Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, commissioned India’s first greenfield Superfine Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate (PPT ATH) manufacturing plant on 27 August 2026. The...
India supports exceptional butterfly diversity, with over 1,500 species spread across forests, hills, grasslands, and wetlands. These insects are important pollinators and reliable indicators of ecosystem health because...
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports approved a 15-member Indian esports contingent for the 20th Asian Games on 22 August 2026. The contingent forms part of a...
India has launched several women-centric welfare schemes to improve safety, health, education, financial inclusion, and livelihood opportunities. These schemes combine direct assistance with long-term empowerment through skill-building, social...
Satellite communication uses different radio frequency bands for navigation, broadcasting, telemetry, military links, and broadband services. Each band has distinct advantages in bandwidth, antenna size, and resistance to...
The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides the main legal framework for reptile conservation in India. After the 2022 amendment, protected reptiles are covered under a streamlined schedule system,...
Dehing Patkai National Park in Assam has recorded 165 butterfly species, including 37 endangered species, during a biodiversity survey in 2026. The park covers 234.26 square kilometres and...
Meghalaya launched the CM-IMPACT Read & Rise Meghalaya programme on 26 August 2026 at the Assembly Annexe Hall in Shillong. The programme is part of CM-IMPACT, an acronym...
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is a monthly financial assistance scheme for eligible women in Delhi. It was launched on 26 August 2026 at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi, and...
A new Banas Bio-CNG Model Plant was inaugurated at Vinchhiwadi in Dhanera taluka of Banaskantha district, Gujarat, on 26 August 2026. The facility is a joint initiative of...
A total of 216 rescued Indian Star Tortoises, scientifically named Geochelone elegans, were released into the wild at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, on 23 August...
Indian Railways has announced a plan to convert seven high-density routes into four-lane, or quadruple-track, corridors across an 11,000-kilometre network. The identified routes carry about 41% of India’s...
