Red-necked Phalarope: Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus), a rare species, has been spotted at the Nanjarayan bird for the first time. Red-necked Phalarope is a fairly small shorebird known for spinning frantically on water to stir up small invertebrates. It is found in both boreal and tundra ecosystems. Appearance and behavior of Red-necked Phalarope: The bird […]
Tag: 20th Sep 2025
Exercise Amogh Fury
Exercise Amogh Fury: Indian Army recently conducted a major integrated firepower exercise, codenamed ‘AMOGH FURY’, at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s Thar desert. It is an Integrated Fire Power Exercise conducted by the Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army. Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert. The drill aimed to test […]
Papikonda National Park
Papikonda National Park: A recent study has documented 51 species of herpetofauna in Papikonda National Park. Papikonda National Park is located in the East Godavari and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2008, the park lies along the banks of the Godavari River, encompassing a rugged landscape with steep slopes, hills, and deep […]
One-In, One-Out Scheme
One-In, One-Out Scheme: An Indian migrant has become the first to be deported from the UK under the new “one-in, one-out” migration deal with France, which swaps illegal arrivals for approved asylum seekers One-In, One-Out Scheme is a migration agreement between the UK and France. The deal is aimed at deterring migrants from making dangerous […]
Striped Dolphin
Striped Dolphin: A pod of striped dolphins was recently spotted off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) is a streamlined oceanic dolphin, similar in shape and size to the common dolphin. It is among the most abundant and widespread dolphins in the world. It is found in temperate and tropical waters of […]
Singer Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore after a scuba diving accident
Singer Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore after a scuba diving accident: Zubeen Garg, a legendary Assamese singer and cultural icon, passed away at the age of 52 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. He was visiting the country to perform at the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to appear on Friday. According […]
CM Dhami inaugurates the Asian Cadet Cup 2025 in Haldwani : Uttarakhand
CM Dhami inaugurates the Asian Cadet Cup 2025 in Haldwani : Uttarakhand Uttarakhand marked a historic moment in Indian sports by hosting the Asian Cadet Cup India-2025 in Haldwani, inaugurated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on September 19, 2025. Organised by the Fencing Association of India, the international tournament is being held at Manaskhand […]
India and Canada to Restart Trade Talks and Deepen Cooperation
India and Canada to Restart Trade Talks and Deepen Cooperation: Indian and Canadian officials met for pre-Foreign Office consultations on September 19, 2025, and agreed to reignite bilateral dialogue on multiple strategic fronts including trade, defence, and critical minerals. This move follows the understanding reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark […]
Androth Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship
Androth Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship: The Indian Navy has inducted ‘Androth’, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. It Is Indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). It is Part of 8-ship series being inducted into the Indian Navy. Positioned In Intended for coastal security, […]
Trump Imposes $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visas
Trump Imposes $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visas: US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 (₹88 lakh) fee on H-1B visa sponsorships, dramatically raising the cost for US firms hiring foreign skilled workers.Employers sponsoring H-1B visas must now pay $100,000 per applicant (up from a few thousand dollars earlier). Objective is to Deter […]
