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November 3, 2026 12:58 AM

Govt working on a booster shot for biopharma startups

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday held a discussion with India’s biopharma and biotechnology startups on key challenges and ways to unlock new opportunities for growth in the sector. The minister indicated that the government i...

November 3, 2026 12:47 AM

INS Sudarshini Returns to Kochi After Completing 22,000-Nautical-Mile Lokayan 26 Expedition

The Indian Navy accorded a ceremonial welcome to INS Sudarshini on its return to Kochi on 02 Nov, following the successful completion of Lokayan 26, a ten-month transoceanic sailing expedition spanning over 22,000 nautical miles across the oceans. T...

November 3, 2026 12:19 AM

1st International Maize Conference Calls for Higher Productivity, Innovative Breeding and Farmer-Centric Research

The 1st International Maize Conference 2026 began at the JD Convention Centre in Hyderabad on Monday, bringing together scientists, policymakers, agricultural institutions and industry stakeholders to discuss strategies to advance maize research, pro...

November 2, 2026 11:49 PM

Rajiv Ranjan Singh Announces Centre of Excellence for Siri Cattle in Sikkim, Launches North District Milk Producers’ Union

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh, alias Lalan Singh, on Monday announced that the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, will establish a Centre of Excellence for the cons...

November 2, 2026 10:25 PM

India’s east coast braces for Cyclone Murasu; downpour disrupts flights, thousands move to safety

Heavy rains lashed India's eastern coastal states that braced for a second severe cyclone within a week, cancelling several flights, putting disaster response teams on alert and shifting thousands of people to safety on Monday. Cyclone Murasu, a nam...

November 2, 2026 10:06 PM

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Visit Nepal on November 4-5

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will undertake a 2-day official visit to Nepal from November 4 to 5 at the invitation of Nepal's Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai. The visit will provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the full ra...

November 2, 2026 9:37 PM

PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026, Urges Startups and IITs to Develop Solar Solutions for Household Energy Needs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged startups, IITs, innovators and entrepreneurs to develop round-the-clock, all-weather solar models capable of meeting the maximum energy needs of households, including rooftop solar cooking to reduce relian...

November 2, 2026 9:18 PM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits UAE, reviews progress in India-UAE partnership

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Abu Dhabi on November 1-2, holding meetings with several senior UAE officials and dignitaries, discussing cooperation in key sectors including diplomacy, culture, tourism, finance, investment as well as regional...

November 2, 2026 8:30 PM

PM Modi’s Green Vision: Building a cleaner, self-reliant India

India's journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future reflects a growing commitment to combine economic development with environmental responsibility. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has taken important steps...

November 2, 2026 8:09 PM

Om Birla Calls on Lawmakers to Uphold Dissent as Strength of Democracy, Stresses Respect for Differences

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday emphasised that agreement and disagreement are two sides of the same coin in a healthy and vibrant democracy, calling for dissent to be welcomed and respected as a vital catalyst for fresh perspectives, addressing...