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National Biodiversity Authority SOP for Threatened Species Notification

On 26 June 2026 the National Biodiversity Authority released a Standard Operating Procedure for notification of threatened species under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Numbers...

 June 27, 2026

Operation Amistad India Venezuela Earthquake Relief Mission

On 26 June 2026 India launched Operation Amistad, deploying a 41‑member Army medical team and over 35 tonnes of relief including two BHISHM Cubes to earthquake‑hit Venezuela via...

 June 27, 2026

Poornankuppam Pond Renovation and Waterbody Conservation

On 26 June 2026 the renovated 400‑year‑old Poornankuppam Agriculture Pond (Muzhiyankulam) in Poornankuppam village, Puducherry, was reopened after restoration. Key facts Location and size: Poornankuppam village, Puducherry; pond...

 June 27, 2026

India Mango Promotion Events Boost Iceland Exports

India organised its first-ever mango promotion events in Iceland on 24–25 June 2026, held in Reykjavik and Akureyri to showcase premium Indian varieties and explore export opportunities. Event...

 June 27, 2026

India Tops ISSF Junior World Championship Medals

India topped the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany, which concluded on 26 June 2026, finishing with 25 medals (7 gold, 8 silver, 10 bronze). Event summary...

 June 27, 2026

India-Seychelles Maritime Defence Partnership 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three‑day State Visit to Seychelles (June 27–29, 2026) as Guest of Honour for the National Day Golden Jubilee. The visit includes...

 June 27, 2026

Human-Centric Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence

Recently India and global actors reiterated the need to keep people at the centre of AI policy. Debates now focus on enforceable rights, transparency, human oversight and international...

 June 27, 2026

Indian Seafarers and Sanctioned Ships Dilemma

India faces a seafarer protection crisis after the MV Smyrtos episode: an Indian captain is in UK custody, the vessel was described as “stateless”, and international bodies urged...

 June 27, 2026

PCPNDT Act Challenges and AI-Enabled Ultrasound Reforms

India faces a policy dilemma: strict PCPNDT controls that criminalise use of ultrasound outside registered centres aim to prevent sex-selective abortion, while advances in portable and AI-enabled ultrasound...

 June 27, 2026

AI-Driven Air Quality Forecasting System Delhi

On 26 June 2026 Delhi announced it will implement an AI-powered Decision Support System (DSS) developed with IIT Kanpur’s AIRAWAT Research Foundation to forecast air pollution 48–72 hours...

 June 27, 2026

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