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Cabinet Approves India First Underwater Rail-Cum-Road Tunnel Under Brahmaputra

February 15, 2026

Brahmaputra Tunnel Corridor: Strategic Connectivity Boost for Northeast India

The Union Cabinet has cleared a landmark infrastructure project featuring India’s first underwater rail-cum-road tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra river. The 33.7-kilometre greenfield corridor will link Gohpur (NH-15) with Numaligarh (NH-715) in Assam at an estimated cost of Rs18,662 crore. Implemented under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model, the project is designed to substantially enhance multimodal connectivity across the Northeast.

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Philippine Eagle: Biology, Threats, and Conservation Significance

February 15, 2026

Pithecophaga jefferyi: The Critically Endangered Apex Predator of the Philippines

The Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is among the world’s most formidable raptors, renowned for its size, strength, and ecological role. Endemic to the Philippines, it holds deep national and conservation significance. Despite its dominance as an apex predator, the species faces an alarming survival crisis, with fewer than 500 mature individuals estimated in the wild.

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Bhirrana Findings Suggest Earlier Origins of Indus Valley Civilisation

February 15, 2026

Radiocarbon Dating Pushes Harappan Chronology Back by Millennia

Fresh archaeological evidence indicates that the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) may be significantly older than conventionally believed. Radiocarbon dating from deep cultural layers at Bhirrana, a key site in Haryana, suggests human settlement dating back nearly 8,000 years. If validated, these findings could substantially revise the timeline of early complex societies.

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PM Modi Inaugurates Northeast’s First Emergency Landing Facility in Assam

February 15, 2026

Moran Highway Airstrip Boosts Defence and Disaster Response Capabilities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) at Moran in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, marking a significant addition to India’s strategic infrastructure. The Prime Minister executed a ceremonial landing at the facility and observed a 40-minute aerial display by the Indian Air Force, featuring fighter jets, transport aircraft and helicopters.

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WHO Prequalifies New nOPV2 Vaccine to Strengthen Polio Eradication

February 15, 2026

Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 Cleared for Global Immunisation Campaigns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified another novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), reinforcing global initiatives aimed at eliminating poliomyelitis. This approval permits United Nations agencies, including UNICEF, to procure and deploy the vaccine across international immunisation programmes.

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