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Why in news?A peer-reviewed study published on 21 August 2026 mapped four antibody-binding sites on a key viral protein. The work concerns Crimean-Con...
Why in news?The Kerala High Court allowed a 49-year-old breast-cancer patient to join an ongoing public-interest case on 21 August 2026. She is receiv...
Why in news?The Press Information Bureau published a national overview of regenerative agriculture on 23 August 2026. It linked soil restoration with ...
Why in news?The Indian Council of Agricultural Research announced the registration of Periyar cattle as a distinct indigenous breed. Its National Bure...
Why in news?The National Skill Development Corporation and Cultus Education announced a nationwide digital-skilling initiative on 23 August 2026. Amaz...
Why in news?Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple conducted 416 weddings on 23 August 2026, according to Devaswom officials. The ceremonies took place within ...
Why in news?A 43-year-old man died after falling into the Vishwamitri River near Talsat village on 22 August 2026. A mugger crocodile attacked him in ...
Why in news?Maharashtra wildlife teams moved 216 rescued Indian star tortoises from Mumbai and Thane to Tadoba–Andhari Tiger Reserve. The operation ...
Why in news?Research on the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve has drawn attention to climate-driven changes in forest seasonality. Scientists analysed satelli...
Why in news?Assam officials announced the first recorded smew sighting at Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary. Surveyors observed the small Eurasian diving du...
Why in news?United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a tanker’s distress report on 20 August 2026. Six armed people had reportedly ...
Why in news?India and Mauritius concluded new energy agreements during Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s visit to Mauritius. A five-year comme...
