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Scientist Beena Pillai named director of nation’s premier biotech institute

Apr 16, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (IANS) In a key leadership transition at one of India's premier biotechnology institutions, the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) has appointed noted scientist Dr Beena Pillai as its new Director.The appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet, is for a five-year…

Ayush to play decisive role in ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision: Minister

Apr 16, 2026

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, on Thursday said that the Ayush sector will play a decisive role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, as he…

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FIU-IND joins SEBI, PFRDA to boost financial surveillance, curb money laundering

Apr 16, 2026

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) To curb money laundering and financial crimes, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has signed two separate memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and…

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Fatal Chhattisgarh incident again raises concerns over Vedanta’s long-standing safety problems

Apr 16, 2026

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Mining major Vedanta’s industrial safety practices have come under renewed scrutiny after a deadly boiler tube explosion at its power plant in Chhattisgarh, where at least 14 workers have died and several others…

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Mark Mobius, Indiana Jones of emerging markets including India, dies at 89

Apr 16, 2026

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Ace investor and commentator Dr Mark Mobius has died at age 89,, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped global portfolio strategies.Often called at the “Indiana Jones of emerging markets”, his investment philosophy…

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S. Korean airlines to impose highest fuel surcharges for May

Apr 16, 2026

Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korean airlines will impose the highest level of fuel surcharges on May flights as global oil prices surge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, industry sources said on Thursday.Carriers set May…

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Adani Wind commissions NextGen 5 MW wind turbine at Mundra

Apr 15, 2026

Ahmedabad, April 15 (IANS) Adani Wind has commissioned a 5-megawatt (MW) 185-metre rotor diameter wind turbine prototype at Gujarat's Mundra, featuring wind blades among the largest in India and adding to the next generation of turbine…

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DFS Secretary launches LIC’s ‘MyLIC’, ‘Super Sales Saathi’ apps

Apr 15, 2026

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Finance Ministry's Department of Financial Services Secretary, M. Nagaraju, on Wednesday launched two next-generation mobile applications of Life Insurance Corporation of India -- ‘MyLIC’ for policyholders and…

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Govt hosts hydrogen startup exhibition to boost ecosystem; 18 firms showcase innovations

Apr 15, 2026

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised a one-day Hydrogen Startup Exhibition on Wednesday to promote the growing hydrogen startup ecosystem in the country.According to the government, the…

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India’s engineering goods exports hit record of $122 billion in FY26

Apr 15, 2026

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India's engineering goods exports reached an all-time high of $122.43 billion in FY 2025–26, surpassing the previous record of $116.75 billion in FY2024–25 and posting a growth of about 5 per cent, industry body…

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