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UNESCO Flags Concerns Over Aghanashini River Linking Project

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has raised concerns over the proposed Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project, urging India to adhere strictly to World Heritage conservation norms....

March 25, 2026

Litani River Bridge Strike Highlights Strategic Importance

Recent Israeli airstrikes have destroyed the Qasmiyeh Bridge, a crucial crossing over Lebanon’s Litani River along the southern coastal highway. The incident underscores the strategic and economic importance...

March 23, 2026

India Discovers New Cockroach Species Using DNA Taxonomy

India has recorded a major scientific breakthrough with the discovery of a new cockroach species, Neoloboptera peninsularis, using advanced DNA-led taxonomy. The finding by the Zoological Survey of...

March 23, 2026

Bura Chapori Sanctuary Expansion Strengthens Assam Conservation Efforts

The Assam government has proposed the creation of a new Reserved Forest adjacent to Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur district. This move aims to enhance habitat connectivity...

March 23, 2026

Photocatalytic Coating Trials Target Delhi Air Pollution

The Delhi government, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, has initiated studies on “smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings on roads. The initiative aims to explore innovative,...

March 23, 2026

New Mangrove Crab Chhapgarus ngankeeae Discovered in Goa

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India have identified a new species of marine crab from the mangrove ecosystems of Goa, marking an important addition to India’s coastal...

March 23, 2026

Sahiwal Cattle IVF Breakthrough Boosts Indigenous Breeding

India has achieved a significant milestone in livestock biotechnology with the successful production of Sahiwal cattle calves using advanced reproductive techniques. Scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural...

March 23, 2026

Monarch Butterfly Population Sees Sharp Seasonal Recovery

The monarch butterfly population has recorded a notable improvement, with a 64 per cent rise in its presence across Mexican overwintering forests during the 2025–2026 season. This increase...

March 23, 2026

Desert Moss Discovery Boosts Green Mars Prospects

Scientists have identified a resilient desert moss, Syntrichia caninervis, that could play a key role in future Mars colonisation. The study, published in The Innovation, highlights the plant’s...

March 23, 2026

Shaheen Falcon Nesting Spotted in Kochi Residential Site

A pair of Shaheen falcons has recently been found nesting in an under-construction multi-storey residential complex in Kochi. The sighting has drawn attention to the adaptability of this...

March 22, 2026

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