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Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone in Uttar Pradesh

Jan 02, 2026

ESZ Notification and Conservation Intent

In a significant step for wetland protection in northern India, the Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh has been notified as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). The decision was announced by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh emphasising the need to safeguard fragile ecosystems while enabling sustainable development. The ESZ designation introduces regulatory oversight on activities surrounding the sanctuary, reducing ecological stress from unplanned construction, pollution, and land-use change.

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Indian Railways Completes Final High-Speed Trial of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

Jan 01, 2026

Milestone in Indigenous Rail Innovation

Indian Railways has marked a major achievement in indigenous rail technology with the successful completion of the final high-speed trial of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), the trial represents a crucial step towards deploying advanced sleeper services capable of combining speed, safety and comfort on long-distance routes.

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India to Host ‘Lotus Light’ Exposition Featuring Sacred Piprahwa Relics

Jan 01, 2026

Celebrating India’s Buddhist Civilisational Legacy

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is set to organise a landmark cultural exposition titled “Lotus Light: Relics of the Awakened One”, reaffirming India’s enduring civilisational and spiritual connection with Buddhism. The event will showcase the revered Sacred Piprahwa Relics, along with significant associated antiquities of global importance, highlighting India’s role as a guardian of shared spiritual heritage.

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India Post–SIDBI MoU to Verify Informal Micro Enterprises

Jan 01, 2026

Strengthening the Informal Enterprise Ecosystem

In a major initiative to deepen formalisation and improve credit access for small businesses, the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct Contact Point Verification (CPV) of informal micro enterprises registered on the Udyam Assist Platform. The collaboration aims to enhance data reliability and enable smoother linkage of informal enterprises with institutional finance.

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Drug-Resistant Fungus Candida auris Spreads Across United States

Jan 01, 2026

Deadly Fungal Threat Emerges Alongside Flu Crisis

As the United States battles one of its harshest flu seasons in recent years, public health authorities are confronting an additional and dangerous challenge. A rapidly spreading, drug-resistant fungal infection known as Candida auris is expanding across the country, placing added strain on hospitals and long-term care facilities already operating under pressure.

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