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India Submits First National Report on Nagoya Protocol Implementation

March 17, 2026

India Strengthens Biodiversity Governance with ABS National Report 2026

India has submitted its First National Report (NR1) on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat on 27 February 2026. The report was prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority. It reviews progress made between November 2017 and December 2025 and outlines India’s efforts in strengthening biodiversity governance and benefit-sharing mechanisms.

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India Hosts BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange Programme 2026

March 17, 2026

BIMSTEC Youth Exchange Strengthens Innovation and Regional Cooperation

India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange Programme in Maharashtra from 9 to 15 March 2026, aiming to deepen regional cooperation and knowledge exchange among emerging leaders from the Bay of Bengal region. The initiative focused on showcasing India’s innovation ecosystem while fostering collaboration among young professionals in technology, entrepreneurship and research.

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Gujarat Launches Statewide FMD Vaccination Drive Under NADCP

March 17, 2026

Gujarat Intensifies Foot and Mouth Disease Control Campaign for Livestock

The Government of Gujarat has initiated a large-scale vaccination campaign to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease across the state. The drive commenced on 1 March 2026 and will continue until 15 April, under the National Animal Disease Control Programme. The campaign aims to protect livestock health, enhance productivity and reduce economic losses faced by farmers.

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Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 Announced for 24 Indian Languages

March 17, 2026

Sahitya Akademi Honours 24 Authors Across Languages and Genres

The Sahitya Akademi has announced the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025, recognising exceptional literary works across 24 Indian languages. The awards span diverse genres such as poetry, novels, short stories, essays, memoirs, literary criticism, and autobiography, highlighting India’s rich multilingual literary tradition and creative diversity.

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Alexandre Singh Wins Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film at 98th Academy Awards

March 17, 2026

Indian-Origin Filmmaker Alexandre Singh Honoured for Two People Exchanging Saliva

Indian-origin filmmaker Alexandre Singh won the Best Live-Action Short Film award at the 98th Academy Awards for the French-language film Two People Exchanging Saliva. The award was shared in a rare tie with The Singers, directed by Sam A. Davis and Jack Piatt. This achievement highlights the growing presence of filmmakers of Indian origin on the global cinematic stage.

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