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New Marine Nematode Species Discovered off Tamil Nadu Coast

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have recently identified two new species of free-living marine nematodes off the coast of Tamil Nadu. Named “Corononema dhriti” and...

April 7, 2026

Indian Crested Porcupine Damages Saffron Crops in Kashmir

The Indian crested porcupine has recently been observed feeding on saffron corms beneath the soil in Kashmir, causing significant agricultural losses. By hollowing out the corms before they...

April 7, 2026

Payal Nag Becomes World’s First Quadruple Amputee Archer Champion

In a remarkable story of resilience and determination, Payal Nag, an 18-year-old archer from Odisha, has scripted history by becoming the world’s first quadruple amputee to win an...

April 7, 2026

India Emerges Highly Optimistic in Ipsos Global Survey

India has emerged as a rare outlier in an increasingly pessimistic global landscape, with a majority of its citizens expressing confidence in the country’s direction. The latest Ipsos...

April 7, 2026

EU Adds PFAS to Water Pollution Monitoring List

The European Union Parliament has recently approved updated water pollution standards, bringing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) under stricter monitoring. This move reflects growing global concern over these...

April 7, 2026

NSO Launches ASISSE to Map Services Sector Data

The National Statistical Office has launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE), marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s statistical framework. The initiative aims...

April 7, 2026

Draft Rules Target Tar Balls to Protect Coastline

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently released draft rules to address the growing concern of tar balls along India’s coastline. These measures aim to...

April 7, 2026

Madras Hedgehog Genome Study Reveals Evolutionary Insights

The first comprehensive analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of the Madras hedgehog has provided fresh insights into the evolutionary lineage of this little-known species. The findings help...

April 7, 2026

World Health Day 2026 Highlights Science and Global Health Unity

On the occasion of World Health Day 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings and expressed gratitude to healthcare workers worldwide. He acknowledged their relentless service and emphasised...

April 7, 2026

To Lam Becomes Vietnam President Consolidating Political Power

Vietnam’s National Assembly has unanimously elected Communist Party General Secretary To Lam as the country’s state president for a five-year term, marking a significant political shift. The move...

April 7, 2026

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