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SOLAR-1: America First Space Weather Satellite Now Active

Jun 12, 2026

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The United States has activated SOLAR-1, its first dedicated space weather monitoring satellite. Positioned 1.6 million km from Earth at Lagrange Point 1, it provides 30-minute warnings of solar storms. This protects GPS, power grids, and satellites from harmful space weather.

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Gitika Talukdar: India First Female FIFA World Cup Photojournalist

Jun 12, 2026

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Gitika Talukdar is one of India’s leading sports photojournalists and the first Indian woman to receive accreditation for multiple FIFA World Cups. Her journey from Northeast India to global sporting events highlights dedication, talent, and the growing role of women in sports media and international journalism.

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India, Nepal Launch UPI-NPI Link for Instant Cross-Border Remittances

Jun 12, 2026

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India and Nepal have launched a real-time, peer-to-peer money transfer system by integrating India’s UPI and Nepal’s NPI. Operational since June 6, the service allows instant fund transfers via mobile numbers or UPI IDs. The initiative aims to make cross-border remittances faster, cheaper, and more secure.

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RISA - Timeless Tribal: A Premium Brand for India’s Tribal Artisans

Jun 12, 2026

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched ‘RISA - Timeless Tribal’, a premium brand for tribal textiles, embroideries and handicrafts. The initiative aims to create a distinct identity for tribal products and link artisans to premium markets. Seven textile traditions and three handicrafts are included in the first phase.

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NLC India and CSIR-CECRI Join Hands to Extract Critical Minerals from Mining Waste

Jun 12, 2026

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NLC India Limited has signed an MoU with CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) to recover critical minerals and Rare Earth Elements from mining waste. The collaboration will develop extraction technologies for overburden and tailings at Neyveli Mines, supporting India’s National Critical Mineral Mission.

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