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Phytoplankton Bloom Creates Spectacular Halo Around New Zealand’s Chatham Islands

January 19, 2026

Spectacular Phytoplankton Bloom Lights Up Waters Around Chatham Islands

A vivid phytoplankton bloom has drawn global scientific attention to the remote Chatham Islands, located about 800 kilometres east of New Zealand’s South Island. Observed in January 2026, swirling bands of green and blue formed a striking halo around the islands—clearly visible from space—showcasing the region’s distinctive oceanographic setting.

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Indian Scientists Discover New Blind Caecilian Species in Western Ghats

January 19, 2026

New Limbless Amphibian Species Discovered in Northern Western Ghats

In a notable contribution to India’s faunal diversity records, a team of Indian scientists has identified a rare, previously unknown subterranean amphibian species from the northern Western Ghats in Maharashtra. The species, named “Gegeneophis valmiki”, was discovered by a multi-institutional research team spearheaded by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The findings have been formally documented in the peer-reviewed international journal “Phyllomedusa”.

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Lt K M Sudha Creates History as First from Northeast to Win NCC Gold

January 19, 2026

Lt K M Sudha Becomes First from Northeast to Win Gold at NCC Officers’ Training Event

Lieutenant K M Sudha has created history by becoming the first individual from India’s Northeast to win a gold medal at a prestigious National Cadet Corps (NCC) officers’ training event. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for the region’s representation in national-level defence training and leadership programmes.

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Chile Declares Emergency as Southern Wildfires Kill 15, Evacuate 50,000

January 19, 2026

Chile Declares State of Emergency as Deadly Wildfires Ravage Southern Regions

Chile has declared a state of emergency after intense wildfires tore through its southern regions, killing at least 15 people and forcing the evacuation of over 50,000 residents. Fanned by strong winds and extreme summer heat, the fires rank among the country’s deadliest in recent years, stretching emergency response systems and exposing climate-linked vulnerabilities.

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India Conducts First Safety Assessment of Hydrogen Compressor System Under National Hydrogen Mission

January 19, 2026

India Conducts First Comprehensive Safety Assessment of Hydrogen Compressor-Dispenser System

India has achieved a major milestone in clean energy safety with the country’s first comprehensive safety assessment of a hydrogen compressor–dispenser system, strengthening preparedness for large-scale hydrogen infrastructure. The assessment was conducted by CSIR–Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), reinforcing India’s technical readiness under the National Hydrogen Mission.

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