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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the first national call for the ₹2,000 crore BIRAC–RDI Fund under India's ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) initiative to advance biotechnology. This strategic move aims to enhance India's position in global bioeconomy leadership by bridging
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The Government of India has approved the export of 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes of wheat and 5 Lakh Metric Tonnes of wheat products to stabilize domestic markets, ensuring remunerative returns for farmers. Additionally, an extra 5 Lakh Metric Tonnes of sugar exports have been approved for the 2025-26 Sugar Season.
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The Ministry of Railways has approved detailed project reports (DPR) for seven high-speed rail projects in Kerala, aiming for a potential speed of 160 kmph. These developments are part of a broader upgrade of India's railway infrastructure, which has significantly increased track speed potentials over the last eleven
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The Indian Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes the transformation of rural areas through increased budget allocations and community involvement. It showcases a 211% rise in rural development investments over the decade, which focuses on infrastructure, women's empowerment through Self-Help Groups, and enhancing decentralized governance. The budget highlights significant reductions
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President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, has inaugurated an All-India Conference and launched a nationwide campaign titled 'Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat,' organized by the Brahma Kumaris in New Delhi. The initiative aims to integrate moral values and spirituality with material progress for India's sustainable development. Source:
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Smt. Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, attended the Sonipat Startup Summit 4.0 to highlight the importance of deep-tech and innovation for youth-led industrial acceleration. She outlined India's strategic focus on emerging sectors and lauded the enabling ecosystem supporting startups. The event marked
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Researchers from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) have made significant strides in understanding Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), revealing that the Sun's global magnetic field acts as a 'magnetic cage'. This new study employed magnetohydrodynamic simulations to demonstrate the critical role of the Sun’
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NITI Aayog has launched the sixth edition of its 'Trade Watch Quarterly,' providing insights into global and domestic trade trends. The publication focuses on the growing significance of India's electronics trade, shedding light on export patterns and future growth prospects driven by e-commerce and deeper integration
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Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru have uncovered a new mechanism of heat transport in the crystalline materials of solids, which could revolutionize thermal management and insulation technologies. The discovery shows phonons transitioning from particle-like propagation to wave-like coherence, particularly evident in the compound
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development in India has established a robust legal and institutional framework to combat child sexual abuse, highlighted by the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012. This framework mandates compulsory reporting of sexual offenses against children by all individuals, including school authorities,
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has undertaken significant measures to enhance infrastructure, supply chain efficiency, and the training of Anganwadi workers under Mission POSHAN 2.0. The Poshan Tracker application, introduced as a governance tool, is pivotal in near real-time data monitoring and service delivery across Anganwadi Centres.
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The Government of India prioritizes the safety, security, and empowerment of girls through multi-faceted initiatives. Key schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao transform societal views on gender, while Mission Shakti supports education, skill development, and healthcare. Financial and legislative measures enhance economic independence and political representation for women, aiming to