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India Approves ₹7,000 Crore Scheme for Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing

Strengthening India’s Critical Mineral Security

India has approved a ₹7,000 crore incentive scheme to promote the domestic manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets, marking a decisive move to secure its critical mineral supply chains. The initiative is aimed at reducing import dependence, particularly on China, while supporting sectors crucial to national security, clean energy transition and advanced manufacturing.

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PV Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission (2026–2029)

Sindhu’s Elevation to Global Sports Leadership

Two-time Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term. The appointment, confirmed by Olympics.com, marks a major milestone for athlete-led governance in international badminton and places an Indian sportsperson at the heart of global decision-making.

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India’s First Indigenous MRI Scanner Marks MedTech Milestone

Indigenous MRI Technology Developed in Bengaluru

In a significant boost to India’s medical technology and diagnostics ecosystem, Bengaluru-based start-up VoxelGrids has developed the country’s first fully indigenous MRI scanner. The achievement represents a decisive step towards reducing India’s reliance on imported high-end diagnostic equipment and advancing self-reliance in healthcare technology under the Make in India vision.

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NGT Rejects Time-Barred Appeal on Dhasan River Sand Mining

NGT Dismisses Challenge to Sand Mining Clearance Cancellation

The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi has dismissed an appeal challenging the cancellation of environmental clearance for sand mining in the Dhasan river in Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh. The tribunal ruled that the appeal was barred by limitation and arose from serious violations of environmental clearance conditions, reinforcing the mandatory timelines prescribed under environmental law.

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Disk Collapse Around Young Star Reveals Hidden Organic Chemistry

Rare Window into a Planet-Forming System

Astronomers have captured an unusual moment in the early life of a planetary system after a sudden structural change revealed long-hidden molecular signatures. Observations of the young star T Chamaeleontis (T Cha), located about 350 light-years from Earth, show that a temporary collapse in its circumstellar disk exposed complex organic chemistry critical to understanding planet formation.

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