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Why in news? Researchers formally described Russula griseopurpurata on 5 August 2026 in the peer-reviewed journal Phytotaxa. Specimens came from sal f...
Why in news? Cross-border attacks again raised fears of wider fighting around Yemen. Saudi authorities said Houthi strikes wounded eleven civilians ne...
Why in news? Roselle gained attention through recent crop research and renewed interest in natural fibres. Indian programmes are evaluating its food a...
Why in news? The Nyishi community featured in a new botanical discovery from Arunachal Pradesh; researchers named Begonia neelamorum after its Neelam ...
Why in news? Recent official reports highlighted rising use of India’s central grievance platform; they also reported faster disposal and new artifi...
Why in news? A study published on 30 July described Microbacterium pollutisoli as a new bacterial species. Scientists isolated it from contaminated so...
Why in news? Early monitoring on Ulong Island reported ecological changes after invasive rats were removed. The island lies within Palau’s Rock Isla...
Why in news? Sonai Rupai received renewed attention through an official account of tiger recovery. The National Tiger Conservation Authority documente...
Why in news? The Qadr-F returned to attention during renewed Iranian missile operations in 2026. Iranian state-linked reporting identified it among we...
Why in news? A wildfire spread across Mount Bromo’s national park during early August; authorities closed the park to visitors on 8 August. By 9 Aug...
Why in news? Exercise Pitch Black 2026 concluded in Australia on 7 August; the Indian Air Force joined the exercise from 20 July. India deployed Rafal...
Why in news? The Andhra Pradesh High Court reportedly advanced a hearing concerning Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. The case involves land and propos...
