Teen Technologist Completes Lunar Analog Mission in Kutch

Seventeen-year-old Aditya Pandya has earned distinction as India’s youngest male analog astronaut after completing a Moon-habitat simulation organised by AAKA Space Studio. The mission was conducted from February 1 to 8 in the salt-white terrain of Dholavira in Gujarat’s Kutch district, an environment chosen for its resemblance to extraterrestrial landscapes. The initiative represents a significant advancement in India’s growing analog space research framework.

Delhi Adopts Cooperative Model for Urban Taxi Services

Delhi has emerged as the first state in India to formally collaborate with Bharat Taxi’s cooperative mobility platform, signalling a structural shift in the regulation and delivery of urban cab services. The initiative is designed to ensure safe, transparent and technology-driven transport solutions while strengthening income security and social dignity for taxi drivers in the National Capital.

New Dragonfly Species Adds to India’s Insect Diversity

Scientists have confirmed the identification of a previously undocumented dragonfly species from Kerala’s coastal belt, named Lyriothemis keralensis. The finding enriches India’s catalogued insect diversity and highlights the ecological value of lowland habitats that often receive limited scientific attention.

Kerala Moves Toward a More Inclusive Judiciary with Historic Judicial Selection

Kerala is on the verge of appointing its first woman judge with complete visual impairment, as Thanya Nathan C. has secured the highest rank in the merit list for candidates with benchmark disabilities in the latest recruitment for Civil Judges (Junior Division). The development represents a significant stride toward equal representation and accessibility within the State’s judicial services.

India and Netherlands Expand Cooperation on Green Hydrogen

India and the Netherlands have advanced their clean energy engagement by introducing the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme alongside a new academic collaboration framework focused on green hydrogen innovation. The move reflects a shared intent to accelerate technology development, strengthen research capacity, and support the global shift toward low-carbon energy systems.