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    Delhi: India’s First Artificial Rain Trial on Anvil as Pollution Plan Advances

    Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told reporters she was confident the state was “fully geared to fight pollution,” referencing the Centre’s approval of the cloud seeding plan.
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    Clean tech

    Bengaluru Scientists Develop Flexible, Safe, Eco-friendly Aluminium Battery

    Although aluminium has great potential because it can store and release energy efficiently, scientists faced problems in practically using it due to its complicated chemistry.
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    India

    India Licenses First Indigenous Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine “AdFalciVax”

    The rollout of this vaccine could prove critical in India’s ambitious goal of achieving zero indigenous malaria cases by 2027 and full elimination by 2030.
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    Clean tech

    Fundamental Study will Support Breakthroughs in Cheap Green Hydrogen Technologies

    Scientists have taken a major step towards solving one of the biggest challenges facing green hydrogen: the scarcity of iridium.
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    India

    India Unveils First Indigenous Cost-Effective Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis: A Leap Toward Accessible Mobility

    With future plans to scale production and explore export possibilities, ADIDOC stands as a beacon of India’s ability to lead in affordable medical innovation.
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    India

    India: ‘National Biobank’ and India’s Longitudinal Population Data Study at CSIR-IGIB Kick Off

    Drawing inspiration from the UK Biobank model, the Indian version of the biobank is tailored to capture the country’s unique diversity – across geography, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds.
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    Agriculture

    Cabinet Approval for CIP South Asia Centre in Agra

    The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to establish International Potato Centre (CIP)’s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) at Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
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    Agroforestry

    Fire-Tolerant Chinaberry Tree Endorsed for Forest Planting

    Researchers say this makes it well-suited to planting in fire-affected areas for quick reforestation and regeneration — although experts also stress the need for a mix of species.
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    By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.
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    Delhi Tightens Grip on 2,354 Industries with Real-Time Emission Monitors and Stricter Pollution Limits

    The plan underscores both the technical feasibility of continuous industrial monitoring at scale and the practical difficulties of extending such systems to thousands of smaller enterprises.

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