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Lancet Study Questions Reliability of HbA1c Testing for Diabetes Diagnosis in India

February 11, 2026

Lancet Study Flags Diagnostic Concerns Over HbA1c in India

A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health has raised important concerns regarding the widespread dependence on glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) testing for diagnosing and monitoring type-2 diabetes in India. The findings suggest that HbA1c values may not consistently reflect actual blood glucose levels across diverse Indian populations, potentially affecting both clinical diagnosis and national disease estimates.

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India Advances Talks with France for SCALP Cruise Missile Procurement

February 11, 2026

India Moves Closer to SCALP Cruise Missile Acquisition

India and France are progressing towards finalising a significant defence agreement involving the procurement of SCALP air-launched cruise missiles. The proposed deal, estimated at approximately €300 million, reflects India’s expanding precision-strike capabilities and the continued deepening of bilateral defence ties between the two strategic partners.

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Migratory Griffon Vultures Return to Maharashtra After Decade of Local Absence

February 11, 2026

Migratory Griffon Vultures Reappear in Maharashtra’s Forest Ecosystems

Maharashtra’s vulture conservation initiatives have registered an encouraging ecological development with the reappearance of migratory griffon vultures in forest landscapes where the species had not been recorded for nearly a decade. Recent sightings in two major tiger reserves point towards improving habitat stability and the strengthening impact of structured conservation measures.

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Kimberley Process Certification Scheme: Role, Challenges and India’s Reform Potential

February 11, 2026

Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and India’s Strategic Reform Opportunity

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) remains the world’s principal multilateral framework designed to curb the flow of conflict diamonds into legitimate trade channels. Built on national enforcement mechanisms and international cooperation, the scheme regulates trade in rough diamonds through certification, statistical reporting and cross-border controls. Although India is not a diamond-producing nation, its pivotal position in the global diamond value chain provides significant scope to influence the future direction of the Kimberley Process.

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India Improves to 91st Rank in Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

February 11, 2026

India Advances in Global Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

India has registered a measured improvement in its global corruption ranking, climbing five places to secure the 91st position in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025. The shift reflects incremental progress in perceived public sector integrity amid persistent governance and accountability challenges.

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