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Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 Celebrates Artisans Under ‘Vocal to Global’ Theme

Feb 07, 2026

India’s flagship crafts fair returns to Faridabad

The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is in progress in Faridabad, Haryana, with its 39th edition attracting large numbers of visitors, artists and cultural enthusiasts. Widely regarded as one of India’s most prestigious craft fairs, the mela brings together traditional artisans, folk performers and culinary specialists on a single platform, celebrating the country’s living cultural heritage alongside international participation.

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US Launches Project Vault to Secure Critical Minerals and Cut China Dependence

Feb 06, 2026

US Moves to Secure Mineral Supply Chains

US President Donald Trump has announced Project Vault, a USD 12 billion (≈ rs1 lakh crore) initiative aimed at building a strategic stockpile of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The programme reflects rising concern in Washington over supply-chain vulnerabilities affecting defence, high-technology manufacturing, clean energy, and advanced electronics, particularly due to heavy reliance on China.

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Hakki Pikki Tribals Stranded in Central Africa After Visa Expiry Seek India Help

Feb 06, 2026

Tribal Business Journey Turns Into Diplomatic Emergency

Eight members of Karnataka’s Hakki Pikki community are facing a severe humanitarian and legal crisis in Central Africa after overstaying their visas, leaving them vulnerable to arrest and unable to return to India. The situation has sparked urgent appeals for intervention by the Ministry of External Affairs, reviving memories of the community’s earlier overseas distress.

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Unusual Crater Lake Changes Renew Scientific Focus on Mexico Chichon Volcano

Feb 06, 2026

Renewed Scientific Attention on a Dormant but Active Volcano

Unusual physical and chemical changes inside the crater of El Chichón volcano in southern Mexico have prompted renewed concern among scientists. Researchers studying the crater lake report that while no immediate eruption is expected, the volcano has entered a phase of geochemical instability, indicating an increasingly dynamic hydrothermal system beneath the surface.

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India Climate Budget 2026–27: Ambition Rises, Spending Remains Measured

Feb 06, 2026

Climate Concerns Gain Visibility, But Caution Persists

India’s Union Budgets have gradually begun reflecting climate priorities since 2021, when a modest allocation of Rs4,500 crore was earmarked to localise solar photovoltaic manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. In the Union Budget 2026–27, climate-linked spending has widened in scope, touching sectors such as heavy industry, renewable energy, green hydrogen and nuclear power. Yet, the overall approach remains cautious, with allocations signalling pilots and gradual scaling rather than rapid transformation.

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