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UN Declares 2026 as International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists

January 08, 2026

Why Grasslands and Pastoralists Are Central to Global Climate Action

The United Nations has declared 2026 as the ‘International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists’, drawing global attention to ecosystems that are critical for climate stability yet remain largely overlooked in climate policy. The decision comes amid growing concern that global climate action remains overwhelmingly forest-centric, despite strong scientific evidence that grasslands and savannahs are equally vital for carbon storage, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.

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Goa CM Launches New Edition of History That India Ignored

January 08, 2026

Book Revisits Unsung Freedom Fighters, Savarkar and Goa’s Liberation

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday launched the latest edition of History That India Ignored, authored by veteran journalist and Prem Prakash, Chairman of Asian News International. Describing the book as a crucial corrective to selective historiography, the Chief Minister said it plays an important role in reconnecting younger generations with overlooked chapters of India’s freedom struggle.

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FSS Becomes First Payments Firm to Achieve ISO-IEC 42001 AI Certification

January 08, 2026

ISO/IEC 42001 Milestone: FSS Sets Benchmark for Ethical AI in Payments

Financial Software and Systems (FSS) has become the first payments company in India, the Middle East, APAC, and South Africa to be certified as an ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Lead, marking a major milestone in responsible artificial intelligence adoption. The achievement reinforces FSS’s leadership in ethical, regulated, and enterprise-grade use of AI across payments and banking technology.

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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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