Bascanichthys chepakakiensis is a newly discovered snake eel species from the Bay of Bengal. Found near Kakinada, it represents only the second Bascanichthys species recorded in Indian waters and highlights the rich marine biodiversity of India's eastern coast.
Click to View MoreThe Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project is a 930 MW run-of-river hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir. It strengthens renewable energy generation, enhances India's utilization of Indus basin waters, and supports regional development, energy security, and strategic infrastructure growth.
Click to View MoreA federal judge struck down President Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee, ruling it an unauthorized tax violating APA and Congressional taxation authority, restoring access for Indian professionals and U.S. tech employers to the skilled worker visa program.
Click to View MoreThe SAPLING Dialogue 2026, led by the World Bank Group, convenes South Asian nations to transform food systems through policy reform, investment, and innovation. India anchors this platform, driving climate-resilient agriculture, nutrition security, and private sector-led farm-firm-finance integration.
Click to View MoreThe Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 establish regulated electronic platforms for physical coal trading in India. CCO registers and oversees exchanges, enabling transparent "many-to-many" price discovery, boosting commercial mining participation, and advancing market liberalization for energy security.
Click to View MoreVINIMAY (LPMS) is India's unified digital platform for managing 15 land ports, launched by the Home Minister on 8 June 2026. It integrates customs, immigration, and logistics through single-window clearance, real-time tracking, and online payments, advancing trade facilitation and border security.
Click to View MoreThe interlinking of rivers involves transferring water from surplus to deficit basins through canal networks. It aims to boost irrigation, mitigate droughts, and generate hydropower, but faces severe ecological, financial, and political challenges requiring sustainable, phased implementation.
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