Science

ISRO Chief Highlights Indian-Made Rockets as Blueprint for Viksit Bharat

ISRO chief emphasized that India's journey towards a developed nation is being charted by rockets built entirely on Indian soil.

25 Sep 2026

Pakistan Expands Protected Habitat for Endangered Indus River Dolphin

Pakistan has increased the protected area for the critically endangered Indus River dolphin, a move that could boost the species’ recovery prospects.

25 Sep 2026

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates Mumbai Climate Week, Calls for Solutions

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the first Mumbai Climate Week, emphasizing the need for practical climate‑action measures across the city and state.

25 Sep 2026

Goa's Monsoon Deficit Slashes Fungal Growth, Threatens Forest Ecology

A below‑average monsoon in Goa has led to a sharp decline in fungal populations, raising concerns about the health of the state’s forest ecosystems.

25 Sep 2026

Two-Day Training on Plant Identification and Climate Change Techniques Starts at BSI, Gangtok

The Botanical Survey of India commenced a two‑day workshop in Gangtok on plant identification, herbarium methods and assessing climate‑change impacts at high altitudes.

25 Sep 2026

New Tupi launches camera‑trap survey to monitor Indian wildlife

Conservation group New Tupi has begun a camera‑trap survey across key habitats to gather data on wildlife and curb illegal activities.

25 Sep 2026

Camera Traps Deployed in Tirap Community Forest, Arunachal Pradesh

A camera‑trapping program was launched in the Tirap community forest of Arunachal Pradesh to monitor wildlife and curb poaching.

25 Sep 2026

New Begonia species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Botanists have formally described a previously unknown Begonia species from the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, expanding the state's rich flora record.

25 Sep 2026

Indian Scientists Sculpt Snow Ganesha at Antarctica’s Research Base, Conduct Indoor Visarjan

A team of Indian researchers at Antarctica’s research station created a snow sculpture of Lord Ganesha and performed an indoor Visarjan ceremony, marking a unique cultural observance in the remote outpost.

25 Sep 2026

Indian Scientists in Antarctica Mark Ganesh Chaturthi with Snow Idol and Visarjan

A team of Indian researchers stationed in Antarctica observed Ganesh Chaturthi by crafting an idol from snow and performing its visarjan. The celebration, shared on social media, quickly went viral.

24 Sep 2026

Uttarakhand Graduate Becomes Water Scientist, Revives Mountain Springs

A school graduate from Uttarakhand has advanced to become a water scientist and is now leading efforts to restore mountain springs in the state.

24 Sep 2026

Gaur herd in Bandhavgarh Reserve swells to about 170 after reintroduction

The gaur population in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has risen from 50 in 2011‑12 to around 170, following re‑introductions from Kanha and Satpura.

24 Sep 2026