Category: Govt

India has achieved a landmark milestone by successfully auctioning 200 mineral blocks during the financial year 2025–26, marking the highest number of auctions conducted in a single year since the introduction of the auction regime. This achievement reflects the growing effectiveness, transparency, and maturity of the mineral allocation framework in the country.   Out of the total auctions, 123 blocks were granted as Mining Leases (ML), enabling immediate commencement of production, while 77 were Composite Licences (CL), aimed at promoting systematic exploration followed by mining. Notably, 22 critical mineral blocks…

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The keel laying ceremony of Yard 16402 & 16403, the second and third ship of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), was held at M/s YMPL, Ratnagiri on March 17, 2026.  With a range of 5,000 nautical miles, these ships will be capable of achieving a maximum speed of 23 knots. Measuring 117 meters in length and having a strength of 11 officers and 110 men, it will also feature state-of-the-art machinery and advanced technological systems, including AI-based predictive maintenance systems, Remote Piloted Drones, Integrated Bridge System (IBS), and…

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) to usher in a new era of plug-and-play industrial development in the country. The scheme aims to provide ready-built industrial infrastructure with pre-approved clearances, enabling industries to commence operations in a time-bound and efficient manner.   Salient Features:  Development of plug-and-play industrial parks with world-class infrastructure  Availability of pre-cleared land and statutory approvals  Provision of common utilities and trunk infrastructure  Promotion of integrated industrial townships  Focus on ease of doing business and reducing compliance…

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The Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) organised a closed-door workshop on Operationalising the Updated AML/CFT Guidelines for Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers (VDA SPs) in New Delhi. The workshop brought together officials from the Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) and representatives of Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers registered as Reporting Entities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Shri Amit Mohan Govil, Director, Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND), delivered the Chief Guest Address at the workshop. In his address, he emphasised the importance of effective implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the…

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A recent geological study has provided new insights into the evolution of the Ladakh magmatic arc in the northwestern Himalaya, shedding light on the processes involved in the formation of the Himalayan mountain range.   The research focuses on understanding the origin and development of the Ladakh magmatic arc, which formed due to subduction-related tectonic activity prior to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates.   According to the study, the magmatic arc developed as a result of the subduction of the Neo-Tethys Oceanic Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate.…

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The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial support to Acrannolife Genomics Private Limited for the indigenous manufacturing of advanced In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) kits.   The project aims to strengthen domestic capabilities in producing high-quality diagnostic solutions, reducing reliance on imports and enhancing self-reliance in the healthcare sector.   The supported initiative focuses on developing and manufacturing advanced IVD kits for accurate and rapid disease detection. These kits are expected to meet global quality standards and cater to both domestic and…

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A recent study has highlighted that a sudden cooling event in Greenland around 8,200 years ago led to a significant weakening of the Indian Summer Monsoon, demonstrating strong interconnections in the global climate system.   The event, known as the 8.2-kiloyear climate event, was triggered by a massive influx of freshwater into the North Atlantic Ocean due to melting ice sheets. This disrupted the Atlantic ocean circulation, leading to widespread cooling over Greenland and surrounding regions.   According to the study, the cooling caused large-scale changes in atmospheric circulation patterns.…

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# Summit to spotlight strategic leadership in GCCs, focusing on value creation, capability augmentation, and the evolving role of CMAs The The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament and functioning under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, is organising the RISE India Leadership Summit 2026 on March 18, 2026 at Shangri-La Eros. The announcement was made today during a press conference hosted by ICMAI at its headquarters in New Delhi. The Summit will focus…

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# Renke Commission Chair Balkrishna Renke Warns of Nationwide Agitation if Demands Are Ignored Representatives of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NT-DNT) from across India have announced the formation of the “DNT–NT Federation of India” following a national consultation held in Delhi on March 14–15, 2026. Community representatives have demanded that the Government of India include a separate column with a unique caste code for NT-DNT communities in the 2027 Census. They also warned that if the identity and recognition of these communities continue to be ignored, a nationwide democratic…

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Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, performed the Bhumi Pujan for two coal gasification projects in Maharashtra, marking a significant step towards promoting cleaner and more efficient utilization of coal resources.   The projects, undertaken under the aegis of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, aim to convert coal into synthesis gas (syngas), which can be used for producing chemicals, fertilizers, and cleaner fuels. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision to enhance value addition in the coal sector and reduce dependence on imports.  …

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