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India Becomes First Nation to Commercially Produce Bio-Bitumen for Roads

January 08, 2026

CSIR-Led Bio-Bitumen Marks Major Leap in India’s Green Highway Push

India has achieved a global first by commercially producing bio-bitumen for road construction, marking a landmark step in sustainable infrastructure development. The announcement was made by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, at the CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony held in New Delhi.

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National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026 Opens in Guwahati to Shape India’s Textile Future

January 08, 2026

National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026 Kicks Off in Guwahati with Focus on Growth and Heritage

Guwahati is hosting the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026, a key two-day summit inaugurated on January 8. Organised by the Union Ministry of Textiles in partnership with the Assam Government, the event convenes Textile Ministers and senior officials from all States and Union Territories to chart a strategic course for the future of India’s crucial textile sector.

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India to Host First Global Conference on Democracy and Election Management in 2026

January 08, 2026

IICDEM 2026: Election Commission Positions India as Global Hub for Electoral Governance

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM)–2026 from January 21 to 23, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The three-day event marks a significant step in positioning India as a global platform for dialogue, cooperation, and capacity building in democratic governance and election management.

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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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