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Kalai‑II Hydroelectric Project
Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a major investment for the 1,200 MW Kalai‑II hydroelectric project on the Lohit ...
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Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a major investment for the 1,200 MW Kalai‑II hydroelectric project on the Lohit ...
Why in news? Construction has resumed on the Punatsangchhu‑I hydroelectric project in Bhutan after a seven‑year halt caused by geological problems...
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Why in news? The Karnataka High Court has ordered a halt to construction activities at the Shree Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hills near Mysuru. ...
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Why in news? North Korea conducted a series of weapons tests in early April 2026, including the launch of a Hwasong‑11Ga short‑range ballistic mis...
Why in news? Scientists at the Sher e Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) in Srinagar have successfully cultivated the...
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Why in news? India and Mauritius have signed agreements to implement projects under a special economic assistance package worth US$ 680 million. Durin...
Why in news? The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) celebrated its 25th foundation day on 10 April 2026. The event...