Researchers from the GITAM School of Science, Visakhapatnam, have recorded the first verified case of Read More …
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Indian Researchers Discover Alaknanda Galaxy From Early Universe
Indian astronomers have identified a massive, well-structured spiral galaxy that existed when the universe was Read More …
Woraiyur Cotton Sari Awarded GI Tag; Tamil Nadu’s Count Rises to 74
The famed Woraiyur cotton sari of Tiruchi has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag Read More …
IAF Contingent Returns After Successful Completion of Exercise Garuda 2025
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent arrived back in India on 2 December, following the Read More …
India Flags Off Steel-Cutting for First All-Electric Green Tug Under GTTP
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flagged off the steel-cutting ceremony Read More …
2025 Antarctic Ozone Hole Closes Early, Raising Hopes of Recovery
The Antarctic ozone hole for 2025 closed on 1 December, marking the earliest end to Read More …
IMD Enhances Heatwave Forecasting With New GIS-Based Tools
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is issuing heatwave forecasts and warnings across multiple spatial and Read More …
Invasive Alien Plants Rapidly Transforming India’s Ecosystems: New Study Warns
A new study published in Nature Sustainability warns that invasive alien plants are spreading at Read More …
Indian scientists develop new technique to boost catalysts for clean hydrogen production
Scientists at Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru have unveiled a novel Read More …
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) Granted Navratna Status
Assam-based Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has been accorded Navratna status, following approval from the Union Read More …
DRDO Successfully Conducts High-Speed Rocket-Sled Test of Fighter Aircraft Escape System
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test Read More …
Supreme Court Says Illegal Immigrants Have No Legal Right; Clarifies India’s Stand on Refugees
The Supreme Court held that intruders and illegal immigrants do not have legal rights in Read More …
Assam GoM Recommends ST Status for Six More Communities; Proposes New ‘ST (Valley)’ Category
A Group of Ministers (GoM) in Assam has submitted a report proposing Scheduled Tribe (ST) Read More …
ED Issues Show Cause Notices to Kerala CM and Former Officials Over KIIFB Masala Bonds
The Enforcement Directorate’s adjudicating authority has issued show cause notices to: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Read More …
46th GCC Summit Adopts Sakhir Declaration for Deeper Integration
The 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit concluded at Sakhir Palace in Manama (Bahrain), bringing Read More …
PM Modi Highlights Khiamniungan Tribe’s Unique Honey Practices in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, highlighted the honey-extraction practices of Read More …
Hornbill Festival 2025
The 10-day Hornbill Festival 2025 commenced on 1st December at the Naga Heritage Village in Read More …
Arunachala Karthika Deepam 2025
Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu saw massive gatherings as devotees arrived to witness the iconic Mahadeepam Read More …
14th Edition of India–Maldives Joint Military Exercise ‘EKUVERIN’
The 14th edition of Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN between the Indian Army and the Maldives Read More …
Sage Agastya Vehicle Expedition (SAVE)
The Union Ministry of Education has launched the Sage Agastya Vehicle Expedition (SAVE) — a Read More …
Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025
Union Minister for Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated the Saras Aajeevika Food Festival Read More …
Antarctica Day 2025
Antarctica Day is observed globally on 1 December to mark the signing of the Antarctica Read More …
Fourth Edition of Kashi–Tamil Sangamam Inaugurated in Varanasi
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath jointly inaugurated Kashi–Tamil Read More …
ASI Highlights Conservation Efforts at Sittanavasal
According to the Union Ministry of Culture, at present, there is no proposal for additional Read More …
Centre Launches GIRG Initiative to Track Global Rankings
The Union Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) compiles several macroeconomic indicators, including: Global Read More …