Science

Billion-Year-Old Rift and Ancient Sea Shaped Chhattisgarh Basin, Study Finds

New research reveals that a rift formed over a billion years ago and a subsequent ancient sea were key forces in shaping the modern terrain of the Chhattisgarh Basin in central India.

31 Aug 2026

11th‑Century Kalyani Chalukya Inscription Discovered in Ranga Reddy, Telangana

A historian has confirmed that an ancient stone inscription unearthed in Ranga Reddy district belongs to the 11th‑century Kalyani Chalukya dynasty.

31 Aug 2026

Rising Dolphin and Porpoine Deaths Along Goa Coast Highlight Protection Gaps

A recent surge in dolphin and porpoise fatalities along Goa’s shoreline has raised concerns about the effectiveness of current marine‑mammal protection measures.

31 Aug 2026

Whale sharks to receive first Konkani name, reflecting Goa’s cultural heritage

For the first time, the giant whale shark will be given a Konkani name, a move that ties the species to Goa’s maritime traditions.

31 Aug 2026

Pangolin Rescued from Coimbatore Residential Area

A pangolin was rescued from a residential area in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, by local wildlife authorities, according to The Times of India. The endangered mammal was found in a densely populated neighbourhood.

31 Aug 2026

3.5‑billion‑year‑old Jharkhand rock may hold Earth’s oldest microbial evidence

Scientists examining a 3.5‑billion‑year‑old rock from Jharkhand say it contains structures that could represent the earliest known microbial life on Earth.

30 Aug 2026

Mizoram launches new solar and hydro projects to boost clean energy capacity

The state government announced the commissioning of additional solar and hydroelectric installations aimed at expanding Mizoram's renewable power generation.

30 Aug 2026

Experts to Survey Khangri Glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh After Nepal Floods

Following severe flash floods in Nepal, a team of glaciologists and hydrologists will carry out a bathymetric survey of the Khangri glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh to assess their vulnerability.

30 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh flags 67 vulnerable glacial lakes, to set up early‑warning for four

The Himachal Pradesh government has identified 67 glacial lakes at risk of outburst floods and will install early‑warning systems for four of them.

30 Aug 2026

Tech Billionaire Bryan Johnson Aims to Extend Dog Lifespan to Match Human Longevity

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson plans to apply his anti‑aging research to dogs, intending to make his pet Katara the most studied canine worldwide.

30 Aug 2026

Tigress Zeenat Takes Up Residence in Similipal Tiger Reserve

A female tiger named Zeenat has been confirmed to have settled in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha, marking a notable addition to the reserve's big cat population.

30 Aug 2026

India's Centre Accelerates Early Warning Systems for 188 Himalayan Lakes

The central government has stepped up efforts to install early warning systems at 188 Himalayan lakes to reduce the risk of sudden outburst floods.

30 Aug 2026