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Black Holes in Dwarf Galaxies

Small dwarf spheroidal galaxies orbiting the Milky Way may host central black holes, a question that is important for understanding black hole seeds, galaxy evolution, and the validity...

 April 18, 2026

India Advances Animal Health Under One Health Framework

India reviewed major steps in strengthening its animal health system at the 10th meeting of the Empowered Committee for Animal Health in New Delhi. The meeting focused on...

 April 18, 2026

India Approves ₹12,980 Crore Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool

India has approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) with a corpus of ₹12,980 crore to provide comprehensive insurance cover for the maritime sector. The initiative aims to...

 April 18, 2026

Lakhwar Multipurpose Project on Yamuna Gains Pace

North India’s water and energy security is set to receive a boost as the 300 MW Lakhwar multipurpose project on the Yamuna river in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, moves...

 April 18, 2026

Taxability of Loan Waiver Under Income Tax Provisions

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued clarifications on the tax treatment of loan waivers in India. The guidelines specify conditions under which loan waivers are taxable...

 April 18, 2026

Texprocil Refutes USTR Allegations on Indian Cotton Textile Sector

The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) has officially submitted a rebuttal to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding allegations of "structural excess capacity" and "forced labour"...

 April 18, 2026

Government Withdraws Aadhaar App Pre-Installation Mandate

The Government of India has withdrawn its proposal to mandate pre-installation of the Aadhaar app on all smartphones sold in the country. The decision affects smartphone manufacturers and...

 April 18, 2026

Below-Normal Monsoon and West Asia Conflict Impact Agriculture

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted a 90% probability of below-normal monsoon rainfall for 2024. The forecast projects 92% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall, indicating a...

 April 18, 2026

Trump Criticises NATO Over Strait of Hormuz Situation

Former US President Donald Trump criticised NATO for its response to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He made the remarks during a public address in the United...

 April 18, 2026

Dearness Allowance Raised by 2% for Central Employees

The Government of India approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, effective from July 1, 2024. The decision affects over 50...

 April 18, 2026

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