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Rare 4.5 Million-Year-Old Gourami Fish Fossils Discovered in Shivalik Foothills

Paleontological Breakthrough: India’s First Gourami Fossils In a landmark discovery for Indian paleontology, scientists from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology and other premier institutions have discovered freshwater fish fossils, including Gourami, in the Shivalik foothills near Mohand, Dehradun. This discovery, announced in May 2026, provides critical evidence of the prehistoric aquatic biodiversity of the Himalayan region.

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Science & Tech

Dormant Supermassive Black Hole Reactivates After 100 Million Years: Galaxy J1007+3540

Cosmic Volcano: The Awakening of an Episodic Black Hole Astronomers led by Shobha Kumari of Midnapore City College, India, have observed a supermassive black hole at the center of galaxy J1007+3540 roaring back to life after nearly 100 million years of dormancy. This rare event, described as a "cosmic volcano," provides unprecedented insights into the life cycles of galaxies.

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National

Citizenship Rights Battle 2026: Trump’s Challenge to the 14th Amendment

Trump v. Barbara: The Landmark Battle Over Birthright Citizenship On April 1, 2026, Donald Trump made history as the first sitting U.S. President to personally attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). The appearance was centered on the case of Trump v.

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Right to Safe Travel on Highways: SC Elevates Road Safety to Article 21

Constitutionalizing Road Safety: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling In a major expansion of fundamental rights, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the right to safe travel on National Highways is an integral part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

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131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2026: Restructuring India’s Parliamentary Representation

The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill: A Blueprint for a Larger Lok Sabha In a move that signals a significant overhaul of India's democratic structure, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced in Parliament.

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Environment

NHAI Launches Medicinal Green Corridors Along National Highways

Arogya Van: Transforming Highways into Healing Corridors The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has officially launched the ‘Arogya Van’ initiative. This project marks a strategic shift from traditional roadside greening to a more purposeful, knowledge-based approach by planting thematic medicinal trees on vacant land parcels along the national highway network.

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International

INS Sunayna Deployed for IOS SAGAR 2026: Enhancing Indian Ocean Security

IOS SAGAR 2026: INS Sunayna Embarks on a Multinational Maritime Mission In a significant move to reinforce India’s commitment to regional security and the "Neighbourhood First" policy, the Indian Navy has deployed INS Sunayna as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) under the 2026 edition of the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) mission.

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Sattankulam Case Verdict: Death Penalty Awarded to 9 Policemen by Madurai Court

Landmark Verdict: Death Penalty for 9 Policemen in Sattankulam Case In one of the most significant judicial pronouncements regarding custodial violence in India, a trial court in Madurai has awarded the death penalty to nine policemen involved in the 2020 Sattankulam custodial deaths of P. Jayaraj and his son J. Beniks.

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