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UNLOCKING TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED NANOMATERIALS FOR FUTURE ELECTRONICS

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how small organic molecules can be guided to form advanced functional materials. This could facilitate future electronic devices, tuneable optoelectronic systems, responsive materials, and bioelectronic interfaces. The team from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), both ...

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SCIENTISTS DEVELOP HUMIDITY-RESPONSIVE BRAIN-LIKE SENSOR INSPIRED BY FROGS THAT CAN SAVE ENERGY IN CONVENTIONAL ELECTRONICS

A novel neuromorphic sensor that mimics the response of the brain to environmental changes, primarily humidity, with the ability to process, and store information in a single device, similar to biological systems, could significantly reduce energy consumption and data-processing requirements compared to conventional electronics. Neuromorphic electronics are gaining importance as conventional computing systems struggle with increasing energy consumption and data processing ...

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Government notifies Two Key Institutions as Repositories under Biological Diversity Act, 2002

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), in consultation with the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has enabled the notification of two institutions – Referral Centre Bhavasagara at CMLRE, Kochi and MACS Collection of Microorganisms and National Fungal Culture Collection at Agharkar Research Institute, Pune – as designated repositories under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The ...

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Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector Institutions, Investment, and Inclusion

Key Takeaways The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed the highest-ever total annual budgetary support of Rs. 2,761.80 crores for the fisheries sector. PMMSY continues to be the central pillar of fisheries development, with an allocation of Rs 2,500 crore in 2026–27. KCC benefits have reached 4.39 lakh fishers, insurance coverage has been extended to 3.3 million beneficiaries, and livelihood support has benefited about 7.44 lakh fisher families. Fish production has increased to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY ...

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Launch of the first ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)

Highlights: NSO launches the first ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) covering incorporated services sector enterprises across India with the reference period being the financial year 2024-25. The survey is aimed at developing a comprehensive database of the incorporated services sector of the country. The survey uses GSTN database as sampling frame. More than 1.21 lakh enterprises ...

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NEW STUDY HELPS IN DECODING INDIA’S FARMING PAST IN GANGA PLAIN USING GRASS POLLEN GRAINS

A novel way to distinguish between pollen from cultivated crops and from wild grasses enables scientists to unlock the story of India’s agricultural beginnings, particularly in the Central Ganga Plain.  It offers a powerful window into how human societies shaped the landscape over millennia. India is the second-largest producer of wheat and rice, the world’s major food staples. Establishing region-specific ...

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Indian Railways Approves ₹1,364.45 Crore for Kavach Deployment and Signalling Modernisation Across Multiple Zones

Indian Railways has approved multiple projects worth ₹1,364.45 crore to strengthen safety, signalling and communication infrastructure across its network. The sanctioned works include provision of Kavach on locomotives, expansion of optical fibre cable network and replacement of panel interlocking with electronic interlocking systems across various railway zones. Kavach equipment to be installed on 232 locomotives in Southern Railway Indian Railways ...

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India achieves highest-ever annual wind energy addition of 6.05 GW in 2025–26

India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26 crossing the landmark of 5.5 GW capacity addition in FY 2016-17. This also represents an increase of nearly 46% over the capacity added in FY 2024–25 marking a decisive acceleration in India’s onshore wind deployment trajectory. With this addition, India’s cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 ...

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Major Ports Record 915 Million Tonnes Cargo in FY 2025–26, Surpass Target with 7.06% Growth

In a significant achievement for India’s maritime sector, the Major Ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025–26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT. This marks a year-on-year growth of 7.06%, reaffirming the sector’s strong recovery, enhanced efficiency, and sustained growth trajectory. This milestone underscores the ...

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Prospects of Sunrise Industries in Odisha

Odisha is now a favoured destination for investors for setting up of various sunrise industries. A sunrise industry is characterised by significant future potential, higher investment level, newer technology, rapid innovation and high growth rate. In view of transforming our nation to “Viksit Bharat by 2047”, our state Odisha also has envisioned to make the state “Samruddha state by 2036”. ...

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