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India’s Fish Production Doubles in a Decade, Employment Sees Massive Boost

India’s Fish Production Doubles in a Decade, Employment Sees Massive Boost

India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the rural economy. Backed by sustained government support, the sector has witnessed a sharp rise in production, exports, and employment over the last decade. From supporting millions of livelihoods to strengthening food and nutritional security, fisheries are now a key pillar …

SCORP: India’s First Legged Mobile Manipulator Marks a Robotics Breakthrough

SCORP: India’s First Legged Mobile Manipulator Marks a Robotics Breakthrough

India has entered a new era of advanced robotics with the launch of SCORP, the country’s first legged mobile manipulator. Developed by xTerra Robotics, a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Kanpur, SCORP represents a major leap in indigenous innovation. The robot combines agile legged movement with intelligent manipulation, enabling it to operate safely and efficiently …

India and Germany Various Pacts On German Chancellor Visit To India

India and Germany Various Pacts On German Chancellor Visit To India

India and Germany have taken a major step forward in strengthening their strategic and economic partnership by signing a series of migration, security and cooperation agreements, alongside announcing a visa-free transit facility for Indian nationals. The decisions followed high-level bilateral talks between Narendra Modi and German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar on 12 January …

Kotak Mahindra Bank Appoints Anup Kumar Saha as Whole-Time Director

Kotak Mahindra Bank Appoints Anup Kumar Saha as Whole-Time Director

In an important leadership development in India’s private banking sector, Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed Anup Kumar Saha as its Whole Time Director, effective 12 January 2026. The appointment, announced by the bank on Monday, is subject to regulatory approvals and is aimed at strengthening Kotak’s senior management as it accelerates its customer-centric and digital …

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous MPATGM with Top-Attack Capability

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous MPATGM with Top-Attack Capability

India achieved another defense milestone as DRDO successfully flight-tested the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile on January 11, 2026. The test was conducted against a moving target in Maharashtra. The missile demonstrated its top-attack and fire-and-forget capability. This success brings the indigenous weapon system closer to induction into the Indian Army. Why in News? DRDO …

APEDA Opens Regional Office in Raipur to Boost Chhattisgarh’s Agri Exports

APEDA Opens Regional Office in Raipur to Boost Chhattisgarh’s Agri Exports

The Government of India has taken a major step to strengthen agricultural exports from Chhattisgarh. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has inaugurated its Regional Office in Raipur. The move is aimed at supporting farmers, producer organizations, and exporters while unlocking the state’s vast potential in Agri and processed food exports. Why …

Virat Kohli Becomes Second-Highest Run-Scorer in International Cricket

Virat Kohli Becomes Second-Highest Run-Scorer in International Cricket

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has once again etched his name into the record books. During a match winning innings against New Zealand, Kohli crossed a major milestone in international cricket. The achievement highlights his consistency, longevity, and dominance across formats, reinforcing his status as one of the greatest batters in the history of the …

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