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The argument on whether Pluto should be considered a planet or not has been revived with the a 10 year old student writing to NASA demanding to have pluto reinstated as a planet. Pluto was initially considered to be the ninth planet, but in 2006, it was downgraded to a dwarf planet. The revived debate brings forth the importance of scientific definitions and how they continue to be the way we comprehend the solar system.

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In the high altitude areas of Wayanad district of Kerala, researchers have discovered a new plant species, Fimbristylis wayanadensis. This has been discovered in an ongoing botanical field trip and is contributing to the already diverse biodiversity of the Western Ghats. The species has been named after the origin, which has been its place of origin, which is geographically specific.

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Recently, the Indian Army held Exercise Brahmastra at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan that showed its developing fighting potential. The massive exercise emphasized the increasing emphasis on the combination of air power with ground action. One of the main characteristics was the use of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, which have made precision attacks in a simulated battlefield situation.

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President Droupadi Murmu has nominated long-term parliamentarian Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha so that he can continue to serve in the Upper House, after his elected term expires on April 9, 2026. The nomination is made to the nominated category that is vacated by the retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

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To commemorate the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann, the father of homoeopathy, World Homoeopathy Day is celebrated on the 10 th of April every year. The theme of 2026, Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health, shows the increasing applicability of holistic and preventive healthcare systems. With the highest number of homoeopathic workers in the world, India is strategically placed to support the development of this medical system, including policy-wise, research and integration in the field of public health.