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Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Initiatives in India

CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML) signed an MoU with R2E Greentech on 19 June 2026 to commercialise an indigenous lithium‑ion battery recycling technology; CSIR‑NML had transferred related technology to...

 June 19, 2026

Dolphin Conservation Initiatives Along the Hooghly

On 18–19 June 2026 West Bengal announced plans to establish two dolphin parks — one along the Hooghly and one at Kanthi — as part of Namami Gange-linked...

 June 19, 2026

Yarsa Gumba and Its Himalayan Significance

19 June 2026: Seasonal mass migration to Himalayan pastures for Yarsa Gumba collection continues amid record district prices, export flows and targeted conservation measures. Biology and Habitat Scientific...

 June 19, 2026

Global University Rankings and India’s Higher Education Competitiveness

India’s representation in global rankings has improved markedly. The QS World University Rankings 2027 list a record 52 Indian universities, led by IIT Delhi at 118, reflecting gains...

 June 19, 2026

Northeast’s Largest Organic Spice Processing Plant

On 19 June 2026 the Northeast’s largest organic spice processing plant was inaugurated at Lumdaitkhla (Bhoirymbong) in Ri‑Bhoi district, Meghalaya. Plant and Promoter Promoter: Eastern Ri‑Bhoi Organic Farmer...

 June 19, 2026

Operation Vajrapat Against Criminal Digital Networks

Operation Vajrapat, launched by the Varanasi Range Police, targets physical and digital criminal ecosystems across Jaunpur, Ghazipur and Chandauli; as of 18 June 2026, 554 social‑media profiles were...

 June 19, 2026

QS World University Rankings 2027

QS World University Rankings 2027 were released on 18 June 2026, covering more than 1,500 institutions across 106 higher education systems. Top Global Placements MIT: Ranked No.1 for...

 June 19, 2026

AI-Based Smart Warehousing Monitoring System

The Government of India launched an AI-powered smart warehousing system on 18 June 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The project is reported as the world's largest AI–IoT...

 June 19, 2026

IRDAI’s AI Working Group for the Insurance Sector

On 17 June 2026 IRDAI constituted a seven‑member Working Group on Artificial Intelligence (WG‑AI) for the insurance sector. Composition and Mandate Membership: Seven members; chaired by Sandeep K....

 June 19, 2026

Public Sector Banks and Government Dividend Receipts

State Bank of India presented a dividend cheque of ₹8,813 crore to the Central government for FY26 after declaring a dividend of ₹17.35 per share. SBI reported net...

 June 19, 2026

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