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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…
Odisha Unveils Science-Led Growth Roadmap
Odisha and Centre discuss an integrated science and technology roadmap.
50 acres to be provided for expansion of the Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar.
OMBRIC to be aligned with Earth Sciences, CSIR and biotechnology…
India’s Livestock Sector Grows, KCC Coverage Hits 50.42 Lakh
KCC coverage for animal husbandry farmers rose to 50.42 lakh in FY 2025–26.
Milk production reached 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25.
Government is expanding scientific breeding and fodder development programmes.
Tamil Nadu has…
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’
Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, by voice vote.
The Bill proposes changing the state’s name from Kerala to Keralam.
The legislation was passed without debate amid opposition sloganeering.
Kerala…
Wider participation, better opportunities: PM Modi on GeM
PM Modi shared an article by Union Minister Piyush Goyal on GeM's achievements.
He highlighted transparent procurement and wider participation through the platform.
GeM has strengthened Ease of Doing Business through…
PM Modi to Release Ram Nath Kovind’s Autobiography Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography on August 12.
The book is titled Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles.
The event will be held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi at 9:30 am.…
Indian-Origin Ex-CFO Jailed in US Healthcare Bribery Case
Indian-origin former CFO Aditya Humad sentenced to four months in a US federal prison.
Convicted of conspiring to pay over USD 540,000 in bribes disguised as consulting fees.
Prosecutors said the scheme generated millions in…
India to Mark 80th I-Day with ‘Vande Mataram’ Tribute
‘Vande Mataram’ to be sung from Red Fort ramparts for the first time.
PM Modi will unfurl the National Flag and address the nation.
Around 5,000 special guests invited for the celebrations.
Youth achievements and India’s…
Jadhav Calls for Prevention-Focused Healthcare
Prataprao Jadhav chaired the fifth Ayush Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting.
He stressed prevention and healthy lifestyles alongside disease treatment.
Committee backed stronger education, research and regulatory…
Rahul Navin Gets One-Year Extension as ED Director
Rahul Navin’s tenure as Enforcement Directorate Director extended by one year.
Extension takes effect beyond August 13, 2026.
He will continue in the post until August 13, 2027, or until further orders.
Extension also covers…