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Bhumika Shrestha Becomes Nepal’s First Transgender Woman MP

Bhumika Shrestha, a 37-year-old LGBTQ rights activist, has made history by becoming Nepal’s first transgender woman member of parliament. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in South Asia’s...

March 18, 2026

Brazil Tightens Social Media Rules for Under-16 Users

Brazil has begun enforcing a new law aimed at regulating minors’ access to social media and online platforms, marking a significant step in global efforts to safeguard children...

March 18, 2026

Dirghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojana to strengthen long-term credit

The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), functioning under the Ministry of Cooperation, has introduced the ‘Dirghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojana’ to strengthen long-term credit availability for cooperatives engaged...

March 18, 2026

India Strengthens Solar Panel Waste Recycling Framework

India is preparing to tackle the growing challenge of solar panel waste, with estimates suggesting that cumulative waste from installed and upcoming solar capacity could reach nearly 600...

March 18, 2026

ITDC Launches Tribal Homestay Capacity Building Programme

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), under the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, inaugurated a Capacity Building Programme for Tribal Homestay Owners...

March 18, 2026

Neanderthal ‘Factory’ Discovery Rewrites Human Evolution

Archaeologists have uncovered compelling evidence of a highly organised Neanderthal activity site dating back nearly 125,000 years in present-day Germany. The discovery at Neumark-Nord near Leipzig suggests that...

March 18, 2026

Government Withdraws Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill 2025

The Union Government has withdrawn the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 from the Lok Sabha to incorporate recommendations made by a Select Committee. The move reflects...

March 18, 2026

Kalinga Stadium Hosts National Para Athletics Championship

Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is set to host the National Para Athletics Championship from 19 to 21 March 2026, bringing together top para-athletes from across India. The event,...

March 18, 2026

Göbekli Tepe Mystery Challenges Origins of Civilisation

Göbekli Tepe, located in present-day Turkey, is regarded as the world’s oldest known temple complex, dating back to around 9600 BCE. Built nearly 12,000 years ago, the site...

March 18, 2026

IIT Guwahati Develops Dual-Use MXene Catalyst

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed an advanced material capable of producing hydrogen fuel through water electrolysis while also enabling solar-powered desalination. The innovation...

March 18, 2026

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