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ECOFIX and Steel Slag Technology: Boosting Resilient Road Construction in Hilly Regions

January 21, 2026

Accelerating Steel Slag Technology for Sustainable Roads

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh has advocated faster adoption of steel slag–based road construction technology, particularly in hilly and Himalayan regions. He observed that although the technology has demonstrated clear advantages in durability and sustainability, its uptake across Himalayan states and Union Territories remains limited due to gaps in awareness, training and institutional capacity.

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Operation Parhar: Punjab Police Launches Statewide Crackdown on Organised Gangster Network

January 21, 2026

Operation Parhar Launched to Combat Organised Crime in Punjab

The Punjab Police has launched Operation Parhar, a large-scale, intelligence-driven crackdown aimed at dismantling organised gangster networks and restoring public safety across the state. The operation represents one of the most extensive coordinated law enforcement actions in recent years and signals a zero-tolerance approach towards organised crime.

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UMEX–SimTEX 2026 Opens in Abu Dhabi, Showcasing Global Advances in Unmanned and AI Technologies

January 21, 2026

UMEX–SimTEX 2026 Opens in Abu Dhabi

The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) opened on January 20 at the ADNEC Centre, bringing together global leaders in unmanned systems, robotics, simulation and training technologies. Running until January 22, the twin exhibitions underline Abu Dhabi’s expanding role as a hub for autonomous and intelligent systems.

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Bharat Steel 2026: India to Shape Global Steelmaking Agenda on Sustainability and Innovation

January 21, 2026

Bharat Steel 2026: Global Platform on Steel’s Future

India will host Bharat Steel 2026, a two-day international conference-cum-exhibition, on April 16–17 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Steel, the summit is designed to bring together policymakers, global steelmakers, technology providers and investors to deliberate on the future of steelmaking amid sustainability imperatives, supply-chain realignments and rapid technological change.

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65th CGPB Meeting: GSI to Set India’s Mineral Exploration and Geoscience Roadmap

January 21, 2026

CGPB Meeting to Shape India’s Geoscience Priorities

The Geological Survey of India will convene the 65th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board on January 21 in New Delhi. Organised under the Ministry of Mines, the meeting serves as a pivotal platform for aligning India’s geoscience research and mineral exploration programmes with national development and strategic priorities.

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