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New Begonia species Begonia rajvikramanii discovered in Kerala's Kollam district

Researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) have identified a new species of Begonia, named Begonia rajvikramanii, at Rosemala in Kollam district, Kerala. The species honours R. Raj Vikraman, former Head of the Garden Management Division at JNTBGRI. The discovery adds to the documented plant diversity of Kerala.

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Indigenous Kaveri dry engine achieves 48.5 kN peak thrust in trials in Russia

India's indigenous Kaveri dry engine recorded a peak dry thrust of 48.5 kilonewtons (kN) during recent high-altitude and flight trials conducted in Russia. The engine has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to power the Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). The milestone is a step forward in India's efforts to build its own aero-engines.

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Bihar to set up India's first Victim Rights Centre in Patna

The Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BLSA) will establish the country's first Victim Rights Centre in Patna as a pilot project. The centre will act as a single point of entry for victims of crime, helping them access support services and understand the legal entitlements available to them. The initiative aims to make the justice system more victim-centric.

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Pashudhan Bima (Livestock Insurance) Portal launched in New Delhi

The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Pashudhan Bima (Livestock Insurance) Portal in New Delhi. It offers one digital platform for policy issuance, claim processing, monitoring and reporting under the Livestock Insurance Scheme, part of the National Livestock Mission.

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu participants win a silver and four Medals for Excellence at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Five participants from Tamil Nadu won one Silver Medal and four Medals for Excellence at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 in China. Mohammed Salam took silver in Dental Prosthetics. Ragul K.B. earned a Medal for Excellence in Intelligent Security Technology, and Arjun S.V. in Mobile Applications Development. Surenthiran M.

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Tamil Nadu

1952 Aruppukottai bypoll led to India's first confidence motion in a legislature

The first confidence motion in an Indian legislature traces back to the 1952 Aruppukottai Lok Sabha bypoll in Tamil Nadu, held after U. Muthuramalinga Thevar resigned the seat. The ruling Congress lost to M. D. Ramasamy of the Forward Bloc (Marxist Group). Following the defeat, Chief Minister C.

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Mizoram holds its first 'Pluck & Pay' festival in Khawzawl district

Mizoram has organised its first-ever 'Pluck & Pay' festival at Tualte and Chawngtlai villages in Khawzawl district. Under the concept, visitors pick fresh produce directly from farms and pay the growers on the spot. The festival is intended to promote rural tourism in the state and provide an additional source of income to local farmers.

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Antyodaya Diwas observed on 25 September, birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

Antyodaya Diwas is observed on 25 September, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (born 25 September 1916, died 11 February 1968). He is associated with Integral Humanism, which treats the growth of body, mind, intellect and soul as one whole.

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