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Smooth-Coated Otters Recorded in Nandhaur Sanctuary

The Uttarakhand Forest Department has officially recorded smooth-coated otters in Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time. The rare semi-aquatic mammals were captured through camera traps and mobile...

 February 21, 2026

Core Industries Index Rises 4.0 Per Cent

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rose by 4.0 per cent in January 2026 on a provisional basis compared with January 2025. The ICI tracks output...

 February 21, 2026

Export Promotion Mission Expands MSME Support

India has expanded its Export Promotion Mission with seven new interventions aimed at strengthening MSME participation in global trade. The initiative is designed to reduce export costs, improve...

 February 21, 2026

New GDP Base Year 2022–23: Methodology Shift

India is set to release a new series of National Accounts with FY 2022–23 as the base year on February 27, 2026. The revision, undertaken by the Ministry...

 February 21, 2026

Access Pass for EEZ Fishing: Expanding India’s Blue Economy

In a significant step towards deep-sea fisheries reform, the Union Government has launched the Access Pass system for fishing in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Unveiled at Veraval...

 February 21, 2026

PLI Scheme: India’s Manufacturing Push

Launched in 2020, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme represents one of India’s most ambitious industrial policy interventions in recent decades. With an approved outlay of ₹1.91 lakh...

 February 21, 2026

Vajra Ghaat: Testing Artillery in the Thar

The Indian Army’s Southern Command recently conducted Exercise Vajra Ghaat at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The drill showcased the operational capabilities of the...

 February 21, 2026

EU–India Talent Mobility Gateway Opens

India and the European Union have taken a significant step in deepening strategic cooperation with the launch of the first European Legal Gateway Office in New Delhi. Announced...

 February 21, 2026

Early-Maturing Wheat Varieties for Kashmir

Scientists at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST-K) have developed two new wheat varieties tailored to Kashmir’s unique agro-climatic conditions. Named Shalimar Wheat-3 (SW-3) and...

 February 21, 2026

Telangana’s AI Ambition and Global Partnerships

At the India AI Impact Summit–2026 in New Delhi, Telangana positioned itself as a leading subnational hub for artificial intelligence-driven innovation. During the US–India Business Council (USIBC) Round...

 February 21, 2026

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