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President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Padma Shri 2026 to Rajasthan’s folk artist Taga Ram Bheel for his exceptional contribution to preserving and promoting the Algoza, a traditional double-flute...

Researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) in Kerala recently discovered a new evergreen tree species named Humboldtia nairiana. Found in the riparian...

A landmark study by the University of Sydney has established a direct scientific link between rising ambient temperatures and increased veterinary hospitalisation and mortality rates in koalas. The...

IRENA Renewable Energy Electrification Targets The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released a report titled "Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels: A Roadmap Powered by Renewables, Electrification and Grid...

India abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution urging nations to comply with climate change obligations based on a landmark advisory opinion from the...

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh participated in the 150-year celebrations of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in Kolkata. Established in 1876, IACS is India's...

India's critical national infrastructure, including power grids, transport networks, healthcare systems, and communication channels, is rapidly adopting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, artificial intelligence, and automation. While this...

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released insights from India’s first National Report on the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing in February 2026....

The Andhra Pradesh government has established a high-level Environment Protection Task Force to prevent contamination in the Godavari and other major rivers across the state. This administrative action...

The Uttarakhand government is introducing an incentive-based reward scheme offering financial prizes up to ₹1 lakh to individuals and teams contributing to wildfire prevention and containment. Unveiled alongside...