Nagri Dubraj received formal recognition under India’s Geographical Indications (GI) system, with its registration certificate issued on 31 January 2023. The recognition established its identity as a geographically associated agricultural product and strengthened efforts to conserve one of Chhattisgarh’s distinctive aromatic rice varieties.
The Sabha Parva places the Pahlavas within the account of Nakula’s western campaign before Yudhishthira’s Rajasuya sacrifice. In Kisari Mohan Ganguli’s translation, the name appears as “Palhavas.” The narrative includes them among the peoples Nakula subdues, alongside Kiratas, Yavanas and Sakas. Their inclusion gives them a direct place in the epic’s account of the Pandavas’ expanding political influence.
According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s latest consolidated review, released on October 8, 2026, approximately 70% of sanctioned projects had been completed by August 2026. The programme has also completed 4,615 kilometres of sewerage networks, strengthening wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure across the Ganga basin.
The Russian State Duma approved the agreement on October 1, 2026, followed by the Federation Council on October 2. President Putin subsequently signed Federal Law No. 339-FZ on October 12, completing Russia’s legislative ratification process.
Centaurus X-3 is a high-mass X-ray binary system located in the constellation Centaurus. It consists of a neutron star orbiting a massive companion star whose mass exceeds ten times that of the Sun. The system has attracted considerable scientific attention because of its intense X-ray emissions and its importance in the early development of X-ray astronomy.
Rosatom Automated Control Systems manufactured and supplied approximately 300 equipment items for the safety control systems of Kudankulam Units 3 and 4. The equipment includes four sets of computerised safety control systems for each reactor, corresponding to the four independent safety instrumentation and control channels.
The partnership brings together Pine Labs’ payment processing capabilities and WEBXPAY’s established merchant services infrastructure in Sri Lanka. The arrangement is designed to make Indian payment methods available to businesses using WEBXPAY’s payment acceptance solutions.
The bird assessment forms part of India’s National Red List of Flora, Fauna and Fungi – Vision 2025–2030, launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in October 2025. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh introduced the national initiative to strengthen India’s biodiversity conservation framework and contribute to international conservation commitments.
Lithium is an essential material used in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles, mobile phones, laptops and large-scale electricity storage systems. Its importance has increased considerably as countries invest in electric mobility and renewable energy infrastructure.
SRF Limited’s latest investment represents an expansion of its manufacturing portfolio into battery-grade aluminium foil, a specialised material used in advanced rechargeable batteries. The company intends to develop the facility as part of its Performance Films and Foil business, building on its existing expertise in aluminium foil production and advanced industrial materials.
