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Centre approves South Asia unit of International Potato Centre at Agra

Centre approves South Asia unit of International Potato Centre at Agra

 India’s Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a regional-level research wing of the International Potato Center (CIP) based in Peru, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The new center aims to improve potato and sweet potato research and development in South Asia. The new center will be known by the abbreviation, CIP-South Asia Regional Center (CSARC), […]

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India’s First Quantum Computing Valley to Launch in Amaravati by January 2026

India’s First Quantum Computing Valley to Launch in Amaravati by January 2026

In a significant change for India’s quantum technology ecosystem, Andhra Pradesh will host the country’s first Quantum Computing Valley Amaravati by January, 2026, according to Katamneni Bhaskar, Secretary, ITE&C during a high-level workshop in Vijayawada. The Amaravati Quantum Valley Tech Park will serve as India’s national innovation hub, which complements the objectives of the National

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Dangeti Jahnavi Becomes first Indian astronaut on Titans Space mission in 2029

Dangeti Jahnavi Becomes first Indian astronaut on Titans Space mission in 2029

Dangeti Jahnavi of Palakollu, West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh made an Indian history in space exploration by completing NASA’s International Air and Space program. This is both very important as Jahnavi is a pioneer in the on-going engagement of India in international space missions and it showcases the tremendous increase in capabilities in aerospace

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Favipiravir drug shows promise against Chandipura virus in preclinical studies by NIV

Favipiravir drug shows promise against Chandipura virus in preclinical studies by NIV

Recent research has demonstrated the feasibility of using Favipiravir as a therapeutic option when it comes to Chandipura virus (CHPV). These preclinical studies were performed by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, and showed that it was capable of decreasing the viral load in tissues and improving survival time in treated animals. Chandipura

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India Moves to ‘One Nation, One Time’: IST to Become Mandatory

India Moves to ‘One Nation, One Time’: IST to Become Mandatory

In a historic step toward digital sovereignty and national security, the Government of India will soon enforce the use of Indian Standard Time (IST) in all legal, commercial, digital, and administrative contexts. The Indian Standard Time (Legal Metrology) Rules, 2025 will soon be notified, with the goal of transitioning away from reliance on foreign time

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Centre launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub to promote inclusive growth

Centre launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub to promote inclusive growth

In India, as part of progress in gender budgeting, a Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub has been launched. The purpose of the hub is to improve the understanding and functioning of the gender budgeting processes in various sectors. The launch occurred at a national consultation in New Delhi, indicating the government’s commitment to gender equal governance.

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1st Indian reference to Halley's Comet found in Sanskrit inscription

1st Indian reference to Halley’s Comet found in Sanskrit inscription

In an exciting discovery in India, a copper plate inscription from the year 1456 CE has been found from the Srisailam Mallikarjunaswamy temple in Andhra Pradesh. This inscription is the first epigraphical reference to Halley’s Comet in the history of India. It has been announced by Dr. K. Munirathnam Reddy, Director Epigraphy Branch, Archaeological Survey

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