June 26, 2026

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Union Cabinet Approves ‘Bio-RIDE’ Scheme to Boost Biotechnology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of two key umbrella schemes under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), merging them into a unified initiative called the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme. A new component, Biomanufacturing and Biofoundry, has also been introduced, aiming to strengthen…

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Union Cabinet Approves Continuation of PM-AASHA Schemes to Ensure Remunerative Prices for Farmers

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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) schemes, designed to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and control price volatility of essential commodities for consumers. The extended scheme, aimed at stabilizing prices and boosting farmer income, will have a…

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Union Cabinet Approves One Nation One Election Proposal

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New Delhi: In a significant move toward conducting simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, the Union Cabinet approved the One Nation One Election proposal on Wednesday. This marks a major step forward in the government’s efforts to streamline India’s electoral process. According to sources, a bill outlining the plan for simultaneous elections is…

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Srimandir Ratna Bhandar Undergoes Laser Scanning as Part of Structural Inspection

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Puri: A high-level expert team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conducted a detailed laser scanning of the Srimandir Ratna Bhandar on Wednesday. This inspection is a key step in assessing the structural condition of the historic treasury within the Jagannath Temple, ahead of planned repair work. The scanning process, which lasted over four hours,…

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Officials Assess Flood Situation in Subarnarekha Basin

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Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department, Anu Garg, today reviewed the flood situation in the Subarnarekha river basin in Balasore district. The assessment meeting was attended by the department’s Engineer-in-Chief, Chief Engineers, and other key officials. Garg, accompanied by senior officials, discussed the ongoing rain and flood conditions in upstream…

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Public Health Director Issues Precautionary Measures Amid Rising Monkeypox Cases

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Bhubaneswar: With Monkeypox (Mpox) cases on the rise both globally and in India, Public Health Director Dr. Niranjan Mishra has issued new precautionary guidelines to manage the situation effectively. These measures are specifically designed for Points of Entry (PoEs), such as airports, seaports, and land borders, to ensure swift detection and containment of the disease….

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces New Initiatives for Bihar’s Farmers

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New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at enhancing the agricultural sector in Bihar. The decisions were unveiled during a high-level meeting with Bihar’s Agriculture Minister, Mangal Pandey, held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting, chaired by Union…

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4th International Ferro Alloys Conference Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in Indian Ferroalloys Industry

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New Delhi: The Indian Ferroalloys & Producers’ Association (IFAPA) successfully hosted the 4th International Ferro Alloys Conference, drawing significant participation from the industry. The event, which took place in New Delhi, featured 10 insightful sessions with contributions from over 30 speakers and was attended by 550 delegates. The conference was honored by the presence of…

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New Covid-19 Variant XEC Detected in 27 Countries, Raising Global Concerns

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Germany: A new Covid-19 variant, identified as XEC, has been reported in 27 countries, causing heightened concern among health experts and governments globally. The XEC variant, a hybrid of the earlier Omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, was first detected in Germany in June 2024 and has since spread rapidly across Europe, North America, and Asia. Countries…

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