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Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST- India’s solar crisis has been failure of planning, coordination and infrastructure: Swaminathan AiyarIndia’s rapid solar expansion is creating an unusual crisis where electricity prices on the Indian Energy Exchange briefly fell to zero in ...27 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
- Blackbucks reappeared in Chhattisgarh: PM Modi on wildlife revival, stress human nature harmony in Mann Ki BaatPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about wildlife conservation efforts leading to the return of blackbucks in Chhattisgarh. He also highlig...26 Apr, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone' to be held in Rajasthan from January 2India and the UAE enjoy strong bonds of friendship which are founded on millennia-old cultural, religious and economic intercourse between ...31 Dec, 2023, 11.46 AM IST
- Fire-and-forget missile Prospina set for trials in Pokhran rangeInching closer to the induction, the Gen-3 Fire and Forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile Prospina earlier known as Nag is back in the desert ran...14 Jul, 2018, 09.10 PM IST
- Conservation project of Rs 5 crore for picturesque Spiti valleyStudies and research proposals include dissemination of best practices of biodiversity conservation, monitoring of glaciers receding, clima...15 Sep, 2014, 11.47 AM IST
- Centre clears Rs 5.12 cr Spiti biosphere reserve projectAmong total 18 CDBRs of the country, only Spiti area of Himachal Pradesh was declared "cold desert biosphere reserve" in 2009.15 Sep, 2014, 06.02 AM IST
- Gujarat government demands Rs 1200 crore for setting up Lokayukta infrastructure in statePatel said, "I raised the issue of central funding (of Rs 1200 crore) with Arun Jaitley during my meeting with him in New Delhi on Thursday...23 Aug, 2014, 12.26 PM IST
- Sardar Sarovar Project will get 25 per cent central assistance under AIBP: GovernmentThe Sardar Sarovar Project will get 25 per cent central assistance under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP).14 Jul, 2014, 06.55 PM IST
- Narendra Modi's letter sparks war of words between Gujarat govt and CongressA war of words has broken out between Gujarat Congress and the ruling BJP government over Modi's letter to Manmohan Singh seeking 90 pc cen...05 Aug, 2013, 11.01 PM IST
- Border villages in Arunachal to get road connectivitySmall villages with population below 250 in districts of Arunachal Pradesh bordering China will be soon get road connectivity.07 Feb, 2013, 05.59 PM IST
- Gujarat for greater financial assistance to DDP areasGujarat suggested that funding pattern of centrally -sponsored schemes should not be changed to the disadvantage of the states for the dura...16 Jan, 2013, 05.31 PM IST
- Potable water crisis: Haryana seeks Rs 400 crore central aidHaryana today sought Rs 400 crore special grant from the Centre to mitigate drinking water problem in the state.25 May, 2012, 11.12 PM IST
- Govt clears changes in National Rural Drinking Water ProgrammeThe government today approved modifications in the rural water supply programme, which seeks to address issues of uncovered areas and ensur...25 Feb, 2010, 10.11 PM IST
- Ecology ministries object to Rainfed under farm ministryThe Centre’s proposal to set up the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), an advisory body being instituted to look into ways to improve ...06 Jul, 2006, 02.03 AM IST
- They are promising clean drinking water in villagesThe government made progress in its common minimum programme commitment of rural connectivity, development of wasteland and desert regions ...26 Feb, 2005, 01.43 AM IST
- PM's panel to paddle for integrated water missionPrime Minister's inter-ministry task group on water conservation set up under Planning Commission may favour creation of an integrated inst...30 Nov, 2004, 02.20 AM IST
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