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ICMR Launches SHINE Initiative

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched the ICMR-SHINE Initiative recently. This nationwide student outreach programme targets school students from Classes 9 to 12. It aims to...

August 8, 2025

Eco-Friendly Virus Controls Teak Defoliator Pest

The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) has developed a groundbreaking biological solution to protect teak plantations from the destructive teak defoliator moth (Hyblaea puera). This pest has caused...

August 8, 2025

New Rain Snake Species

Recent research from Mizoram University and Help Earth, a Guwahati-based conservation group, has identified a new species of rain snake in Mizoram’s elevated tropical forests. Named Smithophis leptofasciatus,...

August 8, 2025

WHO Classifies Hepatitis D as Cancerous Virus

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently reclassified hepatitis D as a carcinogenic virus. This decision marks the urgent need to prevent viral hepatitis, which remains global health...

August 7, 2025

Project Cimon

The International Space Station (ISS) has recently integrated advanced artificial intelligence (AI) robots to assist astronauts during extended missions. Key among these is Cimon, an AI-powered companion designed...

August 2, 2025

NISAR Satellite Launched

The NISAR satellite, a joint mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), was successfully launched in 2025....

July 31, 2025

Indigenous AI Development

India is rapidly advancing its artificial intelligence capabilities through the IndiaAI mission. The government is focused on making AI accessible and accountable for real-world applications. This initiative aligns...

July 31, 2025

Ancient Volcanic Arc Discovered Beneath South China

Recent research has revealed a vast fossilised volcanic arc beneath South China. This 400-mile-long chain of extinct volcanoes dates back about 800 million years to the early Neoproterozoic...

July 30, 2025

Ancient Human Species and Evolutionary Interactions

Recent research has transformed our understanding of human evolution. Modern humans, Homo sapiens, lived alongside several ancient human species between 300,000 and 40,000 years ago. These species were...

July 29, 2025

Radiotherapy Demand and Shortfall in India’s Cancer Care

Radiotherapy remains a vital treatment for cancer patients in India. However, its expansion faces challenges due to high costs and planning gaps. A recent study by the Indian...

July 29, 2025

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