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Painted Leopard Gecko Spotted in Bastar

A rare nocturnal reptile, believed to be a Painted Leopard Gecko, was recently sighted at Dilmili railway station in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district. The animal was rescued by forest...

 April 17, 2026

China Reinforces Scarborough Shoal Presence

China has increased its maritime presence around Scarborough Shoal, a strategically sensitive fishing ground in the South China Sea. The latest deployment includes fishing boats, coast guard or...

 April 17, 2026

Macron and Starmer Rally Allies for Hormuz Security Mission

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer have initiated efforts to form a multinational security coalition for the Strait of Hormuz. The mission aims to...

 April 17, 2026

Chargesheet Filed in Kashmir Doctors’ Terror Module Case

A chargesheet was filed against 10 accused in the Doctors’ terror module case in Jammu and Kashmir. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) submitted the chargesheet in a special...

 April 17, 2026

India Forms Inter-Ministerial Body for AI Governance

India has established an inter-ministerial committee to develop a comprehensive governance strategy for artificial intelligence (AI). The committee comprises representatives from key ministries and government agencies. It aims...

 April 17, 2026

Over 1.5 Lakh Collision Alerts Issued for Indian Satellites in 2025

India’s space agencies issued more than 150,000 collision alerts for Indian satellites in 2025. These alerts aimed to prevent potential in-orbit collisions and safeguard satellite operations. The alerts...

 April 17, 2026

Delimitation Debate on Southern States’ Lok Sabha Seats

The delimitation exercise in India has sparked debate over its impact on Lok Sabha seat distribution in southern states. The process, led by the Delimitation Commission, aims to...

 April 17, 2026

SpaceX Emerges as Potential Largest Global IPO

SpaceX, the American aerospace manufacturer, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) that could become the largest in history. The company’s valuation is estimated between $125 billion...

 April 17, 2026

India Slips to Sixth Largest Global Economy in 2023

India became the sixth largest economy globally in 2023, moving down from fifth place. The country was overtaken by Germany in nominal GDP rankings. India’s nominal GDP was...

 April 17, 2026

Indian Duo Wins US Open Pickleball Gold

Indian players Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won the men’s doubles 5.0 gold medal at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026 in Naples, marking another strong result for...

 April 17, 2026

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