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India Aims to achieve one blood centre, in each district, by December 2026.

April 22, 2026

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India has established a national objective of ensuring that at least one blood centre in every district is in place, by December 2026, to provide timely access to safe blood, and reduce the risks associated with transfusion. A recent survey by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare showed that almost 10 percent of the districts are still without a blood centre, which is revealing some important gaps in the healthcare infrastructure.

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Indian Landfills are the leading Methane emitters in the world: A climate warning.

April 22, 2026

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Two Indian landfills have been declared as one of the 25 methane super-polluters in the world in 2025: one in Telangana and one in Maharashtra. The report on the findings was conducted by UCLA STOP Methane Project, which outlines the environmental dangers of waste management and fast urbanisation.

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Goldman Environmental Prize 2026: 6 Women Recognised as Global Environmental Leaders.

April 22, 2026

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The Goldman Environmental Prize, popularly called the Green Nobel, has honoured six female environmental activists in recognition of their extraordinary work at the grassroots. The Goldman Environmental Prize celebrates environmental activists across six regions of the world and this year it is a historic event with all six winners being women, as it reflects the increased leadership of women in the climate and conservation movement.

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Defence Ministry Signs Rs975 Crore Deal to Boost Tank Minefield Breaching Capability

April 22, 2026

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The Ministry of Defence of India has entered into contracts totalling almost Rs975 crore to improve the minefield-breaching ability of the Indian Army tanks T-72 and T-90. The procurement is on complex TRAWL assemblies, which are designed to enhance battlefield mobility and operational readiness especially in high-risk, mine-infested areas along sensitive borders.

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India Seafood Exports Reach Record Rs72,325 Crore in FY 2025-26

April 22, 2026

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According to the Marine Products Export Development Authority, the seafood exports of India were highest ever at 72,325.82 crore in FY 202526 with the volumes of exports reaching a record high of 19.32 lakh metric tonnes. The increase is based on strong international demand and India strategic diversification in new destinations in spite of the difficulties in traditional destinations.

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