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World's First-Ever Release of Captive-Bred Critically Endangered Slender-Billed Vultures Recorded in Assam

Introduction In a historic global milestone for avian conservation and raptor reintroduction, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and the Assam Forest Department on 16 August 2026 successfully executed the world's first-ever soft release of five captive-bred Slender-Billed Vultures (Gyps tenuirostris) into the wild at the Jatayu Soft Release Centre in the Biswanath Division of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger…

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Economy

Government Adds Heatwaves and Lightning to Notified Natural Disasters List, Expanding SDRF and NDRF Relief Coverage to 14 Calamities

Introduction In a historic policy shift driven by accelerating climate change and extreme weather risks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on 16 August 2026 officially notified Heatwaves and Lightning as recognized natural disasters under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 for the 2026–2031 cycle, expanding the official list of notified natural calamities from 12 to 14.

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Environment

Ladakh Announces India's First-Ever High-Altitude Wildlife Safari to Promote Snow Leopard Conservation and Eco-Tourism

Introduction In a pioneering community-centric wildlife conservation initiative, the Union Territory of Ladakh on 16 August 2026 announced the launch of India's first-ever High-Altitude Wildlife Safari, managed by the Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature (SHAN) Conservation Society to offer regulated, plastic-free wildlife tourism while safeguarding sensitive trans-Himalayan habitats.

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Environment

7th Meeting of CBD Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) Concludes in Nairobi Ahead of COP17 in Armenia

Introduction The 7th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, on 12 August 2026. The multilateral negotiations focused on the global midterm review of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and prepared key draft resolutions for the upcoming 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to be held in…

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Environment

Assam Government Proposes Reducing Eco-Sensitive Zone Around Kaziranga National Park to 1 km

Introduction The Government of Assam announced on 16 August 2026 that it will submit a formal proposal to the Central Government to reduce the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) surrounding the world-famous Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) from the prevailing 10 kilometres to a standardized 1-kilometre buffer, in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines.

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Science & Tech

IIT Guwahati Develops Advanced Two-Stage Microalgae Process for Efficient CO₂ Capture and Bioenergy Generation

Introduction In a groundbreaking green technology breakthrough, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) announced on 16 August 2026 the development of a highly efficient, novel two-stage microalgae cultivation process designed to capture industrial carbon dioxide (CO₂), produce high-density biomass, and generate sustainable bioenergy.

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Economy

SEBI Annual Report: India Retains World No. 1 Position in Number of IPOs; Domestic Institutional Holdings Touch Record 17%

Introduction According to the landmark Annual Report released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 16 August 2026, India retained its global number-one position in the total number of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and ranked third globally in total capital raised, trailing only the United States and Hong Kong (China).

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Economy

India Executes Maiden Gasoline Export Shipment of 42,000 Tonnes to Russia Amid Refining Disruptions

Introduction In a historic reversal of traditional global fuel trade flows, India executed its first-ever commercial export shipment of refined motor gasoline (petrol) to Russia on 16 August 2026, delivering approximately 42,000 metric tonnes of fuel supplied by Nayara Energy from its state-of-the-art Vadinar refinery in Gujarat.

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