India Launches Carbon Market Portal at Prakriti 2026, Positions Carbon Trading as Key to Climate Action

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday inaugurated the International Conference on Carbon Markets, Prakriti 2026, and launched the Indian Carbon Market Portal, underscoring India’s commitment to advancing climate action alongside economic growth. The two-day conference, organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power and the […]

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Škoda Auto India redefines value, performance and safety with launch of the “Easy to Love” new Kushaq

Kochi, March 21, 2026 – Škoda Auto India has announced prices and the start of customer deliveries for the refreshed and upgraded new Kushaq. Unveiled in January this year, the new Kushaq moves the goalposts when it comes to value, safety, driving dynamics, and furthers the brand’s strategy of democratising European technology across the range.

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Genes Tied to Impulse Control Play a Major Role in Addiction Risk

By Ricki Arvesen  Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences – not from genes that specifically influence substance use disorder or any single drug. Researchers of a Rutgers Health–led study headed by Holly Poore, a

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FANS Patna Hosts Seminar on National Security Challenges and Policy Strategies

Patna, March 21, 2026 (BNP) — The Forum for Awareness of National Security (FANS), Patna Chapter, on Friday organized a seminar on “National Security: Policy, Strategy and Contemporary Challenges” at the CIMP Auditorium in Patna, bringing together academicians, security experts and public figures to deliberate on evolving threats and policy responses. The programme commenced at

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PM-Vidyalaxmi Emerges as a Key Gateway for Education Loans

The Government of India’s PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme has completed one year since its launch, emerging as a significant platform for students seeking financial support for higher education. The scheme has witnessed strong demand, with a large number of applications received from across the country and an approval rate of around 50 percent, indicating steady implementation. Designed

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FIA and UNTourism announce first ever Sustainable Sports Tourism Award winners

Dubai, UAE, 21st March, 2026: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the winners of the first UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, powered by the FIA.    Announced at a ceremony in Madrid, ahead of this weekend’s ABB FIA Formula ECUPRA Raval Madrid

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Chulalongkorn University Professor Recognized as Thailand’s First Recipient of Pew Marine Fellowship 2026

Prof. Dr. Suchana Chavanich from the Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University; Vice Director of the Aquatic Resources Research Institute; and Deputy Managing Director of Chula Unisearch has been selected a recipient of the Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation 2026, making her the first Thai scientist to be awarded this prestigious

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Ayushman Bharat: From Health Access to Health Security in India

For decades, India’s healthcare system faced a difficult balancing act—expanding access while keeping care affordable. Millions of families, especially in rural and low-income communities, often delayed or avoided treatment due to high costs. A single hospitalization could push households into debt, turning a health crisis into a financial one. The launch of Ayushman Bharat in

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New AI Models Could Slash Energy Use While Dramatically Improving Performance

With U.S. AI and data center energy use expected to double by 2030, researchers at the MIT School of Engineering have developed a proof-of-concept for AI systems that are up to 100 times more energy-efficient than current models while providing more accurate results on complex tasks. Led by Matthias Scheutz, Karol Family Applied Technology Professor,

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