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    The roundtable discussed promoting empowering narratives for women in media, exploring collaboration opportunities between media organizations, advocacy groups and content creators for positive change...
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    AYUSH-ICMR Advanced Centre for Integrated Health Research Launched

    Collaborative Research in AYUSH is extremely important as it bridges the gap between traditional knowledge and modern scientific research, promoting a synergistic approach to...
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    Gender equality

    Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality: Logo and Website Launched

    The Alliance is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and anchored by the CII Centre for Women Leadership with the World Economic...
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    Finance and Economy

    WTO Negotiation Session on Fisheries Subsidies held at Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference-13

    India reiterates that responsible and sustainable fisheries is a practice ingrained in ethos and practices of India’s large and varied fishing community. The WTO negotiation...
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    India’s First Septic Tank Cleaning Robot Works Tirelessly

    Solinas, has developed the affordable robotic solution integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inspect, clean, and manage confined space for sanitation purposes. It has helped...
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    Climate change

    Cabinet Approves Flood Management and Border Areas Programme 

    This is particularly relevant as the increased incidence of extreme events have been witnessed during last few years in view of likely impact of...
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