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    Bold, New Chapter in India’s Vision for Agricultural and Economic Transformation: Narendra Modi

    In his address to the nation on the occasion of India's Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a comprehensive vision for transforming India’s...
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    Global Rise in Heat Stress Threatens Workers’ Health and Safety, New ILO Report Warns

    In Chennai, a multi-component heat stress prevention plan was introduced at a brick kiln, including shaded work areas, improved sanitation, and electric vehicles to...
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    Modi on India’s Vision for 2047: A Commitment to Development, Inclusivity, and Innovation

    While ending his annual speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a mission to introduce one lakh young...
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    Yale Survey Reveals Diverse Climate Change Opinions Across India

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    ICMR, Panacea Biotec initiate Dengue Vaccine Phase 3 Clinical Trials in India

    Panacea Biotec has worked extensively on these strains to develop a full-fledged vaccine formulation and holds a process patent for this work. Phase 1...
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    Government Unveils Operational Guidelines for ‘Model Solar Village’ Initiative

    The State/UT Renewable Energy Development Agency will oversee the implementation of the scheme, with guidance from the DLC. This structure is designed to ensure...
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    MoSPI Releases ‘Women and Men in India 2023’ Report

    The publication presents data disaggregated by gender, urban-rural divide, and geographical region, which helps to understand the disparities that exist between different groups of...
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    Agriculture policy

    Obeying Drug Withdrawal Periods for Safeguarding Public Health: A One Health Perspective

    Obeying drug withdrawal periods become costlier for the farmers. For example, if your egg layers or cows get sick, and you have no other...
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