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Prime Minister Inaugurates 'Param Pragya' AI-Powered High-Performance Computing Superfacility at IIT Delhi Sonipat

Introduction Accelerating India's sovereign artificial intelligence and supercomputing capabilities under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) and IndiaAI Mission, the Prime Minister of India on 14 August 2026 inaugurated 'Param Pragya', a cutting-edge AI-powered High-Performance Computing (HPC) superfacility established at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) Sonipat Campus in Haryana.

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Tamil Nadu

V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi Becomes India's First Major Port to Achieve Scope-2 Emission-Free Status

Introduction Setting a green benchmark in maritime infrastructure and sustainability, the V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, became India's first major port to achieve certified Scope-2 Emission-Free status on 14 August 2026. The port also created history by becoming the first Indian major port to be awarded the prestigious ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System certification.

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International

Severe 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chocó Region in Colombia Causing Widespread Damage

Introduction A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck near San José del Palmar in the department of Chocó, western Colombia, on 14 August 2026. The devastating seismic event claimed at least 164 lives and caused severe structural collapse and infrastructure destruction across major urban centers, including Cali and Pereira.

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Economy

World Biofuel Day 2026 Observed on August 10: Accelerating Clean Mobility and Sustainable Bioenergy

Introduction World Biofuel Day 2026 was observed across India and globally to raise awareness about the pivotal role of non-fossil renewable biofuels in reducing carbon emissions, bolstering rural farm economies, and achieving long-term national energy security.

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Innovative Closed-Loop Man-Made 'Blue Heart Lake' Developed near Ahmedabad in Gujarat

Introduction Showcasing sustainable urban water management and ecological design, a massive 72,600 sq. yard man-made lake named 'Blue Heart' has been developed at 'By the Waters', a 100-acre master-planned residential community located 35 kilometres from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as detailed on 13 August 2026.

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Tamil Nadu

Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve Faces Forest Land Encroachment and Eviction Challenges under FRA 2006

Introduction The Tamil Nadu Forest Department, following directives from the Supreme Court of India, issued eviction notices to thousands of households over alleged forest land encroachments within the sensitive Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) on 13 August 2026. The move has triggered intense public debate regarding ecological conservation versus the statutory protections provided under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.

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Science & Tech

Physicists Uncover Strong Evidence of Pure 'Glueball' Matter Particle X(2370) at BESIII Experiment

Introduction In a landmark scientific breakthrough for modern particle physics, international researchers analysing collision data from the BESIII (Beijing Spectrometer III) experiment in Beijing, China, announced on 13 August 2026 compelling new experimental evidence confirming that the subatomic particle X(2370) is the world's first validated candidate for a 'Glueball'.

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Environment

Lake Mead Water Levels Plunge to Record Historic Low of 1,040.3 Feet Amid Colorado River Crisis

Introduction In an alarming indicator of deepening megadrought and climate stress in the American Southwest, Lake Mead — the largest water reservoir in the United States by volume — dropped to its lowest-ever recorded water level at approximately 1,040.3 feet (317.1 metres) above sea level on 13 August 2026.

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