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Shillong: In a major boost to agricultural and technological development in the Northeast, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the expansion of the Mission Saffron initiative, which has successfully introduced saffron cultivation in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. Large-scale farming is now underway in Menchukha (Arunachal Pradesh)…

New York: In a significant step towards advancing women-led development, the Government of India and UN Women co-hosted a Ministerial Roundtable alongside the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The high-level gathering focused on digital and financial inclusion as key drivers of…

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to India’s air combat capabilities, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully test-fired the indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft. The test was conducted off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha, showcasing the missile’s precision and reliability. The ASTRA missile scored a…

Gulmarg: In a major boost for winter sports in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government’s plans to transform Gulmarg into a premier winter sports hub. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games, held at the Gulmarg Golf…