In a landmark move ahead of the upcoming national census, the Bathou religion, practiced by the Bodo community of Assam, has been granted a separate code—a first-time recognition of its religious identity at the national level. This official acknowledgment marks a significant step toward preserving and promoting the cultural and spiritual heritage of one of […]
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In a landmark moment for the anime and entertainment industry, Masako Nozawa, the legendary voice behind Son Goku from the Dragon Ball franchise, has been selected as one of the 2025 Persons of Cultural Merit honorees in Japan. This makes her the first voice actor ever to receive this prestigious cultural award, marking a turning
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In a major leap toward strategic material independence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at the Strategic Materials Technology Complex of PTC Industries in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This facility is expected to play a pivotal role in India’s mission for Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), especially in critical sectors like defence,
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In a major move to modernize India’s mineral governance, the Ministry of Mines has released the first-ever State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) and State Rankings for 2025. Announced as part of the Union Budget 2025–26, this index aims to benchmark States on how efficiently and sustainably they manage their non-coal mineral resources, ushering in a
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In a significant move to bolster Western supply chain resilience and curb China’s dominance in critical minerals, U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a wide-ranging critical minerals agreement on October 21, 2025, at their first formal summit in the White House. The agreement establishes a new $8.5 billion mineral supply
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The Government of India has rolled out the ambitious ₹600 crore Kapas Kranti Mission, aimed at boosting long-staple cotton farming and enhancing productivity in key growing areas. This initiative was unveiled in Hyderabad by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who shared plans to expand successful farming models and foster scientific and technological advancements in cotton
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the curtain-raiser for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, scheduled to be held at Panjab University in Chandigarh from December 6 to 9. IISF 2025 aims to highlight the nation’s scientific accomplishments and encourage active public participation. The festival will bring together scientists, researchers, innovators and students to
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The Ministry of Mines unveiled the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) in 2025, a significant development that ranks Indian states based on their capacity to foster mining reforms and sustainable practices. It is a key step to improve the mining sector and was announced in the Union Budget 2025–26. The State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI)
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In a major step forward for enhancing India’s tourism potential, the state of Nagaland has nominated the Dzükou Valley under the national initiative for the Development of 50 Tourist Destinations of Global Standards. This proposal was presented by Temjen Imna Along, the state’s Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, at the National Conference of State
Six new species of dragonflies and damselflies were found in Silent Valley National Park during an odonate survey. The survey was conducted from October 10 to 12. The survey, jointly held by Silent Valley National Park and the Society for Odonate Studies (SOS), recorded the growing richness of the park’s pristine ecosystem. The survey recorded
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