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Coconut Root Wilt Disease Threatens Southern Plantations

Coconut root wilt disease is spreading rapidly across major coconut-growing belts in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The phytoplasma-borne disease has damaged large tracts of traditional plantations and...

 January 19, 2026

Artemis II Rocket Moves to Launchpad

NASA has moved the Space Launch System rocket to its launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking a major step towards the Artemis II mission. The mission...

 January 19, 2026

Jan Shikshan Sansthan Zonal Conference in Pune

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will organise a two-day Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Zonal Conference-cum-Stakeholder Consultation and Progress Review Workshop in Pune on 19–20 January 2026....

 January 19, 2026

Retinoic Acid Found to Weaken Cancer Immunity

Vitamin A-derived retinoic acid has been identified as a key factor that can suppress the body’s anti-cancer immune response and reduce the effectiveness of dendritic cell vaccines. The...

 January 19, 2026

India’s Cooperative Sector Reforms

India has accelerated reforms in its cooperative sector as part of the broader vision of Sahkar Se Samriddhi and in line with the United Nations’ International Year of...

 January 19, 2026

IndiaSkills North East Regional Competition 2025-26

IndiaSkills 2025-26 will hold its first dedicated North East Regional Competition from 19 to 22 January 2026 at Gauhati University, Assam. The event brings together skilled youth from...

 January 19, 2026

Tropical Storm Nokaen Threatens Mayon Volcano Lahars

Tropical storm Nokaen, locally called Ada, is moving slowly northward over the Philippine Sea and is expected to affect the eastern coast of southern Luzon in the Philippines....

 January 17, 2026

Crocodile Population Rises in Similipal National Park

The latest crocodile census in Odisha’s Similipal National Park has recorded a marginal rise in the population. The number of crocodiles has increased from 81 last year to...

 January 17, 2026

Mizoram Begins Direct Procurement of Ginger

Mizoram has announced direct procurement of ginger and dry broomsticks from farmers under its flagship Bana Kaih handholding scheme from 2 February. The move is aimed at providing...

 January 17, 2026

CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is expanding its Integrated Skill Initiative to strengthen India’s skilled workforce through science-based training. The programme links research institutions, industry needs...

 January 17, 2026

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