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Odisha government bans use of ‘Harijan’ word in official communication

13-Aug-2025

The Odisha government has directed all departments and public institutions in the state to completely stop using the word ‘Harijan’ in official communications, records, documents, caste certificates and publications.

India bans import of certain jute products from Bangladesh

13-Aug-2025

The Government of India has issued an important notification through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) imposing a complete ban on the import of certain jute products and ropes from Bangladesh by land route. Now these products will be imported only from Nhava Sheva port in Maharashtra.

SHRESTH- State Health Regulatory Excellence Index

13-Aug-2025

The Union Health Ministry launched SHRESTH (State Health Regulatory Excellence Index), the first national initiative to measure and improve the quality, transparency and efficiency of the drug regulatory system across states and union territories.

Commissioning of two advanced stealth frigates in the Indian Navy – INS Udaygiri and INS Himagiri

12-Aug-2025

On 26 August 2025, the Indian Navy will commission two state-of-the-art stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri and INS Himagiri – fulfilling its ambitious goals of modernization and self-reliance.

India’s First Drone-AI Powered Artificial Rain Experiment Begins in Jaipur — Initiative to Revive Ramgarh Dam

12-Aug-2025

India has started adopting advanced technologies to tackle water scarcity and promote agricultural and environmental conservation.

National Anubhav Awards 2025: Celebrating a Decade of Honouring Retired Employees’ Contributions

12-Aug-2025

The National Anubhav Awards 2025 mark a significant milestone—celebrating 10 years of the Anubhav Portal, an innovative platform that documents and honours the invaluable experiences and contributions of retired government employees.

Azerbaijan and Armenia Peace Agreement

12-Aug-2025

The decades-long Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the South Caucasus region led to deep mistrust, violence and political instability between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Use of Radioactive Isotopes for Rhino Conservation

12-Aug-2025

Radioactive isotopes are being injected into the horns of rhinos in Africa to prevent poaching. The project is being led by researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.

Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) Laboratory at Nehru Zoological Park

12-Aug-2025

A Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory will soon be established at Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad; it will be the first in-house facility of its kind in South India.

World Organ Donation Day-2025: 13 August

12-Aug-2025

World Organ Donation Day is celebrated every year on 13 August. Its purpose is to make people aware about the importance of organ donation, remove the misconceptions related to it and motivate people to donate organs.

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