A bird survey carried out during Magh Bihu 2026 at Chandubi Beel and nearby habitats documented 111 bird species, spanning wetland-dependent birds, grassland and woodland species, as well as birds of prey. The exercise was undertaken by the Loharghat Range of the Kamrup West Forest Division, ...

In February 2026, Elon Musk hit a remarkable milestone by becoming the first person on Earth to amass a net worth of over USD 800 billion. This incredible feat not only reshuffled the global wealth rankings but also highlighted the immense financial influence that a single entrepreneur can wield ...

Marble is a stunning natural stone that has been a part of India’s architectural heritage for centuries, used to create everything from temples and palaces to homes and intricate statues. Its beauty, durability, and smooth finish make it highly sought after. India boasts rich marble deposits ...

India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy with a GDP of $4.18 trillion, driven by strong domestic consumption, robust reforms, and accelerating growth.As the fastest-growing major economy, India recorded 8.2% real GDP growth in Q2 2025–26 and is now projected to ...

India ranks third globally in rare earth reserves with about 6–7% of global resources, but contributes less than 1% of global production, revealing a major strategic gap.This mismatch is caused by regulatory hurdles, radioactive monazite-linked constraints, limited mining and refining capacity, ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India produced a record 357 million tonnes of foodgrains in 2025, marking a decadal growth of ~40% from 257 million tonnes in 2015.Highlighting farmer-centric policies, technological interventions, and schemes like PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi and soil health ...

Ayodhya once again lit up the world stage with a record-breaking celebration of Deepotsav 2025, illuminating the sacred city with over 26 lakh oil lamps. This year’s grand festival not only captivated attendees but also set two new Guinness World Records, reaffirming Ayodhya’s cultural and ...

India has risen to the 9th position globally in total forest area and continues to hold the 3rd spot for annual forest gain, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 by FAO. This achievement highlights the success of government initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra ...

The Ministry of Mines unveiled the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) in 2025, a significant development that ranks Indian states based on their capacity to foster mining reforms and sustainable practices. It is a key step to improve the mining sector and was announced in the Union Budget ...

The 2025 IUCN World Heritage Outlook provides a thorough global assessment of natural World Heritage sites. It evaluates the conservation status of all these sites at once, giving us a clear view of their current conditions and future outlook. This distinctive approach not only highlights ...