New Ant Species Discovered in Western Ghats
Scientists have discovered a new ant species, Tapinoma onaele, in the leaf litter of the Western Ghats in Kodagu, Karnataka. The species’ name, meaning “dried…
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Govt to Boost Delhi’s Transport Network
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Ramesh Chand Committee to Update WPI Base Year
The Indian government has formed an 18-member Ramesh Chand Committee to revise the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year to 2022-23, aiming to better reflect…
India’s Climate Action and Emission Reduction Efforts
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Assam’s Elephant Population 2024
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Nano-Formulated Melatonin for Parkinson’s Disease
Nano-formulated melatonin, developed by researchers at INST Mohali, shows promise for treating Parkinson’s Disease (PD) by enhancing mitophagy and reducing oxidative stress in neurons. Using…
Rythu Bharosa Scheme Expansion
The Telangana government has approved the expansion of the Rythu Bharosa Scheme, replacing the previous Rythu Bandhu program. It offers ₹7,500 per acre to approximately…
Upcoming National Surveys in India 2025
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Manastu Space’s Green Propulsion Success
Manastu Space, an IIT Bombay-founded start-up, successfully test-fired its green propulsion system, VYOM 2U, onboard ISRO’s PSLV-C60 on December 31, 2024. This innovative, eco-friendly propulsion…
