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Duma Boko Declared Botswana’s Sixth President

Duma Boko, from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), has been announced as Botswana’s new president. This is a big change in Botswana’s politics, as he replaces the...

November 4, 2024

India’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Unveiled

India presented its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) at the UN conference on biodiversity in Cali, Colombia. This submission aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework...

November 4, 2024

First Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi

The First Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) is set to take place on 5th-6th November 2024 in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist...

November 4, 2024

Record Heat in October 2024: India’s Hottest Month

October 2024 was the hottest October for India since 1901. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported unprecedented mean and minimum temperatures. Delhi experienced its warmest October since 1951,...

November 4, 2024

Elephant Deaths Linked to Toxic Kodo Millet in India

Ten wild elephants from a herd of 13 have died in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The cause is suspected to be mycotoxins from Kodo millet. This incident...

November 4, 2024

ICMR Launches ‘First in the World Challenge’ Initiative

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched the First in the World Challenge. This initiative encourages Indian scientists to propose innovative solutions for pressing health issues. It...

November 4, 2024

Thadou Tribe Rejects Kuki Label in 2024 Convention

The Thadou Convention took place in Guwahati. This event was for the Thadou tribe of Manipur. It addressed the ongoing issues surrounding their identity and the violence that...

November 4, 2024

New Leafless Orchid Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Botanists announced the discovery of a new orchid species, Gastrodia lohitensis. This find occurred in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district. It adds to India’s list of unique, endemic plants....

November 4, 2024

Tamil Nadu Declares Heatwave a State Disaster

The Tamil Nadu government declared heatwaves a State-specific disaster. This decision aims to provide relief for those affected by extreme heat. It includes financial aid for families of...

November 4, 2024

India Joins ARIN-AP for Asset Recovery Leadership

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) was included in the Steering Committee of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP). This network is vital for addressing crime proceeds in the...

November 4, 2024

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