A new plant species has been discovered in Assam and named Osbeckia zubeengargiana in honour of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The species belongs to the Melastomataceae family...
The ongoing war in West Asia has heightened risks for commercial sailors, especially Indians. Attacks on vessels near the Persian Gulf have killed at least three Indian seafarers....
The LPG cylinder and pressure cooker have become symbols of modern Indian domestic life. Since 1955, these kitchen essentials have represented progress and family unity. The 2016 Pradhan...
A rare thread-legged assassin bug, first described in 1924 from Siju Cave in Meghalaya, has been rediscovered in limestone caves of the Andaman Islands after a gap of...
Mars has yielded evidence of a rare iron sulfate phase that may represent a previously unknown mineral. The finding comes from combined orbital observations and laboratory experiments focused...
Recent developments in India show growing concern over children’s access to social media. Karnataka announced a ban on social media use for children under 16 years. Andhra Pradesh...
India recently updated its GDP calculation method and data weights. This change was needed due to major shifts in the economy since 2011-12. The Ministry of Statistics and...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many sectors like healthcare, education, finance, and labour markets. However, AI governance has struggled to keep pace with its fast development. Traditional...
A regional workshop on Tele-Law programme activities under the DISHA scheme was held in Chennai to strengthen technology-enabled justice delivery and improve last-mile access to justice. The event...
The International Day of Action for Rivers is observed every year on 14 March to promote the protection, restoration and sustainable management of rivers. In 2026, the day...
