Springer Nature launches India Research Advisory Council to support strengthening of the Indian research ecosystem

Sep 12, 2025

New Delhi [India], September 12: Springer Nature today announced the launch of its India Research Advisory Council (IRAC), a strategic initiative designed to strengthen its commitment to India's knowledge economy and align more closely with the nation's evolving research priorities. With this addition, India joins a global network of advisory councils established by the publisher in regions including Africa (ARAC), Europe (ERAC), Japan (JRAF), Korea (KRAF), the United States (USRAC), Latin America (LARAC), and China (CRAC). These councils play a vital role in shaping Springer Nature support researchers worldwide and its work in fostering trust, integrity, equity, and efficiency across the global research ecosystem.

Govt announces annual licensing policy for cultivation of opium poppy for crop year 2025-26; nearly 1.21 lakh farmers eligible for license

Sep 12, 2025

The Union Government, on Friday, announced the annual licensing policy for crop year 2025-26 during the Opium Crop Year from 1st October, 2025 to 30th September, 2026, of license for cultivation of opium poppy, for the farmers in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

NewsReach Launches Bharat Unplugged, A Storytelling Platform With Its Inaugural Event in Mumbai

Sep 12, 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12: Every story deserves a platform, especially those rarely heard. With this belief, NewsReach recently launched Bharat Unplugged, a unique kind of live storytelling platform, under its flagship initiative Crafting Bharat.