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FDA Approves First Oral Drug for Thalassemia Anaemia: Mitapivat Explained

January 06, 2026

FDA Approves First Oral Therapy for Thalassemia Anaemia: A Breakthrough in Care

In a significant advance for inherited blood disorders, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved mitapivat, marketed as Aqvesme, as the first oral treatment for anaemia in adults with alpha- or beta-thalassemia. The approval marks a shift away from exclusive dependence on blood transfusions and signals progress toward disease-modifying therapy in adult thalassemia care.

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ICAR Releases 184 New Crop Varieties to Boost Climate-Resilient Agriculture

January 06, 2026

ICAR Releases 184 New Crop Varieties to Strengthen India’s Agricultural Resilience

In a major push towards climate-resilient and productivity-driven agriculture, the Union Government has released 184 new crop varieties developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The initiative aims to enhance farm productivity, raise farmers’ incomes, and reinforce India’s long-term food security amid changing climatic conditions.

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DSIR Removes 3-Year Rule: Major Boost for Deep-Tech Startups in India

January 06, 2026

Government Removes 3-Year Eligibility Rule for Deep-Tech Startups Under DSIR Programme

In a significant boost to India’s innovation ecosystem, the Union Government has removed the mandatory three-year existence requirement for deep-tech startups seeking recognition under the Industrial Research and Development Promotion (IRDP) programme. The reform is aimed at enabling early-stage deep-tech firms to access institutional support sooner and scale faster in high-risk, research-intensive domains.

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Design Linked Incentive Scheme: How India Is Building a Fabless Semiconductor Powerhouse

January 06, 2026

Design-Led Self-Reliance: How India Is Building a Fabless Semiconductor Ecosystem

As semiconductors become foundational to healthcare, transport, communications, defence, space, and digital infrastructure, India is accelerating efforts to secure its position in the global chip value chain. With supply chains heavily concentrated in a few geographies and exposed to disruptions, India’s strategy focuses on design capability, ecosystem creation, and policy-driven self-reliance.

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India’s First Tropical Trout Farm: Telangana Leads High-Tech Aquaculture Revolution

January 05, 2026

India’s First Tropical RAS-Based Trout Farm Inaugurated in Telangana

India has taken a major step toward technology-driven aquaculture with the inauguration of a Smart Green Aquaculture Farm and Research Institute in Telangana. The project marks a structural shift in Indian fisheries by demonstrating that advanced technology can overcome traditional climatic limitations in aquaculture.

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