The Red-crowned Roofed Turtle, once widely found in the Ganga river system, is now confined to shrinking habitats, raising serious conservation concerns. This freshwater species, known for its...
A massive snow avalanche has recently struck Zojila Pass in Ladakh, disrupting movement along a key Himalayan corridor. The incident highlights the vulnerability of high-altitude mountain passes to...
The Government of India has invited nominations for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2026, a major national initiative to recognise excellence in science, technology and innovation. The award...
The Indian Air Force is set to upgrade its MiG-29UPG fighter jets with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM), significantly strengthening its close-range air combat capability. The...
Officials of the Wildlife Management Authority and Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh have successfully conserved nearly 20,000 eggs of Olive Ridley turtles on Hope Island. This effort...
Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun have recently documented two rare keelback snake species in Northeast India. The Rakhine Keelback (“Herpetoreas davidi”) was recorded in...
The Ministry of Rural Development has highlighted the growing importance of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) in empowering rural youth. These institutions are playing a crucial role...
The western region of Rajasthan has recently been identified as a key wintering stronghold for the Steppe Eagle, a large migratory raptor. This recognition highlights the ecological importance...
NASA has recently developed a detailed map of the ocean floor using data from the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite. This advancement marks a significant step...
A new butterfly species, Euthalia zubeengargi, has recently been recorded in Arunachal Pradesh, adding to the rich biodiversity of India’s northeastern region. The discovery highlights the ecological significance...
