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Nagauri Ashwagandha Gets GI Tag: Boost for Rajasthan's Medicinal Farming and Exports

January 08, 2026

Nagaur's Ashwagandha Earns Coveted GI Tag, Boosting Rajasthan's Medicinal Heritage

In a significant recognition for Rajasthan's agricultural sector, 'Nagauri Ashwagandha' has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Centre. This status grants the distinctive medicinal root, cultivated in Nagaur district, a protected identity and marks a historic achievement for the farmers of the Marwar region. It becomes Rajasthan's second major GI-registered agricultural product, following Sojat Mehendi.

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Indian Army Raises ‘Bhairav’ Force, Trains Over One Lakh Drone Warriors

January 08, 2026

Bhairav Special Force: India’s Leap Towards Drone-Centric and Hybrid Warfare

Amid large-scale restructuring to prepare for future battlefields, the Indian Army has undertaken one of its most ambitious transformations in recent years. The Army has created a pool of over one lakh trained drone operators across its formations and raised a new technology-driven special force named Bhairav, designed for high-speed, precision operations in contested and complex environments.

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A Sakthivel Appointed AEPC Chairman for Fifth Term

January 08, 2026

Leadership Continuity at AEPC as A Sakthivel Takes Charge Again

A Sakthivel has been appointed chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), marking his fifth term at the helm of India’s apex organisation for apparel exports. He succeeds Sudhir Sekhri and assumes office at a time when the global garment industry is grappling with demand uncertainty, sustainability requirements, and changing trade policies. The appointment signals continuity in leadership as India’s apparel sector looks to consolidate recent gains and expand its global presence.

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Three New Meadow Katydid Species Discovered in Jammu and Kashmir

January 08, 2026

Kashmir’s Insect Biodiversity Expands with Discovery of New Conocephalus Species

Researchers have identified three previously unknown species of meadow katydids in Jammu and Kashmir, shedding new light on the region’s rich but poorly explored insect biodiversity. The discovery follows extensive field surveys across varied habitats of the Kashmir Valley and nearby mountain ranges, overturning the long-held belief that only one species of this genus existed in the region.

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Muriganga Bridge Project to Transform Connectivity in West Bengal’s Sundarbans

January 08, 2026

New Bridge to Boost Connectivity and Economy in Sundarbans Region

In a major infrastructure announcement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for a significant new bridge over the Muriganga river. The 5-kilometer structure will directly link Sagar Island, the largest island in the Sundarbans delta, with the mainland at Kakdwip. The project represents a critical push to enhance connectivity in the ecologically sensitive and strategically important region.

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