A new clinical study has raised cautious optimism for millions suffering from severe dry eye disease, particularly patients with Sjögren’s syndrome who often see limited relief from conventional treatments. Researchers have reported encouraging early results using eye drops derived from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, marking a significant step forward…
Month: January 2026
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Spotify Rolls Out AI Prompted Playlists to Take on YouTube
Spotify has begun rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered feature called “Prompted Playlist” in the United States and Canada, marking a major shift in how users discover and consume music on the platform. The feature allows Premium subscribers to generate customised playlists by simply describing what they want to hear…
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Inclusive Education Summit 2026 Strengthens CwSN Pathways
Davos, Switzerland: Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw underscored growing global trust in India’s growth and emerging role as a reliable value-chain partner during engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos. Global Leaders Show Strong Interest in India Shri Vaishnaw highlighted sustained international interest in collaborating with India…
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India Achieves 5 Lakh Circuit Km in Power Transmission
India’s national power transmission network has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 5 lakh circuit kilometres (ckm) of high-voltage transmission lines (220 kV and above) and 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity. The achievement was realized on 14 January 2026 with the commissioning of a 628 ckm 765 kV transmission line from…
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Carbon Market Expanded to 208 Polluting Sectors
New Delhi: The Government of India has expanded the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) by notifying Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets for 208 additional carbon-intensive sectors, including Petroleum Refineries, Petrochemicals, Textiles, and Secondary Aluminium. Expanding the Compliance Mechanism Issued on January 13, 2026, this notification brings a total of 490…
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PM Modi, Brazil President Lula Reaffirm India–Brazil Partnership
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephone conversation with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, His Excellency Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during which the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthen the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership. The discussion reflected the growing momentum…
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Trucks-on-Trains: Railways Boost Freight Shift
Indian Railways’ innovative Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) service is redefining freight transport in India by combining road flexibility with rail efficiency. Designed under the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) program, this multimodal solution reduces logistics costs, congestion, emissions, and transit times for long-haul freight. Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings The ToT service currently…
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Pralhad Joshi: Energy Transition Powers Industry
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasised that India’s energy transition is designed as a key driver for industrial growth, employment generation, and global competitiveness. Addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, he underlined that the transformation of India’s clean energy sector…
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PSA Chairs Consultation on Bio-Plastics for Paan Masala & Gutkha
New Delhi: The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, convened a high-level stakeholder consultation on 22 January 2026 to discuss the adoption of bio-plastics in paan masala and gutkha sachets. The meeting brought together officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate…
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India’s Growth Momentum Shines at Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Davos, Switzerland: Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India’s high growth trajectory and economic resilience at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The Minister emphasised that deep structural reforms, steered by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, have transformed India into a globally trusted investment destination. Strong Structural Reforms…