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India’s Growing LPG Import Dependence Crisis 2026

India is facing its worst cooking gas supply crisis in recent history. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. This...

 March 17, 2026

CARA Tightens Adoption Record and Privacy Rules

The Central Adoption Resource Authority has issued fresh directions to State Adoption Resource Agencies across States and Union Territories to strengthen compliance with adoption procedures, protect adoptee records,...

 March 17, 2026

India’s Nuclear Energy Future Under SHANTI Act 2025

The SHANTI Act 2025 marks a major shift in India’s nuclear energy sector. It opens nuclear power development to public and private players, academia, and industry. The goal...

 March 17, 2026

Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project Inaugurated in Assam

The 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project in Assam’s Dima Hasao district was virtually inaugurated on 13 March 2026. Built at a cost of over Rs 2,300 crore,...

 March 17, 2026

Gyan Bharatam Mission for Manuscript Heritage

India has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission under the Ministry of Culture to survey, document, conserve, digitise and make manuscripts accessible across the country. The mission covers manuscripts...

 March 17, 2026

MoSPI Revises GDP Base Year to 2022-23

India’s statistical system has undergone a major update with the revision of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The revised estimates were released...

 March 17, 2026

India Submits First Nagoya Protocol Report

India has submitted its First National Report on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising...

 March 17, 2026

BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange in Maharashtra

India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange Programme in Maharashtra from 9 to 15 of this month. The initiative aimed to promote knowledge sharing, strengthen regional cooperation, and...

 March 17, 2026

UNEP Report on Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines

Unused and expired medicines are emerging as a major environmental and public health concern, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) guidance document on safe disposal....

 March 17, 2026

Deendayal Port Prepares for Vessel Surge

Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat, is preparing to handle a sharp rise in vessel traffic over a 72-hour period from March 13 to 15. The increase comes amid...

 March 16, 2026

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