A research study utilizing Google Earth Engine by Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) highlights a concerning decline in vegetation across Uttarakhand from 2001 to 2022. This is due to deforestation, pollution, and climate change, posing threats to biodiversity and water resources.
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The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), part of India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, signs three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Goa State Pharmacy Council, Quality Council of India, and HLL Infra Tech Services Limited. These agreements aim to enhance drug safety, quality standards, and professional training,
In 2025, the Competition Commission of India registered 54 anti-competitive cases and received 149 merger filings. Following the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, significant reforms have been implemented to streamline proceedings and expedite case resolutions. A market study on AI and competition has been conducted to address emerging issues and to
India's Ministry of Power has projected a significant increase in the country's thermal power capacity based on a study by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The ministry aims to raise the installed capacity of thermal (coal and lignite) power plants to approximately 3,07,000 MW
The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposed by the Ministry of Power, seeks to eliminate redundant infrastructure in the power distribution sector. The current requirement for each new licensee to establish separate networks increases costs. The amendment allows multiple distribution licensees to utilize existing networks, with fees determined by the