A new species of Asian grass lizard has been discovered in Assam’s Manas Biosphere landscape, adding to the reptile diversity of northeast India. The species, named Takydromus ultapanensis,...
Recent data from the World Obesity Atlas 2026 reveals a sharp rise in childhood obesity in India and globally. Nearly 15 million Indian children aged 5 to 9...
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether blood banks should be required to use Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) for screening donated blood. NAT is a highly sensitive...
Women entrepreneurship received a fresh push in Gujarat as the fifth edition of the herSTART programme was launched at Gujarat University, alongside the inauguration of a new research...
Recent discussions at global climate summits have brought into light the urgent need to reconsider key principles of international law due to climate change. Rising sea levels and...
India submitted its 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2026. This report assesses India’s progress towards the global biodiversity goals under the Kunming-Montreal...
India has stepped up its preparations for the Asian Games 2026, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026. A high-level review...
The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sank off Sri Lanka’s south-west coast in 2026. The ship was returning from major maritime events hosted by India. It was attacked by...
The Strait of Hormuz has become a global flashpoint in 2026. Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the strait effectively...
In 2024, American comedian Amy Schumer revealed her diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome. This brought wider public focus on a rare but serious hormonal disorder caused by excess cortisol....
