Science
India Documents 709 New Animal Species, 353 Plant Taxa in 2025
India's biodiversity records expanded significantly in 2025 with the addition of 709 new species to its faunal database. Additionally, 353 new taxa were incorporated into the country's flora records.
01 Jul 2026
New Sensor Network Monitors Crop Fire Smoke Reaching Delhi
A newly developed sensor network is now capable of tracking the movement of toxic smoke originating from crop fires, specifically monitoring its journey towards Delhi.
01 Jul 2026
Dinosaur Fossil Confirmed After Nearly 40 Years in Nagaland
A significant dinosaur fossil, discovered decades ago, has finally been scientifically confirmed. The confirmation comes nearly four decades after the initial find.
30 Jun 2026
Boy, 11, Discovers 1.8 Million-Year-Old Elephant Tooth on UK Beach
An 11-year-old boy has made a remarkable discovery on a United Kingdom beach, unearthing a fossilized elephant tooth estimated to be 1.8 million years old. The find has reportedly amazed experts.
30 Jun 2026
Chhattisgarh Teen Mahima Rajput Selected for International Space Mission
Fourteen-year-old Mahima Rajput from Chhattisgarh has been selected to participate in an international space mission.
29 Jun 2026
Uttarakhand Explores Fog Harvesting for Water Security
Uttarakhand is exploring innovative methods to secure its water resources by harnessing the abundant fog prevalent in the Himalayan region.
29 Jun 2026
New Red Panda Habitat Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh During Takin Search
A scientific expedition in Arunachal Pradesh, initially focused on tracking Takin, has led to the discovery of a previously unknown habitat for the endangered Red Panda.
29 Jun 2026
Ludhiana Varsity Develops Green Cells to Combat Urban Flooding
Researchers at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana have engineered innovative green cells with the potential to mitigate urban flooding issues.
29 Jun 2026
Bird Song Evolution Linked to Habitat Changes, Indian Express Reports
A recent report from The Indian Express highlights how the environment where a bird lives can significantly influence the evolution of its song. This suggests a strong correlation between habitat and avian vocalizations.
29 Jun 2026
PM Modi Highlights Kalpakkam Reactor Milestone in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, drew attention to a significant milestone achieved at the Kalpakkam reactor. The address focused on various national achievements and initiatives.
29 Jun 2026
BITS Pilani Researcher Turns CO2 into Valuable Material
A researcher at BITS Pilani is developing a novel method to transform carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into a high-value material.
29 Jun 2026