Science

Himalayan Fault Line Runs Through Arunachal Pradesh, Marking China-India Border

A geological fault line traverses Arunachal Pradesh, delineating the disputed border between China and India.

25 Aug 2026

Himachal’s Glacial Lakes Grow Fivefold in 30 Years, Threatening Infrastructure

A study shows that the number and size of glacial lakes in Himachal Pradesh have expanded fivefold over the past three decades, raising concerns for roads, bridges and settlements in the mountains.

24 Aug 2026

Study Finds Music Streaming Linked to Fatal Road Crashes

A new study has linked music streaming to an increased risk of fatal road crashes, raising concerns about driving safety.

24 Aug 2026

J&K High Court asks government for details on wetlands protection

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the state authorities to submit information on measures taken to safeguard the region’s wetlands.

24 Aug 2026

New Leopard’s Bane Species Identified in Tawang, First from Northeast India

Scientists have documented a previously unknown species of the poisonous plant Leopard’s bane in Tawang, marking the first such discovery from India's Northeast.

24 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat Addresses Closing Session of Mumbai Climate Week

Governor Acharya Devvrat delivered the valedictory address at the concluding session of Mumbai Climate Week, underscoring the city’s role in climate dialogue.

24 Aug 2026

BSI Director Discusses Plant Conservation with Arunachal Pradesh Governor

The director of the Botanical Survey of India met the governor of Arunachal Pradesh to review strategies for conserving the state’s rich flora.

24 Aug 2026

ISRO chief announces India’s own space station slated for 2035 on National Space Day

ISRO chairman S. Somanath said on National Space Day that India plans to have an indigenous space station operational by 2035, outlining the programme’s key milestones.

24 Aug 2026

Cambridge study says Indian satellite launches cost four times US, ISRO source refutes claim

A Cambridge University analysis claims India's satellite launch expenses are four times higher than those of the United States, but a senior official from the Indian space department says the data are inaccurate.

24 Aug 2026

Modi says India can swiftly secure a bigger role in global space sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged private space companies to create an ecosystem that draws global talent and investment, as India aims for a larger share of the worldwide space economy.

24 Aug 2026

PM Modi lauds Gen Z on Space Day; ISRO plans 8 launch vehicles, 12 satellites

On National Space Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Generation Z for their role in new technology, while ISRO chief S. Somanath outlined a schedule to deploy eight launch vehicles and twelve satellites in upcoming missions.

24 Aug 2026

India to Build Indigenous Space Station by 2035, Says ISRO Chief V. Narayanan

ISRO chief V. Narayanan announced that India aims to launch its own space station by 2035, underscoring the nation’s expanding space technology capabilities.

23 Aug 2026