A New Frontier in Astronomy: The 'Inside-Out' Planetary System Astronomers have discovered a remarkable new planetary system located approximately 120 light-years away from Earth. This system features two Earth-like planets, classified as Super-Earths (rocky planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune).
Skills Outcomes Fund: A Strategic Shift to Verified Employment Results In a major boost to India's skilling ecosystem, Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary (Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) initiated a national campaign to build the 'Skills Outcomes Fund' on April 8, 2026.
Sattankulam Verdict: Death Penalty and the Legal ‘Sriharan Vacuum’ In a historic judgment delivered on April 6, 2026, a trial court in Madurai awarded the death penalty to nine policemen involved in the 2020 Sattankulam custodial death case. The court’s decision has not only brought justice to the families of P. Jayaraj and his son J.
Sharp Decline in PE-VC Investments in Tamil Nadu for Q1 2026 The investment landscape in Tamil Nadu has faced a significant cooling period in the first quarter of 2026. According to recent data, Private Equity and Venture Capital (PE-VC) investments in the state have seen a sharp year-on-year decline, reflecting a broader cautious sentiment in the global and national markets.…
The International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide is observed on April 7. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2003 to remember the victims. The genocide began on 7 April 1994, when the Tutsi minority was targeted by a Hutu-led government.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) for the Indian Air Force under the Ghatak programme. Ghatak is an indigenous stealth combat drone developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The project was earlier called AURA, short for Autonomous Unmanned Research Aircraft.
The Union Minister for Science and Technology inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI). BIRAC stands for Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council. The centre is meant to support startups working in food technology and biotechnology.
World Health Day 2026: Together for Health, Stand with Science Observed on April 7, the 2026 theme is “Together for health. Stand with science.” The WHO is promoting the One Health approach, which integrates the health of humans, animals, and the environment. Key events include the International One Health Summit hosted by France.
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