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40th Asian Waterbird Census to Be Held in Godavari Estuary on January 10–11, 2026

December 23, 2025

Coringa Sanctuary to Host International Count of Migratory Waterbirds

The 40th Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) and the 60th International Waterbird Census (IWC) will be conducted on January 10 and 11, 2026 in the Godavari estuary, covering the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjoining wetlands in Andhra Pradesh. The exercise will provide critical data on the status of migratory and resident waterbirds in one of India’s most ecologically significant coastal landscapes.

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India’s Eight Core Industries Register 1.8 Percent Growth in November 2025

December 23, 2025

Cement and Steel Drive Core Sector Output Amid Energy Sector Weakness

India’s infrastructure-linked industries recorded moderate growth of 1.8% in November 2025, reflecting a mixed but resilient industrial performance. Official data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry shows that while construction-related sectors performed strongly, declines in crude oil and natural gas output weighed on overall expansion.

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DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University Sign MoU to Strengthen Defence and Internal Security

December 23, 2025

DRDO–RRU Collaboration to Boost Research, Training and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

India has taken another step towards strengthening its defence and internal security architecture with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). The MoU was signed on December 22, 2025, and aims to promote collaboration in research, education, training, and technology support, in line with the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and enhanced security preparedness during Amrit Kaal.

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India to Set Up Centre of Excellence for CRISPR Innovation and Translation

December 23, 2025

JNCASR–CrisprBits Partnership to Boost Gene-Editing Research in India

India has taken a major step towards strengthening its biotechnology and gene-editing ecosystem with the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish the Centre of Excellence for CRISPR Innovation and Translation (CoE-CIT). The initiative was announced on December 22, 2025, and aims to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge CRISPR research into affordable clinical and healthcare solutions.

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India–Netherlands MoU to Boost Lothal Maritime Heritage Project

December 23, 2025

Global Collaboration for National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal

India and the Netherlands have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in maritime heritage, museum development, and cultural exchange, with a special focus on the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. The partnership marks an important step in positioning India’s ancient maritime legacy within a global cultural framework.

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