Science
New 'Spoon-tailed Duskhawker' Dragonfly Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh Expands India’s Species List
Entomologists have recorded a new dragonfly species, the spoon‑tailed duskhawker, from Arunachal Pradesh, increasing the number of dragonflies known in India.
28 Aug 2026
Chhattisgarh CM Inaugurates Antariksh Sangwari Space Training Programme
The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh officially launched the Antariksh Sangwari Space Training Programme, a new initiative to promote space education in the state.
28 Aug 2026
3.5‑billion‑year‑old microbial fossils unearthed in Jharkhand, scientists say
Researchers have identified fossil evidence of microbial life dating back 3.5 billion years in a Jharkhand rock formation, marking a significant find for early Earth studies.
28 Aug 2026
88 Glacial Lakes in India Threaten 6 States with Devastation, Experts Warn
Scientists have identified 88 glacial lakes across India that are at risk of breaching, potentially causing floods and damage similar to the 2015 Nepal disaster. Six states are listed as most vulnerable.
27 Aug 2026
28 ઓગસ્ટ 2026નું બીજું ચંદ્રગ્રહણ યુરોપ, ઉત્તર-દક્ષિણ અમેરિકા અને આફ્રિકાના કેટલાક ભાગોમાં દેખાશે
28 ઓગસ્ટ 2026નું બીજું અને અંતિમ ચંદ્રગ્રહણ સવારે 6:53 વાગ્યે શરૂ થઈ, ચરમ સમય 9:43 વાગ્યે અને બપોરે 12:32 વાગ્યે સમાપ્ત થશે, અને ભારત સિવાય યુરોપ, ઉત્તર-દક્ષિણ અમેરિકા અને આફ્રિકાના કેટલાક ભાગોમાં દેખાશે.
27 Aug 2026
Experts Examine Recent Glacial Collapse in Tibet
Scientists are closely studying a recent glacier collapse in Tibet, assessing its causes and potential downstream impacts.
27 Aug 2026
Ancient Coins Unearthed During Construction of Dharmshala and Library in Punjab Village
Workers digging for a new dharmshala and library in a Punjab village uncovered a cache of old coins, indicating historical activity at the site.
27 Aug 2026
Batra Visits Under-Construction Science City at UCOST
Minister Batra inspected the ongoing construction of the Science City at UCOST, reviewing progress and infrastructure plans.
27 Aug 2026
Scientists Identify New Sunflower Species in Arunachal Pradesh
A team of botanists has documented a previously unknown sunflower species in the eastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, expanding the region's floral diversity.
26 Aug 2026
Rescued tiger from Uttarakhand's Terai West forest dies while under treatment
A tiger rescued from injury in Uttarakhand's Terai West forest has died while receiving medical care, officials said.
26 Aug 2026
NASA’s 1984 Space Shuttle Mission Sends 3,301 Bees to Test Honeycomb Building in Microgravity
In 1984, NASA launched 3,301 honeybees aboard Space Shuttle Discovery to see if they could survive and construct honeycomb in microgravity; the insects adapted and produced roughly two metres of comb before returning.
26 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh’s second‑largest hydro plant to be commissioned by November in Polavaram
The state’s second‑largest hydroelectric project in Polavaram district is slated for completion and commissioning by November, officials say.
26 Aug 2026