Private space company Skyroot Aerospace has begun operations for the second flight of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle, dispatching the rocket’s first stage to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The transit follows shortly after the launcher’s maiden orbital flight, reflecting efforts to establish a regular launch cadence within India’s commercial space sector. Upon arrival...
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Satellite Imagery Captures Massive Cloud Buildup Indicating Revival of Monsoon
Thermal infrared satellite imagery from the INSAT-3DS platform has captured a broad build-up of monsoon clouds across central and eastern India, signaling a major fresh spell of precipitation. Dense convective cloud structures indicate atmospheric instability capable of generating intense localized showers, thunderstorms, and sustained rainy conditions across several regions. The satellite observations highlight an increasingly...
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H1N1 Surge in India: Dr Soumya Swaminathan Says Covid Lessons Have Been Forgotten
Dr Soumya Swaminathan has warned that the rising number of H1N1 and other influenza cases highlights how quickly people have forgotten the public-health lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic. The former WHO chief scientist said simple precautions such as mask-wearing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and avoiding crowded places while sick had sharply reduced influenza circulation...
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Allahabad High Court Rejects UP Student’s Plea to Wear Hijab in School
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Class 11 Muslim student seeking permission to wear a hijab with her prescribed school uniform, ruling that the practice could not be established as an essential religious practice of Islam. A division bench of Justice JJ Munir and Justice Indrajeet Shukla heard the plea...
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UK Restrictions on Gel Nail Chemical Spark Calls for Stricter Cosmetic Regulations in India
The United Kingdom has implemented a ban restricting the sale of new cosmetic products containing Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), a chemical photoinitiator commonly used to harden gel nail polish under ultraviolet or light-emitting diode lamps. The regulatory move follows the European Union’s prohibition of the substance after toxicity classifications raised concerns regarding its potential reproductive...
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Indian Fine-Dining Establishments Reframe Indigenous Edible Insect Traditions
High-end restaurants and mixology bars across major Indian metropolitan areas are increasingly incorporating local edible insects—including red weaver ants, silkworm pupae, termites, and crickets—into tasting menus and craft beverage programs. Culinary leaders behind the movement emphasize that the trend is intended to honor deep-rooted indigenous food traditions rather than generate sensationalism or shock value for...
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H1N1 Cases Rise in India: Dr Randeep Guleria Explains Symptoms, Tamiflu and Vaccination
H1N1 cases are unusually high in India this year, but there is currently no indication of a new pandemic or major epidemic threat, according to Dr Randeep Guleria. He said many infections are likely going unreported because people with mild symptoms often recover without getting tested. The influenza virus commonly spreads during the monsoon and...
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BPSC TRE 4 Exam 2026: Prelims, Mains and Negative Marking Confirmed
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has confirmed important details about the upcoming Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4). The recruitment exam will be conducted in two stages — Preliminary and Mains. The commission has also decided to continue negative marking for candidates appearing in the examination. BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh said the TRE...
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NEET PG 2026 Admit Card Date Postponed to August 25, Check Download Details
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has postponed the release of the NEET PG 2026 admit card by one day. The hall tickets, earlier scheduled to be released on August 24, will now be available on August 25, 2026. According to the official notice, the decision was taken due to certain unavoidable...
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Union Education Minister Reviews CBSE Examination Reforms, OSM System, and Language Policy
Union Minister of Education Pralhad Joshi convened a high-level review meeting with senior officials from the Department of School Education and Literacy to address key operational, academic, and administrative matters regarding the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The discussions focused on improving efficiency, transparency, and institutional support for both students and educators amid ongoing...