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India’s First Green Methanol Plant at Kandla: Using Invasive Weed Feedstock

Waste-to-Wealth: India's Green Methanol Innovation India is establishing its first green methanol production plant at the Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. In a unique ecological-industrial convergence, the plant uses Prosopis juliflora (an invasive weed known as Seemai Karuvelam in Tamil) as primary feedstock. This initiative by Thermax Limited and Ankur Scientific aims to decarbonize maritime logistics.

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Tamil Nadu

South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone Notified: Impact on Tamil Nadu Rail Network

South Coast Railway Zone: New Administrative Framework In a major administrative overhaul, the Union Government officially notified the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone in May 2026. Headquartered in Visakhapatnam, the new zone will be operational from June 1, 2026.

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National

Whitley Awards 2026: Indian Conservationists Parveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba Win 'Green Oscars'

Two Indian women conservationists have won the Whitley Awards 2026, popularly called the 'Green Oscars'. Parveen Shaikh was recognised for community-based efforts to protect the endangered Indian skimmer, a waterbird. Barkha Subba was honoured for conserving the rare Himalayan salamander and restoring its habitat.

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Joram Aniya and R. Balasubramaniam Appointed Full-Time Members of NITI Aayog

Joram Aniya and R. Balasubramaniam have been appointed as full-time members of NITI Aayog. Joram Aniya is the first person from Arunachal Pradesh, and from the entire Northeast region, to hold this post. With these two appointments, the number of full-time members of NITI Aayog has risen to seven.

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National

Medha Patkar and Perumal Murugan Selected for Sukumar Azhikode Birth Centenary National Award 2026

Social activist Medha Patkar and Tamil writer Perumal Murugan have been chosen for the Sukumar Azhikode Birth Centenary National Award 2026. The award is presented by the Sukumar Azhikode Trust to recognise outstanding contributions to society and literature.

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National

Sikkim Marks 50 Years of Integration with India; Became 22nd State in 1975

Sikkim is commemorating 50 years of its integration with India, which took place on 16 May 1975. The Himalayan kingdom was ruled by the Chogyal monarchy from 1642 until 1975. Under the Indo-Sikkim Treaty of 1950 it had been an Indian protectorate enjoying internal autonomy.

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Economy

Skyroot's Vikram-1, India's First Privately Built Orbital Rocket, Flagged Off

Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, has been flagged off. It was built by Skyroot Aerospace, a startup based in Hyderabad. Vikram-1 is a three-stage launch vehicle made of carbon composite, fitted with advanced 3D-printed engines, and uses both solid and liquid propulsion. It can place a payload of up to 350 kg in Low Earth Orbit.

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Science & Tech

India Hosts Asia-Pacific Forum on Geospatial Systems for Sustainable Development

India hosted an Asia-Pacific Forum on advancing geospatial systems for sustainable development. Geospatial systems combine tools such as GIS, GPS, remote sensing, drones and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and are used in urban planning, infrastructure, disaster management and internal security.

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