The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is harnessing nuclear science to revolutionize agriculture and food preservation in India. Through radiation-induced mutagenesis combined with cross-breeding techniques, BARC has developed 72 improved crop varieties across oilseeds, pulses, rice, jute, and banana, now released for commercial…
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MY Bharat Launches Portal for Republic Day 2026 Competitions
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched a dedicated webpage on the MY Bharat Portal to conduct national-level competitions as part of Republic Day Celebrations–2026 (RDC-26). The portal invites youth from across India to participate in essay writing, painting, and slogan/signature contests. The initiative aims to promote patriotism,…
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India vs South Africa 4th T20I Abandoned Due to Fog in Lucknow
The fourth T20 International between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Wednesday night after dense fog and smog made playing conditions unsafe at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Despite multiple inspections conducted over nearly three hours, umpires…
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Mission Shakti & Government Schemes Empower Women in India
The Government of India is implementing a wide array of schemes to enhance women’s safety, health, financial security, and social empowerment, targeting widows, single mothers, and women in difficult circumstances. Central to these efforts is Mission Shakti, aimed at strengthening interventions for women’s safety and empowerment. Mission Shakti comprises two…
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VP Calls for Global Peace at Guru Tegh Bahadur Conclave
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday delivered a powerful message of global peace, human rights and religious harmony while addressing an Interfaith Conclave in New Delhi. The event was organised to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, one of the most…
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EMRS Principals’ Conclave Strengthens Tribal School Leadership
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) successfully concluded its 2nd EMRS Principals’ Conclave on Effective Management of Schools on 16–17 December 2025 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The two-day national gathering brought together Principals and Principals-in-Charge of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) from across India to…
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Supreme Court Lifts Ban Relief on Old BS-III Cars
New Delhi, December 17: In a significant move aimed at curbing worsening air pollution, the Supreme Court on Wednesday withdrew the protection earlier granted to owners of BS-III and older end-of-life vehicles in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), allowing authorities to resume coercive action against such vehicles. The order modifies…
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PM Modi Boosts India–Ethiopia Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament in Addis Ababa, marking a significant milestone in India–Ethiopia relations. The address, delivered during his first bilateral visit to Ethiopia, was described as a special honour and reflected the deepening engagement between the two democracies.Beginning his…
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Global Experts Map Ashwagandha’s Future at WHO Summit
Ashwagandha, one of Ayurveda’s most celebrated Rasayana herbs, emerged as a focal point of global attention at a high-level international side event held alongside the 2nd WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit 2025 in New Delhi. The discussions reaffirmed India’s growing leadership in advancing traditional medicine through scientific validation and global…
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ISRO’s 2025 Milestones Propel Space Vision 2047
The Department of Space’s Year End Review 2025 showcases a landmark year for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marked by technological breakthroughs, scientific discoveries, and strengthened global partnerships. From demonstrating complex in-orbit docking to expanding launch infrastructure and advancing human spaceflight, India’s space programme made decisive strides towards Space…