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Norovirus Infection in China – Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

25-Jan-2026

In Foshan city of Guangdong Province, China, a norovirus outbreak has occurred in a senior high school, where 103 students have been reported infected.

India’s Household Balance Sheet Under Strain: The Silent Risk Before Union Budget 2026

24-Jan-2026

As Union Budget 2026 approaches, India’s macroeconomic indicators project stability and relatively strong growth amid global uncertainty.

Delhi Winter Smog Explained: CAQM Flags Secondary Particulates as the Biggest Polluter

24-Jan-2026

A recent synthesis report by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has identified secondary particulate matter as the single largest contributor to Delhi’s winter air pollution, reshaping the understanding of pollution sources and policy priorities in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 Charts India’s Low-Carbon, High-Growth Power Future

24-Jan-2026

The Ministry of Power has released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to overhaul India’s power sector in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

NISAR: Science from Space, Impact on Earth

23-Jan-2026

The NISAR (NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission is a historic achievement in the field of Earth Observation. This mission is a symbol of scientific cooperation between India and the United States and will prove extremely...

Centre Notifies Eco-Sensitive Zone Around Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary to Protect Aravalli Ecosystem

23-Jan-2026

The Central Government has declared the biodiversity-rich area ranging from 0 to 1 km around the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).

RBI Flags Strong Domestic Growth Amid Rising Global Uncertainties

23-Jan-2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its State of the Economy article, has assessed India’s macroeconomic conditions using high-frequency indicators for December 2025.

AMOC Collapse Threatens National Security

22-Jan-2026

Recently, Iceland declared the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) a direct threat to its national security and existence.

New Ganga Basin Initiative to Safeguard the Endangered Indian Skimmer

22-Jan-2026

Environmental Penalty Fund Rules: Channelising Fines into Ecological Restoration

21-Jan-2026

The Union government has notified detailed rules governing the utilisation of the Environmental (Protection) Fund, created from penalties imposed under key environmental laws. The rules aim to ensure that monetary penalties collected for environmental violations are systematically channelled into environmental restoration, pollution control, and sustainability-related initiatives.