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E20 Fuel Mandate Introduced for Cleaner Mobility

The Central Government has introduced a new mandate requiring petrol pumps to supply E20 fuel with a minimum octane rating of 95 RON. This step is part of...

April 2, 2026

Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project Planned in Odisha

A leasing agreement has been signed between Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for a Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur,...

April 2, 2026

Antariksh Venture Capital Fund to Boost Space Startups

India’s space sector is set to receive a significant push with the steady progress of the Antariksh Venture Capital Fund. Recently, the Union Minister announced that investments under...

April 2, 2026

YUVIKA Programme Boosts Space Science Interest Among Students

The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting scientific temper among youth through initiatives like the Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA). Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted...

April 2, 2026

Centre cracks down on misuse of weight-loss GLP-1 drugs

The Central government has intensified action against the misuse and unauthorised sale of weight-loss and diabetes drugs, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists, amid rising concerns over their unchecked availability....

April 1, 2026

India Boosts Chip Ecosystem with Kaynes Semiconductor Plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a semiconductor manufacturing facility of Kaynes Technology in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a significant step in India’s ambition to build a robust domestic chip...

April 1, 2026

ESA Launches Celeste Satellites to Boost Navigation System

The European Space Agency (ESA) has marked a significant advancement in satellite navigation with the successful launch of the first two satellites of the Celeste in-orbit demonstration mission....

April 1, 2026

Andhra Pradesh to Launch India’s First Quantum Computer

Andhra Pradesh is set to achieve a major technological milestone with the launch of India’s first quantum computer on April 14, 2026, in Amaravati. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu...

March 31, 2026

BA.3.2 Cicada COVID Variant Shows Rising Global Presence

A newly observed COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2—commonly referred to as “Cicada”—is gradually increasing in detection across several regions worldwide. Health authorities indicate that the variant had been circulating at...

March 31, 2026

India Pharma 2026 to Boost Life Sciences Innovation

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, will host the 9th edition of India Pharma 2026 on 13–14 April in New...

March 31, 2026

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