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242 stories for “2026” · April 2026
Clear filtersRare Avian Guest in Tamil Nadu Paddy Fields A rare sighting of the Woolly-Necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) was reported in the paddy fields of Vannarapettai village near Thanjavur in April 2026. While native to India, it...
COP31 in Antalya: A New Era of Implementation and Partnership In a significant move for global climate diplomacy, Türkiye has unveiled its "COP of the Future" vision for the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), sch...
Atoms4NetZero: Leveraging Nuclear Power for a Sustainable Future The Atoms4NetZero initiative is a major global programme designed to support member states in harnessing the potential of nuclear energy to achieve net-zer...
India’s New Deportation Policy: Ensuring Internal Security and Rule of Law The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced a robust New Deportation Policy aimed at accelerating the identification and removal of illegal...
Overview In the 2026 academic year, the Tamizh Pudhalvan Scheme continues to play a pivotal role in promoting higher education among male students in Tamil Nadu. Designed as a complementary initiative to the Pudhumai Pen...
April 13 marks the anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, which took place during British rule. A peaceful crowd had assembled at Jallianwala Bagh to protest against the Rowlatt Act when British officer Re...
A White-rumped vulture is being tracked in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) fitted it with a radio tag in December 2025 at the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharasht...
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the Minimum Import Price (MIP) on natural honey, fixed at $1,400 per tonne, until December 31, 2026. A minimum import price means honey cannot be brought into...
Ambedkar Jayanti: Celebrating the Architect of the ConstitutionApril 14 marks the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In Tamil Nadu, this day has been observed as “Samathuva Naal” (Equality Day) since 2022. Known as...
Tar Balls Management 2026: Tackling Marine Oil Pollution The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released the draft Tar Balls Management Rules, 2026, to address the increasing threat of oil-b...
India–Korea Strategic Vision 2026–2030: Strengthening the Indo-Pacific Axis In a historic move to redefine Asian geopolitics, India and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) have unveiled their Joint Strategic Vision (2026...
India’s Textile Sector: Resilience and Global Expansion in 2026 India’s textile and apparel exports have demonstrated steady growth, reaching a total value of ₹3.16 lakh crore in the financial year 2025–26, a 2.1% increa...
