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Philippines Set to Acquire $200 Million Akash Missile System from India

Philippines Set to Acquire $200 Million Akash Missile System from India

India is making significant progress in its defense exports, with a potential $200 million agreement for supplying its Akash missile system to the Philippines. This deal, anticipated to be finalized within the current fiscal year, underscores India’s expanding role in the global defense market and reinforces its relationship with the Philippines, a country that is […]

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Axis Bank Pledges ₹104 Crore to Ashoka University for Research Growth

Axis Bank Pledges ₹104 Crore to Ashoka University for Research Growth

In a significant step forward for interdisciplinary research in India, Axis Bank has pledged ₹104 crore to Ashoka University over the next four years. This funding aims to strengthen the university’s PhD and Post-Doctoral programs and enhance its research capabilities in Neurosciences, Behavioral Studies, and Physics. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),

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West Bengal’s “Nodi Bandhan” Scheme and Ghatal Masterplan

West Bengal’s “Nodi Bandhan” Scheme and Ghatal Masterplan

The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has launched the “Nodi Bandhan” scheme in the 2025-26 budget to promote river development and combat erosion along the Ganga-Padma. Additionally, a substantial budget has been allocated for the Ghatal Masterplan to tackle flooding issues in West Midnapore. These efforts are designed to reduce the

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ITER | The Future of Fusion Energy

ITER | The Future of Fusion Energy

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is the largest and most advanced tokamak-based fusion reactor in the world, currently being built in France. This ambitious project is a collaboration among 35 nations, including the United States, China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, and the European Union. ITER’s goal is to harness magnetic confinement fusion as a

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Lam Research to Invest ₹10,000 Crore in Karnataka’s Semiconductor Industry

Lam Research to Invest ₹10,000 Crore in Karnataka’s Semiconductor Industry

Lam Research, a prominent American semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has revealed plans to invest more than ₹10,000 crore in Karnataka. This announcement took place during the Global Investors Meet: Invest Karnataka 2025, which was held at Bangalore Palace on February 12, 2025. This initiative bolsters India’s semiconductor ecosystem and supports the government’s efforts to promote domestic

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China to Build First Deepwater ‘Space Station’ in South China Sea

China to Build First Deepwater ‘Space Station’ in South China Sea

After extensive discussions and technical evaluations, China has officially approved the construction of a deep-sea research facility in the strategically important South China Sea. This facility, known as a “deep-sea space station,” will be located 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) beneath the ocean’s surface. Its purpose is to enhance marine exploration and bolster China’s geopolitical influence

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Govt Approves Nilgai Culling in Haryana

Govt Approves Nilgai Culling in Haryana

The Haryana government has recently implemented new Wildlife (Protection) Rules that permit the shooting of male Nilgais, commonly referred to as blue bulls. This move is intended to tackle the increasing human-wildlife conflict, especially the harm Nilgais inflict on agriculture. However, it has led to protests from environmentalists and local communities, notably the Bishnoi community,

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