Govt mandates features on OTT platforms for hearing and visually impaired
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued accessibility guidelines for OTT platforms on February 6, 2026, requiring features…
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Government slashes excise duty on Petrol, Diesel despite surge in global oil prices
The Government of India has reduced excise duty by ₹10 per litre on petrol and diesel with immediate…
How do giant caldera volcanoes refill magma after massive eruptions
Researchers from Kobe University have identified how magma reservoirs beneath giant caldera volcanoes refill, based on a study…
Japan commits ODA loan to India in urban Transport, health and agriculture sectors
The Government of Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance loan worth JPY 275.858 billion, about ₹16,420 crore,…
ESMT Berlin and BMW Group’s ‘Change Maker Fellowship 2026’ opens for MBA, MSc applicants globally
The BMW Group and ESMT Berlin have opened applications for the 2026 Change Maker Fellowship, offering eight scholarships…
Ghost Forests Reveal Hidden Climate Threats Along U.S. Coasts, Study Finds
Researchers from the University of Delaware presented findings on March 26, 2026, in Atlanta, showing how “ghost forests”…
Humans gobble it, birds and bees sip alcohol
As pollinators move between flowers, they are not only consuming sugar-rich nectar but also small amounts of alcohol.…
Emotional Blindness May Raise Risk of Short Video Addiction, TikTok: Study
No matter where we turn on social media, short videos are everywhere. Repeated exposure to this brief, information-dense,…
Government enacted Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, aiming to provide safe,secure working environment for women
The Union government has reaffirmed the expansive scope of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition…
Akashvani to Broadcast Full Version of “Vande Mataram” from 26th March
For decades, mornings on Akashvani began with a familiar sequence. The signature tune played, followed by a brief,…
Who’s Watching Matters: Honey Bees Change Their Famous Dance in Surprising Ways
For decades, the honey bee waggle dance has been treated as a near-perfect example of one-way communication in…
Viral Posts Of LPG Refill Booking New Timelines Spark Confusion, Government Issues Clarification
Confusion over cooking gas refill rules spread quickly this week, driven by viral posts claiming new waiting periods…
‘SHE Marts’ Scheme To Support Rural Women Entrepreneurs Under NRLM Announced
For many women in rural India, the challenge is not producing goods but finding a reliable place to…
Thousands of crores lie unclaimed; how RBI, SEBI and IRDAI help citizens reclaim it [See measures]
Money left untouched in bank accounts, insurance policies and investments is accumulating across India. Regulators say they are…
Illegal Fishing Intrusions Reported Off Andhra Coast, Centre Details Action
Fishing boats crossing invisible maritime boundaries have triggered recurring tensions along India’s eastern coast. The Union Government told…
Union Public Service Commission announces February 2026 Recruitment Results, Candidates Informed By Post
The Union Public Service Commission, India’s central recruiting agency for civil services and other government posts, has released…
Lead levels only in food? Tests now find it in Children’s fast fashion clothing above Federal limits
A brightly colored shirt, soft to the touch and designed for everyday wear, may carry more than dye.…
Global study finds the food commodities driving major global deforestation; Beef on top
A farmer clearing land for maize in one country, a rice field expanding in another. These local decisions,…
Moby Dick ‘ship sinking’ sperm whales caught headbutting, camera captures moments [Watch Video]
The first sign came as two massive bodies turned toward each other just below the surface. Moments later,…
TikTok’s mental health ‘minefield’ may be unreliable or misleading: Study
Social media platforms have become a go-to source for mental health information, especially among young users. But a…