Pacific Island Nations Push for Climate Funding Amid Rising Climate Threats
Pacific Island nations are calling for greater international climate funding as leaders gather at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning that rising sea levels and increasingly severe weather are…
🇵🇭 Philippines Conducts Nationwide School Safety Drills After Recent Shootings
The Philippines conducted a nationwide school safety drill on Thursday as authorities moved to strengthen emergency preparedness following recent shooting incidents involving schools. At Carlos F. Gonzales High School in…
India Focuses on Manufacturing Growth to Strengthen Domestic Production
India is continuing its push to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports in strategically important sectors. Electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, renewable-energy equipment and semiconductor-related industries are receiving increasing attention…
Indian Space Programme Enters a New Phase with Growing Private-Sector Participation
India’s space sector is experiencing significant growth as private companies increasingly participate alongside the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Indian space startups are developing rockets, satellites, propulsion systems and other…
Indian Railways Accelerates Modernisation and Passenger Infrastructure Projects
Indian Railways is continuing its large-scale modernisation programme, with investments focused on faster trains, upgraded railway stations, improved safety systems and better passenger facilities. The expansion of semi-high-speed services such…
India Expands Renewable Energy Capacity as Clean Energy Demand Rises
India is accelerating its renewable energy expansion as electricity demand continues to rise across the country. Solar and wind power are playing an increasingly important role in India’s long-term energy…
El Niño Could Bring Less Rain but More Extreme Downpours to India
India’s monsoon is facing increasing uncertainty as a strengthening El Niño climate pattern affects rainfall across the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that El Niño generally weakens…
India Strengthens Digital Infrastructure to Support Rapid Technology Growth
India is continuing to expand its digital infrastructure as technology becomes increasingly important to the country’s economy and public services. Digital payments, online government services, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and…
THE QUAKER: ONE OF INDIA’S TINIEST BUTTERFLIES FOUND IN PALAKKAD
The Quaker (Neopithecops zalmora) is a tiny yet fascinating butterfly belonging to the Lycaenidae family, commonly known as the gossamer-winged or “blues.” It is distributed across parts of South and…
First Export Consignment Leaves Vizhinjam Port for Spain
Thiruvananthapuram, September 2, 2026: Kerala has marked a significant milestone in international trade with the departure of MSC Beryl from Vizhinjam International Seaport, carrying the state’s first export consignment from…