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What Makes India’s Geography So Remarkably Diverse?

What Makes India’s Geography So Remarkably Diverse?

India, the seventh-largest country globally, spans a total area of 3,287,263 square kilometers. Situated north of the equator, its mainland extends...
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India Intensifies Critical Minerals Exploration to Reduce Import Dependence

India Intensifies Critical Minerals Exploration to Reduce Import Dependence

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India is significantly increasing its exploration efforts for critical minerals. This initiative aims to foster a startup-driven mining ecosystem and establish robust domestic value chains, thereby reducing the nation's reliance on imports for these essential resources. During the Governing Body meeting of the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust in New Delhi, co-chaired by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Dr. Singh emphasized the need to accelerate exploration, particularly for lithium and other critical minerals, to align with global demand and India’s strategic requirements. He highlighted ongoing exploration activities in regions such as Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir and called for their expansion. The Minister also stressed the importance of creating a supportive environment for startups and private sector involvement through institutional support, incentives, and expedited approvals for mining ...
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Study Reveals Nearly Half of Global Farmers Suffer Annual Pesticide Poisoning

Study Reveals Nearly Half of Global Farmers Suffer Annual Pesticide Poisoning

A recent study, commissioned by Pesticide Action Network and published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, indicates that an estimated 402 million to 433 million cases of unintentional acute pesticide poisoning affect farmers and farm workers globally each year. This figure suggests that approximately 46% of the world's farming population, which stands at 934 million, experiences poisoning annually. The highest incidence rates were observed in southern Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Africa, with Burkina Faso reporting the highest national incidence at nearly 84% of its farmers and farm workers. The study also found that pesticide poisoning leads to an estimated 11,000 deaths annually, with almost 60% of these occurring in India. Despite global efforts to highlight the dangers, pesticide use has doubled since 1990, reaching 3.8 million metric tons in 2023. The research defines acute pesticide poisoning as any illness or health effect experienced shortly after exposure and did not account for the impa...
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India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes

India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes

BENGALURU, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Apple raised prices on its existing iPhone lineup in India by as much as 41% within hours of unveiling newer models, bucking its usual practice of discounting older variants and marking one of the steepest hikes in any market where it has repriced this year.
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GSK Invests in Regenerative Agriculture Carbon Credits from Varaha in India

GSK Invests in Regenerative Agriculture Carbon Credits from Varaha in India

GSK Invests in Regenerative Agriculture Carbon Credits from Varaha in India
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Karnataka Seeks Global Investment for Expanded Clean Energy Program

Karnataka Seeks Global Investment for Expanded Clean Energy Program

Karnataka Seeks Global Investment for Expanded Clean Energy Program
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How Yoga Transformed From an Ancient Spiritual Practice Into Modern Wellness

How Yoga Transformed From an Ancient Spiritual Practice Into Modern Wellness

Yoga, an ancient spiritual practice originating in India, has undergone a remarkable transformation as it journeyed to the Western world. What bega...
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India Advances Defense Self-Reliance with Local AK-203 Assault Rifle Production

India Advances Defense Self-Reliance with Local AK-203 Assault Rifle Production

India is making significant strides in its defense sector self-reliance through the local production of the AK-203 Sher assault rifle, an advanced version of Russia’s Kalashnikov. The first 100% locally component-sourced AK-203 assault rifle has been successfully test-fired at the Korwa manufacturing facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Indo-Russian Rifles, a joint venture established in 2019, is preparing to submit the rifle to the Indian Army for trials this month. Deliveries of these indigenous rifles are slated to begin by April 2027, with a goal to supply over 600,000 rifles to the military by December 2030. The joint venture aims to produce one rifle every 100 seconds at peak capacity. This initiative is part of India's 'Make in India' program, designed to reduce its reliance on imported weapons, particularly from Russia, which is currently prioritizing its own defense needs due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The AK-203 is also noted to be at least 25% cheaper than imported versions and could be a...
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India Expands Healthcare Workforce and Infrastructure, Emphasizing Equitable Access

India Expands Healthcare Workforce and Infrastructure, Emphasizing Equitable Access

India's Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda highlighted significant advancements in the country's healthcare sector at the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia (RC79) in Timor-Leste. Nadda emphasized India's commitment to expanding its medical, nursing, and allied healthcare workforce, alongside ensuring equitable access to specialized care, particularly for rural, tribal, and underserved populations. The number of medical colleges in India has increased by 121.71% since 2014, rising from 387 to 858. This expansion has led to a substantial increase in MBBS seats to 142,464 and postgraduate seats to 86,287. The government aims to create an additional 10,000 postgraduate seats by 2028–29, prioritizing underserved areas and specialties like Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, and Family Medicine. Furthermore, 157 new nursing colleges have been established, co-located with existing medical colleges, projected to produce approximately 15,700 nursing graduates an...
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Mars Impact Fund Allocates $13 Million to Six Global Projects

Mars Impact Fund Allocates $13 Million to Six Global Projects

Mars Impact Fund Allocates $13 Million to Six Global Projects
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KLA Corporation Invests Over ₹1,020 Crore in Chennai Land for Major Global Capability Center

KLA Corporation Invests Over ₹1,020 Crore in Chennai Land for Major Global Capability Center

KLA Corporation Invests Over ₹1,020 Crore in Chennai Land for Major Global Capability Center
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CohnReznick Expands Global Operations to Support U.S. Client Services with New Hyderabad Office

CohnReznick Expands Global Operations to Support U.S. Client Services with New Hyderabad Office

CohnReznick Expands Global Operations to Support U.S. Client Services with New Hyderabad Office