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Land Purchase Regulations and Western Ghats Conservation

The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, face increasing threats from land purchases by non-residents. Recent developments in Uttarakhand have sparked discussions in Karnataka regarding similar regulations...

 May 6, 2025

Extreme Temperatures and Health Risks in India

Extreme temperatures have become a pressing health concern in India. A recent study reveals that between 2001 and 2019, over 35,000 lives were lost due to exposure to...

 May 6, 2025

Brain Abnormalities Linked to Insomnia, Anxiety, and Depression

Recent research has identified three brain abnormalities that are common to insomnia, anxiety, and depression. The study involved analysing brain scans from over 40,000 individuals in the UK...

 May 6, 2025

Starbase Municipality

Starbase is a new municipality formed in Cameron County, Texas. Residents voted to establish this city, which primarily consists of SpaceX employees. The area encompasses 3.5 square kilometres...

 May 6, 2025

One State, One Registration Scheme in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra state government introduced the One State, One Registration scheme on May 1, 2025. This initiative allows citizens to register property documents at any sub-registrar office within...

 May 6, 2025

Gujarat Government’s Mega Demolition Drive

The Gujarat government initiated demolition campaign in Ahmedabad targeting alleged illegal settlements of Bangladeshi immigrants. This action followed a Supreme Court ruling on extra-judicial demolitions. The Gujarat High...

 May 6, 2025

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is endeavour aimed at addressing water scarcity in northern Telangana. Initiated in June 2019, this project is touted as the world's largest...

 May 6, 2025

Maize and Ethanol

The agricultural landscape in India is undergoing changes due to the rising demand for maize as a biofuel feedstock. The shift towards ethanol production has affected the supply...

 May 6, 2025

Faith Kipyegon and the Sub-Four Minute Mile

In 2023, Faith Kipyegon achieved a remarkable feat by running the mile in 4 minutes, 7.64 seconds. This record has sparked discussions about the possibility of women breaking...

 May 6, 2025

Sotheby’s Auction of Sacred Buddhist Relics Halted

The Indian Ministry of Culture intervened to halt the auction of sacred Buddhist relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. The relics are artefacts excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa, which...

 May 6, 2025

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