Centre Clears Rs 2,814-Crore Scheme to Boost Domestic Processing of Critical Minerals

New Delhi, Nov 4: In a major push towards self-reliance in strategic mineral resources, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 2,814-crore capital support scheme to strengthen India’s domestic critical mineral processing industry and reduce dependence on imports.  Representational Image  The scheme, titled ‘Capex Support Scheme to Promote...

Israel is Launching First-Ever Investment Fund Dedicated to Children Health Innovation by Clalit Health Services & Schneider Children Medical Center

Investing in the Adults of Tomorrow: The Clalit-Schneider Children’s Medical Center has launched SCVC, Israel’s first and the world’s third investment fund dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare innovation. Combining world-leading clinical expertise, extensive medical data and advanced AI capabilities, the fund aims to identify and accelerate the next breakthroughs...

Centre Approves Rs 4,371-Crore VISTAR Scheme to Modernise India’s Statistical System

New Delhi, Nov 4: In a major push to modernise India’s official data infrastructure, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Rs 4,371.10-crore Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR) Scheme for the five-year period from 2026-27 to 2030-31.  Representational Image  The scheme, approved at a...

Odisha’s State Film Archive Project Faces Uncertainty Ahead of First MoU Anniversary

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (UDN): Odisha’s ambitious plan to establish a State Film Archive to preserve its rich cinematic heritage is facing an uncertain future, with little visible progress nearly a year after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for the project.  Representational Image As the agreement approaches its...

Odisha Plans 460 EV Charging Stations, Expanding Network Across Cities and Highways

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (UDN): Odisha is set to give a major boost to electric mobility, with plans to expand its public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure through a proposed network of 460 charging stations across urban centres and key highway corridors.  Representaional Image  Under the Centre’s PM E-DRIVE scheme,...