India and EU Launch €15.2 Million EV Battery Recycling Initiative to Strengthen Clean Mobility Ecosystem
India and the European Union have launched a major €15.2 million joint initiative aimed at
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India Builds 200 LMT Fertilizer Stock Ahead of Kharif 2026, Says No MRP Hike for Farmers
According to the Department of Fertilizers, the present stock level is significantly higher than the usual buffer of around 33 percent, indicating improved advance planning, stocking and logistics management. The government has also assured farmers that there is no change in the Maximum Retail Price of major fertilizers, providing relief at a time when input costs and seasonal farm preparations remain crucial for the agricultural economy.
India’s Labour Market Remains Stable as Rural Wage Jobs Rise and Urban Unemployment Eases in PLFS January–March 2026
According to the survey, the overall Labour Force Participation Rate for persons aged 15 years and above stood at 55.5 percent in January–March 2026, compared with 55.8 percent in the previous quarter. Rural LFPR was recorded at 58.2 percent, while urban LFPR stood at 50.2 percent. The figures suggest that participation in the labour market remained largely steady across both rural and urban India despite minor quarter-on-quarter movements.
India’s Civilisational Diplomacy Works Better Than Traditional Soft Power
This emerging form of outreach can best be described as “civilisational diplomacy” — the projection of an ancient and continuously evolving cultural ecosystem through spirituality, philosophy, wellness traditions, pluralism, historical memory, diaspora networks, democratic coexistence, and cultural confidence accumulated over thousands of years.
Cumin in Ayurveda — The Ancient Digestive Spice That Became a Daily Medicine in Indian Kitchens
In Ayurveda, jeera is considered particularly valuable because it works gently yet effectively on the digestive system without excessively aggravating the body. Unlike many heating spices that may cause irritation in sensitive individuals, jeera is generally regarded as balancing, soothing, and suitable for regular consumption.
Jaishankar Opens UN Exhibition Showcasing India’s 2,000-Year Mathematical Legacy
The exhibition also underlines a broader historical point: mathematics may be universal, but many of its key tools were shaped by Indian intellectual traditions before travelling through West Asia and into Europe. Indian decimal place-value numerals are recognised as ancestors of the modern decimal number system, while Brahmagupta’s work laid foundations in arithmetic and algebra.
Operation Sindoor and the Rise of India’s AI-Enabled Warfare Doctrine
The operation, launched in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, rapidly evolved into one of the most technologically significant military confrontations between India and Pakistan in recent decades. The strikes themselves reportedly lasted only minutes, but the broader operational and strategic consequences are continuing to reshape India’s military doctrine, procurement priorities, and battlefield philosophy.
ICMR Transfers Three Indigenous Medical Technologies to Industry at National Technology Day 2026
A major highlight of the event was the transfer of three ICMR-developed technologies to industry through licensing agreements under ICMR’s Medical Innovations Patent Mitra initiative. The first technology, a cost-effective PSP94 ELISA designed to help guide prostate biopsy decisions in patients with PSA levels below 20 ng/ml, was developed at ICMR–National Institute for Research in Women’s Health by Dr. Dhanashree Jagtap, Dr. Smita Mahale and Dr. Bhakti Pathak. It was licensed to Krishgen Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Nedum Cheralathan — The Sangam Age Emperor Who Challenged Kings Across Land and Sea
the ancient world’s most vibrant maritime trade networks.
Nedum Cheralathan is particularly remembered for expanding Chera prestige beyond Kerala’s western coast and projecting military influence deep into Tamilakam. Sangam poets describe him as a ruler whose authority extended up to the Himalayas, giving rise to the title “Imayavaramban,” meaning “the one whose boundary reached the Himalayas.”
Indian Coast Guard’s Indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle Programme Advances with Girder Laying Ceremony in Goa
The contract for six Air Cushion Vehicles was signed with Chowgule & Company Private Limited, Goa, on October 24, 2024. These platforms are designed for multipurpose maritime roles and are expected to give the Indian Coast Guard greater speed, reach and flexibility in areas where conventional boats may face operational limitations. ACVs can operate over shallow waters, marshy areas and difficult coastal terrain, making them particularly useful for India’s vast coastline, island territories, river mouths, creeks and sensitive coastal zones.