New Wild Sponge Gourd Variety Found in Odisha
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces investigation for using armoured BMW X5s and demanding a $115 million jet. Democrats probe alleged misuse of taxpayer funds. Details inside.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed visitor from beyond our solar system, made its closest approach to Earth on Dec 19, 2025. Explore its journey, alien probe theories by Harvard's Avi Loeb, and stunning new images.
EAM S Jaishankar says India's skilled workforce surge is a key advantage as global economic and political hierarchy undergoes significant change. Read his full analysis.
Hidden inside a top tech incubator, Pune's Venture Centre Library offers 3,500+ books on innovation for just Rs 1,000 annual fee. Discover how it fuels India's science entrepreneurs.
A shocking data entry error in a Maharashtra village shows 27,398 births for a population of 1,500. Authorities have launched a probe into the massive discrepancy.
Karnataka's top officials at Jal-Sankalp-25 conference stress efficient water use and project completion. Engineers get new legal powers for canal management. Read the key directives.
Bihar renames its Labour Resources Department, signaling a new focus on migrant workers. We explore if this administrative change can translate into real action for millions.
Heavy rain damages Cholavaram reservoir bund near Chennai, exposing old structural flaws. Officials deploy tarpaulin as temporary fix while a ₹120 crore permanent rehabilitation plan is in progress. Read more.
Tamil Nadu BJP demands NCSC investigation and criminal action after a Class XII SC student's death due to a collapsing school wall in Tiruvallur, citing administrative failure.
Six children with thalassaemia in Satna, MP, test HIV-positive after blood transfusions. State probe launched to trace 350 donors. Details inside.
Forget sci-fi! New research reveals small, carbon-rich asteroids hold water, organics & metals, fueling future space missions. Discover the economics & challenges of asteroid mining.
Telangana government orders a Vigilance & Enforcement inquiry into alleged encroachment of over 100 acres of prime IDPL land in Balanagar. The probe will scrutinize land conversions and permissions over the past decade.
West Bengal government takes disciplinary action against top police officials, including the DGP, following a probe into alleged mismanagement at the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. Details inside.
Santosh Devi, wife of late ASI Sandeep Lather, alleges serious lapses in the investigation into his suicide and unfulfilled govt promises. She demands justice.
Punjab govt greenlights a detailed Rs 1.61 crore micro-study on water resources & seepage patterns with IIT Ropar. Learn how this 12-month project aims to tackle the state's water crisis.
Nepal's anti-graft body CIAA opens formal inquiry into alleged corruption in Pokhara International Airport, a $216 million project built with Chinese loan. Probe follows PAC report citing NPR 10 billion loss.
Chennai's water security is assured for the year ahead as Poondi reservoir nears full capacity. Strategic halt of Kandaleru inflows and good monsoon fill city lakes. Details inside.
A government panel investigates if IndiGo wasted time lobbying DGCA for exemptions from new flight duty rules instead of preparing, leading to operational chaos. Details inside.
Dibrugarh deploys US-made geo textile bags and porcupine structures along the Brahmaputra to combat erosion ahead of monsoon. WRD engineers explain the dual-strategy for sustainable bank protection.
Essential medicines meant for a govt hospital in Madhepura were found dumped in garbage, sparking public outrage. Officials promise probe and action. #Madhepura #HealthScandal
Over 150 students participated in a grand cycle rally in Raipur for the Chhattisgarh Green Summit 2025, promoting sustainable development and fitness. Read about the key highlights and route.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs CID & ACB chiefs to submit sealed Parakamani probe reports. Court denies copies to accused, next hearing on December 9. Read for full details.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of ordering agents to chauffeur his girlfriend's drunk friends. Explore the scandal, denials, and its impact. Read more.
Maharashtra govt forms SIT after family meets CM Fadnavis. Dr Gauri Palave's husband, aide to BJP's Pankaja Munde, arrested for abetment. Key hearing on Dec 8.
Maharashtra govt extends Mundhwa land probe deadline by a month. Panel investigating alleged irregularities linked to Ajit Pawar's son seeks more time. Opposition to raise issue in Assembly.
A crucial ₹130 crore project to replace all 33 radial crest gates of Karnataka's Tungabhadra Dam begins today, ensuring safety and water management for the region. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu government files affidavit in Supreme Court, arguing against CBI takeover of Karur stampede investigation. State cites judicial restraint, questions petitioner's political motive. Read the full legal battle.
Tamil Nadu government moves Supreme Court, seeking to lift CBI probe order and permit SIT investigation into the September 27 Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives. Read the latest developments.
Patna workshop led by CGWB and state officials stresses judicious use of field data in national groundwater mapping. Experts call for a common platform and training for effective resource management.