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Nanobodies Role in Ebola Virus Treatment

January 11, 2025

Ebola virus remains threat to global health, with a high fatality rate of approximately 50%. Recent advancements at the University of Minnesota and the Midwest Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Center have led to the development of novel nanobody-based inhibitors targeting ..

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PMEGP: Rural Enterprises Surpass Urban Job Creation

January 11, 2025

The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has shown remarkable success in rural job creation over the last sixteen years. Rural micro enterprises have generated more jobs per unit compared to urban enterprises. This trend marks the significance of PMEGP ..

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DRDO’s New Cold Weather Clothing System HIMKAVACH

January 11, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made advancements in military clothing technology. The HIMKAVACH multi-layer clothing system has successfully passed user trials, demonstrating its effectiveness in extreme cold weather conditions. This innovative clothing is specifically designed for operational ..

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Last Scorpene Submarine INS Vaghsheer Delivered

January 11, 2025

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) recently delivered the final submarine of the Scorpene class to the Indian Navy. This submarine, named INS Vaghsheer, represents milestone in India’s naval capabilities. The delivery occurred after extensive testing to ensure the submarine is ..

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Regional Conference on “Drug Trafficking and National Security”

January 11, 2025

In January 2025, India is intensifying its fight against drug trafficking. The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, will lead a regional conference focused on the implications of drug trafficking on national security. This initiative is part of a broader effort ..

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Kumbhvani FM Channel Launched

January 11, 2025

In move for the Maha Kumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a dedicated FM channel called Kumbhvani (103.5 MHz) at Circuit House, Prayagraj. The launch event included Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. ..

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Advancements in Nanoscale Light Control

January 11, 2025

Recent developments in nanoscale light control have emerged from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore. Researchers have made strides in integrating two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor colloidal quantum wells (CQWs) with dielectric metasurface resonators (MSRs). This integration enhances light emission ..

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Inland Waterways Development Council

January 11, 2025

The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) has recently convened to discuss advancements in India’s inland waterways infrastructure. The meeting, led by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, brought into light a commitment of over ₹50,000 crore for the next five years. This ..

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