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India Launches First National Capacity Building Programme for Tribal Healers in Hyderabad

January 16, 2026

India’s First National Programme for Tribal Healers to Strengthen Health Outreach in Tribal Areas

In a landmark move towards inclusive and culturally grounded development, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is set to organise India’s first National Capacity Building Programme for Tribal Healers on Strengthening Health Outreach in Tribal Areas on January 16–17, 2026, in Hyderabad, Telangana. The initiative represents a paradigm shift in India’s public health strategy by formally recognising tribal and indigenous healers as vital grassroots partners in healthcare delivery.

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India to Host Global Bharat Electricity Summit 2026

January 16, 2026

India to Host Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Showcasing Energy Transition Leadership

India will host the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, a premier global conference and exhibition for the power sector, from March 19 to 22, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event was formally announced by Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, marking the commencement of preparations for this flagship initiative aimed at shaping the future of global electricity systems.

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SCOMET in Focus: National Conference Strengthens India's Dual-Use Export Framework

January 16, 2026

NCSTC 2026: India Consolidates Strategic Trade Controls Amid Global Tech Shifts

The National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC) 2026 recently convened in New Delhi, serving as a pivotal forum to review and strengthen India's framework for managing the export of sensitive technologies. Organised by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the conference brought together government, industry, and international stakeholders to align India's controls with evolving global security and technological landscapes.

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CSIR-NIScPR Celebrates 5th Foundation Day, Highlights AI-Driven Science Communication

January 16, 2026

CSIR-NIScPR Marks 5 Years, Reinforces Role in Science Communication and Policy Research

The CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) celebrated its 5th Foundation Day, underscoring its expanding contribution to science communication, evidence-based policy research and the validation of India’s traditional knowledge systems. The occasion highlighted the institute’s forward-looking emphasis on artificial intelligence, multilingual outreach and global collaboration to strengthen India’s science–policy interface.

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Underground Fungal Networks Recognized as Climate Regulators, Toby Kiers Wins Tyler Prize

January 16, 2026

Underground Fungal Networks Emerge as Climate Guardians, Toby Kiers Wins Tyler Prize

Hidden beneath forests, grasslands, and farmlands lies a vast living network that quietly shapes Earth’s climate and ecosystems. These mycorrhizal fungal networks, interwoven with plant roots, function as nutrient-trading systems and collectively draw down over 13 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. Once dismissed as minor plant helpers, they are now recognised as one of the planet’s most important natural life-support systems.

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