced at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this initiative is part of India's goal
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare reported notable progress in Rabi crop area coverage for the 2025-26 season as of January 2, 2026. The total area sown increased by 16.4 lakh hectares compared to the previous year, reaching 634.14 lakh hectares. Significant increases were observed in pulses
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The Ministry of Finance's Department of Economic Affairs has launched a three-year Public Private Partnership (PPP) project pipeline. This initiative, supporting the Union Budget 2025-26, includes 852 projects across Central Infrastructure Ministries and States/Union Territories, totaling over Rs. 17 lakh crore. The pipeline is designed to give
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Indian Railways is making significant strides in enhancing train services through record production of modern general and non-AC coaches geared towards common passengers. By implementing improved infrastructure, fair ticketing systems via Aadhaar verification, and introducing special train operations like the Amrit Bharat Express, Indian Railways aims to offer a comfortable,
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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting's startup accelerator initiative, WaveX, has partnered with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in media, entertainment, and communication technologies. This collaboration will support the implementation of national incubation centers with technical guidance from
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The Ministry of Coal conducted a two-day Chintan Shivir, focusing on reviewing coal sector reforms and outlining future strategies to bolster energy security and improve institutional performance. Key sessions emphasized technological adoption, environmental responsibility, and productivity enhancement across Coal Public Sector Undertakings, aiming to align with India's energy
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The Third Technical Hindi Symposium, 'Abhyuday-3,' was held at IIT Indore in collaboration with IIT Jodhpur and CSIR-NIScPR. This initiative aimed to promote Technical Hindi and enhance science and technology communication to broader audiences. Various sessions, including invited lectures, paper presentations, and cultural events, were part of the
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Researchers from ARIES and PRL have studied W Ursae Majoris-type contact binaries to gain insights into the evolution and dynamics of binary star systems. Using data from Devasthal Fast Optical Telescope and NASA's TESS, the study reveals the interaction between stars, including mass transfer and magnetic activity. Source:
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Scientists have used supercomputers to simulate the Mpemba effect, where hotter water freezes faster than colder water, providing insights into nonequilibrium physics and potential applications in thermal management. Source: Original Link