July 12, 2026

APEDA Unveils Ambitious Strategies to Boost India’s Agricultural Exports and Diversify Product Portfolio

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New Delhi:  The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is making significant strides in its efforts to amplify India’s agricultural exports by implementing a range of strategic initiatives. The organization’s forward-thinking approach involves a paradigm shift towards diversifying the export basket, focusing on priority products such as fresh fruits, vegetables, processed foods, and animal products. The ultimate goal is to reduce dependence on a few products and ascend the value chain in the global market.

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Odisha Govt Directs Inclusion of ‘Third Gender’ in State Recruitment Forms

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a progressive step toward inclusive governance by making it mandatory for all departments to recognize “Third Gender/Transgender” applicants as a distinct category in state recruitment forms. The directive, issued by the Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD), instructs every government department to revise examination rules and…

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India to Conduct First Biological Experiments on International Space Station Under New Space Biotechnology Push

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New Delhi: In a historic stride for India’s space and biotechnology sectors, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the country is set to carry out its first-ever biological experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to explore the sustainability of human life in space. The initiative forms a key part of the government’s BioE3…

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Odisha Issues Heat Wave Advisory to Safeguard Public Health

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Bhubaneswar: With Odisha experiencing severe heat wave conditions, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Satyabrata Sahu, has issued a comprehensive advisory to mitigate the risks associated with the extreme temperatures. The advisory, directed at the Collectors of Angul, Bolangir, Bargarh, Boudh, Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Malkangiri, Nuapada, Rayagada, Sambalpur, Sonepur, and Sundargarh, aims to protect…

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Odisha Launches Seventh Phase of Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha government launched the seventh phase of the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) on Wednesday. A total of 775 senior citizens from six districts across Odisha embarked on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya and Varanasi, two of India’s most revered pilgrimage destinations. The pilgrimage was launched by Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, who…

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President Murmu Inaugurates National Conference on ‘Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat’

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New Delhi: PresidentDroupadi Murmu inaugurated a National Conference on ‘Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat’ in New Delhi today, marking the 50th anniversary of International Women’s Day. Organized by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, the conference celebrated the achievements of women while reaffirming the nation’s commitment to gender equality and women-led development. Addressing…

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