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Lanjia Saora Tribe Culture and Lifestyle in Odisha.

April 16, 2026

Overview

The Lanjia Saora tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), which has recently attracted attention due to the changing cultural practices. They are an offshoot of the larger Saora community, which inhabits mostly the hilly forest of Rayagada and Gajapati districts of Odisha.

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Cookstoves with Biomass are More Efficient in Clean Energy Access.

April 16, 2026

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The Improved Cookstoves (ICS) based on biomass have seen a resurgence of interest due to the limitations in the supply of LPG especially in rural India. These hi-tech stoves offer a greener and more effective option to the conventional chulha and aid in striking a balance between cost and environmental sustainability.

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Indian First ITC Company is FSA 3.0 Certified.

April 16, 2026

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The Indian ITC Limited is the first company to get the globally recognised wheat and paddy Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) 3.0 certification. The award is a reminder of its sustainable agricultural practices, traceable sourcing and farmer-oriented development, which reinforces India in global agri-value chains.

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India Defence Self Reliance is boosted by HAL GE F414 Deal.

April 16, 2026

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has also entered into a historic deal with GE Aerospace to jointly manufacture advanced F414 jet engines in India. The agreement is a significant milestone in the path to defence indigenisation and a part of the wider Indian ambition in becoming self-sufficient in important military technologies.

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Women Reservation Reform 131st Amendment is introduced in Lok Sabha.

April 16, 2026

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On April 16, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced in Lok Sabha after a division vote. The bill, tabled by Arjun Meghwal, is part of a larger legislative package to legalize the reservation of women and to begin delimitation changes, a significant move towards restructuring elections.

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