India's push for coal gasification aims to convert vast high-ash coal reserves into syngas, producing vital chemicals like methanol and urea to reduce import dependence. The ₹37,500-crore incentive scheme targets 100 million tonnes of gasification by 2030.
Click to View MoreThe recent discovery of the Mesalina bishnoi lizard in Rajasthan highlights the Thar Desert's unique biodiversity. Surviving extreme climates, these arid ecosystems heavily rely on traditional conservation by the Bishnoi community, who historically sacrificed lives protecting native flora and fauna.
Click to View MoreThe ₹2000-crore MAHA Water Mission, launched by ANRF and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to accelerate innovation in water management. It funds multidisciplinary consortia up to ₹20 crore to develop scalable technologies across five critical themes,
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Click to View MoreBorder Roads Organisation's Project UDAYAK recently celebrated its 37th Raising Day. Managing 1,457 km of strategic roads, it plays a vital role in national security by developing resilient infrastructure along the LAC and the Indo-Myanmar border.
Click to View MoreLand pooling has emerged as a voluntary, self-financing alternative to the costly and contentious compulsory land acquisition under the RFCTLARR Act 2013. While it prevents displacement, it excludes landless laborers and marginalized communities from sharing urban development benefits.
Click to View MoreThe MHA amended the Immigration and Foreigners Rules in 2026, mandating foreign nationals to register before their 180-day visa expires. It restricts extended stays to emergencies, introduces online appeals, and eases reporting for children of Indian citizens.
Click to View MoreThe Right to Be Forgotten, rooted in Article 21 and DPDP Act 2023, empowers individuals to de-index outdated digital records. The Delhi High Court balances this informational privacy against open justice, protecting individuals from permanent digital stigmatization.
Click to View MoreUrban air pollution (PM2.5) breaches the placental barrier, causing inflammation and inhibiting the crucial IGFBP3 growth protein. This leads to restricted foetal development, low birth weight, and lifelong neurological risks, highlighting a severe maternal-foetal health crisis.
Click to View MoreIndia’s EV sales are booming, but heavy reliance on Chinese battery imports poses strategic risks. Achieving autonomy requires accelerating domestic manufacturing, diversifying supply chains via global alliances, and adopting alternative chemistries like sodium-ion to ensure long-term resilience.
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