President Droupadi Murmu Visits Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu paid a visit to the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The visit aimed to emphasize the government’s commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. During her visit, President Murmu met with children with disabilities,…

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Avian Influenza Simulation Exercise Held in Bhopal Amid Global Outbreak Concerns

Bhopal: The Department of Animal Husbandry, in collaboration with the World Bank, is conducting a crucial Avian Influenza Outbreak and Response Simulation Exercise in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on June 19 and 20, 2024. This timely workshop addresses the recent unusual outbreaks of Avian Influenza in Kerala and a global trend of spillovers to non-poultry species,…

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NHAI Partners with IIIT Delhi to Enhance Road Safety Using AI-Based Solutions

New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster road safety, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi. This collaboration aims to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the availability and condition of road signs on National Highways. As part of…

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200-Fold Surge in Space Startups Driven by Government Policies, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key portfolios, announced a remarkable 200-fold increase in space startups over the past two years. Speaking at a high-level meeting to review the 100-day Action Plan of the Department of Space, Dr. Singh attributed this significant growth…

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Centre Confirms Adequate Wheat Stock for Potential Market Interventions

New Delhi: A high-level meeting of the Committee of Ministers was convened today under the chairmanship of the Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation. The session focused on reviewing the current prices of essential commodities, with a particular emphasis on wheat stocks and prices. The committee discussed the procurement status of wheat for the…

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DAHD Partners with NDDB to Upgrade Biocontainment Facility at CCSNIAH

New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, has signed an agreement with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to upgrade the Biocontainment Facility and undertake associated repair works at the Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Animal Health (CCSNAIH) in Baghpat. The agreement, signed in…

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Researchers Discover New Genus of Diatom in Eastern Ghats’ Clean Water River

Pune: In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have identified a new genus of the Gomphonemoid diatom in the pristine waters of the Eastern Ghats. This newly discovered genus, named Indiconema, showcases a unique suite of features distinguishing it from other members of the Gomphonemoid group, particularly in valve symmetry…

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New Study Unravels Electronic Mechanisms of Incipient Metals with Metavalent Bonding in Group IV Chalcogenides

Bengaluru: In a pioneering study, scientists from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have uncovered the electronic mechanisms behind a new class of materials known as incipient metals, which exhibit metavalent bonding (MVB) within a single 2D layer of Group IV chalcogenides. This breakthrough has significant implications for energy harvesting and power…

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Tree Plantation Drive at Asola-Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary Advances Green Initiative

New Delhi: In a bid to further the sapling plantation campaign initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day, June 5, 2024, a massive tree plantation drive was held today at the Asola-Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary. This event was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, and…

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh Engages with Textile Industry Leaders

New Delhi, June 20, 2024: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, held a crucial interaction with major industry representatives, Export Promotion Councils, and Associations representing the entire textile value chain today. The meeting aimed to discuss strategies for attracting significant investments, enhancing infrastructure, improving ease of doing business, and boosting job creation, particularly in labor-intensive…

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