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‘One Herb, One Standard’ to Boost Traditional Medicine Quality
The renewed MoU will establish common standards for medicinal plants used across traditional medicine systems.
The first phase resulted in 50 medicinal plant monographs.
Standards will consider Indian requirements as well as…
India Home to Over 60% of Wild Asian Elephants: PM Modi
India hosts more than 60% of the world’s wild Asian elephants.
The country has 33 Elephant Reserves for elephant habitats and conservation.
PM Modi praised forest personnel, scientists, veterinarians, mahouts and local…
India Plants 50,000+ Trees Nationwide on Hariyali Amavasya
On Hariyali Amavasya, over 50,000 trees planted across 31 states under the leadership of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
"One Tree for Mother" campaign, inspired by PM Modi, mobilized Vriksh Mitra Family and citizens…
VP Flags Off ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Rally on Vande Mataram 150 Years
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan flagged off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi with MPs and public representatives.
Rally commemorated 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, celebrating national unity,…
Govt Approves Field Trial for Polymer ₹10 & ₹20 Notes
Government greenlights trial for one billion polymer ₹10 and ₹20 notes each.
RBI has started procurement; polymer notes seen as more durable and secure.
Regular issuance will follow successful field trial completion.
No fixed…
India-Namibia Trade Rises to $593 Million
Bilateral merchandise trade reached USD 592.94 million in 2025-26.
India’s engineering exports to Namibia surged 124.06% to USD 30.24 million.
New working groups on services and health were agreed.
Cooperation will expand…
Vande Mataram Gets Equal Legal Protection
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The law gives Vande Mataram the same legal protection as the national anthem.
Intentional disruption or prevention of its…
Parliamentary Panel Pushes Bus Transport Reforms
Panel recommends replacing the All India Tourist Permit with an All India Passenger Permit.
Proposes a National Bus Terminals Authority and a unified National Bus Digital Grid.
Calls for stronger operator safety ratings, automated…
MEA Warns China Border Tensions Could Affect Ties
MEA says border peace and tranquillity remain essential to India-China relations.
Reports alleged Chinese troops crossed the LAC near Pukar La and Ollo in Upper Subansiri.
India and China reviewed the LAC situation at the 36th…
580 SC Students Awarded Overseas Scholarships
580 Scheduled Caste students awarded scholarships and enrolled abroad from 2019-20 to 2025-26.
78 students benefited under the scheme in 2025-26.
Applications are now processed through the unified SAMAVESH portal.
Government…