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Startup India FoF 2.0 Notified With ₹10,000 Crore Corpus

The Government has notified Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (Startup India FoF 2.0) with a total corpus of ₹10,000 crore to mobilise venture and growth capital for...

 April 14, 2026

ANRF Reviews Research Roadmap

India’s Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has reviewed its future roadmap with a focus on mission-driven research, societal innovation and wider public access to scientific knowledge. The initiative...

 April 14, 2026

Midlife Vitamin D Linked to Brain Health

Vitamin D has long been associated with bone strength, but new evidence suggests it may also influence long-term brain health. Recent research indicates that vitamin D levels in...

 April 14, 2026

KABIL Gets Argentina Clearance for Lithium Exploration

State-owned Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has received environmental clearance from Argentina for deep exploration of five brine lithium blocks. The approval will allow borehole drilling, surveys and...

 April 14, 2026

Konyak Herbal Formulation Shows Anti-Cancer Potential

A new study led by researchers from Nagaland University has identified the anti-cancer potential of a traditional five-plant herbal formulation used by the Konyak Naga tribe. The preliminary...

 April 14, 2026

India to Become Second-Largest Solar Market by 2026

India is projected to become the world’s second-largest solar energy market by 2026. The country aims to expand its solar capacity significantly, positioning itself behind China in global...

 April 14, 2026

Women’s Reservation Bill Proposes Lok Sabha Seats Increase

The Women’s Reservation Bill proposes increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 by reserving one-third of seats for women. The bill aims to enhance women’s representation in...

 April 14, 2026

IEA Reports Sharpest Quarterly Decline in Global Oil Demand

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported a 2.1 million barrels per day (mb/d) decline in global crude oil demand in Q1 2024. This is the steepest quarterly drop...

 April 14, 2026

India’s Soybean Imports Surge in 2025-26 Oil Year

India’s soybean imports increased sharply during the 2025-26 oil year, driven by rising domestic demand and supply constraints. The oil year runs from October 2025 to September 2026....

 April 14, 2026

IMD Forecasts Below-Normal 2024 Southwest Monsoon

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted a below-normal southwest monsoon for 2024. The monsoon rainfall is expected to be 92% of the Long Period Average (LPA) with a...

 April 14, 2026

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