The Natural History Museum at Mizoram University, Aizawl has been notified as India's 21st designated repository under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, strengthening specimen conservation and scientific documentation in the India-Burma biodiversity hotspot.

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7 July 2026The Indian ExpressTop story

India-Indonesia BrahMos and Critical Minerals Agreements

India and Indonesia signed agreements in Jakarta covering BrahMos and Astra systems, defence technology transfer, critical minerals, maritime security, telecom connectivity, medicines, education, and cultural restoration during Prime Minister Modi's bilateral meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

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7 July 2026Press Information BureauTop story

Narmada Award Beneficiary States Settle Pending Payments

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh signed a one-time settlement in New Delhi to resolve pending Narmada Award payments linked with Sardar Sarovar Project cost-sharing.

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7 July 2026Press Information Bureau

Mahendragiri, Project 17A's Sixth Indigenous Stealth Frigate, Ready for Commissioning

Mahendragiri, the sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, is ready for commissioning at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026. Designed by the Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, it highlights stealth technology, indigenous content, naval combat roles and India's defence industrial base.

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