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The Return of the Legendary Golden Sea Silk

Researchers in South Korea have successfully revived sea silk, a rare golden fibre prized in ancient times, using sustainable methods that avoid harming endangered species. The fibre’s natural golden shimmer comes from structural coloration, offering a durable, dye-free, and eco-friendly alternative for modern textiles and fashion. Introduction A remarkable scientific development has revived a textile…

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Gautam Buddha Nagar to Host Employment Fair 2026: Over 2,000 Jobs on Offer for Youth

Gautam Buddha Nagar will host the Employment Fair 2026 on 25 February, featuring 100+ companies offering over 2,000 job vacancies. Candidates aged 18+ with Class 8 to postgraduate qualifications can register for free. The fair aims to connect local youth with skill-based employment. In a significant step towards strengthening youth employment and skill-based hiring, Gautam…

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Chandigarh’s Deregulation 2.0: Major Land-Use Reform Poised to Reshape City Growth

The Chandigarh administration is implementing Deregulation 2.0 to replace rigid zoning rules with a “permitted until prohibited” approach, aiming to unlock land, reduce red tape, and support mixed-use development. Reforms target industrial productivity, educational infrastructure, and creation of a land bank, while emphasizing flexibility, investment attraction, and sustainable urban planning. The Chandigarh administration is advancing…

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Delhi Plans 50,000 New CCTV Cameras to Strengthen Women’s Safety in Vulnerable Areas

Delhi is adding 50,000 CCTV cameras to improve women’s safety in vulnerable areas. The system will enable real-time monitoring and faster police response. Along with surveillance, officials emphasize privacy safeguards and community involvement. The Delhi government has announced a major expansion of public surveillance, approving the installation of 50,000 additional CCTV cameras across the city….

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India–Bhutan Power Partnership – Strengthening Energy Ties for a Sustainable Himalayan Future

India and Bhutan are strengthening their power partnership through hydropower development, cross-border electricity trade, and clean energy initiatives, supporting economic growth, regional energy security, and climate goals. The collaboration emphasizes sustainable, socially responsible projects and institutional coordination to benefit both countries and local communities. ———————————————————————————————————— India and Bhutan have taken another step to deepen their…

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Union Budget 2026 and Education: Tax Relief, Access, and the Cost of Learning

The Union Budget 2026 has brought a set of changes that directly affect education, students, and families, not through large headline-grabbing schemes, but through tax reforms and cost rationalisation. The government has tried to make education and medical-related spending less financially burdensome, especially for households that depend on overseas education, specialised training, or medical treatment….

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BioPharma SHAKTI: How a ₹10,000-Crore Budget Push Could Reshape India’s Healthcare and Innovation Economy

The Union Budget has unveiled a major push for India’s biopharmaceutical sector through a new initiative called BioPharma SHAKTI, backed by an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years. The government wants to help India move beyond making low-cost generic medicines and become a global hub for advanced biological drugs and biosimilars. These are complex…

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