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25 Years of the Himalayan Chandra Telescope: India Celebrates a Milestone in Astronomy

31-Jul-2026

India has celebrated 25 years of successful operations of the 2-metre Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) at Hanle, Ladakh. A three-day conference organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) highlighted the telescope's achievements, scientific contributions, and future expansion plans.

Pithora Painting Receives Geographical Indication (GI) Tag (2026)

31-Jul-2026

The Pithora Painting, a centuries-old ritual wall painting tradition of Gujarat's tribal communities, particularly the Rathwa tribe, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in 2026

Scientists Reveal How Extreme Drought Caused the Collapse of Bronze Age Civilisations

30-Jul-2026

A new study by researchers at Stockholm University has found that the collapse of major Late Bronze Age civilisations—including the Mycenaeans, Minoans, and the Hittite Empire—was caused by extreme droughts triggered by the combined effect of multiple natural climate cycles.

Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Background, Key Provisions, Changes and Significance

30-Jul-2026

The Lok Sabha recently passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, tightening the anti-paper leak law, amid repeated disruptions over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was responsible for the use of force against students protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. 

Nairobi Meetings 2026: Draft Report Reveals Slow Progress Towards Global Biodiversity Targets

29-Jul-2026

A draft of the first Global Review of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) has revealed that the world is not on track to achieve most of the biodiversity targets set for 2030. The report will be discussed during the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-28) and the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) meetings being held in Nairobi, Kenya.

India Allows Direct Use of Ammonia in Agriculture: A Big Step to Reduce Urea Imports

29-Jul-2026

The Union Agriculture Ministry has permitted the manufacture and agricultural use of Anhydrous Ammonia (82% Nitrogen) for three years under the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985. The move aims to reduce India's dependence on imported urea and improve nitrogen-use efficiency.

Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) 2026: Government Re-Issues Draft Notification for 56,825 sq km

29-Jul-2026

The Union Government has re-issued the seventh draft notification proposing 56,825.7 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA).

ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF): A Key Pillar of India's Indo-Pacific Security Strategy

27-Jul-2026

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar participated in the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting held in Manila, Philippines, where he emphasized zero tolerance for terrorism, stronger maritime security, enhanced disaster resilience, cyber security cooperation, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the need for a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. He described the ASEAN Regional Forum as a vital platform for addressing political and security challenges in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

High-Powered Task Force Formed for NTA Reforms: Major Reforms in the Examination System Under the Leadership of Nandan Nilekani

27-Jul-2026

The central government has constituted a high-powered task force, chaired by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, to implement comprehensive reforms to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and India's public examination system.

China's Strongest Typhoon Noul of 2026: Why China's Strongest Typhoon of 2026 Forced Mass Evacuations

27-Jul-2026

Typhoon Noul became the strongest typhoon to make landfall in China in 2026, hitting Guangdong Province on 27 July 2026

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