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Science and technology drive innovation and progress. They shape industries and transform societies. In India, advancements in these fields have led to significant developments in healthcare, agriculture, and communication. The country is investing in research and education to foster growth. Embracing science and technology is vital for addressing challenges and improving quality of life. They are essential for sustainable development and economic prosperity.

Butis bargabhimae New Fish Species Found in West Bengal

A new estuarine fish species has been identified from the Rupnarayan River near Tamluk in West Bengal. The species, named Butis bargabhimae, belongs to the butid family, commonly...

 March 18, 2026

Gynandromorphic Crab Found in Silent Valley

A rare freshwater crab with both male and female biological traits has been recorded from the forests of Silent Valley National Park in the Western Ghats. The species,...

 March 18, 2026

New Earthworm Species Found in Kerala

A new earthworm species has been identified from the Vazhani dam area in the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Thrissur district, Kerala. The species has been named Drawida vazhania. It...

 March 17, 2026

New Plant Species Named After Zubeen Garg

A new plant species has been discovered in Assam and named Osbeckia zubeengargiana in honour of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The species belongs to the Melastomataceae family...

 March 16, 2026

Myiophanes kempi Rediscovered in Andaman Caves

A rare thread-legged assassin bug, first described in 1924 from Siju Cave in Meghalaya, has been rediscovered in limestone caves of the Andaman Islands after a gap of...

 March 16, 2026

New Iron Sulfate Mineral Detected on Mars

Mars has yielded evidence of a rare iron sulfate phase that may represent a previously unknown mineral. The finding comes from combined orbital observations and laboratory experiments focused...

 March 16, 2026

Silverpit Crater Confirmed as Asteroid Impact Site

A long-debated structure beneath the southern North Sea has now been confirmed as a genuine asteroid impact crater. New geological and seismic evidence shows that the Silverpit Crater...

 March 16, 2026

Peptide Therapeutics and Their Medical Uses

Peptide therapeutics are gaining attention in modern medicine and clinical research. These medicines use short chains of amino acids to target specific biological pathways. They are increasingly studied...

 March 14, 2026

C-DOT Hosts Samarth Incubation Demo Day

C-DOT organised a Demo Day for 18 startups under Cohort-II of its Samarth incubation programme at the NBCC Convention Hall in New Delhi. The event brought into light...

 March 14, 2026

C-DOT Fraud Pro Recognised at MWC 2026

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) gained global recognition at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona for its indigenous AI-driven fraud detection solution, Fraud Pro. The...

 March 13, 2026

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