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Forest Rights Act and Gram Sabha Consent: What Is the Legal Position?

08-Sep-2026

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has clarified that the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 does not contain any provision specifically requiring the consent of the Gram Sabha for obtaining Stage-II Forest Clearance.

Alexander Disease: Cause, Symptoms, and Treatment

05-Sep-2026

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zanvastro (zilganersen) for the treatment of Alexander disease, making it the first approved disease-modifying treatment for this rare genetic neurological disorder in adults and children.

GPT-6 Astra: OpenAI’s New Frontier AI Model

05-Sep-2026

Recently, OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, its newest frontier artificial intelligence model. OpenAI describes Astra as its most capable model for complex end-to-end work, with major advances in computer use, software engineering, scientific research and cybersecurity.

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0

05-Sep-2026

The Government approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 on 5 May 2026 to support businesses affected by external economic disruptions and geopolitical developments.

FDA Approves New Breast Cancer Drug Etcamah: Key Facts, ESR1 Mutation, Liquid Biopsy, ctDNA-Guided Treatment, Significance and Limitations

05-Sep-2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval on 4 September 2026 to camizestrant, marketed under the brand name Etcamah by AstraZeneca.

Osbeckia ulotricha: New Flowering Plant Species Discovered in the Western Ghats

04-Sep-2026

Recently, scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered a new flowering plant species named Osbeckia ulotricha in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve of the Western Ghats.

India’s R&D Ecosystem: Challenges, Industry–Academia Gap and the Path to a Knowledge-Based Economy

04-Sep-2026

The NITI Aayog report ‘Ease of Doing R&D in India’ highlights several structural challenges in India’s Research and Development (R&D) ecosystem. 

India’s First Geosynchronous Earth Imaging Satellite: Key Facts, ISRO EOS-05 Mission, GSLV-F17 Launch, Applications and Strategic Importance

04-Sep-2026

ISRO has scheduled the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission for September 4, 2026. The launch is scheduled for 2:55 AM IST from Sriharikota.

DRDO and University of Hyderabad Develop BAM-H24: Next-Generation Solid Rocket Propellant Fuel

04-Sep-2026

Researchers associated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the University of Hyderabad (UoH) have developed a next-generation energetic compound called BAM-H24 for use in solid rocket propulsion.

Ahuti Mk II: Hyderabad Defence Startup Develops India’s Fastest Multirotor Interceptor Drone

04-Sep-2026

Hyderabad-based defence technology start up Apollyon Dynamics has developed the Ahuti Mk II, an electric multirotor interceptor drone that achieved a certified top speed of 498 kmph. 

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