Bangladesh has reported its first fatal case of Nipah virus (NiV) infection in 2026, reigniting public health concerns over the deadly zoonotic disease that resurfaces almost every year in the country. Health authorities confirmed that a woman from the northern Naogaon district succumbed to the infection after consuming raw date…
Month: February 2026
Health
India Advances Indigenous KFD Vaccine, Phase-1 Trials Begin
India has taken a significant step towards strengthening its public health preparedness against Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) as the Union Health Ministry announced steady progress in the development of a fully indigenous vaccine. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has initiated Phase-I human clinical trials after successfully completing critical…
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India Launches Nationwide Pulses Mission from MP to End Imports
A new chapter in India’s agricultural policy began on Saturday from Amlaha in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, where Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide National Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission. Addressing farmers, scientists, and policymakers at the Food Legumes Research Centre (FLRP), the…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Qualcomm 2nm Chip in Bengaluru
India took a decisive step forward in the global semiconductor race on Friday as Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw launched Qualcomm’s cutting-edge 2 nanometre (2nm) semiconductor chip in Bengaluru. The launch underscores India’s growing importance in advanced chip design and reinforces the country’s ambition to…
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Air Pollution Compliance Under CAQM Review
The Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has reviewed inspection outcomes, enforcement measures, and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR), reaffirming the Commission’s resolve to curb air pollution through sustained and coordinated action. The review was undertaken…
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ICMR Advances Indigenous Kyasanur Forest Disease Vaccine
In a significant step toward strengthening India’s preparedness against regional infectious diseases, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has made steady progress in developing an improved vaccine against Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD). The initiative aims to enhance protection for populations living in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats region, where…
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Indian Coast Guard Cracks Oil Smuggling Racket
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has dealt a major blow to international maritime crime by busting a sophisticated oil smuggling racket operating off India’s western coastline. In a meticulously planned sea-air coordinated operation conducted on February 5 and 6, three suspect vessels were intercepted nearly 100 nautical miles west of…
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Advantage Vidarbha 2026 Day 2 Seals ₹10,880 Cr MoUs, 6,000 Jobs
Day 2 of Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav marked a defining moment for the Vidarbha region, as three landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed in Nagpur, unlocking investments worth over ₹10,880 crore and paving the way for more than 6,000 new employment opportunities. Envisioned by Union Minister…
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Andhra Pradesh to Lead India’s Blue Economy Under Budget 2026
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Friday said that Andhra Pradesh, along with other coastal states, will emerge as the torchbearer of India’s Blue Economy mission under the strategic framework of Union Budget 2026–27. Addressing media representatives and social…
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India, Seychelles Deepen Maritime, Blue Economy Ties in Mumbai
India and Seychelles took a significant step towards strengthening maritime cooperation and blue economy engagement during a high-level Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable held in Mumbai. The dialogue brought together political leadership, policymakers and business representatives to explore opportunities in maritime trade, sustainable ocean-based industries and long-term economic collaboration in the Indian…