India–UK: Counter-Terrorism Joint Exercises
India and the United Kingdom have extended security cooperation based on their common interest in countering terrorism and violent extremism.
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Ensuring Responsible Growth: India’s Online Gaming Bill – 2025
India’s online gaming industry has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade. Emerging as one of the fastest-expanding sectors within the digital economy, the market is projected to surpass a billion by 2027, engaging a player base of over 450 million.
India-Egypt: Nile-Ganga Cultural Exchange
The Nile-Ganga Cultural Exchange symbolizes a living bridge between two of the world’s oldest civilizations, India and Egypt. Rooted in centuries of interaction, this initiative represents the revival of ancient cultural affinities and their adaptation to modern diplomacy.
India–Gulf Countries: Circular Economy Partnerships
Policy UpdateDevshi Satish Mishra What is meant by “Circular Economy”? The circular economy is a system that could be understood as a move towards sustainable development. It is a system wherein materials are fully utilised, which allows nature to be…
Service Plus (2012): Metadata-based E-service Delivery Framework
Modernising public service delivery is essential for enhancing governance and improving citizen engagement. In line with this objective, ServicePlus, a comprehensive platform launched in 2012 as part of the Panchayat Enterprise Suite (PES) under the E-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP), has emerged as a transformative solution.
M K Bhan Young Researcher Fellowship Programme (MKB-YRFP), 2020-21
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, launched a new grant opportunity in 2020-21 called the M K BHAN – Young Researcher Fellowship Programme (MKB-YRFP).
Boost to University Interdisciplinary Life Science Departments: DBT-BUILDER
The DBT-BUILDER programme, launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, is a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening and modernizing life science education and research infrastructure in Indian universities. Recognizing that universities are critical hubs for capacity building, BUILDER provides financial and infrastructural support to create interdisciplinary departments in life sciences, thereby encouraging innovation and collaborative research.