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MS Swaminathan, father of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passes away
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MS Swaminathan, father of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passes away

Science & Tech 29/09/23 06:52 AM IST
by Mahesh

'M.S. Swaminathan, the renowned Indian agricultural scientist and the driving force behind India's Green Revolution, passed away.' Swaminathan's pioneering efforts involved the development and intr Read More...

PM Modi to launch week-long programme 'Sankalp Saptaah'
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PM Modi to launch week-long programme 'Sankalp Saptaah'

Science & Tech 29/09/23 06:46 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called Sankalp Saptaah in New Delhi.' The inaugural programme will witness the participation o Read More...

IISc ranked best in India; Oxford University best in world
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IISc ranked best in India; Oxford University best in world

Science & Tech 29/09/23 06:35 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A record 91 Indian universities have made it to the World University Rankings announced by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine, with the top performing Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Banga Read More...

Global Innovation Index 2023
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Global Innovation Index 2023

Science & Tech 29/09/23 06:17 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization.' Denmark (9th) and the Republic of Korea (10th) Read More...

Punjab aims at 50 pc reduction in farm fires this year
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Punjab aims at 50 pc reduction in farm fires this year

Science & Tech 28/09/23 06:27 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Punjab aims to reduce farm fires by 50 per cent this winter season and completely eliminate stubble burning in six districts.' The State Action Plan envisages at least 50 per cent reduction in fir Read More...

India Ageing Report 2023
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India Ageing Report 2023

Science & Tech 28/09/23 06:21 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India will age rapidly in the coming decades.' By 2050, the share of the elderly in India’s total population can reach more than 20 per cent, according to the India Ageing Report 2023 relea Read More...

Malba Project
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Malba Project

Science & Tech 28/09/23 06:02 AM IST
by Mahesh

'In order to draw attention towards Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste or malba [debris], Green Park-resident Shamita Chaudhary (28) founded Malba Project, a start-up that focuses on C&D Read More...

INDO-PACIFIC ARMIES CHIEFS CONFERENCE
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INDO-PACIFIC ARMIES CHIEFS CONFERENCE

Science & Tech 28/09/23 05:52 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India hosted the three-day Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs’ Conclave (IPACC) from September 25 in New Delhi.' The 13th edition of IPACC witnessed the largest participation ever, from 30 countries Read More...

31st meeting of the Northern Zonal Council
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31st meeting of the Northern Zonal Council

Science & Tech 27/09/23 07:00 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah chaired the 31st meeting of the Northern Zonal Council at Amritsar, in Punjab.' The Northern Zonal Council in the 31st meeting at Amritsa Read More...

Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector
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Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector

Science & Tech 27/09/23 06:48 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the Scheme for the promotion of Research and Innovation in the Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP).' The Department of Pharmaceutical has proposed PR Read More...